Preseason All-State East: Infielder Breakdown

April 9, 2021
John Nolan
Virginia Scouting Director & Managing Editor

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In early March, over 80 players from all corners of Virginia descended on Coastal Sports Center in Norfolk, Virginia for the PreSeason All-State Showcase East. We conclude our detailed breakdown of the event with the infielders:

***Players are being featured at their primary positions***

Kristian Barcroft 1B / 3B / Kempsville, VA / 2022

Barcroft is 5-11 with an athletic frame that has strength present and some projection left to it. He hits from the left side from a slightly open balanced athletic stance, low leg kick stride on line, smooth load back to a slight wrap. Hips rotate completely with violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, quick to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path with good strength at contact and extension through the ball, showed good approach working primarily gap to gap, has some natural loft in his swing and generates some power in the gaps, exit velocity was 91. In the infield, gets body behind the ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands, works through the ball to a clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot, short arm action, position velocity was 74.

Benjamin Blair RHP / SS / Liberty Christian Academy , VA / 2023

Blair is 6-2 with a very lanky frame that has a lot of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open tall relaxed stance, strides on line, loads down and back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, quick to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path with some strength at contact and extension through the ball, showed good approach working primarily gap to gap, generates some power in the gaps with potential for more as he fills out, exit velocity was 90. In the infield, gets body behind the ball and fields with a wider base and average hands, works through the ball to a clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot, short loose arm action, position velocity was 82.

Gavin Brunsman 3B / 2B / Bishop Ireton, VA / 2022

Brunsman is 6-2 with a lankier athletic frame that has some strength present and plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open tall relaxed stance, strides on line, smooth load back to a wrap. Hips rotate completely with violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short and quick to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path with some strength at contact and extension through the ball, showed good approach working primarily gap to gap, swing naturally generates loft and has real power present in the middle of the field, exit velocity was 96. Ran a 7.16 60 yard dash.

Yoon Chae SS / RHP / Cape Henry Collegiate, VA / 2023

Chae is 5-9 with an athletic frame that has strength present in the lower half and some projection left. He is a switch hitter. From the right side from an open taller relaxed stance, low leg kick stride on line, short load down and back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, very short to the ball, uphill line drive swing path with some strength at contact, showed a pull preference with the ability to work gap to gap, gap power present. From the left side from an open taller relaxed stance, low stride on line, short load down and back. Hips rotate with some violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path with some strength at contact, showed a good approach working gap to gap, some gap power present. Best exit velocity was 91. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands, works through the ball to a clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot, short loose arm action, position velocity was 81. Ran a 7.03 60 yard dash.

Trenton Evans SS / OF / Great Bridge, VA / 2022

Evans is 6-2 with an athletic frame that has strength present in the lower half and some projection left. He hits from the right side from an open leaned back athletic stance, strides on line, loads down and back. Hips rotate with some violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path with some extension through the ball, showed a good approach working gap to gap, gap power present, exit velocity was 90. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and average hands, works through the ball to a clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot, short arm action, position velocity was 75. Ran a 7.68 60 yard dash.

Turner Fitzpatrick 2B / SS / Atlee, VA / 2022

Fitzpatrick is 5-11 with an athletic frame that has some strength present in the lower half and some projection left. He hits from the right side from a slightly open balanced athletic stance, low leg kick stride on line, smooth load back. Hips rotate completely with violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, quick to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path with some strength at contact and extension through the ball, showed a slight pull preference, natural loft in his swing, power present to his pull side, exit velocity was 96. In the infield, gets behind the ball and fields with a wider base and average hands, works through the ball to a clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot, short loose arm action, position velocity was 81. Ran a 7.25 60 yard dash.

Parker Hampton SS / 3B / Bayside , VA / 2023

Hampton is 5-10 with a lanky frame that has a lot of projection left. He hits from the right side from a slightly open balanced athletic stance, short stride on line, short load back to a slight wrap. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, level line drive swing path with some strength at contact, showed a slight pull preference, gets some natural loft in his swing, potential to grow into power as he adds strength, exit velocity was 86. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and average hands, works through the ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot, long arm action, position velocity was 72. Ran a 7.67 60 yard dash.

Ethan Hirschfeld SS / RHP / Norfolk Collegiate, VA / 2023

Hirschfield is 5-10 with an athletic frame that has plenty of projection left. He hits from the right side from a slightly open balanced athletic stance, short stride on line, short load back. Hips rotate completely and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, goes straight to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path with some strength at contact, showed a good approach working gap to gap, some extra base power present in the alleys, exit velocity was 86. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands, works through the ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot, short loose arm action, position velocity was 80.

