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Here’s our TFP for Wednesday, Oct. 1:

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THE FINAL PITCH: SEANOANELE “NELE” LEIATAUA SANCHEZ

Uncommitted 2028 OF Seanonele “Nele” Leaiataua Sanchez recently talked to Line Drive Media about The Vault-Howard, PGF Nationals, California players, toughest opponent, athletic family, future college, college camps, medical field, math, Kobe Bryant, “Born A Crime,” Nipsey Hussle, “All American,” “Freedom Writers” and music and multi-sports.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: SeanoaNele “Nele” Leiataua Sanchez

Hometown: Jurupa Valley, CA

High School: Corona Centennial High

Club Team: The Vault-Howard 16U

Graduation Year: 2028

Height: 5-9

Position/s: OF

Nickname: “Nele.” It’s a name passed down from my Leiataua family. I’m a third-generation Nele.

Social Media: @Seanoanele9 on Instagram

Honors: Selected to IDT Tournament All-Star game for the Class of 2028.

Travel Ball Fall 2024 Stats: .327 AVG, .417 OBP, .955 OPS and .538 SLG.

High School Spring 2025 Stats: .385 AVG, .467 OBP, 1.390 OPS and .923 SLG.

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: .317 AVG, .431 OBP, 1.047 OPS and .617 SLG.