2026 Future Games Team Maryland: Roster Preview
July 20, 2026
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Future Games week is here and Team Maryland is ready for their three-game set. Today we preview the Future Games roster for Team Maryland. Each player is listed out in alphabetical order with a short write-up about the player and what to expect. We have also detailed the full schedule for Team Maryland.
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TEAM MARYLAND: WRITE-UPS (ALPHABETICAL)
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Marcus Blaqman SS / RHP / Southern MD Christian, MD / 2028One of the few two-ways that Team Maryland brings down to LakePoint, Marcus is the younger brother of Malcolm Blaqman, a Rutgers commit that stood out at last year’s Future Games. Similar to his older brother, Marcus encompasses above average athleticism with a lot to like on both sides of the ball. On the bump, the fastball runs into the low 90s out of a tough ¾ slot that gets on hitters in a hurry. If the arsenal plays in the zone, the stuff plays up and squaring up the pitch arsenal is tough to come by. At the dish, it’s a relaxed setup with the hands low, showcasing whippy barrel action with strength to the middle of the field. This is a hit tool that plays a tick up in-game and should spark plenty of interest.
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Maddox Butts 1B / OF / Archbishop Spalding High School, MD / 2028Maddox Butts | 2028 | 1B | Archbishop Spalding (MD)
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Christian Cabello RHP / 3B / Cape Henlopen High School, DE / 2028Christian Cabello | 2028 | RHP | Cape Henlopen (DE)
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Austin Callaway RHP / 2B / Delmar High School, DE / 2028Austin Callaway (Delmar)
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Charlie Delobe RHP / SS / Severna Park, MD / 2028Charlie Delobe (Severna Park)
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Cooper DeWaal SS / RHP / Oakdale High, MD / 2028Cooper DeWaal (Oakdale)
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Diarmuid ( Gardiner RHP / SS / Walt Whitman High, MD / 2028The No. 1 right-handed pitcher in the state, Puck Gardiner is a resilient, highly athletic righty that loves the upper 80s fastball. The ability to work the heater to both sides of the plate, while also changing eye levels is when Gardiner is at his best, and look for more of the same down in Georgia this week. The shorter shaped slider plays well off the heater out of the same slot, showcasing the ability to spin to both sides of the plate. If the fastball can create whiffs, as we have seen consistently in the past, look for Gardiner to open plenty of eyes on the bump this week.
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Philip Giuliani RHP / OF / Urbana High, MD / 2028Long, lean, and strong at 6-foot-4, 205-pounds, look for Giuliani to spark plenty of interest on Friday vs. Team Canada. The fastball works consistently in the upper 80s with the ability to dot to both sides and beat bats in the zone. Plenty of downhill action and late life, the heater plays a tick up due to extension and slot, and look for the fastball to play effective in and out of the zone. A sharp, downer curveball is used well off the fastball, inducing weak contact with the ability to get whiffs down. Projection is big here, and there’s plenty to dream on in the body and stuff.
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Mason Glover C / RHP / Sussex Academy, DE / 2028Yet another physical monster on Team Maryland, Mason Glover can do just about anything needed on a baseball field; 99 mph max EV, 6.70 runner, low 1.90’s out of the crouch, 89+ from the outfield, and 90+ on the bump. Standing at a stout 6-foot-1, 200-pounds, Glover already encompasses plus strength with athleticism off the charts that allows versatility on the defensive side. Consistency is key at the dish, and it’ll be fun to see Glover face off against the upper echelon arms that Future Games has to offer.
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Nick Green OF / SS / Georgetown Preparatory School, MD / 2028My pick to click this week, Nick Green is flying under the radar entering Future Games week, however, I see the left-handed hitting outfielder as being the biggest “sleeper” on Team Maryland. Comparable to “sleepers” like Judah Shirlen and Jaidon Maxwell of last year’s Future Games team, look for Green to make the most of the opportunity and stand out in-game like the aforementioned Vanderbilt (Shirlen) and Wake Forest (Maxwell) commits. It’s a brute strong 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame with present gap-to-gap strength and one of the smoother line drive approaches that Team Maryland has to offer. Look for the 6.6 speed to come into play as well, as college coaches should be all over Nick Green throughout the week.