Scott Hodinko 3B / RHP / Chantilly , VA / 2022

Hodinko is 5-10 with an athletic frame that has some strength present and some projection left. He hits from the right side from a slightly open balanced athletic stance, short leg kick stride on line, loads back to a wrap. Hips rotate completely with violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short and very quick to the ball, uphill swing path, very strong at contact with extension through the ball, showed a pull approach with power present that way, exit velocity was 88. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands, works through the ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot, short loose quick arm action, position velocity was 84. Ran a 7.27 60 yard dash.

Charlie Knighton SS / OF / St. Christopher's School, VA / 2023

Knighton is 6-0 with an athletic frame that has some strength present and plenty of projection left. He hits from the right side from an open balanced athletic stance, low leg kick stride on line, loads back to a wrap. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, quick to the ball, Slightly uphill line drive swing path, some strength at contact with extension through the ball, showed a good approach working the middle of the field, has some gap power present with potential for more, exit velocity was 88. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with average hands, works through the ball to a clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot, short arm action, position velocity was 78. Showed versatility working out in the outfield as well. Ran a 7.47 60 yard dash.

Alex Kowalski SS / 2B / Landstown , VA / 2022

Kowalski is 5-10 with an athletic frame that has some strength present and some projection left. He hits from the right side from an open balanced athletic stance, low leg kick stride on line, smooth load back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, quick to the ball, uphill swing path, has some strength at contact with extension through the ball, showed a pull approach with power present that way, generates natural loft and carry, exit velocity was 91. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and average hands, works through the ball to a clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot, short arm action, position velocity was 74. Ran a 6.93 60 yard dash.

Hill Naski SS / 2B / Herndon , VA / 2022

Naski is 6-1 with a lankier athletic frame that has a lot of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open balanced athletic stance, leg kick stride on line, loads in place. Hips rotate with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, quick to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, has some strength at contact with extension through the ball, long levers in his swing, showed a good approach using the whole field, generates natural loft to all fields and has potential for all field power, exit velocity was 90. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with rhythm and a wider base with above average hands, works through the ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot, short loose arm action, position velocity was 80. Ran a 7.48 60 yard dash.

Brodie Phillips 1B / RHP / Nansemond Suffolk Academy, VA / 2022

Phillips is 6-2 with an athletic frame that has some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open balanced athletic stance, big leg kick stride on line, short load back. Hips rotate with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, goes straight to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, has some strength at contact with extension through the ball, showed a good approach working middle of the field, gap power present in the alleys, exit velocity was 92. In the infield, gets body behind the ball and fields with average hands, works through the ball to a clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot, short arm action, position velocity was 77.

Matthew Phillips 1B / OF / Maury, VA / 2022

Phillips is 6-1 with an athletic frame that has some strength in the lower half and some projection left to it. He hits from the left side from a slightly open balanced athletic stance, strides on line, short load back to a slight wrap. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short and quick to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, a lot of strength at contact with extension through the ball, showed a pull approach with a lot of power present that way, exit velocity was 97. In the infield, gets body behind the ball and fields with a wider base above average hands, works through the ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot, short quick arm action, position velocity was 83. Showed versatility working out in the outfield. Ran a 7.52 60 yard dash.

Braxton Pope 1B / RHP / Mechanicsville, VA / 2024

Pope is 5-11 with an athletic frame that has strength present and some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from an open balanced athletic stance, leg kick stride on line, short load up and back to a slight wrap. Hips rotate with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, quick to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, strong at contact with extension through the ball, showed a good approach working gap to gap, generates power to all fields, exit velocity was 97. In the infield, gets body behind the ball and fields with average hands, works through the ball to a clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot, short quick arm action, position velocity was 83. Ran a 7.44 60 yard dash.

Jaxon Powell 1B / 3B / Grafton , VA / 2023

Powell is 5-11 with an athletic frame that has strength present in the lower half and some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open balanced athletic stance, low leg kick stride on line, smooth load back to a wrap. Hips rotate with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, some strength at contact, showed a good approach working the middle of the field, gap power present between the alleys, exit velocity was 86. In the infield, gets body behind the ball and fields with average hands, works through the ball to a clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot, short arm action, position velocity was 72.

