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VA/DC 2026 Rankings Update: Top 175


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Today we release a full, in-depth, and expanded update to the 2026 class. This update gives a small expansion from 150 to 175. Below we are highlighting a few uncommitted players that are inside the Top 175. Click the profile link for each player and see all stats, metrics, and video from the past few years.

Highlighted Players Inside Top 175


1.

Caden Behan

Class of 2026 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: C
  • High School: South County
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: STARS Showcase 16u
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 221.3lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Videos

(6/18/24)

  • Strong, broad shouldered 6-foot-3 right hander
  • Mostly mid 80's and can run it up into the upper 80's
  • Short arm action, higher slot, and works downhill on the fastball
  • Mid 70's slider that has more 12/6 shape and solid feel for the zone


2.

Michael Todero

Class of 2026 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: St. John's College
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Cadets
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Videos

(7/30/24)

  • Long and athletic 6-foot-2, 170-pound frame
  • Longer arm swing, loose arm, and plenty of arm speed
  • Mid-upper 80's fastball with some run back to the arm side and works well to glove side of the plate
  • Really gets down the mound 
  • Is a fairly low miles arm and if history holds true, this St. John's right hander will be brought along slowly and has a chance to be a big helium guy in the next twelve months.


3.

Bryce Tolbert

Class of 2026 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: BROOKVILLE HIGH
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Dirtbags
  • Height: 6-4
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Videos

(6/18/24)

  • The 6-foot-4, 175-pound Lynchburg area left hander is a projection arm
  • Light effort delivery and a shorter stride landing closed
  • Short arm action and works from an over the top slot
  • Low to mid 80's fastball with more potential velo in his future as he fills out
  • 12/6 curveball with some depth and solid feel for the zone


4.

Dylan Waits

Class of 2026 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Gonzaga
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Virginia Renegades 2026
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 176.5lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Videos

(6/18/24)

  • Athletic 5-foot-11 frame with proportional lean strength
  • Sub 6.9 runner with extremely quick hands at the plate
  • Square stance and minimal load in his pre-pitch movements
  • Works gap to gap with doubles power


5.

Nick Warner

Class of 2026 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: John Champe
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Nova Premier 16U Orange Orange
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 171.5lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Videos

(6/18/24)

  • BASEBALL PLAYER
  • Instinctive, versatile defensively, shows up when the lights come on
  • Average to slightly above average arm strength - C/2B/3B/LF defensive profile
  • Under control and lets the game come to him
  • Low effort operation at the plate
  • Gap to gap - line drives - doubles power - bat to ball skills




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