2025 VA/DC Top Prospect Games Superlatives: Best Defenders
July 4, 2025
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We held our first VA/DC Top Prospect Games of the summer at Patriot Park North. Players from across Virginia and DC attended the event that had just over one hundred-twenty players in attendance. Today we recognize top performers with players who led the way in their respective category.
Best Defenders
Quinn Advincula
Class of 2028 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: St Paul Vi Catholic High SchoolState: VA
- Summer Team: SBA Maryland
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Height: 6-2Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Mason Archer
Class of 2027 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: C
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High School: HAYFIELD SECONDARYState: VA
- Summer Team: Pioneer Legends 2027
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Height: 5-10Weight: 151.2lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Chris Barrie
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: St Paul Vi Catholic High SchoolState: VA
- Summer Team: Nova Premier
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Height: 5-11Weight: 201lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Aidan Benson
Class of 2026 / 3B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: OCEAN LAKES HIGHState: VA
- Summer Team: 2026 Virginia Blasters
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Height: 5-8Weight: 160.4lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Caleb Brown
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: WEST SPRINGFIELD HIGHState: VA
- Summer Team: Springfield Sharks
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Height: 5-7Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Phillip Clay
Class of 2028 / LHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Eastside HighState: VA
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Height: 6-0Weight: 155lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Will Donohue
Class of 2026 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: OF
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High School: Oakton HighState: VA
- Summer Team: Virginia Renegades
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Height: 5-9Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Erick Flores
Class of 2027 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Heritage High SchoolState: VA
- Summer Team: NOVA Premier 16U Orange
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Height: 5-10Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Bryce Graham
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: Loudoun County HighState: VA
- Summer Team: Stars
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Height: 5-8Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Daniel Lee
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: Freedom HighState: VA
- Summer Team: Stars Victus
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Height: 5-11Weight: 165lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Joe Lund
Class of 2026 / 1B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: BattlefieldState: VA
- Summer Team: Stars
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Height: 6-0Weight: 179.9lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Brady Maxwell
Class of 2027 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: St Johns College High SchoolState: MD
- Summer Team: Ole Liners National
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Height: 6-3Weight: 188lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Jacob Niemeyer
Class of 2027 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: LIGHTRIDGE HIGHState: VA
- Summer Team: Canes Virginia 15U Scout
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Height: 5-9Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Daggu Rana
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: Langley HighState: VA
- Summer Team: Artillery
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Height: 6-0Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Joe Salcedo
Class of 2027 / SS
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: CentrevilleState: VA
- Summer Team: Virginia Renegades
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Height: 5-11Weight: 153lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Markel Smith
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: Western Branch HighState: VA
- Summer Team: Tidewater Thunderbirds 2025 - Wright
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Height: 6-1Weight: 177lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Paxton Smith
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: Benedictine College PreparatoryState: VA
- Summer Team: Virginia Vols
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Height: 6-2Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Connor Thompson
Class of 2026 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: CatholicState: VA
- Summer Team: Team Coastal
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Height: 6-0Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Noah Wantuck
Class of 2027 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Herndon HighState: VA
- Summer Team: Nova Premier Orange 15u
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Height: 5-8Weight: 160lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R