Matthew Quigley SS / 2B / Briar Woods , VA / 2022

Quigley is 5-9 with an athletic frame that has strength present and projection left to it. He hits from the right side from an open balanced athletic stance, short stride on line, loads in place. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, very short to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, has some strength at contact, showed a good approach using the whole field, has some power present in the gaps, exit velocity was 86. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a good wide base with above average hands, works through the ball to a clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot, long arm action, position velocity was 75. Ran a 7.46 60 yard dash.

Logan Reece 3B / 1B / Catholic, VA / 2022

Reece is 5-11 with a strong frame. He hits from the right side from an open balanced athletic stance, low leg kick stride on line, loads back to a slight wrap. Hips rotate with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, has some strength at contact with extension through the ball, showed a good approach using the whole field, has some power present in the alleys, generates some carry, exit velocity was 88. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base with average hands, works through the ball to a clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot, short arm action, position velocity was 75.

Steven Ritchie RHP / 3B / Grassfield, VA / 2022

Ritchie is 5-11 with an athletic frame that has strength present and some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open balanced relaxed stance, strides on line, loads down and back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, uphill swing path with some strength at contact and extension through the ball, showed a good approach working primarily gap to gap, has power present in the alleys, generates natural loft to all fields, exit velocity was 91. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base with above average hands, works through the ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot, short arm action, position velocity was 75.

Anthony Roszko RHP / 1B / Indian River, VA / 2022

Roszko is 6-2 with a strong athletic frame. He hits from the right side from an open relaxed stance, strides on line, loads down and back to a wrap. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, quick to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path with strength at contact and extension through the ball, showed a good approach working primarily gap to gap, power present in all fields, swing generates a lot of carry, exit velocity was 97. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base with average hands, works through the ball to a clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot, short quick arm action, position velocity was 82.

Tanner Schaedel 3B / RHP / Cape Henry Collegiate , VA / 2024

Schaedel is 6-0 with a lankier athletic frame that has a lot of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from an open balanced athletic stance, low leg kick stride on line, smooth load back to a slight wrap. Hips rotate completely and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path with some strength at contact and extension through the ball, showed a good approach working gap to gap, extra base power present, swing generates natural loft, exit velocity was 88. In the infield, gets behind the ball and fields with a wider base with above average hands, works through the ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot, short loose arm action, position velocity was 79. Showed versatility working out in the outfield as well. Rana 7.36 60 yard dash.

Jacob Smith 1B / 3B / Hickory, VA / 2022

Smith is 6-3 with an athletic frame that has strength present and some projection left to it. He hits from the left side from a slightly open leaned back athletic stance, low leg kick stride on line, smooth load back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, very quick to the ball, uphill swing path with strength at contact and good extension through the ball, showed a pull approach with easy power present to all fields, exit velocity was 98. In the infield, gets behind the ball and fields with a wider base with average hands, works through the ball to a clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot, short loose arm action, position velocity was 82.

Johnny Sutryk SS / 2B / Landstown, VA / 2022

Sutryk is 6-0 with an athletic frame that has some strength present and a lot of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open balanced stance, low leg kick stride on line, short smooth load back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, very quick to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path with strength at contact and good extension through the ball, showed a slight pull approach with plenty of power present that way, swing generates natural loft to all fields, exit velocity was 97. In the infield, gets behind the ball and fields with a wider base with above average hands, works through the ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot, short loose arm action, position velocity was 80.

Andrew Vinarov 1B / 3B / Hickory, VA / 2024

Vinarov is 6-1 with a strong frame that has some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open balanced athletic stance, low leg kick stride on line, short smooth load down and back. Hips rotate completely and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path with some strength at contact and some extension through the ball, showed a good approach working gap to gap, swing generates carry in the alleys and he has some power present already to all fields, exit velocity was 94. In the infield, gets behind the ball and fields with a wider base with average hands, works through the ball to a clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot, short arm action, position velocity was 74.

Matt Vine RHP / SS / Liberty Christian, VA / 2023

Vine is 6-2 with a lankier athletic frame that has some strength present and projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open balanced stance, strides on line, smooth load back. Hips rotate completely and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path with some extension through the ball, has some longer levers, showed a good approach using the whole field, gap power present to all fields, exit velocity was 90. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base with above average hands, works through the ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot, short loose arm action, position velocity was 79. Ran a 7.60 60 yard dash.

Caden Ward SS / 2B / Great Bridge, VA / 2023

Ward is 5-8 with a lankier athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from an open balanced athletic stance, short stride on line, smooth load back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, showed a good approach using the whole field, exit velocity was 82. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base with above average hands, works through the ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot, short arm action, position velocity was 74. Ran a 7.10 60 yard dash.