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Here’s our TFP for Wednesday, May 27, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: TOBI KARLS

Uncommitted 2032 RHP/1B Tobi Karls recently talked to Line Drive Media about TN Mojo 2031-Hunter, PGF/Alliance Nationals, Tennessee players, tough opposition, getting cut, athletic family, future college, college camps, obstetrician, social studies, Auburn Karls, “All My Bests,” Gateway Worship, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” “27 Dresses” and hoverboard.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Tobi Karls

Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN

Middle School: Siegel Middle School

Club Team: TN Mojo 2031-Hunter 12U

Graduation Year: 2032

Height: 5-8

Position/s: RHP/1B

Nickname: “Tobi-Wan Kenobi” from a couple Star Wars’ fans in the household.

Social Media: @Tobi-Amelia on TikTok and @tobikarls35 on Instagram

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: Pitching — 69.2 IP, 110 Ks, 3.1 ERA, 1.5 WHIP, .195 BAA; Hitting — .365 AVG and 1.01 OPS.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: Pitching — 48 IP, 58 Ks, 3.2 ERA, 1.4 WHIP, .222 BAA; Hitting — .340 AVG and .911 OPS.

Travel Ball Spring 2026 Stats: Pitching — 64 IP, 58 Ks, 1.4 ERA, 0.9 WHIP, .184 BAA; Hitting — .359 AVG and .878 OPS.