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Shane Harding SS / RHP / Archmere Academy, DE / 2028The biggest surprise of the spring, Shane Harding’s name came out of left field and left an impression on our staff. Our 2026 Underclass Player of the Year in Delaware is an athletic right-hander with a mid-80s fastball, showing feel for a slider in any count for strikes. That’s the difference maker pitch, adding in an upper-70s changeup to keep hitters off balance. Harding will take the hill in Game 2 vs Canada.
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Caleb Lambert OF / RHP / Archbishop Spalding High School, MD / 2028Caleb Lambert is our tallest Future Gamer, towering in at nearly 6-foot-6. Expect to see Lambert roaming the corner outfield while also seeing time at first base. He will be a must-watch during the workout, as the bat speed at mid-100s EVs will be on display. Considering his size, he runs well and the above average arm strength makes him an intriguing follow. In-game, the hit tool tendencies seem to lean backside but the physicality allows for easy strength gap-to-gap.
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Luke Luzader 3B / RHP / Archmere Academy, DE / 2028A player to keep close eyes on down in Georgia this week, Luke Luzader enters the Future Games as an under-the-radar talent that is on the brink of breaking out in front of the 350+ college coaches in attendance. Possessing core strength at 5-foot-11, 165-pounds, the run tool is above average at a sub 6.90 that plays a tick up in game with loud doubles power to the pull side gap. When Luzader is aggressive at the dish, this is a hit tool to circle.
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Jason Marll Jr 3B / OF / Archbishop Spalding, MD / 2028The number one overall player in the state, and for good reason, Marll can do just about anything you need on the field. A 6.70 runner, 104 mph max EV, 92 mph from the outfield and 85 mph across the diamond, the physical 6-foot-1, 195-pounder impacts the game in multiple facets, and a power surge this summer has been a bright spot. Similar to 2025 Future Games standout, Anderson Lambert, we’ve been waiting on the power to come to life from Marll prior to the Future Games, and it seems like it’s starting to take off at the right time. Possessing some of the top bat-to-ball in the state, Marll is coming off a spring where he hit .410 with eye-opening doubles power that looks to translate this week in Georgia.
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MacGuire Moore C / OF / St. Mary's Ryken, MD / 2028A true “Ben Zobrist” type of versatility, MacGuire Moore can play just about anywhere on the field at a high level, and brings a ton to the table for numerous college rosters across the country. A line drive type hitter, the power is continuing to uptick over the summer months with more on the horizon. When the approach is aggressive, look for Moore to spark plenty of interest at the dish, and the versatility is only an add-on.
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Micah Nelson LHP / OF / Saint Mark's High, DE / 2028One of three two-ways representing Team Maryland, Micah Nelson certainly is accustomed to playing at LakePoint, being a 2024 Junior Future Games alum with Team PA. Starting with the arm, it’s a compact frame with a mid to upper-80s fastball, mixing four pitches for strikes at a consistent rate. The pitch with the best feel is the low-70s curveball, to which he drops in the zone at a high clip. He’ll have his chance for revenge as he takes the hill vs Pennsylvania on Saturday. Positionally, he plays a sound centerfield and it’s a middle approach that works gap-to-gap, occasionally showing off some sneaky strength.
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Chase Nemec C / OF / Mount Saint Joseph High School, MD / 2028If you like hitting, look no further than Chase Nemec from Mount St. Joe. A silky-smooth left-handed stroke with power upside to the alleys, Nemec has the ability to hit with the best of them down in Georgia this week, and a few barrels in-game should sky-rocket Nemec up boards at the Future Games. Athleticism and versatility are other key parts of Nemec’s game, running a 6.86 60-yard this summer at our MD Top Prospect Games. Positionally, the ability to play multiple positions is also key, showcasing the ability to catch behind the dish, work around the bag well at 1B and go and get it in the outfield.
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Jack O'Sullivan OF / RHP / Gilman School, MD / 2028Physicality, athleticism and a hit tool that should excite, keep eyes on the Gilman outfielder this week at the Future Games. Standing at a strong, filled-out 6-foot-2, 205, O’Sullivan has showed our staff time and time again this summer that he possesses one of the top hit tools that Team Maryland has to offer. Present gap-to-gap strength with power upside to the pull side, O’Sullivan has plenty of thump in the barrel (100.2 Max EV) with an above average run tool at 6.67. Don’t be surprised if the speedy outfielder rises on some boards this week.
