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Here’s our TFP for Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025:

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THE FINAL PITCH: JAIAH ROMERO

Uncommitted 2029 RHP/UT Jaiah Romero, #12 in the 2029 Line Drive Hot 100, recently talked to Line Drive Media about Athletics Mercado 2011-Tidd, PGF Nationals, California players, tough opposition, tuning out the noise, athletic family, future college, college camps, medical field, math, Kobe Bryant, “Verity,” OhGeesy and Love Island.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Jaiah Romero

Hometown: Santa Ana, CA

High School: Newport Harbor High

Club Team: Athletics Mercado 2011-Tidd 14U

Graduation Year: 2029

Height: 5-6

Position(s): RHP/UT

Nickname: “Jay” — given by my family, after my grandpa.

Social Media: @jaiah.romero2k11 on Instagram

Honors: 3.8 GPA