2025 VA/DC Top Prospect Games II Superlatives: Best Defenders
July 11, 2025
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We held our second VA/DC Top Prospect Games of the summer at Virginia Tech. Players from across Virginia and DC attended the event that had just over ninety players in attendance. Today we recognize top performers with players who led the way in their respective category.
Best Defenders
Waylon Ammons
Class of 2027 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: St. Annes-BelfieldState: VA
- Summer Team: Blue Ridge Elite
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Height: 6-1Weight: 189.2lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Brooks Bratton
Class of 2028 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: SS
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High School: GLEN ALLEN HIGHState: VA
- Summer Team: VA Seminoles Gerrity
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Height: 5-10Weight: 140.2lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Ayden Farris
Class of 2026 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: OF
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High School: GRASSFIELD HIGHState: VA
- Summer Team: Coastal Marlins
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Height: 5-8Weight: 163.6lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Noah Gray
Class of 2027 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: MILLER SCHOOL OF ALBEMARLEState: VA
- Summer Team: Canes
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Height: 6-0Weight: 161lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Ryder Harrell
Class of 2026 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: GREAT BRIDGE HIGHState: VA
- Summer Team: Tidewater Phillies
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Height: 6-1Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Chandler Howlett
Class of 2027 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Walsingham AcademyState: AZ
- Summer Team: VA Seminoles-Phillips
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Height: 5-10Weight: 158lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Alex Jenkins
Class of 2026 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: East Rockingham HighState: VA
- Summer Team: NRV Tigers
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Height: 5-11Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Thomas Jewett
Class of 2026 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: St Paul Vi Catholic High SchoolState: VA
- Summer Team: Stars
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Height: 5-7Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Matthew Miller
Class of 2027 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: FIRST COLONIAL HIGHState: VA
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves
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Height: 5-8Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: S/R
Grayson Patton
Class of 2028 / 2B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: 2BSecondary Position: SS
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High School: New Kent HighState: VA
- Summer Team: Richmond Hornets
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Height: 5-11Weight: 130lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Matteo Pipia
Class of 2028 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Gonzaga College High SchoolState: VA
- Summer Team: Canes National Scout
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Height: 6-1Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Braxton Price
Class of 2028 / C
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: John S. Battle HighState: VA
- Summer Team: Dirtbags 2028 National
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Height: 5-8Weight: 135.4lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Sam Szefc
Class of 2027 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Blacksburg HighState: VA
- Summer Team: Stars Marucci 2027
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Height: 6-1Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Parker Thomas
Class of 2028 / C
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: St. Anne's-BelfieldState: VA
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves 15U Platinum
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Height: 6-0Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Tucker Von Herbulis
Class of 2028 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Glen Allen HighState: VA
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves
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Height: 5-11Weight: 158lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Gabe Winterhoff
Class of 2028 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Freeman HighState: VA
- Summer Team: Mid Atlantic Orioles
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Height: 5-8Weight: 153lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R