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On June 23, over 70 players from all corners of the Commonwealth took part in our Top Prospect Games West. We continue our detailed breakdown of those players today with the primary infielders:

***Players who worked out at multiple positions will be featured at their primary position***

 

Ryan Bhojwani SS / Bishop O'Connell, VA / 2021 Bhojwani has committed to Rice since the event and is 6-2 with an athletic frame that has some good strength on it and still 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. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short and quick to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing with strength at contact and extension through the ball, showed a good approach using whole field, some power present in the gaps, exit velocity was 90. In the infield, good feet, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and soft hands, works through ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot, loose arm action, position velocity was 86. Ran a 6.88 60 yard dash.

 

 

 

Ethan Burgreen SS / RHP / Millbrook , VA / 2022 Burgreen is 6-2 with a lanky frame that has a lot of of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a balanced athletic stance, heel lift stride in place, smooth load down. Hips rotate completely and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing, showed a good approach using whole field, exit velocity was 67. In the infield, rounds the 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, position velocity was 73. Ran a 7.62 60 yard dash.

 

 

Noah Burtner RHP / 3B / Spotswood, VA / 2022 Burtner is 5-11 with an athletic frame that has some strength to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open upright relaxed stance, strides on line, smooth load down. Hips rotate completely and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, uphill swing path, showed a primarily pull approach with some strength at contact, exit velocity was 79. In the infield, gets behind the ball and fields with a wider base and average hands, works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot, position velocity was 79.

 

 

Will Coleman SS / RHP / Albemarle , VA / 2023 Coleman is 5-11 with a lanky 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 down to a wrap. Hips rotate completely and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing, showed a good approach, primarily working gap to gap, some extension through the ball, exit velocity was 81. In the infield, rounds the 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, position velocity was 77.

 

 

Kelly Crittenberger SS / 2B / Potomac School, VA / 2023 Crittenburger is 5-11 with 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 load back to a wrap. Hips rotate completely and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing, showed a good approach using the whole field, exit velocity was 82. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and average hands, works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters arm slot, position velocity was 75. Ran a 7.55 60 yard dash.

 

 

Zach Danielczyk RHP / 1B / Oakton, VA / 2023 Danielcyzk is 6-3 with an athletic frame that has some strength present and some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open tall relaxed stance, leg kick stride on line, smooth load down and back. Hips rotate completely and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, quick to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing, showed a good approach using the whole field, strength at contact with some power present to pull side, exit velocity was 88. In the infield, gets body behind the ball and fields with average hands, clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot, position velocity was 76.

 

 

Reid Driskill RHP / 3B / Brookville, VA / 2022 Driskill 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 balanced athletic stance, short leg kick stride on line, short load back. Hips rotate completely and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, level line drive swing, showed a good approach working gap to gap, exit velocity was 70. In the infield, rounds the 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, position velocity was 75.

 

 

Brandon Cole Elrod 3B / RHP / Hanover , VA / 2023 Elrod is 6-3 with an athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from an open taller relaxed stance, big leg kick stride on line, short load back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, uphill line drive swing, showed a pull approach with some extension through the ball, exit velocity was 78. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands, works through ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a sidearm slot, position velocity was 74. Ran a 7.43 60 yard dash.

 

 

Jakob Foster RHP / 3B / Patriot, VA / 2023 Foster is 6-2 with an athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open wide athletic stance, short two tap stride on line, short load 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, showed primarily a pull approach with some strength at contact and extension through the ball, exit velocity was 82. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands, works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters slot, position velocity was 81.

 

 

Luke Francisco 2B / RHP / Abingdon, VA / 2021 Francisco is 5-10 with an athletic frame that has strength in the lower half and some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open athletic stance, low leg kick stride on line, smooth load back to a bar. 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, showed primarily a pull approach with strength at contact and some extension through the ball, exit velocity was 85. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with average hands, works through ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters slot, position velocity was 81. Ran a 7.49 60 yard dash.

 

 

Bryce Grizzard 3B / RHP / Cosby, VA / 2023 Grizzard is 6-1 with an athletic frame that has some strength present and some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open balanced athletic stance, short kick stride on line, smooth load back. Hips rotate completely and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, uphill swing path, showed a good approach working gap to gap, some strength at contact, exit velocity was 85. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and average hands, works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a lower three-quarters slot, position velocity was 69.

 

 

Colton Harris RHP / 3B / Stuarts Draft, VA / 2022 Harris is 6-2 with an athletic frame that has some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from an open tall stance, two tap stride on line, short load back. Hips rotate and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, slightly uphill swing path, showed a good approach using the whole field, some strength at contact, exit velocity was 80. In the infield, gets behind the ball and fields with a wider base and average hands, works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a lower three-quarters slot, position velocity was 75.

