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Here’s our TFP for Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024:

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THE FINAL PITCH: MADISON BABASA

Arizona-committed 2026 OF/MIF Madison Babasa recently talked to Line Drive Media about Sorcerer-Gann, PGF 16U Premier national championship, recent PGF Nationals, playing multiple sports, Hotshots National-Nelson, personal failure, recruiting, Arizona, FBI agent, psychology, Kobe Bryant, “Speak,” Lady Gaga, “Criminal Minds,” Scream” and catching.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Madison Babasa

Hometown: Escalon, CA

High School: Escalon High

Club Team: Sorcerer Premier-Gann 18U

Graduation Year: 2026

Height: 5-4

Position/s: OF/MIF

Nickname: I have a few nicknames, but the ones most people use are “Madi” or “Maddawg.” My friends, teammates and coaches gave me my nickname of “Maddawg” because of my fiery, competitive composure on and off the field.

Social Media: @madi.babasa and @madi.babasa2026 on Instagram and @madison_babasa on Twitter

Honors: President’s Academic Award, Academic Excellence Award 4.0 GPA, High Honor Roll/Principal’s Award, Academic Excellence Award, Scholar Athlete Award, Most Valuable Defensive Player for Volleyball, Most Valuable Defensive Player for Softball, Most Valuable Defensive Player for Basketball, Most Valuable Player Offensive for Softball, Most Valuable Player for Softball and TVL Most Valuable Offensive Player of the Year.

High School Stats: .597 AVG, .658 OBP, .910 SLG, 40 hits, 8 doubles, 2 triples, 3 HRs, 13 RBIs, 13 SBs and .970 fielding percentage.

Travel Ball Summer 2024 Stats: .512 Batting AVG, .567 OBP, .900 SLG, 41 hits, 10 doubles, 3 triples, 5 HRs, 28 RBIs, 31 SBs and 1.000 fielding percentage.