VA/DC Preseason Power 25: No. 17
March 1, 2023
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The Highlanders lost their longtime ace with the departure of Griffin Stieg (Virginia Tech) and also lost a very good number two in Evan Fontaine. Despite that, look for Coach John Dowling's team to be in the mix again late in the season as they are yet again stacked with talent. On the mound, look for a pair of juniors who got some work last season to step into a ton more this year as righties Aidan Carey (James Madison) and Jack Nance should see their roles expand. Offensively, Bucknell recruit Christopher Morabito played a huge part in their success last season. Sophomore Ethan Ball (Virginia Tech) was a barrel machine down the stretch as a freshman and should start to show some more consistent power this spring, he is incredibly athletic and has some of the most talent upside in the class. Yuta Shimo is another contributor who will be back this spring. Lastly, a player to keep an eye on this spring is sophomore Gabriel Pegues, who has an interesting athletic profile and could carve out a significant role.
‘23 Chris Morabito battles a 2K count and gets this ball to fall in deep LF.
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) March 14, 2022
Morabito would end up on 3rd and score Griffin Stieg.
3-2 @McLeanathletics climbing back in it. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/YYqEZxHflW
Names To Know:
Aidan Carey
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: McLean
State: VA
- Summer Team: Canes American 17U
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Height: 6-2
Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Jack Nance
Class of 2024 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: RHP
Secondary Position: OF
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High School: McLean
State: VA
- Summer Team: Artillery 2024 Scout
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Height: 6-5
Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Ethan Ball
Class of 2025 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: 3B
Secondary Position: SS
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High School: McLean
State: VA
- Summer Team: Stars Showcase 15U
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Height: 6-1
Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Yuta Shimo
Class of 2024 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: OF
Secondary Position: 2B
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High School: McLean
State: VA
- Summer Team: Stars 17u Sisk
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Height: 5-6
Weight: 160lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Gabriel Pegues
Class of 2025 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: OF
Secondary Position: OF
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High School: McLean
State: VA
- Summer Team: Stars Showcase 17-U Marucci- Coach Kevin Sisk
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Height: 6-2
Weight: 200.6lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Christopher Morabito
Class of 2023 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: SS
Secondary Position: 2B
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High School: McLean
State: VA
- Summer Team: Stars
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Height: 5-11
Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
AJ Poole
Class of 2023 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: 1B
Secondary Position: RHP
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High School: McLean
State: VA
- Summer Team: MVP Dawgs Gold 2023
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Height: 6-3
Weight: 215lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Aidan Carey
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: McLeanState: VA
- Summer Team: Canes American 17U
-
Height: 6-2Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Jack Nance
Class of 2024 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: McLeanState: VA
- Summer Team: Artillery 2024 Scout
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Height: 6-5Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Ethan Ball
Class of 2025 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: SS
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High School: McLeanState: VA
- Summer Team: Stars Showcase 15U
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Height: 6-1Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Yuta Shimo
Class of 2024 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: McLeanState: VA
- Summer Team: Stars 17u Sisk
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Height: 5-6Weight: 160lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Gabriel Pegues
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: McLeanState: VA
- Summer Team: Stars Showcase 17-U Marucci- Coach Kevin Sisk
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Height: 6-2Weight: 200.6lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Christopher Morabito
Class of 2023 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: McLeanState: VA
- Summer Team: Stars
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Height: 5-11Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
AJ Poole
Class of 2023 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: McLeanState: VA
- Summer Team: MVP Dawgs Gold 2023
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Height: 6-3Weight: 215lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R