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Here’s our TFP for Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: KEKE CALIZAR

Uncommitted 2030 3B Keke Calizar recently talked to Line Drive Media about Firecrackers Hawaii, PGF Nationals, Hawaii players, Birmingham Thunderbolts, injuries, athletic family, future college, college camps, baking and art, Japanese language, Jocelyn Alo and Richie Calizar, “Lord of the Flies,” Queen, K-Drama, “The Princess and the Frog” and musical theater and art.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Keke Calizar

Hometown: Honolulu, HI

High School: Iolani High

Club Team: Firecrackers Hawaii

Graduation Year: 2030

Height: 5-6

Position/s: 3B

Social Media: @Keke.Calizar on Instagram

Honors: Dean’s list (2026)

Travel Ball Summer 2026 Stats: PGF Nationals — .382 AVG, 4 doubles, 9 singles, 10 RBIs and 6 stolen bases.