VA/DC Top Prospect Games: Quick Hits

July 5, 2022
PBR Staff
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Wednesday we held our Top Prospect Games at Old Dominion. Over 35 of the top players from the Commonwealth, DC, and Maryland participated. Here are the statistical leaders and full stats for the event:

Cooper Angilly C / 1B / Cape Henry Collegiate, VA / 2023

‘23 Cooper Angilly (@AthleticsCHC)

Physical athletic frame w strength present. Smooth load w quick whippy barrel action. Level path, swings w intent & drove balls G2G.@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/rbBEzxd6Vf
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 29, 2022

Really nice barrel here from ‘23 Cooper Angilly (@AthleticsCHC)

Wider strong setup. Level path with upward finish wanting to drive the ball. Hard luck as the line drive gets taken away by a solid play at SS. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/JgyiQLqJXg
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 29, 2022

Nathan Arterbridge C / St. George's Tech (DE), DE / 2024

‘24 C Nathan Arterbridge @Nate_Bridge8 (@STG_Baseball)

After a strong showing during BP, Arterbridge ambushes this first pitch FB in-game and lines a bullet right at the left fielder. Strength in the swing is evident. @PBRMaryland @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/nIEXbqVscG
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 29, 2022

? Here’s a little slow-mo of a ? that went 390+ to dead CF for @Nate_Bridge8 during BP.

You want to talk about legit raw power in the ‘24 class? Look no further than Arterbridge @STG_Baseball @ksallday19 @jerry_shank @prepbaseball https://t.co/3AQn5L9jwE pic.twitter.com/uMUYo4DvX2
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 29, 2022

Ryan Barks RHP / 1B / Hickory , VA / 2025

‘25 Ryan Barks (@HickoryBaseball)

Short stride w early foot strike, level barrel path that is short to the ball. Drives this ball into the opposite field gap for a double.@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/U53ITXSgm7
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 29, 2022

Jett Bristow C / OF / Collegiate School, VA / 2025

‘25 Jett Bristow (Collegiate) just deposited one of the furthest hit balls I’ve seen.

408’4” at 103.2 mph via @TrackManBB

Physical power bat w/ present power. @PBRVirginiaDC @prepbaseball @ShooterHunt #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/RIb0qNSJk1
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 29, 2022

Braxton Brogan SS / OF / South County, VA / 2023

‘23 Braxton Brogan (@SoCo_Baseball)

Physical athletic frame, wide set stance. Twitchy hands & level barrel action through the zone. Hits an absolute ? LD over the RF head for a triple.@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/8xSqSkhiPS
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 29, 2022

Dominick Cafferillo C / OF / Charlottesville, VA / 2024

‘24 Dominick Cafferillo (@MSA_baseball)

Balanced athletic stance, competitive AB’s all day & drives this one early in the count right back the middle against a + arm.@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/0gmmSm7cCW
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 29, 2022

‘24 Dominick Cafferillo (Charlottesville)

Wider balanced stance. Extension through contact and doubles power to both gaps. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/dWSpinSm7u
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 29, 2022

Stephen Christopher RHP / Highland School, VA / 2025

Gonna go ahead and jump on the boat of ‘25 Stephen Christopher (@Highland_BSBL).

Loose and easy on the mound. FB was 84-86 T87 w/ above average spin. SL was mostly 73-74 & spin up to 2684. 15-20” HM on the SL. @PBRVirginiaDC @ShooterHunt #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/9uOAobG6q2
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 29, 2022

Brycen Hamilton SS / RHP / Maury, VA / 2024

‘24 Brycen Hamilton (@maury_baseball)

Long athletic frame, wide set stance & gets to foot strike early. Level barrel path & rotates hips w intent. Drives the ball G2G w feel for the barrel.@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/k0ntpIcfww
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 29, 2022

‘24 Brycen Hamilton (@maury_baseball)

Controlled intent in the 2K approach. Strength at contact & crushes this ball out to deep CF for a standup double.@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/n0RUGrrSIR
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 29, 2022

‘24 Bryce Hamilton (@maury_baseball)

Impressive day this far from Hamilton. Consistent loud contact w extra base power. Quick barrel through the zone w uphill path & strength at contact. Drives this one into deep LF for a double.@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/pdp5r0MaxB
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 29, 2022

A.J. Kolb SS / OF / Stephen Decatur, MD / 2024

‘24 AJ Kolb @AJKolb2 (@DecaturBasebal1)

Contact driven, accurate barrel, and plus runner. Plays with energy. Ability to hit for average and impact game on bases. @PBRVirginiaDC @PBRMaryland @JNaill8 #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/iSpPnCfezu
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 29, 2022

This dude is a ton of fun to watch

‘24 INF AJ Kolb @AJKolb2 (@DecaturBasebal1) keeps the hands inside here and rips one down the LF line for a 2B, then takes 3B on the throw.

