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Here’s our TFP for Tuesday, June 20, 2023:
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THE FINAL PITCH: ADDIE RACKLEY
Uncommitted 2026 RHP/1B/3N Addie Rackley recently talked to Dugout Chatter about Georgia Impact-Taylor, Buford High, Beverly Bandits Premier-Norwood, growth-plate injury, future college, interior design, Spanish, Jordy Bahl, YouTube, Trick Daddy, DaBaby and Metro Boomin, “Chicago Fire,” “Remember the Titans” and obnoxious laughing.
THE FINAL PITCH Q&A
Name: Addie Rackley
Hometown: Buford, GA
High School: Buford High
Club Team: Georgia Impact 08-Taylor
Graduation Year: 2026
Height: 5-foot-9
Position: RHP/1B/3B
Nickname: “Rack”/”Arack”
Twitter/Instagram: @AddieRack48/@addie_rackley
Honors: Georgia 7A state championship and 3.97 GPA.
High School Stats: Hitting — .529 AVG, 2 triples, 3 doubles, 1 HR; Pitching — 5 IP, 1 hit, 11 Ks, 0.00 ERA.
Travel Ball Summer Stats (so far): Hitting —.419 AVG, 1.13 OPS, .640 SLG, 11 doubles, 1 triple, 2 HRs, 31 RBIs; Pitching — 73 IP, 74 Ks, .234 batting average against.
Tell us about your travel team/organization and how you became involved with them? I was one of the first players that helped start coach Kip Taylor’s Impact team for first-year 12u. This is my fourth season with coach Kip and many of the same girls.
Tell us about your high school team and how you did? We went 32-1 and we won the 7A state championship.
Which player/team has been your toughest opponent and why? Beverly Bandits (Premier)-Norwood because they’re talented all around, but it’s been almost a year since we played each other now.
What have you faced/overcome in life that has made you the person you are today? I overcame a growth-plate injury last year, which basically took me out of two-and-a-half tournaments. Mentally, I’ve had to overcome a lot of people doubting or hating on me.
What are you looking for in a future college? Really good coaches, great education, feels like family, fun atmosphere (and) competitive program.
What areas are you interested in future occupations and why? Interior design because I’m good at designing and creating things.
What’s your favorite subject to study in school and why? Spanish because I feel like it’s always good to have another language installed in you.
Who is your sports hero and why? I’ve really looked up to Jordy Bahl and Valerie Cagle because they are athletic pitchers that hit.
What’s your favorite book to read and why? Unfortunately, I’m not much of a book reader. I do though really enjoy watching college softball games on YouTube.
What’s the best hype song and why? I have a few. “Let’s Go” by Trick Daddy and Lil Jon, “Shake Sumn” by DaBaby and “Superhero” by Metro Boomin (& Future).
What’s your favorite TV show to binge and why? “Chicago Fire” because there is always a lot of action going on.
What’s your favorite movie and why? “Remember the Titans” because it teaches a lot of important, valuable life lessons.
Do you have a secret talent/skill? When something is really funny, I have a loud and obnoxious laugh that everyone thinks is funny.
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NEWS & NOTES
***Top Club Nationals is Wednesday-Saturday, June 21-24, in OKC. Follow the tournament online HERE.
OC Batbusters-Stith is the defending 18U champion, Hotshots National-Jones is the defending 16U champion, Texas Glory 2K26 and Texas Glory-Naudin shared the 14U title last summer and Hotshots National 09 is the defending 12U champion.
***The inaugural Patriot Games Thursday-Saturday, June 22-24, in Windsor, CO, features teams in 14U, 16U and 18U competing for championships.
Follow the tournament online HERE.
***The 2023 Scenic City Summer is Thursday-Sunday, June 22-25, in Chattanooga, TN. Teams in 14U, 16U and 18U will compete for championships.
Follow the tournament online HERE.
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HSOTD
Today’s Hype Song of the Day is …
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BTITW
Today’s Best Thing In The World is …
Sasha Calle's performance as Supergirl in #TheFlash is Superman approved according to Henry Cavill. pic.twitter.com/pMxNfM0lQY
— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) June 18, 2023
— Carlos Arias, Dugout Chatter (Follow Carlos on Twitter @Los_Stuff)
