MD Preseason All-State II Superlatives: Best Fastball
February 27, 2024
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Prep Baseball Maryland continued the preseason event circuit with our Maryland Preseason All-State II at Absolute Sports Performance in Abingdon, Maryland on February 18th. Over 50 players from Maryland and Delaware participated in a pro-style workout that included batting practice, defense, 30-yard dash and threw bullpens in front of our Mid-Atlantic staff. Click the links below to view the full stat release from the event.
MD Preseason All-State II 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. Kicking off our superlatives coverage is a look at 12 players who showcased the Best Fastball. This list does not simply identify the best velocity, however highlights the best fastballs backed by our TrackMan data.
Brycen Altland
Class of 2026 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: JOHN CARROLL SCHOOLState: MD
- Summer Team: 2026 US Elite Mid Atlantic / US Elite National
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Height: 5-8Weight: 173.4lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Bryce Bauer
Class of 2025 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Havre de GraceState: MD
- Summer Team: US Elite 2025 Mid Atlantic - Maryland
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Height: 5-10Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Eric Benner
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: Severna ParkState: MD
- Summer Team: USA Prime Northeast Scout 16U
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Height: 5-8Weight: 160lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Luke Brunner
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: Thomas S. WoottonState: MD
- Summer Team: Wow Factor - G's Lions 2025 17U
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Height: 6-5Weight: 210lbs
- 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: 162.3lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Jamon Dick
Class of 2024 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: RHP
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High School: Frederick DouglassState: MD
- Summer Team: Elite National 2024
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Height: 6-1Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Lee Gisriel
Class of 2026 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Sherwood HighState: MD
- Summer Team: Sandy Spring Falcons 16U
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Height: 6-1Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Matthew Kunst
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: Thomas S. Wootton HighState: MD
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves National 17U
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Height: 6-0Weight: 155lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Hunter Layhew
Class of 2024 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Archbishop CurleyState: MD
- Summer Team: US Elite Mid Atlantic 2024
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Height: 6-0Weight: 191lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Pierce Quinn
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: JOHN CARROLL SCHOOLState: MD
- Summer Team: 2026 US Elite Scout
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Height: 6-1Weight: 204.8lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Bodhi Samson
Class of 2026 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: OF
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High School: BroadneckState: MD
- Summer Team: bayside bears
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Height: 6-0Weight: 178lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Wells Twining
Class of 2025 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: RHP
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High School: Walt Whitman HighState: VA
- Summer Team: Mid-Atlantic Red Sox
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Height: 6-6Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R