VA/DC Underclass State Games: Naill's Quick Hits

June 24, 2022
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Tuesday we held our Underclass State Games at Fred Nats Stadium in Fredericksburg. Over 60 of the top 2024s and 2025s in the Commonwealth, DC, and Maryland participated. Here are some highlights from some of the players who popped for Maryland Scouting Director Jamie Naill:

Tanner Evans SS / RHP / Christiansburg, VA / 2024

‘24 RHP Tanner Evans (@chs_demonball)

Working the FB to all quadrants, showcasing success at the top of the zone. BB working 11/5 w/ some depth

FB: 81-83
CB: 71-72
CH: 70-73@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCUnderclass pic.twitter.com/RzS1vDJp58
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 21, 2022

‘24 SS Tanner Evans (@chs_demonball)

Creates some lift thru, peppering LD’s to both gaps during his two rounds. Ball comes off well to the PS, creating nice extension thru@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCUnderclass pic.twitter.com/BvHL8dwPtN
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 21, 2022

Donavan Jeffrey 1B / RHP / Manchester, VA / 2025

Like this stroke from ‘25 1B Donavan Jeffrey (Manchester)

Turns on this hanging BB and laces one down the LF line, run down by the left fielder

Physical, advanced 6-2 200 LB frame w/ plenty of ? to the pull side. Simple explosion@PBRVirginiaDC @ksallday19 #PBRVADCUnderclass pic.twitter.com/cQFgUeXfD4
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 21, 2022

Henry Knighton RHP / SS / St. Christopher's School, VA / 2025

‘25 SS Henry Knighton (@stcathletics)

Ambushes this first pitch FB and laces a single thru the 6-hole. Solid weight transfer, creating solid extension thru.@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCUnderclass pic.twitter.com/RZjJaftPjV
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 21, 2022

‘25 SS Henry Knighton (@STCAthletics)

Strength to the pull side is evident, consistently lacing line drives to the pull side. Rhythm in the hands, torque in the hips@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCUnderclass pic.twitter.com/BmjesRklWe
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 21, 2022

Angel Prieto OF / C / Meadowbrook, VA / 2024

Prieto at it again, this time yet another absolute bullet into CF for a 1B

The strong, physical 2024 oozes athleticism and continues to showcase strength to the middle of the field. Ball consistently comes off well@MBK_Baseball1 @PBRVirginiaDC @ksallday19 #PBRVADCUnderclass https://t.co/XUms3XMrqu pic.twitter.com/nxltMf0Pu1
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 21, 2022

‘24 OF Angel Prieto (Meadowbrook)

Strength to the pull side is eye opening, sending ? after ? to the pull side. Smith back load, simple, easy strength. 5-11, 170@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCUnderclass pic.twitter.com/cFTvZJtqzG
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 21, 2022

John Michael Szefc SS / 2B / Blacksburg, VA / 2025

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

‘25 MIF John-Michael Szefc (Blacksburg)

Really liked the utilization of the middle and opposite field. Strong, easy LD’s consistently peppered into the gaps. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCUnderclass pic.twitter.com/ia4SaC9ijY
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 21, 2022

Ryan Tucholka C / 1B / Mills Godwin, VA / 2024

‘24 C Ryan Tucholka (@BaseballGodwin)

Turns on this inner 1/3 FB and rips one down the LF line for an RBI 2B. Present strength to the pull side showcased during BP, and transfers well here in game@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCUnderclass pic.twitter.com/P3fZXIlHYr
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 21, 2022

Nate Wiles SS / OF / Kettle Run, VA / 2025

Short, compact stroke here from ‘25 SS Nate Wiles (@KRBaseball1)

Keeps the hands inside the ball well here as he turns on this FB and laces a loud single into LF.@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCUnderclass pic.twitter.com/WKlAs5wxAS
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 21, 2022

TJ Woodson SS / RHP / Hanover , VA / 2025

Yet another barrel from ‘25 SS TJ Woodson (@HanoverBaseball)

Goes down and gets this low 2-strike BB and laces one right at the third baseman. Has showcased extremely well all day long, and adds to it here@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCUnderclass pic.twitter.com/k3EUvfKI9y
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 21, 2022

‘25 SS TJ Woodson (Hanover)

Simple G2G approach w/ plenty of LD tendencies. Consistently peppered the gaps and alleys, staying short and getting upright thru contact. @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCUnderclass pic.twitter.com/DMJ77JMsoL
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 21, 2022

Jacob Wright OF / OF / Western Branch, VA / 2024

Really like this 2-strike approach from ‘24 OF Jacob Wright (Western Branch)

Gets the hands on top of this high FB nicely and laces a single to the opposite field. Simple whole field approach has transferred well to in-game@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCUnderclass pic.twitter.com/kbVU1JEWjR
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 21, 2022

‘24 OF Jacob Wright (Western Branch)

Showcasing some twitch in the hands w/ a more level path to contact. Ball came off well to the pull side. Plenty of hard LD’s during his rounds@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCUnderclass pic.twitter.com/BqaNRbj7M4
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 21, 2022

Charlie Brinkman C / OF / Pro5 Baseball Academy Virginia, VA / 2024

? ‘24 C Charlie Brinkman (@PRO5baseballVA)

Really like how the hands work, creating some lift thru w/ a strong G2G approach.

? triple over the center fielders head here. Ball explodes off the barrel@ShooterHunt @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCUnderclass pic.twitter.com/6ssafsffzv
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 21, 2022

Chase Chambers SS / Midlothian, VA / 2024

A ton to like in this 2-strike approach here from ‘24 SS Chase Chambers (@MidloBaseball)

Stays on this outer half FB and laces a single into LF. Fluid, clean actions w/ the hands, showcasing solid plate coverage@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCUnderclass pic.twitter.com/5j7uUl6pMb
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 21, 2022

Matthew McGovern OF / SS / Thomas Dale, VA / 2024

A guy I’ve liked thus far is ‘24 OF Matthew McGovern (@BaseballTdhs)

The speedy outfielder put out a 6.62 60 earlier on, and showcases the in game speed here w/ a 1B up the middle.

Clean, flashy actions w/ a simple middle approach@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCUnderclass pic.twitter.com/DnUIHrkUHP
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 21, 2022

Carter Mitchell 1B / OF / Collegiate, VA / 2025

? Fire me up big fella ?

‘25 1B Carter Mitchell (@cougarsrva) gets the barrel to this elevated FB and laces a ? to LCF for a standup RBI 2B.

Hands work quick, staying inside well w/ lift thru. Plenty of ? pull side.

6-3, 235 LB@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCUnderclass pic.twitter.com/Ze6ZzLlL5F
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 21, 2022

Mark Sirianni 3B / RHP / Bishop O'connell, VA / 2024

? Really liked this AB from ‘24 3B Mark Siriani (@DJOBaseball)

Turned on a FB early in the AB for a LOUD foul ball, and then proceeds to lace an RBI 2B to LCF later in the AB

Fluid, simple G2G approach w/ strength to the PS. Love the actions@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCUnderclass pic.twitter.com/Y6jphN483A
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 21, 2022

Finn Whipple OF / RHP / Douglas S. Freeman, VA / 2025

Mature AB here from ‘25 OF Finn Whipple (@DSF_Baseball)

Rhythmic, consistent back load as he laces an elevated BB for a single up the middle.

Lean 6-1, 160 LB frame w/ room to fill. Like the actions. Smooth/fluid@PBRVirginiaDC #PBRVADCUnderclass pic.twitter.com/F9LR3cxKD0
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 21, 2022