Future Games Team Mid-Atlantic: Game 1 Highlights

July 29, 2022
PBR Staff
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Wednesday marks the beginning of the 2022 PBR Future Games. Over 400 uncommitted 2024s and 2025s from all corners of the US and Canada will descend on LakePoint Sports in Cartersville, Georgia and play in front over 250 college coaches and pro scouts from all 30 MLB organizations. Team Mid-Atlantic will be made up of players representing Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and DC. Players took part in a workout Wednesday and will play one game each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

On Thursday, Team Mid-Atlantic opened its three games of Future Games competition with a 7-6 win over Team Massachusetts

#TeamMidAtlantic brought the ðŸ”¨ today.

Topped Massachusetts 7-6 w/ multi RBI days from ‘25’s Donavan Jeffrey (3) & Luke Craddock (2).

As always, @ohusane brought the ðŸ”¥ on the ðŸ“¸. @prepbaseball @PBRVirginiaDC @JNaill8 @PBRMaryland #PBRFG22 pic.twitter.com/6UNGnOl8SQ
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) July 28, 2022

Here are some of the highlights from the game:

Nathan Arterbridge C / St. Georges Technical, MD / 2024

‘24 C Nathan Arterbridge @Nate_Bridge8 (@STG_Baseball)

Creates extension here w/ 2 K’s and laces an RBI single into CF. Present ðŸ§ƒ G2G w/ strong LD tendencies. @PBRMaryland @PBR_Uncommitted @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRFG22 #TeamMidAtlantic pic.twitter.com/727IHPFmW5
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) July 28, 2022

Charlie Brinkman C / OF / Pro5 Baseball Academy Virginia, VA / 2024

‘24 C Charlie Brinkman @BrinkmanCharlie (@PRO5VA)

Ambushes this middle FB w/ 2 K’s and laces an RBI single up the middle. Consistently sprays LD’s to both gaps w/ authority. @PBRMaryland @PBRVirginiaDC @ksallday19 #PBRFG22 #TeamMidAtlantic pic.twitter.com/3qYIs4UCXo
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) July 28, 2022

Luke Craddock 1B / 3B / Highland School, VA / 2025

‘25 1B Luke Craddock @Lacraddock7 (@Highland_BSBL) checks in w/ a 95 mph EV âš¡ï¸ up the middle for 2 RBI

Physical 6-2, 225 LB frame w/ eye opening strength to all fields. @PBRMaryland @PBRVirginiaDC @ksallday19 #PBRFG22 #TeamMidAtlantic pic.twitter.com/XZNQkJgimt
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) July 28, 2022

Callum Early SS / 2B / James River (Midlothian), VA / 2024

Really like this swing from ‘24 MIF Callum Early @EarlyCallum (@JRHS_Baseball)

Twitch in the hands as he stays behind this one and laces a single into RF. Has opened a ton of ðŸ‘€ so far this week@PBRMaryland @PBRVirginiaDC @ksallday19 #PBRFG22 #TeamMidAtlantic pic.twitter.com/ISg6UkQh3Q
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) July 28, 2022

Donavan Jeffrey 1B / RHP / Manchester, VA / 2025

‘25 1B Donavan Jeffrey @DonavanJeffrey2 (Manchester)

Slightly tops this one, but gets enough of it to push it thru the 6-hole for an RBI single. Physical 6-4, 205 w/ present strength G2G@PBRMaryland @PBRVirginiaDC @ksallday19 #PBRFG22 #TeamMidAtlantic pic.twitter.com/awFojSYKXz
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) July 28, 2022

‘25 1B Donavan Jeffrey @DonavanJeffrey2 (Manchester) notches his 2nd knock of the game, this time an absolute ðŸ’£ to straight away CF for an RBI 2B

Quick twitch in the hands w/ easy ðŸ§ƒ. 95.5 off the bat here@prepbaseball @ksallday19 @PBRVirginiaDC @PBRMaryland #PBRFG22 pic.twitter.com/xgDcn9MNxv
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) July 28, 2022

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Congrats to @DonavanJeffrey2, the first @DICKS Sporting Goods Player of the Game. #PBRFG22

Jeffrey went 2-for-3 with a single, double and 3 RBI. ðŸ‘ðŸ¤© pic.twitter.com/hQvQJ9sMIR
— Prep Baseball Report (@prepbaseball) July 28, 2022

Andrew Kerns RHP / SS / St. Maria Goretti, MD / 2024

‘24 Andrew Kerns (@SMGHSBaseball)

Flashed some feel for FB to both sides. Short action SL.

FB 87-90
SL 74-77
CH 77-80@PBRMaryland @JNaill8 #PBRFG22 pic.twitter.com/H8xA6MjceD
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) July 28, 2022

AJ Kolb MIF / OF / Stephen Decatur, MD / 2024

‘24 INF AJ Kolb @AJKolb2 (@DecaturBasebal1)

Slightly tops this one but gets enough to push it thru the 6-hole. Showcases the plus speed @PBRMaryland @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRFG22 #TeamMidAtlantic pic.twitter.com/LeYC7JuUa2
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) July 28, 2022

Marcus Martin SS / RHP / St. John's College, VA / 2024

‘ 24 Marcus Martin (@SJC_Baseball)

Shoved for 2 IP. FB/SL mix and got whiffs w/ the SL.

FB 83-85 T86
SL 75-77 <2520 RPM@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRFG22 pic.twitter.com/aZ6sPESto2
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) July 28, 2022

Dominic Moats OF / SS / Gilman, MD / 2024

‘24 OF Dom Moats @MoatsDominic (@GilmanBaseball) starts #TeamMidAtlantic w/ an absolute âš¡ï¸ in the 1st

Stays short here w/ 2 K’s and rips a single into LF. 101.1 off the bat, then proceeded to steal 2nd. @PBRMaryland @prepbaseball @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRFG22 pic.twitter.com/vGj2yAWbnh
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) July 28, 2022

Angel Santiago-Cruz SS / RHP / Severna Park, MD / 2024

‘24 Angel Santiago-Cruz (Severna Park)

Short work in the 7th. 2 pitch mix and FB worked to the GS.

FB 82-84 T85
CB 71-73@PBRMaryland @JNaill8 #PBRFG22 pic.twitter.com/0ouWqdUsRF
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) July 28, 2022

Maclelland Stiffler RHP / C / North Hagerstown, MD / 2024

‘24 Mac Stiffler (@HubsBaseball)

6-6 long levered RHP. SL has S&M tendencies.

FB 87-90
SL 75-78 <2471 RPM
SPL 77
CH 72@PBRMaryland @JNaill8 @ShooterHunt #PBRFG22 pic.twitter.com/WHk4GfFjWn
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) July 28, 2022

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