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In early August, PBR VA/DC hosted the Top Prospect Games II at Virginia Tech University. Over 30 players from multiple classes and all corners of Virginia took part in the event, and we conclude our analysis of those players today with the infielders.

 

Ryan Bhojwani SS / 2B / Bishop O'Connell, VA / 2021 Bhojwani is 6-1 with an athletic frame that has some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open balanced athletic stance, strides on line, smooth load back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, short to ball with some strength at contact. Level line drive swing, primarily showed a pull approach but also showed the ability to work gap to gap, ball carries in the gaps, exit velocity was 87. In the infield, rounds ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands. Works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a lower three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, infield velocity was 78.

 

 

Kelly Crittenberger SS / 2B / Potomac School, VA / 2023 Crittenberger is 5-9 with a strong lower half and an athletic frame that has some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a balanced athletic stance, short stride on line, short smooth load back. Hips rotate completely and he maintains some lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, short and quick to the ball. Level line drive swing, primarily showed a pull approach but also showed the ability to work gap to gap, exit velocity was 78. In the infield, rounds ball and fields with a wider base and average hands. Works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, infield velocity was 75.

 

 

Zach Danielczyk 3B / RHP / Oakton, VA / 2023 Danielcyzk is 6-1 with an athletic 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, loads back with a slight wrap. Hips rotate with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, quick to ball with strength at contact. Slightly uphill swing path, line drive swing with carry in gaps, showed good approach working primarily gap to gap with potential for power as he strengthens, exit velocity was 89. In the infield, gets body behind ball and fields with a wider base and average hands. Works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, infield velocity was 78.

 

 

Reid Driskill 2B / RHP / Brookville, VA / 2022 Driskill is 6-1 with a lankier athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a balanced athletic stance, strides on line, loads back with a slight wrap. Hips rotate with violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, short and quick to ball with some strength at contact. Slightly uphill swing path with natural loft built in, showed a pull preference but also showed ability to work gap to gap, exit velocity was 85. In the infield, good simple footwork, rounds ball and fields with a good wide base and above average hands. Works through ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a lower three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, infield velocity was 80.

 

 

Ethan Gibson SS / RHP / Abingdon, VA / 2023 Gibson is 5-10 with a lankier athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open balanced athletic stance, strides on line, smooth load back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, short and quick to ball. Slightly uphill swing path, line drive swing, showed a pull preference but also showed ability to work gap to gap, exit velocity was 81. In the infield, quick feet, rounds ball and fields with a good wide base and soft hands. Works through ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a short quick arm action, infield velocity was 83.

 

 

Jaden Greenidge SS / 3B / Monacan, VA / 2022 Greenidge is 5-11 with a strong athletic frame that has some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a balanced slightly open athletic stance, short stride on line, short load back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, quick to the ball with strength at contact and extension through the ball. Slightly uphill swing path, showed good approach working gap to gap, exit velocity was 85. In the infield, rounds ball and fields with a wider base and average hands. Works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, infield velocity was 76.

 

 

Jaden Guthrie SS / 2B / Potomac , VA / 2021 Guthrie is 5-9 with a lankier athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open athletic stance, short leg kick stride closed, loads back. Hips rotate completely with violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, quick to the ball with some strength at contact and extension through the ball. Slightly uphill swing path, showed a pull approach with some extra base power that way, exit velocity was 83. In the infield, quick feet, rounds ball and fields with a wider base and soft hands. Works through ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, infield velocity was 79. Ran a 7.24 60 yard dash.

 

 

Jayden Hill 2B / 3B / Paul VI, VA / 2022 Hill is 6-0 with a lankier athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from an open athletic stance, low leg kick stride on line, smooth load down and back. Hips rotate completely and he maintains good lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, short and quick to the ball. Level line drive swing, showed a good approach working gap to gap with some carry in the alleys. In the infield, gets body behind ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands. Works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, infield velocity was 65. Ran a 7.49 60 yard dash.

 

 

Luke Keister SS / RHP / Spotswood, VA / 2022 Keister is 5-8 with an athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a balanced athletic stance, short stride on line, smooth load back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, short and quick to the ball. Slightly uphill line drive swing, showed a good approach working gap to gap, exit velocity was 73. In the infield, rounds ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands. Works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, infield velocity was 79. Ran a 7.32 60 yard dash.

 

 

Andrew LaPrade SS / RHP / Rustburg , VA / 2021 LaPrade is 6-1 with a lankier athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open athletic stance, strides closed, smooth load back to a wrap. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, short and quick to ball. Slightly uphill swing path, showed a pull preference but also has the ability to work gap to gap, exit velocity was 81. In the infield, quick feet, rounds ball and fields with a good wide base and soft hands. Works through ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot with a short fast arm action, infield velocity was 86. Ran a 7.33 60 yard dash.

 

 

Bryce Long 1B / 3B / Dayspring Christian Academy , VA / 2021 Long is 6-1 with a strong athletic frame that has some projection left to it. He hits from the left side from a balanced leaned back athletic stance, very small stride on line, minimal load back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, short and quick to the ball with some batspeed, some strength at contact and extension through the ball. Slightly uphill swing path, showed a good approach working gap to gap, has some power to pull side and in the gaps, exit velocity was 86. In the infield, gets body behind ball and fields with average hands. Cean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, infield velocity was 69. Ran a 6.96 60 yard dash.

 

 

Zach Mazur SS / 3B / Stone Bridge, VA / 2021 Mazur is 6-2 with a strong athletic frame that has some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a tall balanced upright stance, strides on line, loads back into a wrap. Hips rotate with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, short and quick to the ball with some strength at contact and extension through the ball. Slightly uphill swing path, showed a primary pull approach with the ability to work to gap to gap, some pop to his pull side, exit velocity was 84. In the infield, rounds ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands. Works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, infield velocity was 80. Ran a 7.32 60 yard dash.

 

 

Terrence Rhodes SS / RHP / Benedictine, VA / 2023 Rhodes is 5-6 with an athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the left side from an open upright stance, leg kick stride closed, loads back into a bit of a wrap. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, short and quick to the ball with some extension through the ball. Slightly uphill swing path, showed a primary pull approach, some power potential, exit velocity was 76. In the infield, rounds ball and fields with average hands. Works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a short quick arm action, infield velocity was 82. Showed versatility taking balls in the outfield where his velocity was 86. Ran a 7.42 60 yard dash.

 

 

 

 

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