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Here’s our TFP for Friday, May 24, 2024:

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THE FINAL PITCH: JONES SOUTHALL

Uncommitted 2026 RHP Jones Southall recently talked to Line Drive Media about EC Bullets-Schnute/Bilz, Drew Charter Senior Academy, pitching approach, Atlanta Vipers-Tamborra 18U, overcoming injuries, future college, future occupation, math, Maddie Penta, “The Assassin’s Blade,” Pitbull, “Regular Show,” “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and ear tricks.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Jones Southall

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

High School: Drew Charter Senior Academy

Club Team: EC Bullets Gold-Schnute/Bilz 16u

Graduation Year: 2026

Height: 5-8

Position/s: RHP

Nickname: “Jonesy.” My Mom and Dad have always called me that for as long as I can remember.

Social Media: @southalljones on Twitter

Honors: Beta Club

Travel Ball Summer 2023 Stats: 53.0 IP, 54 hits, 22 earned runs, 21 BBs, 43 Ks, 2.91 ERA.

Travel Ball Fall 2023 Stats: 51.1 IP, 53 hits, 17 earned runs, 17 BBs, 40 Ks, 2.32 ERA.

Travel Ball Summer 2024 Stats (so far): 31.1 IP, 21 hits, 8 earned runs, 2 BBs, 40 Ks, 1.79 ERA.