Quick hands and can absolutely burn around the bases. @PBR_Uncommitted @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/x4vyqMbe2r
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 29, 2022

Kenny Michaels LHP / 1B / Hayfield, VA / 2023

Good look at one of the best @PBR_Uncommitted ‘23 arms in VA/DC.

Kenny Michaels (Hayfield) has a long lanky frame. Full arm swing from H3/4 slot. FB had some ride up.

FB 85-87 T88x2
SL 74-75 1/7 shape@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/z5sB0wVccG
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 29, 2022

Joe Norman SS / 2B / Catholic, VA / 2024

‘24 MIF Joe Norman (Catholic) laces this ball down the RF line for an RBI triple

Quick, fluid actions at the plate w/ evident strength to all fields. Really like how he lets this one get deep and lines it the other way. Consistent approach@PBRVirginiaDC @ksallday19 #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/d6tSmhwnMg
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 29, 2022

‘24 Joe Norman (Catholic)

Athletic frame, balanced stance. High set hands & twitchy through the zone. Quick barrel & turns on it for a sharp single through the left side driving in a run.@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/GArijWbyPm
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 29, 2022

‘24 Joe Norman (Catholic)

Athletic frame, quick hands through the zone w plenty of feel for the barrel. Drove balls to all fields. Swings w intent in the lower half.@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/tHpa7FtD7U
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 29, 2022

Matthew Norman C / OF / Catholic, VA / 2023

‘23 C/OF Matthew Norman (Catholic)

Short, direct to contact w/ slight twitch in the hands. Ball comes off well to both gaps, showcasing strong LD tendencies to all fields@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/fNDkeWhHyG
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 29, 2022

‘23 Matthew Norman (Catholic)

Thin athletic frame, controlled load. Barrel path is level through the zone & drives this ball backside for a single.@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/KIhjB4Z7NY
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 29, 2022

Connor Smith C / Warwick, VA / 2025

Aggressive PS approach portrayed here from ‘25 C Connor Smith @CdSmith2025 (Warwick)

Ambushes this FB and gets extension as he laces an RBI double into LCF. Level path to contact, hard LD tendencies@PBRVirginiaDC @ksallday19 #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/rn8tJlXtvF
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 29, 2022

Luke Smyers LHP / OF / Mills Godwin, VA / 2025

‘25 Luke Smyers @SmyersLuke (@BaseballGodwin)

The always intriguing young LHP did what he does. Moves it in and out, sink to AS, and funk in the slot and delivery.

FB 80-82 T83
CB 71-73
CH 74@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/KgBXLc20AE
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 29, 2022

Andrew Steinhaus RHP / Middletown, DE / 2023

‘23 Andrew Steinhaus (Middletown)

6-3 projectable frame. Long AA working from 3/4 slot. Whippy arm through release. FB was 86-88 w/ ride and run up. CB was filthy. 74-77 spin up to 2836 & avg 11” HM. @ShooterHunt @PBRMaryland @PBR_Uncommitted #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/nfxaZgpgku
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 29, 2022

Maclelland Stiffler RHP / 1B / Saint James School, MD / 2024

‘24 Mac Stiffler (@HubsBaseball )

6-6, 205-lb projectable frame. Plenty to like and a ton of whiffs from the top @PBR_Uncommitted arm in @PBRMaryland

FB 86-88 T89
SL 77-79 w/ depth @ShooterHunt @prepbaseball @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/bBooJKk1Ej
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 29, 2022

Tavon Williams 3B / RHP / Ocean Lakes, VA / 2023

‘23 Tavon Williams (@OLVBaseball)

Long loose AA. Thin frame w/ room to add. Above average feel for spin & flashes some S&M tendency.

FB 83-84 T85
CB 71-72@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/FfWG2OWxgi
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 29, 2022

Really liked ‘23 3B Tavon Williams @tay_williams21 (@OLVBaseball)

Creates excellent lift thru contact, driving balls w/ authority to the PS gap. Torque in the hips… easy, fluid stroke. Lean 6-0, 155 LB frame@PBRVirginiaDC @ksallday19 #PBRVADCTPG pic.twitter.com/CEMKdyFnYl
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 29, 2022