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Here’s our TFP for Monday, May 6, 2024:

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THE FINAL PITCH: MACKENZIE “MJ” MELVIN

Uncommitted 2027 MIF MJ Melvin recentlty talked to Line Drive Media about Virginia Glory National-Willemssen, Bishop O’Connell High, recovering from injury, future college, business, history, Caitlin Clark, Holly Jackson and juggling.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Mackenzie “MJ” Melvin

Hometown: Oakton, VA

High School: Bishop O’Connell High

Club Team: Virginia Glory National-Willemssen 18U

Graduation Year: 2027

Height: 5-7

Position/s: MIF

Nickname: “MJ.” My first name and middle name initial.

Social Media: @MJMelvin2027 on Twitter

Travel Ball Summer 2023 Stats: .373 AVG, . 427 OBP, .640 SLG, 1.067 OPS, 12 XBH, 4 HRs, 29 RBIs and 28 runs.

Travel Ball Fall 2023 Stats: .346 AVG, OBP .433 OBP, .673 SLG, 1.106 OPS, 11 XBH, 2 HRs, 9 RBIs and 20 runs.

High School Spring Stats: .522 AVG, .621 OBP, 1.109 SLG, 1.729 OPS, 24 hits, 14 XBH, 4 HRs, 24 RBIs and 32 runs.