 

 

Grayson Harris 2B / SS / Cosby, VA / 2021 Harris has committed to Hampden-Sydney and is 6-1 with an athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open athletic stance, strides on line, short load back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short and quick to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, showed a good approach working gap to gap some strength at contact with some gap power potential, exit velocity was 83. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands, works through ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters slot, position velocity was 76. Ran a 7.31 60 yard dash.

 

 

Zach Herzog SS / OF / Woodberry Forest School, VA / 2023 Herzog is 5-9 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, short load back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, showed a good approach working gap to gap, exit velocity was 74. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands, works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters slot, position velocity was 76. Ran a 7.58 60 yard dash.

 

 

Bailey Hill RHP / 2B / Highland, VA / 2023 Hill is 5-9 with a lanky frame that has a lot of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open balanced athletic stance, low leg kick stride on line, short 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, showed a good approach working middle of the field, exit velocity was 74. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a good wide base and above average hands, works through ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters slot, position velocity was 73. Ran a 7.40 60 yard dash.

 

 

Andrew Huffmyer LHP / 1B / Western Albemarle , VA / 2024 Huffmyer is 5-10 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 balanced athletic stance, strides on line, short load back. Hips rotate completely and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, slightly uphill line drive swing path, showed a good approach working middle of the field, exit velocity was 73. In the infield, gets behind the ball and fields with average hands, throws from a three-quarters slot, position velocity was 64.

 

 

Victor Johnson, Jr. SS / 3B / Benedictine, VA / 2021 Johnson, Jr. is 5-10 with an athletic frame that has some strength present and some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a balanced athletic stance, strides on line, smooth load back to a 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, showed a good approach working gap to gap, exit velocity was 85. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a good wide base and soft hands, works through ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters slot, position velocity was 83.

 

 

Daniel Jones SS / OF / Western Albemarle, VA / 2024 Jones is 5-5 with an athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a balanced tall relaxed stance, strides on line, smooth load back. Hips rotate completely and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, goes straight to ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, showed a good approach working gap to gap, exit velocity was 64. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and average hands, works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters slot, position velocity was 63.

 

 

Luke Keister SS / 2B / Spotswood, VA / 2022 Keister 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 balanced stance, strides on line, short load back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to ball, level line drive swing path, showed a good approach working gap to gap, exit velocity was 78. In the infield, active feet, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and soft hands, works through ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters slot, position velocity was 79. Ran a 7.27 60 yard dash.

 

 

Charlie Knighton SS / RHP / St. Christopher's School, VA / 2023 Knighton is 5-11 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, low leg kick stride on line, smooth load back to a wrap. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, showed a pull preference with the willingness to use the whole field when needed, strong contact point with extension through the ball, exit velocity was 82. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands, works through ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters slot, position velocity was 74. Ran a 7.57 60 yard dash.

 

 

Charlie Krebs 1B / RHP / Woodgrove, VA / 2023 Krebs is 6-0 with an 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 some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to ball, uphill swing path, showed a pull preference with some strength at contact and extension through the ball, exit velocity was 86. In the infield, gets body behind the ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands, clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters slot, position velocity was 81. Ran a 7.44 60 yard dash.

 

 

Hunter Krycinski RHP / 3B / Liberty Christian, VA / 2022 Krycinski is 6-2 with an athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a balanced athletic stance, strides on line, smooth load back. Hips rotate with some violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, showed a good approach working gap to gap, strong contact point, exit velocity was 82. In the infield, gets body behind the ball and fields with average hands, clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters slot, position velocity was 70. Showed versatility taking balls in the outfield where his velocity was 72.

 

 

Cole Lambert SS / 3B / Abingdon, VA / 2022 Lambert is 6-0 with an athletic frame that has some strength present and some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a balanced athletic stance, low leg kick stride on line, smooth 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 ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, showed a pull preference, exit velocity was 82. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and soft hands, works through ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters slot, position velocity was 81. Ran a 7.55 60 yard dash.

 

 

Tucker Love SS / RHP / Tabb, VA / 2022 Love is 6-0 with an athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He is a switch hitter, from the left side, slightly open balanced athletic stance, low leg kick stride on line, smooth load back. Hips rotate completely and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short and quick to ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, showed a good approach working the middle of the field, strong contact point with extension through the ball. From the right side, slightly open balanced athletic stance, strides on line, smooth load down. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, quick to ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, showed a good approach working the middle of the field, some strength at contact, with extension through the ball. Best exit velocity was 83. In the infield, active feet, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands, works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters slot, position velocity was 83. Ran a 7.47 60 yard dash.

