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Here’s our TFP for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024:

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THE FINAL PITCH: JAYDEN KLEINER

Michigan-committed 2026 SS/3B/C Jayden Kleiner recently talked to Line Drive Media about Indiana Magic Gold-Green, Alliance Nationals, (Virginia Tech-committed 2026 RHP) Grace Swedarsky (of Indiana Magic Gold-Bennett/Goddard), size, Sept. 1st experience and Michigan, business, history, math and child development, “Number The Stars,” “Friday Night Lights,” “The Greatest Showman” and juggling.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Jayden Kleiner

Hometown: Carmel, IN

High School: Carmel High

Club Team: Indiana Magic Gold-Green 18U

Graduation Year: 2026

Height: 5-5

Position/s: SS/3B/C

Nickname: No nickname really. Some people just call me “Jay.”

Social Media: @jkleiner2026 on Twitter and @jaydenkleiner_ on Instagram

Honors: #23 in the 2026 Extra Elite 100 and #1 Utility player in Class of 2026 by Extra Inning Softball and Golden Glove Award by Alliance.

High School Spring Stats: .414 AVG, 1.147 OPS, .469 OBP, .678 SLG, 4 HRs and 36 RBIs.