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After a late summer/early fall update, there were not a ton of risers in this class. However, there were a few that have made a small jump in the rankings since our last update. Take a look at notes and some video on three players. 

VA/DC 2025 Risers

Justin Summers C / Highland, VA / 2025 Summers continues to add to the 6-foot-2 frame. He has added lean strength and the skillset behind the dish is advanced and continues to get better. There is length in the swing out front and the ability to hit to all fields.  ‘25 Justin Summers (@Highland_BSBL/@STARSBASEBALLVA) Lanky 6-2 167-lb frame. Upright stance with high hands. Quiet simple load. Takes this pitch backside for a single.@PBRVirginiaDC #VADCFallOpen pic.twitter.com/3RjT9zpUIU — PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) September 17, 2022

Jacob Eckhaus RHP / Briar Woods, VA / 2025 Eckhaus showed the ability to pitch and get outs earlier in the summer at Underclass State Games and took another step forward late this fall. The spin showed well at the Mid-Atlantic State Games and he has a chance to keep climbing as the velo creeps up.  ‘25 Jacob Eckhaus (@BWBaseball1) Has gotten early contact & outs. Efficient in the zone. Feel for spin. FB 81-83 T84 SL 69-72 CB 72-74@PBRVirginiaDC #MidAtlStateGames pic.twitter.com/uO3i8Fh5x5 — Jason Burton (@ksallday19) November 6, 2022

John Michael Szefc SS / Blacksburg, VA / 2025 The hands work, there is rhythm in the swing, and some of the physical tools will come as he continues to add strength. There is a maturity to the way that the Blacksburg middle infielder plays the game.  Like the plate presence from ‘25 MIF John Michael Szefc (@BHSBruinsBASE) Solid weight transfer to the backside, staying balanced in the lower half as he turns on this FB and laces one thru the 4-hole@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCUnderclass pic.twitter.com/Po2cX1jWu4 — Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 21, 2022

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