Commonwealth Classic Team Previews: Hanover Hawks
March 22, 2023
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As we prepare for the inaugural Commonwealth Classic tournament, our staff would like to highlight what to expect from the Hanover Hawks in this tournament, as well as some of their potential top performers.
Tournament Schedule: April 1st at 10:00 am vs #2 Highland School (Site: Hanover HS)
April 1st at 4:00 pm vs TBD (Site: Hanover HS), April 3rd (Opponent, Site, & Time TBD)
The defending 4A State Champions have yet to open their season so there are still questions surrounding the 2023 outlook. One thing is for certain though, they will bring a certain type of energy and enthusiasm to their games. The Hawks will have a tough opening matchup versus the Highland Hawks. Hanover does not have that one dominant shutdown arm that they have had in the past, not yet anyway. However, they do have a fairly deep staff that they can roll multiple arms out and compete with just about anyone. Look for Nolan Williamson (VMI), Evan Nix, and potentially Cole Elrod to be some of the names that are at, or near, the top of the rotation for the Hawks. While they lost a large chunk of their offense from last season, the Hawks are athletic, scrappy, and will put pressure on opposing defenses. Along with Elrod, Nix, and Williamson, TJ Woodson will be one of the players to highlight on that Hanover roster as a guy to watch during game play. Woodson is an elite defender with a solid hit tool and good instincts in his game.
Here are a few players to watch for the Hawks during tournament play.
Top Performers Watch List:
Nolan Williamson
Class of 2023 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: HanoverState: VA
- Summer Team: MPH101 2023 Kane
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Height: 6-1Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Cole Elrod
Class of 2023 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: HanoverState: VA
- Summer Team: MPH 101
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Height: 6-3Weight: 220lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
TJ Woodson
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: Hanover High SchoolState: VA
- Summer Team: Mph101 17u
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Height: 6-0Weight: 164.5lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Evan Nix
Class of 2025 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: HANOVER HIGHState: VA
- Summer Team: MPH101
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Height: 6-0Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Jack Bowles
Class of 2023 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: LHP
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High School: HanoverState: VA
- Summer Team: MPH 101 2023 and Richmond Braves 18u
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Height: 5-7Weight: 164lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L