VA/DC Class of 2027 Rankings Update
June 4, 2024
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For the second time in 2024, the 2027 class receives a rankings update. The class will make a expansion, but due to not seeing many 2027's during the high school season, there will not be an immense amount of change since the last update. For our late summer update, the 2027's will see extensive changes and expansion.
Teagan Leach and Blake LaMattina are the big winner in the 2027 class from this spring. Leach was the Cedar Run District Co-Player of the Year and had big numbers for Battlefield at the plate and on the mound. Present strength in the swing and it plays for average and middle of the order power production.
‘27 Teagan Leach (@GoBHSBaseball ll #Hokies) unloads on a double to deep RCF.
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) May 7, 2024
Has really leaned out, still young features, & frame will hold strength well. #1 2027 in VA/DC. @PrepBaseballVA @ShooterHunt #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/zyPYaV006M
Blake LaMattina cemented himself as the top ranked uncommitted player in this class and arguably the best potential two-way player in this class. LaMattina has made a case for moving up even more so than he already has. Starting third baseman, hitting in the middle of the order, and showcased his arm strength and athleticism at the plate and on the mound.
Little different looking freshman than most. ‘27 Blake LaMattina (Cosby) drives in 2 w/ this double to LCF.
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) May 1, 2024
Athletic & advanced strength for freshman. Starts at 3B & hits in mid of order. Also, mid-upper 80’s on mound.
#5 in state. @PrepBaseballVA @ShooterHunt #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/8ILHzu0VNb
Making a big jump in the rankings is freshman left hander, Cole Cinnamond. Cinnamond made his way into the rotation for one of the top teams in the 757, and in the state. Lower 80's arm that can run it to the mid-80's and shows some repeatability and ability to pitch.
‘27 Cole Cinnamond (Great Bridge)
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) January 28, 2024
Plenty of projection left from the lanky left hander. Long arm action with easy effort. Showed feel for three pitch arsenal.
FB 81-83
CB 67-68
CH 73-76#VAPreseasonID https://t.co/h2izR4VomW pic.twitter.com/qXgfeQBCFa
Our final player of note is Graydon Ambrose. The starting catcher at First Colonial jumps into the Top 15 after a big spring. Everyday catcher for a team in the state tournament and hitting in the middle of the order. There is something that has to be said for that. Strong and physical frame that has some functional athleticism and still some young features that leads you to believe there is still room for some projection. Slightly above average arm for his class, handles a staff of 6-foot-5 upperclass right handers that sit mid-upper 80's, and can really handle the bat. Bat to ball and showed the ability to hit for average as a freshman. Plenty more strength and added power to come down the road for Ambrose.
The freshman is at it again. Graydon Ambrose w/ a single to RF here on a 1-0 count.
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) April 11, 2024
Simple & repeatable. Some solid proportional strength for a ‘27. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen https://t.co/FRZ88H1kIP pic.twitter.com/49ofpHwvtE
VIRGINIA/DC Class of 2027 Top 10
*Positions listed are primary positions listed on their profile.*
1 | Teagan Leach | Battlefield | 1B | Virginia Tech |
2 | Yogi Colangelo | Battlefield | 2B | Virginia Tech |
3 | Chase Colangelo | Battlefield | SS | Virginia Tech |
4 | Blake LaMattina | Cosby | SS/RHP | |
5 | Gavin Knox | Colgan | RHP | Virginia Tech |
6 | Nico Moritz-Toledo | Battlefield | OF | Virginia Tech |
7 | Hayden Reed | Abingdon | OF | Virginia Tech |
8 | Kaleb Sartin | Pulaski County | 2B/OF | |
9 | George Minjack | St. Alban's | 3B | |
10 | Luke Raflo | Battlefield | C |