VA/DC Class of 2024 Rankings: Risers

Aidan van Baars RHP / Robinson Secondary, VA / 2024

The Coastal Carolina commit works from a higher slot with above average arm speed. The fastball has been mid 80's and has shown feel for a downer breaking ball that gets some swings and misses out of the zone. 

‘24 Aidan Van Baars (@Robobaseball/@STARSBASEBALLVA)

Lean athletic 6-4 frame, smooth slow paced delivery w late intent. Control of both pitches to the corners. Some cut on FB & sharp late 11/5 break on the CB.

FB: 83-86
CB: 73-75@PBRVirginiaDC#PBRVADCSummerChamp pic.twitter.com/RMqoPAndqG

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) July 7, 2022

Jack Nance RHP / McLean , VA / 2024

As we have discussed in other articles and podcasts with Nance, this is a high ceiling arm that has a chance to be a head turner this spring. The fastball jumps and can overpower hitters and should only get better as he continues to add polish to the spin. 

‘24 Jack Nance (@McLeanathletics)

Absolutely shoved in his 2 IP.

FB was 84-86 T87 early settled at 83-85. SL 69-71. CH 77-79 w/ hard late fade + potential. @PBRVirginiaDC @PBR_Uncommitted #MidAtlStateGames pic.twitter.com/wFtQ7A5EX4

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) November 6, 2022

Jackson Hamill OF / Mountain View , VA / 2024

Really like the physicality to this 2024. Hamill is an above average runner, arm strength in the outfield, and the arm strength translates to the mound. There is some polish left to add on the mound and upside to the two-way potential. 

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'24 Jackson Hamill @jackson_hamill (@MtViewBaseball)

6-foot athletic frame. Strong set of tools and up to 85.6 on the mound.

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Scout Day ? https://t.co/pRUa3MDfl6 #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/kiBJorMMxi

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) September 21, 2022

‘24 Jackson Hamill (@MtViewBaseball)

Hamill stays on this high FB and crushes it deep into the gap for a 2B putting 2 in scoring position for @RichmondBraves Platinum 15U.@PBRVirginiaDC#PBRVADCOpen pic.twitter.com/Ue2fOP92BN

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 12, 2022

Kyle Ausgotharp OF / Freedom, VA / 2024

6-foot-3 frame, long limbs, and room to add strength. Well above average hand speed and ability to spray the ball around the field with doubles power. 

‘24 Kyle Ausgotharp (@FHSEAGLES1)

Lanky 6’3”, 160lb frame. Lets the ball travel and uses his quick hands to spread the ball all over the field with intent. 81.7 AVG EV, and 87.3 MAX EV. Elite hand speed for age, at 25.0. @PBRVirginiaDC @STARSBASEBALLVA#PBRScoutDay pic.twitter.com/v3mKSIuSyU

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) June 14, 2022

DANIEL SMITH RHP / Granby , VA / 2024

Smith became one of the tougher arms late last spring, as he helped lead Granby to a state semifinal appearance. He is not going to overpower hitters, but the slot and length can make him a tough look at the plate. This arm has some ceiling left and plenty of room to add strength. 

‘24 Daniel Smith on the mound for Granby in the #VHSL5B region semi’s.

Long thin 6-4 frame. Funky low slot. Works w/ pace & attacks.

FB 78-80
CB 66-67
CH 72-73@PBRVirginiaDC @VHSL_ #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/4HqAlMAZHo

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) June 1, 2022

Jackson Wilburn C / Gonzaga College, VA / 2024

Left handed hitting catcher with a quick release and accuracy around the bag. Hit tool type of bat that sprays line drives around the field. 

Big moment early on last night came from ‘24 Jackson Wilburn.

The Gonzaga catcher put a 2.12 in game pop on the bag to erase a Highlander runner and keep the 1-0 lead.

Gonzaga would go on to win by a final score of 4-3. @PBRVirginiaDC #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/JSYxo2fShV

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) March 15, 2022

‘24 Jackson Wilburn (Gonzaga)

Level path, on plane, and sprayed line drives. Athletic frame. @PBRVirginiaDC #MidAtlStateGames pic.twitter.com/2kUa64clov

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) November 5, 2022