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Here’s our TFP for Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025:
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THE FINAL PITCH: AALIYAH ZAMANO
Uncommitted 2029 SS Aaliyah Zamano recently talked to Line Drive Media about Athletics Mercado 2011-Tidd, PGF Nationals, California players, Georgia Impact-Cleghorn, raised by a single mom, Lauren Barrintos, future college, college camps, sports medicine, biology, Sis Bates, “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” “Headlines,” “Empire,” “White Chicks” and flute skills.
THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Aaliyah Zamano
Hometown: La Puente, CA
High School: Los Altos High
Club Team: Athletic Mercado 2011-Tidd 14U
Graduation Year: 2029
Height: 5-6
Position/s: SS
Nickname: “Lee” is my nickname. My family calls me Lee all around my friends and coach Sal just kept yelling “Lee” so it’s just stuck ever since.
Social Media: @dream_aaliyah on Instagram
Travel Ball Fall 2024 Stats: .504 AVG, 13 doubles, 5 triples, 8 HRs, 60 RBIs, 62 runs , .599 OBP, 27 BBs.
Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: .489 AVG, 31 doubles, 14 triples, 9 HRs, 70 RBIs, 98 runs, 29 BBs, .552 OBP.
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