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Here’s our TFP for Monday, Nov. 2, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: RYLEE THURMOND

Uncommitted 2029 UT Rylee Thurmond, who was selected to the 14U All-Summer Team by Line Drive (2026), recently talked to Line Drive Media about OC Batbusters-Stith, Alliance Nationals, California players, tough competition, family illness, Travis Thurmond, future college, college camps, sports broadcaster or photographer, math, Taelyn Holley, “Everything Your Coach Never Told You Because Your A Girl,” “The Traitors,” “Remember The Titans” and juggling/doing the worm.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Rylee Thurmond

Hometown: La Mirada, CA

High School: La Mirada High

Club Team: OC Batbusters-Stith 18U

Graduation Year: 2029

Height: 5-10

Position/s: UT

Nickname: My nickname is “Boogers.” It was given to me by my mom when I was little because I was always sick.

Social Media: @thurmondrylee on Instagram

Honors: 14U All-Summer Team by Line Drive Media (2026) and Scholar Athlete.

Travel Ball Summer 2026 Stats: .420 AVG, .473 OBP, .735 SLG, 1.210 OPS, 84 hits, 9 HRs, 64 RBIs and 60 runs.