2025 Mid-Atlantic State Games Superlatives: Best Fastball

November 11, 2025
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Prep Baseball Mid-Atlantic

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On November 1-2 our staff saw a roster full of talented players from across the Mid-Atlantic for our annual Mid-Atlantic State Games. The event took place in the Richmond area.

This week we take a look at some standout players from the event in our eight categories of superlatives.

Best Fastball

*players listed in alphabetical order*

Upperclass

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Evan Denton

Class of 2026 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2026
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Abingdon High

State: VA
Summer Team: Team Elite national 17u team
Height: 6-1

Weight: 200lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Parker Dix

Class of 2027 / 1B

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2027
Primary Position: 1B

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Oakdale High

State: MD
Summer Team: Mid Atlantic Red Sox
Height: 6-1

Weight: 205.9lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Palmer Gobble

Class of 2027 / RHP

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2027
Primary Position: RHP
High School: John Battle

State: VA
Summer Team: Dirtbags Platnium Va
Height: 6-3

Weight: 180lbs
Bat/Throw: L/R

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Brock Grow

Class of 2026 / RHP

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2026
Primary Position: RHP

Secondary Position: 2B
High School: St. Michaels Middle/High School

State: MD
Summer Team: East Coast Titans/Richmond Braves
Height: 5-11

Weight: 155lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Charlie Harrington

Class of 2027 / RHP

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2027
Primary Position: RHP

Secondary Position: OF
High School: Goochland High

State: VA
Summer Team: VA Seminoles Everett 16u
Height: 6-0

Weight: 185.6lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Kory Queen

Class of 2026 / RHP

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2026
Primary Position: RHP

Secondary Position: 3B
High School: St. Charles High School

State: MD
Summer Team: G3 GroundBreakers Baseball Academy
Height: 6-1

Weight: 185lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Brayden Robinson

Class of 2027 / 3B

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2027
Primary Position: 3B

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Atlee High

State: VA
Summer Team: Ironbridge Showcase Scoggin 2027
Height: 5-10

Weight: 177lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Noah Ryan

Class of 2026 / RHP

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2026
Primary Position: RHP

Secondary Position: 1B
High School: Archbishop Curley High School

State: MD
Summer Team: Maryland Orioles 17U
Height: 6-2

Weight: 200lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Zach Tew

Class of 2027 / RHP

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2027
Primary Position: RHP
High School: Greenbrier Christian Academy

State: VA
Summer Team: Tidewater Phillies
Height: 6-0

Weight: 185lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Aiden Tuck

Class of 2027 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2027
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Powhatan High

State: VA
Summer Team: Canes American 17u
Height: 6-3

Weight: 175.1lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

Underclass

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Wright Broadhead

Class of 2028 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2028
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: 3B
High School: Highland School

State: VA
Summer Team: Stars Marucci 2028
Height: 6-0

Weight: 207lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Dylan Eberts

Class of 2028 / 3B

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2028
Primary Position: 3B

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Powhatan High

State: VA
Summer Team: Virginia Vols
Height: 6-1

Weight: 176.6lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Ryan Gaines

Class of 2028 / RHP

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2028
Primary Position: RHP

Secondary Position: OF
High School: Highland School

State: VA
Summer Team: Snyder Bucks
Height: 6-4

Weight: 175lbs
Bat/Throw: L/R

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Diarmuid Gardiner

Class of 2028 / RHP

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2028
Primary Position: RHP

Secondary Position: SS
High School: Walt Whitman High

State: MD
Summer Team: Artillery 2028 Scout/DMV Prospects
Height: 5-10

Weight: 154.6lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Hudson Large

Class of 2028 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2028
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Abingdon High

State: VA
Summer Team: Team Elite Plat
Height: 6-0

Weight: 203.2lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Trent O'Malley

Class of 2028 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2028
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Langley High

State: VA
Summer Team: Ole Liners
Height: 6-0

Weight: 215.4lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Cole Plummer

Class of 2028 / RHP

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2028
Primary Position: RHP

Secondary Position: SS
High School: Highland School

State: VA
Summer Team: Snyder Bucks
Height: 6-2

Weight: 197.8lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Kayden Ragsdale

Class of 2029 / C

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2029
Primary Position: C

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School

State: VA
Summer Team: Stars Marucci 2029
Height: 6-0

Weight: 147.2lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Brody Snelson

Class of 2028 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2028
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: New Bridge Academy

State: VA
Summer Team: HCS Hornets
Height: 6-3

Weight: 190lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R