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Here’s our TFP for Monday, Oct. 5, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: ANSLAY HACKETT

Uncommitted 2031 C/3B Anslay Hackett recently talked to Line Drive Media about Tampa Mustangs Rene-Pontbriant, Alliance Nationals, Florida players, Kentucky Chrome/Louisville Lady Sluggers, youth, athletic family, future college, college camps, business and medical field, science, Reese Atwood and Megan Rembielak, “Wonder,” “Trailer Park Barbie,” “Reacher,” “The Greatest Showman” and water skiing and kneeboarding.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Anslay Hackett

Hometown: Okeechobee, FL

Middle School: Florida Virtual School

Club Team: Tampa Mustangs Rene-Pontbriant 14U

Graduation Year: 2031

Height: 5-5

Position/s: C/3B

Nickname: My nickname is “Lou Lou.” It came from my middle name, Louise. When I was little, my family thought “Louise” sounded too grown-up for my big personality, so they shortened it to “Lou.” Somehow, one “Lou” wasn’t enough and “Lou Lou” stuck. It has been a special nickname ever since.

Social Media: @loulouhackett on Twitter and @anslayhackett on Instagram

Honors: 12U All-Summer Team by Line Drive (2026) and Offensive MVP Player at the World Series tournament.

AFCS 2026 Stats: .464 AVG, .516 OBP, 1.052 OPS and .536 SLG.