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Here’s our TFP for Monday, Oct. 26, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: TRINIDEY FUSS

Uncommitted 2029 OF Trinidey Fuss recently talked to Line Drive Media about Lady Magic-Allen, PGF Nationals, California players, Athletics Mercado-Tidd, balance, athletic family, future college, college camps, sports medicine, math, Kendra Falby, “The Giver,” Bruno Mars, “Gilmore Girls,” “10 Things I hate About You” and target shooting.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Trinidey Fuss

Hometown: Placerville, CA

High School: Ponderosa High

Club Team: Lady Magic-Allen 16U

Graduation Year: 2029

Height: 5-5

Position/s: OF

Nickname: My family calls me “Monkey” because I’ve always loved climbing and can’t sit still for very long. It is also one of my favorite animals.

Social Media: @trinidey__fuss_2029 on Instagram and @TrinFuss2029 on Twitter

Honors: 14U All-Summer Team by Line Drive (2026), Capitol Valley Conference Offensive MVP (2026), 1st Team All-Metro (2026), USA All-American (2024), Certificate of Academic Excellence Award for obtaining a GPA 4.0 and above, Academic Excellence Award, Certificate for Life Fitness, Golden Star Student Award, Certificate for Leadership, 8th Grade Vice President and Magnificent Miners Award.

Travel Ball Summer 2026 Stats: .481 AVG, .531 OBP, .885 SLG, 1.416 OPS, 30 RBIs, 54 runs, 10 HRs and 27 SBs.

Tell us about your travel team/organization and how you became involved with them? The organization I play for is Lady Magic Allen 16U. I’ve always aspired to play for Lady Magic because of its reputation as one of the top softball organizations and programs. When the opportunity to try out presented itself, I was excited to take it. The competitive environment, strong coaching and focus on player development, teamwork and preparing athletes to compete at a high level really align with my goals as a player.

Tell us about your experience at PGF Nationals? PGF Nationals was an incredible experience. I competed against top teams from all over, which pushed me to play faster and smarter. It showed me the level of intensity and consistency needed to compete at the highest level and motivated me to keep improving.

What makes players from the state of California special? California players grow up playing competitive softball year-round against strong competition. We grow up facing talented teams, which teach us to be tough, versatile and relentless. But what truly makes us special is our work ethic, our love for the game and our willingness to keep learning and getting better.

Which player/team has been your toughest opponent and why? I would say our toughest opponent is Athletics Marcado-Tidd because every time we play them, it is a focused and high-intensity game. Playing them makes us challenge ourselves and play at the highest level. Even though we lost last time we played them, it was a close game.

What have you faced/overcome in life that has made you the person you are today? Balancing school, softball, work and family commitments has taught me responsibility and time management. I’ve learned how to stay disciplined, work through challenges and stay positive even when things don’t go perfectly.

Do you have any family members/siblings that are athletes? Juan Fuss, brother, played football and baseball; Jonathan Fuss, brother, played baseball and volleyball; and Daylynne Fuss, sister, played volleyball. Growing up in a very supportive, sports-oriented family has taught me the importance of hard work, commitment and dedication.

What are you looking for in a future college? I’m looking for a college that feels like the right fit both academically and athletically. I want to
compete at a high level, be coached hard and be surrounded by teammates who push each other to be better. I also want to earn a degree that sets me up for success after softball. Ultimately, I want to find a place where I can grow, contribute and be part of something special.

What college camps have you attended and are you planning to attend and why?
I have attended camps at LSU, the University of Florida, Arizona State University, the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) and the University of California, Berkeley. I’ve attended these camps to learn from different coaching staffs, challenge myself against talented players and continue developing my skills. I plan to attend more college camps as I continue my recruiting journey so I can learn about different programs, experience their coaching styles and find the best fit for me academically and athletically. My goal is to keep learning, improving and becoming the best player and teammate I can be.

What areas are you interested in future occupations and why? I’m interested in pursuing a career in sports medicine, kinesiology or business and leadership. Being an athlete has helped me understand the importance of physical health, preparation, teamwork and leadership. I would love to learn more about how the body works, how athletes can improve their performance and how to help others reach their goals. I’m also interested in business and leadership because I want to continue growing as a leader and develop skills that will help me succeed both during and after my softball career.

What’s your favorite subject to study in school and why? My favorite subject is math because I enjoy being challenged and learning skills that help me
problem-solve.

Who is your sports hero and why? I look up to Kendra Falby (a former 1st Team All-American, Softball America Defensive Player of the Year and Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner at Florida and AUSL player) because of her dedication, her leadership and the way she competes with confidence and respect for the game.

