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2024 VA State Games Superlatives: Best Defenders

June 27, 2024
Staff
VA/DC Coverage

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Last week, we held our biggest event of the summer, the Virginia State Games, at IronBridge Academy in Chester, Virginia, outside of Richmond. Over 160 of the best uncommitted players from VA and DC in the 2025, 2026, and 2027 classes were on the field for the event. Today we recognize top performers with the Best Defenders at the event:



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Graydon Ambrose

Class of 2027 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: FIRST COLONIAL HIGH
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Tidewater Phillies
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 195lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




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Brian Archer

Class of 2025 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Steward
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: MPH 101 2025 Dragum
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 185lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

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Camden Blank

Class of 2026 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Spotswood
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Dirtbags 16U Platinum
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




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Colt Bradshaw

Class of 2027 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Frank Cox
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Richmond Braves Platinum 15U
  • Height: 5-8
    Weight: 155lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R





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JT Brown

Class of 2025 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: MATOACA HIGH
    State: VA
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




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Jacob Bueno

Class of 2026 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Hayfield Secondary
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Metro Senators 2026
  • Height: 5-8
    Weight: 150lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R



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Chase Chamberlain

Class of 2025 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Atlee
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Richmond Braves
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 177lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R



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Logan Clark

Class of 2026 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Halifax County
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Richmond Braves
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 185lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R



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Mason Coleman

Class of 2026 / 2B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: 2B
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Brookville
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Richmond Braves Platinum
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 164.9lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R



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Aiden Gallagher

Class of 2026 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Paul VI
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Virginia Renegades
  • Height: 6-4
    Weight: 205lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R



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Hank Hardaway

Class of 2025 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: GLOUCESTER HIGH
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Five Star National Va Beach
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 195.8lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




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Matthew Hartsfield

Class of 2026 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Mills E Godwin
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Va Seminoles- Phillips
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: S/R



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Will Haynie

Class of 2026 / 3B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: 3B
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Atlee
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: 16U PLATINUM RICHMOND BRAVES
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 165lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R



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Levi Jones

Class of 2026 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Glen Allen High School
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Seminoles - Donnie
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 185lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R



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Aidan McKeating

Class of 2026 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Princess Anne
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: 5 STAR 17U BLACK
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 168.4lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




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Matthew Metheny

Class of 2025 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Princess Anne
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: 5 Star Cody
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 175.9lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R



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Quinn Pak

Class of 2026 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Independence
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Dirtbags Platinum 2026
  • Height: 5-7
    Weight: 165lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R



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Gabriel Pegues

Class of 2025 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: McLean
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Stars Showcase 17-U Marucci- Coach Kevin Sisk
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 192.1lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R



