VHSL 2A Spring Forward Previews: Region C
February 22, 2023
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Classification: VHSL 2A / Region C 2022 Record: 23-1 *State Champions*
The defending 2A State Champion Raiders are back and looking for a repeat. They return a pair of Hampden-Sydney commits, Alex Caruso and Trey Shrock. Caruso was the VHSL 2A State Player of the Year and Shrock was the 2A 1st Team All State Catcher. Along with Caruso, Charleston (WV) commit Wyatt Sisk will be a force on the mound for the Raiders. The Raiders will have to replace some upperclassmen, but the backbone of that state title team is back and ready for another title run.
Key Returners:
Alex Caruso
Class of 2023 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: AppomattoxState: VA
- Summer Team: Dirtbags
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Height: 6-2Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Trey Shrock
Class of 2023 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Appomattox CountyState: VA
- Summer Team: USA prime coastal stars
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Height: 6-0Weight: 197lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Wyatt Sisk
Class of 2023 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Appomattox CountyState: VA
- Summer Team: Virginia Spiders
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Height: 6-1Weight: 162lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Classification: VHSL 2A / Region C 2022 Record: 16-6 *Lost in region semis*
Key Loss: Cam Satterfield (Patrick Henry CC)
Jake Moore (Radford) and Carrington Aaron (Virginia Tech) are the household names for the Cavaliers. They have a wealth of experience between the two and will lead the way for Chatham. Kennen Lewis is another Cavalier that has solid varsity experience and has been a contributor for the past two years. The Cavaliers' season ended in a one run game to eventual State Champions, the Appomattox Raiders. If they can get offensive production and get steady innings from some of the arms like Alex Van Pelt (Mt. St. Mary's), then look for Chatham to be back in the mix come late May.
Key Returners:
Carrington Aaron
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: ChathamState: VA
- Summer Team: Dirtbags baseball
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Height: 5-10Weight: 150lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Jake Moore
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: ChathamState: VA
- Summer Team: Dirtbags All Black
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Height: 6-0Weight: 192lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Classification: VHSL 2A / Region C 2022 Record: 16-7 *Lost in region semi's*
Key Losses: Cam Nowlin, Nash Thompson
Tucker Swails (Virginia Tech) is one of the best arms in the state and senior Jai Penn had an All-Region year in 2022. Patrick County also returns their senior catcher, Martin Sawyers who was lights out behind the plate in 2022. '25 Jackson Horton could also be a name to know for the Cougars in the spring. With Swails on the mound they can beat just about anyone, but 2A can be tough when you get deep into the playoffs, so offensive production from players like Stuart Callahan and Penn will be very important for Patrick County to make it deep in the playoffs
Key Returner:
Tucker Swails
Class of 2024 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Patrick CountyState: VA
- Summer Team: 2024 Dirtbags National
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Height: 5-11Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R