2026 DE Preseason ID Superlatives: Raw Power Potential
February 13, 2026
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On February 8th our staff saw over 40 talented players across Maryland and Delaware at our annual DE Preseason ID. The event took place at the beautiful Slim's Complex in Middletown, DE.
This week we take a look at some standout players from the event in our eight categories of superlatives.
Raw Power Potential
*players listed in alphabetical order*
Bryce Chearno
Class of 2028 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: POLYTECH High SchoolState: DE
- Summer Team: Slim Chance Bulldog
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Height: 6-2Weight: 176lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Hunter Duty
Class of 2027 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: LHP
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High School: North Caroline High SchoolState: MD
- Summer Team: Slims Chance Bulldogs
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Height: 5-11Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Matt Fifer
Class of 2028 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: salesianumState: PA
- Summer Team: Pioneers Baseball 2028 Red
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Height: 5-11Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Elias Gibbs
Class of 2027 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: OF
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High School: Loyola BlakefieldState: MD
- Summer Team: AYRA
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Height: 6-0Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Aaden Johnson
Class of 2027 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Cape Henlopen High SchoolState: DE
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves 17u Platinum
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Height: 5-8Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
spencer keating
Class of 2027 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Odessa High SchoolState: DE
- Summer Team: slims chance bulldogs
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Height: 5-10Weight: 197.8lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Makai Parker
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: POLYTECH High SchoolState: DE
- Summer Team: Slim Chance Bulldogs ShowCase Black
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Height: 6-0Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Nathan Procopio
Class of 2027 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Queen Anne's CountyState: MD
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Height: 5-10Weight: 181lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Chandler Smith
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: Red Lion Christian AcademyState: DE
- Summer Team: SC Bulldogs
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Height: 5-10Weight: 188lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Hunter Strauss
Class of 2027 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Smyrna High SchoolState: DE
- Summer Team: DCP 2027 National
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Height: 6-0Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: S/R