Prep Baseball Report

2025 VA/DC Top Prospect Games Superlatives: Best Runners


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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 Runners



Michael Bowden

Class of 2026 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Independence High School
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Dirtbags
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 160lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Seth Cheatham

Class of 2027 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Cosby High
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Ironbridge Showcase
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 150lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Charlie Garten

Class of 2029 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2029
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: LHP
  • High School: Gonzaga College High School
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Stars
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 150lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L




Carson Jones

Class of 2027 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: LHP
  • High School: St. John's
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Cadets Baseball
  • Height: 5-8
    Weight: 160lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/L






Harley Matela

Class of 2028 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2028
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Cape Henry Collegiate School
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Canes American 15u
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




George Minjack

Class of 2027 / 3B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: 3B
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: St. Albans School
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Charlotte Baseball Academy National
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 190lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




JW Riggins

Class of 2026 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: LHP
  • High School: McLean High School
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Virginia Renegades
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L




Markel Smith

Class of 2026 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Western Branch High
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Tidewater Thunderbirds 2025 - Wright
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 177lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Tanner Smith

Class of 2027 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: West Springfield High
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Metro Senators 2027 North
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 165lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Ian Sullivan

Class of 2027 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Tuscarora
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: STARS MARUCCI 2027
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L




Dylan Waits

Class of 2026 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Gonzaga College High School
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Virginia Renegades 2026
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R