2026 Future Games Team Virginia/DC: Saturday Quick Hits

July 26, 2026
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Future Games week is here and Team Virginia had its Friday night game washed out, creating a Saturday doubleheader to conclude their three game set in Georgia with a 2-0 loss to Team Pennsylvania and a 5-5 tie with Team Canada. Today we look back at highlights from that Saturday doubleheader for Team Virginia/DC. Each player is listed out in alphabetical order with the post(s) of their highlights.

TEAM VIRGINIA/DC: SATURDAY QUICK HITS

Elijah Archer OF / 1B / Dominion Sports Collective, VA / 2028

‘28 Elijah Archer
- @DSCWolves

Level and short, gets all of this pitch and takes it up the middle for a 98EV base hit.#PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/8EP5WW09id
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

Jack Arft C / 1B / Highland School, VA / 2028

‘28 Jack Arft
- @Highland_BSBL

On barrel again here, working with 2K, takes this pitch through the left side for an RBI base hit. #PBFG26 https://t.co/UNouqy8nBP pic.twitter.com/Nk5FV99trQ
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

‘28 Jack Arft
- @Highland_BSBL

Been on the barrel consistently in 2 games so far. Drives this ball back up the middle at 92.4 EV for a 1B. @prepbaseball l #PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/VscBdhnC1B
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

James Bacher C / RHP / Madison High, VA / 2028

‘28 James Bacher
- Madison

Sits back & lets this one get deep driving it hard through the right side at 94.4 EV for a 2-out 1B.@prepbaseball l #PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/pDltNIcVDS
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

Ryan Bahr 3B / RHP / St Paul Vi Catholic High School, VA / 2028

‘28 Ryan Bahr
- @PVI_Baseball

Quiet load with some quickness in the hands, turns on this pitch and takes it through the left side for a 1B.#PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/Akb3Wxczhw
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

‘28 Ryan Bahr
-@PVI_Baseball

6’4” 209-lbs. Fluid mover w longer loose AA. Effortless velo on FB that played heavy from L3/4 slot. CH got S&M to LHH, flashes + pot w diving action. Feel for shorter SL to mix timing to RHH. 2K’s in 1st inning of work, produced lots of softer… pic.twitter.com/BmFeeU5fFg
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

Gibson Beck SS / RHP / St. Christopher's, VA / 2028

‘28 Gibson Beck (St. Christopher’s)

FB worked 84-86 in both innings and showed two secondary pitches. SL and CH both worked mid-upper 70’s. Clean 2nd inning of work. #PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/sR5erzOD4k
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

Noah Brooks 3B / RHP / Nansemond Suffolk Academy, VA / 2028

‘28 Noah Brooks
-@NSAthletics

Brooks all over a 93 mph FB on the inner half turning it around at 96 EV to left, just barely foul over the pole. Gets back in the box & lines a ball to left but right at the LF’er.@prepbaseball l #PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/OHz7i74Hp0
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

‘28 Noah Brooks
- @NSAthletics

Short & Level here on the high offering, sends this one hard but right at the CF, 96EV.#PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/czNljehiem
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

Antonio Burke 3B / RHP / Highland School, VA / 2028

‘28 Antonio Burke
- @Highland_BSBL

Quick whippy AA, gets ahead in counts with FB and gets to velo easy. Multiple 94’s in the second working both halves for S/M, some ride and success at the top of zone. Feel and depth with SL for finishes.

FB: 91-93 T94.3
SL: 78-80#PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/3MN14i3rRB
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

Tyler Caperton SS / RHP / PDG Academy, VA / 2028

‘28 Tyler Caperton
- @PDGABASEBALL

Shortens up with 2K and turns on this pitch sending it over the 2B for a leadoff base hit.#PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/w9MO6dIMgX
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

Ryan Gaines RHP / OF / Highland School, VA / 2028

‘28 Ryan Gaines
- @Highland_BSBL

Athletic mover had success with the FB to both sides. Had a feel for the SL to RHH early and late in counts. Worked two scoreless innings of work.

