Top Prospect Games Superlatives: Best Fastball
July 3, 2024
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In late-June, we held our first Top Prospect Games of the summer, at the University of Richmond. Over 80 uncommitted players from VA and DC in the 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028 classes were on the field for the event. Today we recognize top performers with the Best Fastballs at the event:
Harrison Baxter
Class of 2025 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Collegiate SchoolState: VA
- Summer Team: Mid-Atlantic Orioles
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Height: 6-0Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Gibson Beck
Class of 2028 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: St. Christopher'sState: VA
- Summer Team: VA Seminoles Everett 14U
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Height: 6-1Weight: 145lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Bennett DiCarlo
Class of 2026 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: RHP
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High School: Thomas Jefferson HS for Science and TechnologyState: VA
- Summer Team: Stars Showcase 15U Smith
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Height: 6-5Weight: 198lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Blake LaMattina
Class of 2027 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: CosbyState: VA
- Summer Team: RBA Seminoles-Smith
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Height: 5-10Weight: 179lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Ryan Petro
Class of 2025 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: GainesvilleState: VA
- Summer Team: Stars Showcase Baseball Devitt
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Height: 5-9Weight: 159lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Evan Salapka
Class of 2026 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: RHP
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High School: AtleeState: VA
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves Platinum
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Height: 6-5Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Colton Smith
Class of 2028 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: BattlefieldState: VA
- Summer Team: Stars Baseball
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Height: 5-11Weight: 154.8lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Aiden Tuck
Class of 2027 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: POWHATAN HIGHState: VA
- Summer Team: Canes Virginia Scout 15U
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Height: 6-0Weight: 160lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Mark Van Tuyle
Class of 2026 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Heritage (Leesburg)State: VA
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves 16u Platinum
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Height: 5-11Weight: 180.1lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R