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Here’s our TFP for Friday, Nov. 8, 2024:

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THE FINAL PITCH: KARINA TORRES

Uncommitted 2028 RHP Karina Torres recently talked to Line Drive Media about Explosion-Kim/Saunders, PGF Nationals, winning 14U PGF Shootout title, Athletics Mercado-Tidd/Iwai, late travel ball starter, future college, pediatric nurse, math, Olivia Torres (a freshman pitcher at Harvard), “Esperanza Rising,” Kanye West, “Gilmore Girls,” “The Greatest Showman” and hairstyles.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Karina Torres

Hometown: La Mirada, CA

High School: La Serna High

Club Team: Explosion-Kim/Saunders 14U

Graduation Year: 2028

Height: 5-7

Position/s: RHP

Nickname: My family calls me “Kari,” short for Karina, but my teammates call me “Kari-Baby,” just to be funny in the dugout.

Social Media: @Karinatorres2028 on Instagram

Honors: 14U PGF Shootout champions.

Travel Ball Fall 2024 Stats (So Far): 42 IP, 42 Ks, 2.10 ERA, 13 ER and .220 BAA.