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Here’s our TFP for Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025:

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THE FINAL PITCH: AVERY RAMEY

Appalachian State-committed 2026 RHP Avery Ramey, #24 in the 2026 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to Line Drive Media about Team NC-Hinde, PGF Nationals, Tennessee players, Aces Fastpitch Club, overcoming injury, athletic family, Appalachian State, kinesiology, science and math, Tegan Kavan and NiJa Canady, “Relentless,” Natasha Bedinfield, “Grey’s Anatomy,” “How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days” and Bible journaling and baking.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Avery Ramey

Hometown: Kingsport, TN

High School: Lakeway Christian Academy

Club Team: Team NC-Hinde 18U

Graduation Year: 2026

Height: 6-0

Position/s: RHP

Nickname: “Ave,” my family, coaches and teammates all call me this and it just stuck.

Social Media: @averyramey on Instagram and @AveryRamey2026 on Twitter

Honors: #24 spot in the 2026 Line Drive Hot 100, PGF All-American Regional finalist (2025), Tennessee Sports Writers Association All- State Team (2024), Lakeway Area Softball Player of the Year (2024), two-time All-Region, two-time All-District, two-time All-Academic honors and TSCA All-State.

Travel Ball Fall 2024 Stats: 40 IP, 53 Ks, 1.90 WHIP and .308 BAA.

High School Spring 2025 Stats: Pitching — 138.2 IP, 227 Ks, 1.017 WHIP and .189 BAA; Hitting — .310 AVG, 3 HRs and 24 RBIs.

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: 66.2 IP, 58 Ks, 1.830 and BAA .292.