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Here’s our TFP for Friday, Oct. 16, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: REESE LITHERLAND

Uncommitted 2029 MIF Reese Litherland, #68 in the 2029 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to Line Drive Media about LTG-Henderson/Buck, PGF Nationals, California players, Avery Dunlap, balance, Trace and Nash Litherland, future college, college camps, kinesiology, math, Sis Bates, the Bible, Luke Bryan, “One Tree Hill,” “Remember The Titans” and baking.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Reese Litherland

Hometown: Orangevale, CA

High School: Granite Bay High

Club Team: LTG Lions-Henderson/Buck 16U

Graduation Year: 2029

Height: 5-2

Position/s: MIF

Nickname: I guess I have a couple of different nicknames. Usually, I’ll hear “let’s go ‘Reese’s Puffs,'” “Reesie” or “Twos,” since I wear 22. My high school coaches will sometimes call me “Rock” or “Rocket,” which originates from my BMX racing days.

Social Media: Instagram: @reese.litherland_2029 on Instagram and @reeserocket2029 on Twitter

Honors: #68 in the 2029 Line Drive Hot 100, Female Athlete Rookie of the Year, MVP Granite Bay Varsity Softball, 1st Team All-Sierra Foothill League, 14U All-Summer Team by Line Drive (2026) and 4.0 GPA.

Travel Ball Summer 2026 Stats: .456 AVG, .650 SLG, .600 OBP, .981 FPCT.