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Here’s our TFP for Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025:

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THE FINAL PITCH: KELSIE DONALDSON

North Carolina State-bound 2026 LHP/1B Kelsie Donaldson, #13 in the 2026 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to Line Drive Media about Top Gun National-Turner, PGF Nationals, Missouri players, the recent Clearwater Fall Classic, failures/successes, North Carolina State, coaching, Ilona Maher, “What A God,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Lion King” and choir/Student Body President.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Kelsie Donaldson

Hometown: Raymore, MO

High School: Raymore-Peculiar High

Club Team: Top Gun National-Turner 18U

Graduation Year: 2026

Height: 5-8

Position/s: LHP/UT

Nickname: “KD,” Bob (Turner) called me that when I was young and it stuck.

Social Media: @KDLefty08_2026 on Twitter and @_kelsie_donaldson_ on Instagram

Honors: #13 in the 2026 Line Drive Hot 100, three-time 1st Team All-State, MO Class 5 state champion (2025), 1st Team All-Region by NFCA, Missouri/Kansas Player of the Year (2024-25).