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Jesse Orford C / OF / Bethesda-Chevy Chase High, MD / 2028Orford transferred to Maryland from Australia back in the winter, and the lean 6-foot-4 switch-hitting catcher immediately caught attention. Consistency from the left side of the plate with evident pop in the barrel was on display in the spring, but as of recent, the right side has caught up just as much and now seems fluid on both sides. Behind the dish, the arm strength will allow him to keep hitters in check. For any coach looking for an athlete with projectability, Orford is towards the top of that list.
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Joe Ruark SS / 2B / Cape Henlopen High School, DE / 2028When it comes to hit tools that has potential to explode, look no further than Joe Ruark. The 6-foot-2 middle infielder impressed in multiple facets, but what stood out was the ability to produce against upper-end velocity. It’s a whole field approach that consistently sprays line drives to all fields with extra-base hit strength. The arm strength is strong across the infield and has spent a majority of time at shortstop, but expect to see Ruark also spend time at third. The standout run tool in the mid-6.6s also suggests corner outfield could be in his future.
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Jerome Alejandro (JA) Stephens OF / LHP / Mcdonogh School, MD / 2028After a spring season that saw his fair share of bumps along the way, JA Stephens may have the most impressive summer resume of anyone heading to Future Games. The left-handed hit tool has skyrocketed and the power upside has increased along with it. When it comes to tools; Stephens shines in nearly every category. EVs in the low to mid-100s, arm in the upper-80s from the outfield, and a standout 6.65 run tool will make him a hot commodity for coaches come August 1st.
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Caleb Sutch RHP / OF / Queen Anne's County, MD / 2028Sutch, a right-hander that exploded during the spring circuit, saw some control issues that prevented him from taking that next jump, but the command for the zone has steadily improved as the months progress and has turned in multiple extremely impressive outings this summer against high-quality competition. It’s a fastball that sits in the upper-80s, paired with a bigger 12/6 curveball and a changeup that sees success against left-handers. Look for Sutch to be one of the biggest sleeper arms for Team Maryland over the course of the week.
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Ashton Taylor LHP / 1B / Archbishop Spalding, MD / 2028Tenacity, reliability, and competitiveness are all words to describe Ashton Taylor. The southpaw works a true three-pitch mix with the ability to throw each in any count for strikes. The fastball is effective down in the zone, working in the mid-80s with a shorter shaped slider that consistently gives opposing hitters fits. The changeup should be the difference-maker this week, especially to right-handed hitters. Keeping hitters guessing and off balance will be key for Taylor this week, and the ability to rack up quick outs should play effective at the Future Games.
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Brandon Toadvine LHP / 1B / Saint Michaels, MD / 2028One of the most polished arms on Team Maryland and one of three southpaws, Brandon Toadvine makes for an extremely intriguing arm to watch who stands out with the ability to throw three pitches for strikes in any count. It’s a mid-80s fastball that has ticked up to 88 over the course of the summer, mixing in a mid-70s slider. The standout pitch, however, is an impressive splitter that falls off the table and piles up swing and miss in and out of the zone. It’s a durable 6-foot frame with a pretty easy and repeatable delivery. Toadvine will take the mound in Game 1 against Team Virginia/DC.
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Ryan Waugh RHP / 1B / Archbishop Spalding High School, MD / 2028You’re going to be hard pressed to find a more competitive arm than Ryan Waugh down at LakePoint this week. Standing at an athletic and projectable 6-foot-2 frame, Waugh still has plenty of room to fill out the frame and should do so fairly easily as the physical maturity sets in. The fastball has been the eye-opener this summer, running the heater into the upper 80s/low 90s with relative ease, showcasing the ability to get whiffs at the top of the zone. It’s a more 10/4 shaped slider with some late action down, keeping hitters off balance with the spin. The changeup is the difference-maker in my eyes, thrown with fastball arm speed with the ability to get weak contact/freezes down at the knees. In high-leverage moments, you want Ryan Waugh on the bump, and the stage doesn’t get bigger than the Future Games.
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