MD/DE State Games Superlatives: Top Defenders
July 18, 2024
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Over 80 players from 4 states made their way to Joe Cannon Stadium in Hanover, MD for this year's MD/DE State Games on Tuesday, June 18th. Players participated in a pro-style workout that included BP on the field, defense, 60-yard dash and played in a simulated game in front of college coaches and our staff.
MD/DE State Games Stat Release
We now turn our attention to superlatives. This week, we will highlight top players throughout a plethora of offensive, defensive, and pitching categories. Continuing our superlatives coverage is a look at 30 players that showcased the Best Defense on the day.
Jackson Angulo-Bartlett
Class of 2026 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: St. PaulsState: MD
- Summer Team: USA Prime Northeast Scout
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Height: 5-10Weight: 166.9lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Andrew Bezak
Class of 2027 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL HIGH SCHOOLState: MD
- Summer Team: US Elite Mid-Atlantic National 2027
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Height: 5-7Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Joshua Burstein
Class of 2026 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Landon SchoolState: MD
- Summer Team: Ghost Nation 17U
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Height: 5-10Weight: 161lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Zachary Burstein
Class of 2026 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Landon SchoolState: MD
- Summer Team: Ghost Nation 17U
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Height: 5-11Weight: 162lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Avik Cherry
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: Broadneck HighState: MD
- Summer Team: US Elite 2027 Mid Atlantic & National
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Height: 5-6Weight: 135lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Jackson Cheung
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: Stephen Decatur HighState: MD
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves 17U Prospects
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Height: 5-10Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Hunter Dunst
Class of 2027 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Calvert HallState: MD
- Summer Team: US Elite MidAtlantic 2027
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Height: 5-10Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Gavin Evans
Class of 2026 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: OF
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High School: Caravel AcademyState: MD
- Summer Team: Titus Baseball Academy
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Height: 5-11Weight: 160.3lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Alex Gannon
Class of 2026 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: SS
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High School: SanfordState: DE
- Summer Team: West Chester Dragons 16u NL
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Height: 6-1Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Michael Goldsmith
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: MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOLState: MD
- Summer Team: US Elite/Mid Atlantic Regional Scout
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Height: 5-9Weight: 186.1lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Jack Hortiz
Class of 2027 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: McDonoghState: MD
- Summer Team: 5 Star National Mid Atlantic-Dark 30
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Height: 5-11Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Drew Jourdan
Class of 2025 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: John CarrollState: MD
- Summer Team: US Elite Mid Atlantic
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Height: 5-9Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Luke Kreiner
Class of 2026 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: CALVERT HALL COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOLState: MD
- Summer Team: Maryland Orioles 16u
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Height: 5-8Weight: 171.1lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Jake Lindsey
Class of 2027 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Calvert HallState: MD
- Summer Team: US Elite
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Height: 5-11Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Kayden Lipscomb
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: Urbana HighState: MD
- Summer Team: WOW FACTOR G-LION 26’
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Height: 6-0Weight: 157.9lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Nate Martin
Class of 2025 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: LibertyState: MD
- Summer Team: Central Maryland Cyclones
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Height: 5-9Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Tre McInnes
Class of 2026 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Patterson Mill High SchoolState: MD
- Summer Team: US Elite Mid-Atlantic 2026
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Height: 5-10Weight: 188lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Austin McNair
Class of 2026 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: McDonoghState: MD
- Summer Team: Mid Atlantic Red Sox 16U 2026
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Height: 6-0Weight: 145lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Cooper Mengel
Class of 2027 / 2B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: 2BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Broadneck HighState: MD
- Summer Team: Canes American 15U
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Height: 5-11Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Gavin Metrick
Class of 2025 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: ReservoirState: MD
- Summer Team: Savage National
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Height: 6-1Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Chase Perry
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: LinganoreState: MD
- Summer Team: US Elite 2026
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Height: 5-10Weight: 165.4lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Dylan Phillips
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: Severna Park HighState: MD
- Summer Team: Marucci Prospects East Coast 2026
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Height: 5-6Weight: 154.8lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Barrett Pratt
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: Bullis SchoolState: MD
- Summer Team: Phillies Scout Team American
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Height: 6-0Weight: 173.9lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Toby Rosenband
Class of 2026 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Gilman SchoolState: MD
- Summer Team: US Elite MidAtlantic Scout
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Height: 5-11Weight: 164lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Cole Ruhland
Class of 2026 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Sanford SchoolState: DE
- Summer Team: West Chester Dragons 16U NL
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Height: 5-9Weight: 140lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Kai Schmelzer
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: Thomas S. Wootton HighState: MD
- Summer Team: Dirtbags Platinum 2026
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Height: 5-9Weight: 171.5lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Carter Sweeney-Strawberry
Class of 2026 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: OF
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High School: Sherwood High SchoolState: MD
- Summer Team: US Elite Mid Atlantic
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Height: 6-1Weight: 172.6lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
MICHAEL SWICK
Class of 2025 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Broadneck HighState: MD
- Summer Team: US ELITE MIDATLANTIC 2025
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Height: 5-11Weight: 187.9lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Mark Williams Jr.
Class of 2027 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: AvalonState: MD
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Height: 6-2Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Evan Zarroli
Class of 2026 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: UrbanaState: MD
- Summer Team: Wow Factor G's Lions
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Height: 5-10Weight: 179.9lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R