FB: 89-91 T92
SL: 77-79
CH: 80-81@prepbaseball | #PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/B1hEgACaUr
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

Josh Gunning 3B / RHP / PDG Academy, VA / 2028

‘28 Josh Gunning
- @PDGABASEBALL

Continues to work quality AB’s, doesn’t miss the FB and lines it up the middle for a 97.4 EV leadoff base hit. #PBFG26 https://t.co/pfFAHimTvF pic.twitter.com/PfO4bOv5FM
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

‘28 Josh Gunning
- @PDGABASEBALL

Hard contact from Gunning here w a 96 EV groundball to the pullside. Short to the ball, tight turns, & barrel consistency.@prepbaseball l #PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/W3kmjjGYVq
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 202

Brandon Han SS / 2B / Great Bridge High, VA / 2028

‘28 Brandon Han
- @GbhAthletics

Lines this pitch hard to the left side but right at the SS, 96EV.#PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/LTynctihjC
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

‘28 Brandon Han
- @GbhAthletics

Gets a job done and covers the outer half, lining this one onto the RF line for a base hit.#PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/r7MindHdON
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

Hudson Large RHP / SS / Abingdon High, VA / 2028

‘28 Hudson Large
-@AtownBSBL

Competitor on the mound, feel for shorter SL, adds sweep when slot drops & sharp downer from higher slot. Got S&M on both SL/CH, CH has late action. Attacked the zone & got 2K’s in second IP.

FB: 87-90
CH: 82-84
SL: 80-83@prepbaseball l #PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/3orXMKSKKb
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

Conner Lockhart 3B / 1B / Miller School Of Albemarle, VA / 2028

‘28 Conner Lockhart
- @MSA_baseball

Another hard hit ball in his last AB, lines this pitch hard into CF for a 98.2EV F8. #PBFG26 https://t.co/gAZMkr4dUJ pic.twitter.com/4JOlxKP7AN
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

Braiden Miller 3B / RHP / Woodgrove High, VA / 2028

‘28 Braiden Miller
- @WoGroveBaseball

Easy mover from a quick AA. Had success with the FB working GS mostly. Used a short shaped CB some to RHH and a CH to LHH.

FB: 87-89 T90
CB: 72-73
CH: 79-81#PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/gnxNeDxlWs
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

‘28 Braiden Miller
- @WoGroveBaseball

Balanced setup w controlled toe tap load. Gets into this ball catching it out front and driving it into LCF gap @ 94 EV for a 2B.@prepbaseball l #PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/KzarQ4s3Lw
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

‘28 Braiden Miller
- @WoGroveBaseball

More loud contact in his final AB, goes with the elevated offering and sends a long 58.#PBFG26 https://t.co/Ci6R86J046 pic.twitter.com/j305NB72f1
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

Colt Monticello OF / RHP / St. John's College HS, VA / 2028

‘28 Colt Monticello
- @SJC_Baseball

Balanced setup w strength in the frame. Goes down to get this one, stays connected driving it to right but at the RF’er to end the inning.@prepbaseball l #PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/xB3ZxZyk9a
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

‘28 Colt Monticello@SJC_Baseball

Aggressive on the 3-0, turns the barrel and takes this one into LF for a 1B.#PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/HAQDIwzAwt
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

‘28 Colt Monticello
-@SJC_Baseball

Another defensive 💎 from Monticello this time a diving catch in LCF gap to save extra bases.@prepbaseball l #PBFG26 https://t.co/pve7bvyOSn pic.twitter.com/sQM7FdlQqf
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

Matteo Pipia SS / 3B / Gonzaga College High School, DC / 2028

‘28 Mateo Pipia
- @GonzagaBaseball

Pipia does a great job on this outer half heater driving it to RF but directly at the shifted RF’er covering the line. 93.4 EV.@prepbaseball l #PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/iMp4rQAvfN
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

‘28 Matteo Pipia
- @GonzagaBaseball

Short to the FB here and sneaks it up the middle for a base hit.#PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/ExCM0B62xs
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

Jackson Stewart RHP / 3B / St Johns College High School, DC / 2028

‘28 Jackson Stewart
- @SJC_Baseball

Easier paced tempo with later intent, mostly FB in the first with feel on the OH. Mixed in shorter shaped CB for finishes in the second. Late dive on CH to get ahead in counts.

FB: 86-87 T88
CB: 71-73
CH: 81-83#PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/hkARf1MRgn
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

Luke Torres 3B / OF / Marshall High, VA / 2028

‘28 Luke Torres
- @MStatesmenBsbl

Takes this pitch down 3B and into LF for an RBI 2B to extend the lead in the 5th.#PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/ym7ZXLA1Si
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026

Bennett Winkelfoos RHP / SS / West Potomac High, VA / 2028

‘28 Bennett Winkelfoos
-@WestPot_Base

Moving the FB in & out, then dominating the zone with SL. Stealing strikes early in counts then working outer half with SL late. Sharp, generating uncomfortable takes in zone & ⚔️

FB: 85-88 T89
SL: 77-79 @prepbaseball l #PBFG26 pic.twitter.com/9TvYgjBVRz
— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) July 25, 2026