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Here’s our TFP for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024:

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THE FINAL PITCH: ADDISON VANDECAR

Uncommitted 2026 OF/MIF Addison Vandecar recently talked to Line Drive Media about So Cal Choppers-Fausett, finishing in 9th place at PGF 18U Premier Nationals, Impact Caymol, winning a CIF-SS D4 championship and the Del Rey League MVP at Paraclete High, facing bullies, Sept. 1st experience, ultrasound technician, math, Aleshia Ocasio, Percy Jackson, YK Osiris, “Liv and Maddie,” “Jumanji” and tumbling.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Addison Vandecar

Hometown: Lancaster, CA

High School: Paraclete Catholic High

Club Team: So Cal Choppers-Fausett 18U

Graduation Year: 2026

Height: 5-5

Position/s: OF/MIF

Nickname: My nicknames are either “Addi” or “Ads.” “Addi” just kind of came about because it’s just shortening my name. Most people call me “Addi.” Then with “Ads,” that nickname started from my grandpa.

Social Media: @addi_vande_2026 on Instagram and @Addi_Vande_2026 on Twitter

Honors: AP Language and AP US History, received (CIF) awards in Geometry and English, 1st Team All-CIF, Paraclete High MVP (2024), Del Rey League MVP (2024) and CIF-SS Division 4 champion.

High School Stats: .529 AVG and led team in stolen bases, hits, triples and runs scored.

Travel Ball Summer 2024 Stats: .486 AVG and led team in stolen bases and hits.