 

 

Owen Mathews 2B / OF / Cosby, VA / 2023 Matthews is 5-5 with an athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open balanced athletic stance, big leg kick stride on line, loads back to a slight bar. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, goes straight to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, showed a pull preference, exit velocity was 68. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a good wide base and above average hands, works through ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters slot, position velocity was 65.

 

 

James McGrady SS / 3B / Greenbrier Christian Academy, VA / 2021 McGrady is 6-0 with an athletic frame that has plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a balanced athletic stance, small leg kick stride on line, smooth 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, showed a pull preference, exit velocity was 82. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and soft hands, works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters slot, position velocity was 87. Ran a 7.57 60 yard dash.

 

 

Jack McMullan C / 3B / Albemarle , VA / 2023 McMullan is 6-0 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, low leg kick stride on line, smooth load back to a bar. 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, showed a pull preference, some strength at contact, exit velocity was 82. In the infield, gets behind the ball and fields with average hands, works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters slot, position velocity was 76.

 

 

Tony Monastero 3B / 1B / Woodgrove HS, VA / 2022 Monastero is 6-0 with a strong athletic frame. He hits from the right side from a taller relaxed balanced stance, short stride on line, short load back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, slightly uphill swing path, showed a pull preference, some strength at contact with extension through the ball. In the infield, gets behind the ball and fields with above average hands, works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters slot, position velocity was 73.

 

 

Carson Peggins 1B / 3B / Lord Botetourt, VA / 2021 Peggins is 6-5 with a strong frame. He hits from the right side from an open tall relaxed stance, two-tap stride on line, loads back. Hips rotate completely and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, uphill swing path, showed a pull preference, strength at contact with extension through the ball, has some present power, exit velocity was 92. In the infield, gets behind the ball and fields with average hands, clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters slot, position velocity was 80. Ran a 7.56 60 yard dash.

 

 

Zachary Rice SS / 2B / Woodgrove, VA / 2022 Rice is 6-1 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 to a wrap. Hips rotate completely and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, showed a pull preference with ability to use the whole field, exit velocity was 79. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with above average hands, works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters slot, position velocity was 70.

 

 

Javier Rueda SS / 3B / Lake Braddock, VA / 2021 Rueda is 5-10 with a lanky frame that has a lot of 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 good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short and straight to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, showed a pull preference with ability to use the whole field, exit velocity was 74. In the infield, active feet, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and soft hands, works through ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters slot, position velocity was 78.

 

 

Benjamin Santiago SS / RHP / Douglas Freeman, VA / 2022 Santiago is a now VCU commit and is 6-0 with an athletic frame that has some strength present and plenty of projection left to it. He hits from the left side from a slightly open taller athletic stance, short leg kick stride on line, smooth load down and back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short and fast to the ball, slightly uphill swing path, showed a pull preference with some power present, strong at contact with extension through the ball, exit velocity was 90. In the infield, quick feet, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands, works through ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters slot, position velocity was 81. Ran a 6.80 60 yard dash.

 

 

Evan Schick 3B / RHP / Lake Braddock, VA / 2023 Schick is 5-9 with an athletic frame that has some strength in the lower half and some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open balanced athletic stance, short leg kick stride on line, smooth load back to a wrap. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, straight to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, showed a good approach using whole field, exit velocity was 80. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and average hands, works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters slot, position velocity was 73.

 

 

Gabriel Sebastino SS / RHP / James River (Buchanan), VA / 2021 Sebastino is a Marymount commit and is 5-10 with an athletic frame that has some strength present and some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a slightly open balanced athletic stance, short stride on line, no load. Hips rotate completely and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, showed a good approach using whole field, some strength at contact, exit velocity was 83. In the infield, active feet, rounds the ball and fields with a good wide base and soft hands, works through ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a three-quarters slot, position velocity was 82. Ran a 7.55 60 yard dash.

 

 

John Simmons 3B / SS / Liberty Christian Academy, VA / 2023 Simmons is 5-11 with an athletic frame that has plenty of 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 and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short and quick to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing path, showed a good approach working gap to gap, some strength at contact with gap power potential, exit velocity was 83. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands, works through ball to a quick clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters slot, position velocity was 83. Ran a 7.22 60 yard dash.

 

 

Dillon Stowers 3B / RHP / Liberty Christian Academy, VA / 2022 Stowers is 6-3 with a strong athletic frame that has some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from an open athletic stance, strides on line, smooth load down and back to a bar. 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, showed a pull approach, very strong at contact with gap power present, exit velocity was 87. In the infield, rounds the ball and fields with a wider base and above average hands, works through ball to a clean exchange, throws from a low three-quarters slot, position velocity was 78. Ran a 7.48 60 yard dash.

 

 

 

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