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Here’s our TFP for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: AVA PACHECO

Uncommitted 2029 SS/UT Ava Pacheco, #8 in the 2029 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to Line Drive Media about Hustle Nation-Ramon, PGF Nationals, Texas players, LTG, illness, Chris Pacheco, future college, college camps, medical field, anatomy and physiology, Taylor Pleasants and Isa Torres, the Bible, Kanye West, “Grey’s Anatomy,” “White Chicks” and “How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days” and tongue tricks.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Ava Pacheco

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

High School: East Central High

Club Team: Hustle Nation-Ramon 16U

Graduation Year: 2029

Height: 5-4

Position/s: SS/UT

Nickname: “Bug,” my Mom called me that ever since I was little.

Social Media: @Ava_Pacheco14 on Twitter and @Ava.pacheco14 on Instagram

Honors: Honor Roll (2026), Offensive MVP (2026) and State Newcomer of the Year (2026).

Travel Ball Summer 2026 Stats: .450 AVG and 12 HRs.