Preseason ID RVA Superlatives: Projectable Hitters
January 27, 2023
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This past weekend we held our first winter events of the new year. Our staff saw over seventy players from across the Commonwealth. Take a look at our event superlatives, where we highlight some of the best performers in their selective category.
RVA Most Projectable Hitters:
Carter Lenz
Class of 2025 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: SPOTSWOOD HIGHState: VA
- Summer Team: WowFactor
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Height: 6-0Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Cayden Diatelevi
Class of 2025 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: StewardState: VA
- Summer Team: Dirtbags Prime VA
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Height: 6-3Weight: 200.4lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Sam Kaczmarek
Class of 2024 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: SS
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High School: BenedictineState: VA
- Summer Team: MPH101 Hoy
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Height: 6-1Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Jack Lee
Class of 2026 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: C
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High School: AtleeState: VA
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves
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Height: 5-9Weight: 155lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Will Johns
Class of 2026 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: GoochlandState: VA
- Summer Team: Richmond Baseball Academy West
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Height: 5-9Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Carter Craft
Class of 2026 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: James River (Midlothian)State: VA
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Height: 6-0Weight: 160lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Will Blatt
Class of 2024 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Benedictine College PrepState: VA
- Summer Team: RBA South Southies
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Height: 5-11Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Brody Crider
Class of 2026 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: GODWIN HIGHState: VA
- Summer Team: Mid Atlantic Orioles 16u
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Height: 5-11Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
nate pyle
Class of 2024 / MIF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: MIFSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Jefferson ForestState: VA
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Height: 6-11Weight: 140lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Maddux Rothell
Class of 2026 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: CourtlandState: VA
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves Platinum
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Height: 6-2Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Gabe Jenkins
Class of 2025 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: OF
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High School: HanoverState: VA
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves National 17u
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Height: 6-1Weight: 174.4lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Tyler Rutman
Class of 2026 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: ATLEE HIGHState: VA
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves 2026 Platinum 16U
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Height: 6-0Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: S/R
Austen Townsend
Class of 2024 / 2B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: 2BSecondary Position: OF
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High School: LafayetteState: VA
- Summer Team: richmond braves 17u
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Height: 5-10Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
RVA Hit Tool:
Cole Hartley
Class of 2025 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOLState: VA
- Summer Team: RBA West Seminoles 17U Phillips
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Height: 5-11Weight: 174lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Nick Jones
Class of 2025 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: MECHANICSVILLE HIGHState: VA
- Summer Team: Ironbridge
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Height: 6-1Weight: 178lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Jacob Lawler
Class of 2026 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: CosbyState: VA
- Summer Team: Ironbridge 2026
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Height: 5-10Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Julio Moreno
Class of 2027 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: GLEN ALLEN HIGHState: VA
- Summer Team: Iron bridge showcase
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Height: 5-7Weight: 160lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Jacob Bratton
Class of 2026 / 2B
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: 2BSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Glen AllenState: VA
- Summer Team: Seminoles Gerrity
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Height: 5-10Weight: 154lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Mason Mantz
Class of 2027 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: TURNER ASHBY HIGHState: VA
- Summer Team: USA Prime Virginia 16u- Knight
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Height: 5-8Weight: 146lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
William Knicley
Class of 2027 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: TURNER ASHBY HIGHState: VA
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves Rogers
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Height: 5-9Weight: 145lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Miles Prusek
Class of 2024 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: CollegiateState: VA
- Summer Team: Mid-Atlantic Orioles
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Height: 5-10Weight: 160lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Daggu Rana
Class of 2027 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: LangleyState: VA
- Summer Team: Diamond Heels
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Height: 5-10Weight: 166lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R