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Here’s our TFP for Monday, Oct. 7, 2024:

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THE FINAL PITCH: JERRELL MAILO

Oklahoma-committed 2026 3B/1B Jerrell Mailo, #2 in the 2026 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to Line Drive Media about LK Black Hawaii, PGF Nationals, Hawaiian players, toughest opponent, desire, Sept. 1st experience and Oklahoma, pharmacist, math, Polynesian athletes, the Bible, Rebel Souljahz, “The Legend of Johnny Lingo” and playing Ukulele.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Jerrell Mailo

Hometown: Waianae, HI

High School: Mililani High

Club Team: LK Black Hawaii 16U/18U

Graduation Year: 2026

Height: 5-4

Position/s: 3B/1B

Nickname: “Ori”/”O.” It’s a part of my middle name and my family would call me it and everyone pretty much followed.

Social Media: @oriana.mailo on Instagram, @jerrell_mailo on Twitter and @.o.r.i.a.n.a on TikTok

Honors: Two-time 1st Team All-State, a Hawaii D1 state title, a Triple Crown Sparkler Power Pool Future Stars Award and a three-time Triple Crown International Challenge world champion.

High School Stats: .545 AVG, 26 runs, 32 RBI, 30 hits and 8 HRs.