What’s your favorite book to read and why? My favorite book is “The Giver” by Lois Lowry because it makes you think about the importance of individuality, freedom and making your own choices. I like how the story shows that things aren’t always what they seem and that different perspectives can change the way you see the world. It’s a book that stays with you and makes you think beyond the story itself.

What’s the best hype song and why? My favorite hype song is “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars because it gets me energized and confident before games.

What’s your favorite TV show to binge and why? “Gilmore Girls” is my favorite show because it’s fun, light-hearted and always helps me unwind when I have free time.

What’s your favorite movie and why? My favorite movie is “10 Things I Hate About You” because it’s entertaining and reminds me to be confident and stand up for myself.

Do you have a secret talent/skill? A secret talent of mine is target shooting! It’s something a lot of people might not expect, but it
takes patience, focus and precision. Those are skills I also try to bring to the softball field.

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NEWS & NOTES

***PGF Ultimate Challenge is Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Salinas, CA. To follow the tournament online, CLICK HERE.

***Top Gun National-Turner picked up its second consecutive shutout over EC Bullets-Gray with an 8-0 victory in the HS Division championship game of the PGF Show Me The Money: Panama City on Sunday at Pubix Sports Park in Panama City, FL.

Top Gun’s standouts were Ohio State-committed 2027 RHP Lily Brewer (14.1 IP, 18 Ks, 2.44 ERA, .157 BAA), 2029 RHP Lyric Rodriguez (12.1 IP, 25 Ks, 0.57 ERA, .146 BAA), Purdue-committed 2027 LHP Sloane Merrell (.667 AVG, 2 doubles, 4 RBIs), uncommitted 2028 IF/C Mia West (.643 AVG, 2 HRs, 2 doubles, 6 RBIs, 5 runs), uncommitted 2028 C Sophie Gee (.636 AVG, 5 HRs, 1 double, 9 RBIs, 7 runs), uncommitted 2028 OF Adriana Layne (.571 AVG, 3 doubles, 6 RBIs, 11 runs, 4 SBs) and uncommitted 2028 OF Kaiya Parker (.500 AVG, 1 double, 3 RBIs, 6 runs, 5 SBs).

Top Gun National-Turner defeated Florida Elite, 12-1, So Cal Athletics 2028-Justice, 7-0, Alabama Fury, 12-2, EC Bullets-Gray, 10-0, and EC Bullets-Gray, 8-0, in bracket play.

EC Bullets-Gray beat Florida Elite Panhandle Bombers, 10-2, Marucci Patriots GC Premier, 6-2, Unity-Pryor, 3-2, lost to Top Gun National-Turner, 10-0, beat Team NC-Mapes, 13-7, and lost to Top Gun National-Turner, 8-0, in bracket games.

***Impact Gold National 2030 captured the Alliance Super Cup Qualifier (TFL/CFL) this past weekend in Bryan, TX.

2030 RHP Maelyn Keller, 2030 RHP Suhina Shetty, 2030 RHP Mackenzie Barborak, 2030 RHP Rylee Fall and 2031 RHP Kynzleigh Thomas were the leaders of Impact Gold’s pitching staff, which combined for 23 Ks in 21 innings with a 0.67 ERA and .215 BAA.

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SIGNED/COMMITTED ALERTS

Lila McLeod (2027, RHP, Warrior Academy/San Ramon Valley High, CA, Washington)

Alexis Nisyrios (2027, RHP, Rhode Island Thunder National-Lotti/Kingswood-Oxford Prep High, CT, Oklahoma State)

Maddie Schepp (2027, C/2B, OC Batbusters/Torrance High, CA, Fresno State)

Alexi Ford (2028, P/1B/3B, Hotshots National-Galloway/Willis High, TX, Georgia State)

Alexis Phillippe (2027, RHP/OF, Athletics Mercado/LC Bell High, TX, LeTourneau)

Ava Ferri (2027, RHP/MIF, Mystics National/West Chester East High, PA, West Chester)

Kara Tessier (2027, 2B/OF, Wildcats/Los Alamitos High, CA, Hope)

Caitlyn Abel (2027, MIF/OF, Athletics Mercado/Osbourn Park High, VA, Concord)

Josie Foxworth (2028, C/IF, Hotshots National-Galloway/Willis High, TX, McLennan Community College)

Maggie Renfrow (2028, RHP/1B/3B, MS Bombers/St. Martin High, MS, Itawamba Community College)

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HSOTD

Today’s Hype Song of the Day is …

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BTITW

Today’s Best Thing In The World is …

— Carlos Arias, Line Drive Media (Follow Carlos on Instagram @los_stuff)