Prep Baseball Report

2026 All-Commonwealth Classic First Team


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Prep Baseball Virginia/DC


 
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Over the course of two weekends, our staff saw 15 teams from all over Virginia and DC. There were ten games played during those two weekends of games, including Power 25 matchups, multiple defending state champions, numerous college commits, draft follows, and much more. Today we recognize the 11 players that are worthy of Commonwealth Classic First Team honors. 


All-Commonwealth Classic First Team




Catcher



Alejandro Sanchez

Class of 2027 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Pioneer Baseball Academy
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R





First Base



Beau Bloxsom

Class of 2027 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: St. Anne’s Belfield
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Blue Ridge Elite
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 178lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R





Infielders



Chase Brown

Class of 2026 / RHP

Player Information

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





Casey Rector

Class of 2027 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: John S. Battle
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Richmond Braves Platinum 17u
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 163.6lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R



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







Outfielders



Mandela Browman

Class of 2026 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: OF
  • High School: Miller School of Albemarle
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Canes Virginia 17u Wagner
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 160lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Oscar Hickey

Class of 2026 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: St. Anne's-Belfield
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Richmond Braves 16U Platinum
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 181.9lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Carter Walter

Class of 2027 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Western Branch High
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Tidewater Thunderbirds
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/L







Two-Way



Ryan Steeper

Class of 2026 / 2B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: 2B
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: St. Annes-Belfield
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Canes Virginia 18U Scout
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R





Pitchers



Chase Blumberg

Class of 2026 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: RHP
  • High School: Atlee
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Richmond Braves Platinum 18u
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R




Kason Wagner

Class of 2026 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Miller School
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: MVP
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R