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Vincent Porcaro

Class of 2026 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Deep Run
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Braves Platinum 2026
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 150lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
87
Max FB
(06/20/24)
84 - 87
FB
(06/20/24)
68 - 70
CB
(06/18/24)
72 - 76
CH
(06/18/24)
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
84 - 87
CB
64 - 68
CH
69 - 73
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Pitching
Max FB
86
FB
84 - 86
CB
68 - 70
CH
72 - 76
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Pitching
Max FB
80
FB
79 - 80
CB
61 - 62
CH
64 - 70
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Pitching
Max FB
81
FB
80 - 81
CB
65 - 65
CH
71 - 73
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Pitching
Max FB
80
FB
78 - 80
CB
64 - 65
CH
71 - 73
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Pitching
Max FB
58
FB
56 - 58
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Position
7.28
60-yard
(06/07/23)
86
INF Velo
(02/18/24)
88
Exit Velo
(02/18/24)
4.06
H-1st
(01/22/23)
Power Speed Score
(06/18/24)
Position
60-yard
7.35
INF Velo
84
Exit Velo
88
Power Speed Score
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Position
INF Velo
86
Exit Velo
88
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Position
INF Velo
77
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Position
60-yard
7.28
INF Velo
84
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Position
INF Velo
81
Exit Velo
83
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Position
INF Velo
78
Exit Velo
86
H-1st
4.06
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Position
60-yard
9.19
INF Velo
55
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Trackman - Fastball
85.8
Velocity (max)
(06/18/24)
83.7 - 85.7
Velo Range
(06/18/24)
82.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/18/24)
2341
Spin Rate (max)
(06/18/24)
2217
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/18/24)
IVB (max)
(02/18/23)
IVB (avg)
(02/18/23)
HM (max)
(01/22/23)
HM (avg)
(01/22/23)
Extension (avg)
(06/18/24)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/07/23)
Spin Score (max)
(02/18/23)
Zone %
(01/22/23)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(01/22/23)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
85.8
Velo Range
83.7 - 85.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
82.9
Spin Rate (max)
2341
Spin Rate (avg)
2217
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
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Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
80.2
Velo Range
79.2 - 80.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
75.5
Spin Rate (max)
2165
Spin Rate (avg)
2130
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
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Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
81.1
Velo Range
79.9 - 81
Eff Velocity (avg)
77.8
Spin Rate (max)
2247
Spin Rate (avg)
2130
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
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Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
80.2
Velo Range
78.5 - 79.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
77.1
Spin Rate (max)
2133
Spin Rate (avg)
2018
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
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Trackman - Curveball
70.3
Velocity (max)
(06/18/24)
68.1 - 70.0
Velo Range
(06/18/24)
66.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/18/24)
2782
Spin Rate (max)
(06/18/24)
2674
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/18/24)
IVB (max)
(06/18/24)
IVB (avg)
(06/18/24)
HM (max)
(06/18/24)
HM (avg)
(06/18/24)
Extension (avg)
(06/18/24)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/07/23)
Spin Score (max)
(06/07/23)
Zone %
(02/18/23)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(01/22/23)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.3
Velo Range
68.1 - 70
Eff Velocity (avg)
66.6
Spin Rate (max)
2782
Spin Rate (avg)
2674
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
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Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
62.2
Velo Range
61.2 - 62.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
57.4
Spin Rate (max)
2458
Spin Rate (avg)
2429
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
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Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
65.5
Velo Range
64.6 - 65.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
61.8
Spin Rate (max)
2513
Spin Rate (avg)
2491
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
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Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
64.5
Velo Range
64.2 - 64.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
62
Spin Rate (max)
2392
Spin Rate (avg)
2356
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
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Trackman - ChangeUp
76.3
Velocity (max)
(06/18/24)
71.7 - 76.3
Velo Range
(06/18/24)
74.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/18/24)
1731
Spin Rate (max)
(01/22/23)
1577
Spin Rate (avg)
(01/22/23)
IVB (max)
(02/18/23)
IVB (avg)
(02/18/23)
HM (max)
(01/22/23)
HM (avg)
(01/22/23)
Extension (avg)
(06/18/24)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/07/23)
Spin Score (max)
(01/22/23)
Zone %
(06/07/23)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(06/18/24)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
76.3
Velo Range
71.7 - 76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
74
Spin Rate (max)
1476
Spin Rate (avg)
1405
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
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Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
70.7
Velo Range
64.2 - 70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
64.3
Spin Rate (max)
1610
Spin Rate (avg)
1503
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
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Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
74.2
Velo Range
71.1 - 73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
70.4
Spin Rate (max)
1650
Spin Rate (avg)
1542
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
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Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
72.9
Velo Range
70.7 - 72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
71
Spin Rate (max)
1731
Spin Rate (avg)
1577
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
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Trackman - Hitting
88.1
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/18/24)
82.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/18/24)
234
Distance (avg)
(06/18/24)
322
Distance (max)
(06/18/24)
Sweet Spot %
(02/18/23)
Line Drive %
(02/18/23)
Fly Ball %
(06/18/24)
Ground Ball %
(01/22/23)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
87.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
82.3
Distance (avg)
234
Distance (max)
322
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
74.7
Distance (avg)
143
Distance (max)
296
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
77
Distance (avg)
154
Distance (max)
279
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
85.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
81.5
Distance (avg)
138
Distance (max)
248
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
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Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
(01/22/23)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
(01/22/23)
68.8
Bat Speed (max)
(06/18/24)
66.3
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/18/24)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/18/24)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(02/18/24)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(02/18/24)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/18/24)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
20.8
Bat Speed (max)
68.8
Bat Speed (avg)
66.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
20.5
Bat Speed (max)
67.2
Bat Speed (avg)
64
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
19.6
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
64
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23
Hand Speed (avg)
21
Bat Speed (max)
65.4
Bat Speed (avg)
62.5
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Vizual_Edge

Visual Skills
61.72
Edge Score
(02/18/24)
Visual Skills
Edge Score
61.72
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Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(06/18/24)
Rise+
(02/18/23)
Sink+
(06/18/24)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
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Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
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Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
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Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(06/18/24)
Sweep+
(06/18/24)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
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Swift

Swift
1.75
10-yd
(01/22/23)
4.04
30-yd
(06/18/24)
7.28
60-yd
(06/07/23)
18.6
Run speed (max)
(06/18/24)
30.5
Jump Height (max)
(02/18/24)
Swift
10-yd
1.78
30-yd
4.04
60-yd
7.35
Run speed (max)
18.6
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Swift
10-yd
1.79
30-yd
4.12
Run speed (max)
17.6
Jump Height (max)
30.5
View Event
Swift
60-yd
7.28
Run speed (max)
16.9
View Event
Swift
10-yd
1.83
30-yd
4.17
Run speed (max)
17.5
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Swift
10-yd
1.75
30-yd
4.06
Run speed (max)
17.7
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Physical

Physical - Athlete
69.9
Ht
(06/18/24)
Physical - Athlete
Ht
69.9
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Physical - Athlete
Ht
69.4
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Daggu Rana

Class of 2027 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Langley
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Diamond Heels
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 162lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R
 

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Connor Smith

Class of 2025 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: LHP
  • High School: Stafford
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Stars Marucci 2025
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 185lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

 

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Eric Skowysz

Class of 2025 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Deep Run
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Seminoles McQueen 17u
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 160lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

 

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Carter Thomasson

Class of 2026 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Halifax
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Richmond Braves
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 210.3lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




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Brayden White

Class of 2026 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Salem
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Virginia Blaze
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: S/R