DC Fall Championship: Upperclass Top Performers

Alex Bergen SS / RHP / Good Counsel, MD / 2024

‘24 @GBurgBase commit Alex Bergen (@OLGCHSBaseball / @DMVProspectsBSB)

High octane righty w/ plenty of intent. Love the arsenal early, showcasing plenty of feel for 3 pitch mix. FB explodes out to knees, mixing a tight, sharp 11/5 BB for K’s

FB: 84-86
CB: 71-73#DCFallChamp pic.twitter.com/9rdWBzDtgd

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) September 30, 2023

Vance Bonior C / OF / Walter Johnson, MD / 2024

One of the top hitting catchers in MD, ‘24 #UMass commit Vance Bonior (@Baseball_WJHS / @DMVProspectsBSB)

Consistently produces LOUD contact to all fields w/ advanced strength to the PS gap. Unloads on one here for an RBI 2B to LCF@PBRMaryland #DCFallChamp pic.twitter.com/76v2YeApyQ

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) September 30, 2023

Another AB, another barrel produced from #UMass commit Vance Bonior (@Baseball_WJHS / @DMVProspectsBSB)

Advanced barrel control w/ ability to spray to all fields. Middle tendencies, explosive bat speed@PBRMaryland #DCFallChamp pic.twitter.com/U59h4gvu44

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) September 30, 2023

2024 C Vance Bonior (Walter Johnson)#Flagship commit fires this one backside with the bases loaded and 2 outs. 6-1 @DMVProspectsBSB after 2 in Upper Bracket Championship #DCFallChamp @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/AVxlhOnYzr

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) October 1, 2023

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2024 C Vance Bonior (Walter Johnson)

3-run inside the park HR by the #Flagship commit to end the Upper Bracket Championship

.@DMVProspectsBSB 11, @GatorballDC 1#DCFallChamp @PBRMaryland @PBRTournaments pic.twitter.com/1K0lgEBN1k

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) October 1, 2023

Bobby Burk RHP / OF / Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD / 2024

2024 RHP Bobby Burk (Bethesda-Chevy Chase)

Athletic frame, long easier arm action, works downhill

FB 83-85, T86
CB 75#DCFallChamp @DMVProspectsBSB @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/mcJ1hsxsgh

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) October 1, 2023

Jackson Clemens SS / 2B / Bethesda-CC, MD / 2024

‘24 Jackson Clemens (@baronsbaseball / @DMVProspectsBSB)

Like the rhythm in the hands, ambushing this inner 1/3 FB and burning the left fielder for an RBI double. Sneaky pop, ball jumped @JNaill8 @PBRMaryland #DCFallChamp pic.twitter.com/TnF3wu7WYr

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) September 30, 2023

2024 MIF Jackson Clemens (Bethesda-Chevy Chase)

Lines this one up the middle to tie the game at 1 in bottom 2#DCFallChamp @DMVProspectsBSB @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/Pw0BTJGxZI

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) October 1, 2023

Braeden Cooch RHP / 3B / Colgan, VA / 2024

2024 RHP Braeden Cooch (@ColganBaseball)

USC Upstate commit is sharp with S/M stuff. Long loose easy arm action, punches out 8 in 3.1 perfect IP

FB 84
SL 77-78#DCFallChamp @STARSBASEBALLVA pic.twitter.com/zwiSciwawA

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) October 2, 2023

Nicholas Francuzenko 1B / C / St. Johns College, VA / 2024

2024 1B Nick Francuzenko (@SJC_Baseball)

2nd RBI hit in 2 ABs for the #Towson commit. Lines this one into RF#DCFallChamp @MetroSenators https://t.co/lcTjHzEkmF pic.twitter.com/eJxbsvr5ch

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) September 30, 2023

Colin Gibbs SS / St. Johns , VA / 2024

2024 SS Colin Gibbs (@SJC_Baseball)

3rd barrel of the game, this one a single to CF#DCFallChamp @GatorballDC @ksallday19 https://t.co/FRR5yAQRtt pic.twitter.com/PEU5dXhWsN

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) October 1, 2023

Cayman Goode SS / RHP / Douglas Freeman, VA / 2024

2024 RHP Cayman Goode (@DSF_Baseball)

The #LetsGoVCU was outstanding on the weekend, punching out double digits in bracket play

FB 87-90, T92
CB 73-75#DCFallChamp @IBShowcase_BB @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/8dYQ47Vepz

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) October 2, 2023

Hayden Kalisz RHP / RHP / St. John's College, MD / 2024

Really nice look at ‘24 Hayden Kalisz (@SJC_Baseball / @GatorballDC)

Pounding zone w/ FB/CB early, mixing in any count for K’s. S/M on FB ITZ w/ ride thru. Ability to manipulate shape on BB

FB: 86-87, T88
CB: 73-75#DCFallChamp @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/ZGdBTaTzUP

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) September 30, 2023

Oliver Miller RHP / 3B / Saint Stephens and Saint Agnes School, VA / 2024

2024 RHP Oliver Miller (St. Stephen's & St. Agnes)

Punches out the side in the first with an all-FB mix @PBR_Uncommitted

FB 85-87#DCFallChamp @MetroSenators pic.twitter.com/GZ5zT3wJVl

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) September 30, 2023

Niko Papathanasiou 1B / Madison, VA / 2025

2025 1B Niko Papathanasiou (Madison)

Strong physical lefty bat. Simple short swing with some leverage at contact. RBI 1B here#DCFallChamp @MVPBaseball_VA @coachpudge8 pic.twitter.com/hKlYDSsOuL

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) September 30, 2023

Charlie Richwine LHP / 1B / Stafford, VA / 2024

Electric stuff here from ‘24 Charlie Richwine (Stafford / @STARSBASEBALLVA)

Imposing 6-0, 205 LB frame, working quick w/ pace down the bump. FB shows ride w/ ease at 86-87, T88 (X2), mixing a devastating tight SL at 77-78 and backfooting it to RHH@ksallday19 #DCFallChamp pic.twitter.com/qLQvSrztAw

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) September 30, 2023

Bronson Shaikh OF / LHP / Stafford, VA / 2025

Love the approach here from ‘25 Bronson Shaikh (@PrideTeamIndian / @15uSelf)

Covers the outside pitch well here and sprays one into LF for a single. Evident strength in the hands, whole field approach#DCFallChamp pic.twitter.com/GYtA4pIfpH

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) September 30, 2023

‘25 Bronson Shaikh (@15uSelf) continues to be on barrel total

Stays short and compact, utilizing some quickness in the hands w/ this ⚡️ into RF for a single#DCFallChamp pic.twitter.com/1iEYoKsClW

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) September 30, 2023

2025 Bronson Shaikh (Stafford) goes with the pitch nicely here for an RBI single in the 6-hole extending @15uSelf lead. #DCFallChamp pic.twitter.com/Z11f3pZ13d

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) October 1, 2023

2025 Bronson Shaikh (Stafford) continues to show his ability to go the other way with an RBI double in the gap for @15uSelf. Having a great day at the dish #DCFallChamp pic.twitter.com/9vOshzTNMZ

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) October 1, 2023

Jackson Wise SS / 3B / Manchester, VA / 2024

2024 Jackson Wise (@IBShowcase_BB)

Lynchburg commit smokes this ball to right center for a double. Solid approach at the plate all day#DCFallChamp pic.twitter.com/GPhTSOCJDa

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) September 30, 2023