2026 VA/DC Diamond Notes: Week 3

April 10, 2026
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In 2026, one of our goals during the high school season is to highlight more players from around the state. While our staff is out on the road at more than fifteen games every week, we cannot be everywhere. This year we are leaning on high school coaches and asking for their submissions highlighting players in their program that had a big week. Every Friday we will run the Diamond Notes series in order to highlight exactly what those players did for their high school team.

A couple of notes before we dig in to what type of week some of those standouts had, we will only be linking players that currently have an active profile with Prep Baseball. How does this help? Coaches can access video and data within your profile. Don't have one? You can create one for FREE right here.

Without further ado, let's take a look at the players that were submitted for the third week of the Diamond Notes series.

Virginia/DC High School Coverage:

Diamond Notes: Week 3 (3/30-4-3)
*Note that all submissions were made from high school coaches*

Abingdon High School

Hayden Reed - Grad Class: 2027 - 1B/Pitcher

Reed delivered a dominant performance against elite competition during a three-game tournament in Greenville, NC. At the plate, he went 7-for-10 with three doubles, a three-run home run, and six RBIs. On the mound, he secured a 3-1 complete-game victory over North Carolina powerhouse J.H. Rose, surrendering only four hits.

Auburn High School

Alex Young - Grad Class: 2028 - CF

Young showcased his offensive prowess this week, finishing 5-for-8 at the plate. His performance was highlighted by three doubles in a hard-fought 6-5 contest against perennial power Rappahannock. He concluded the week with three RBIs.

Blacksburg High School

Sam Szefc - Grad Class: 2027 - INF/P - Virginia Tech

Szefc put together a complete performance, recording a quality start on the mound with 3.2 innings of work, striking out five while allowing just one earned run. Offensively, he contributed two RBIs and a run scored. On the season, he is hitting .647 with a 2.067 OPS and has struck out 18 batters in 8.2 innings.

Zay Noble - Grad Class: 2028 - C/P

Noble provided a spark for the Bruins, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI against Pulaski. Defensively, he was stellar behind the plate and has thrown out 66% of base stealers this season. He currently holds a .462 batting average and a .611 OBP.

Broadway High School

Zechariah Stuhlmiller - Grad Class: 2026 - OF

A consistent senior leader, Stuhlmiller continues to produce at the top of the lineup. He hit .421 with two doubles, three RBIs, and four runs scored while proving to be a menace on the basepaths with seven stolen bases.

Colby Fesler - Grad Class: 2027 - Pitcher

Fesler was exceptional in a no-decision against Strasburg, tossing five innings and racking up 11 strikeouts while allowing only two walks. The uncommitted right-hander now has 21 strikeouts in 13 innings of work this season with a 2.69 ERA.

Jayce Suters - Grad Class: 2028 - 2B

Suters has shown significant growth this season, currently leading the team with a .471 batting average. In a recent matchup against Strasburg, he demonstrated advanced plate discipline by drawing three walks and driving in a run.

Cave Spring High School

Landon Mathews - Grad Class: 2026 - Pitcher/First Base

Potomac State Mathews had a massive impact over a three-game stretch, posting a .769 slugging percentage with a home run and nine RBIs. In a standout performance against Pulaski County, he tossed 5.2 innings with nine strikeouts and delivered a walk-off double at the plate.

Logan Meinster - Grad Class: 2027 - Outfield

Meinster provided significant power for the Cave Spring offense this week. Over three games, he recorded four hits—including two home runs—totaling seven RBIs and six runs scored.

Churchland High School

Mikey Rodgers - Grad Class: 2027 - SS

Rodgers had a productive week, going 4-for-6 with four runs and four RBIs. He notably hit a three-run home run against Maury to keep the game within reach. On the season, he is batting .462 with five stolen bases and a .533 OBP.

Collegiate School

Jake Slater - Grad Class: 2026 - CF - Hampden-Sydney (Football)

Slater, known for his high-energy play, led the Cougars to their first win over Cape Henry since 2023 by launching two home runs and driving in four. He remained clutch throughout the week, adding an RBI single against Miller.

Michael Chambers - Grad Class: 2026 - SS - Mary Washington

Chambers was a model of consistency at the plate, finishing the week 8-for-11. He continues to impress by putting together professional, competitive at-bats in every appearance.

Edison High School

Derek Potts - Grad Class: 2026 - OF - Baldwin Wallace University

Potts maintained his hot streak through Spring Break, raising his season average to .517. His week included a 3-for-4 performance against Marshall and a leadoff home run against Churchill. He finished the four-game stretch with six runs and three stolen bases.

Demir Doven - Grad Class: 2027 - C/DH

Doven was a primary offensive catalyst during Spring Break, going 6-for-12 with a home run and eight runs scored. His most significant contribution was a game-tying solo home run in the bottom of the 7th against W&L, setting the stage for a walk-off victory.

Zyler Munoz - Grad Class: 2027 - OF

Munoz found his rhythm over the break, tallying six hits and seven RBIs in four games. His performance was highlighted by a 2-for-3 game against Lake Braddock where he recorded a double, a home run, and four RBIs.

Herndon High School

Hayden Rita - Grad Class: 2026 - RHP

Rita earned a significant win on the mound against Florida power Vero Beach, pitching five innings with seven strikeouts and allowing just one earned run. On the season, he holds a 2-0 record with a save, 14 strikeouts, and a 0.677 ERA.

Max Tiboni - Grad Class: 2027 - SS

Tiboni put together a solid week at the plate, finishing 5-for-11. He continues to be a reliable presence in the lineup, maintaining a .409 batting average and a disciplined .555 OBP.

Highland School

Matthew McCauley - Grad Class: 2026 - LHP - Richmond

McCauley excelled during Highland's Florida trip, making two starts against high-level competition. In nine total innings, he struck out 15 batters and allowed only three hits and two earned runs, finishing the week with a 1-0 record.

Kaden Zimorowicz - Grad Class: 2027 - SS/RHP - James Madison

Zimorowicz proved to be an elite two-way asset this week. On the mound, he made three appearances, tossing seven hitless innings with 10 strikeouts to earn a save. Offensively, he hit .353 with a home run, three doubles, and six RBIs.

James River High School (Midlothian)

Matthew Baggett - Grad Class: 2026 - CF

Baggett led the team offensively during their four-game Spring Break schedule, going 5-for-9 at the plate. In addition to his .438 batting average and seven RBIs, he provided stellar defensive play in center field.

LC Bird High School

Jodany Almonte - Grad Class: 2026 - 2B

Slotted in the three-hole, Almonte has been exceptional at working deep counts and capitalizing on pitcher mistakes. This week he went 4-for-5 with a home run, double, and triple, driving in five runs. He currently carries a 1.703 OPS.

James Luck - Grad Class: 2026 - 1B/3B

Luck was a consistent force throughout the week, finishing 7-for-12 with five RBIs and four extra-base hits. He proved to be a clutch performer, delivering key hits to keep the Skyhawks competitive in every contest.

McLean

Carter Jones - Grad Class: 2028 - OF

Jones enjoyed a remarkable five-game stretch, going 8-for-11 for a .727 average. His offensive explosion included two triples, a double, and a home run, resulting in eight RBIs and seven runs scored without recording a single strikeout.

Mills Godwin High School

Jacob Babcock - Grad Class: 2027 - 3B/P - JMU

Babcock provided major power for the Eagles, highlighted by a grand slam in a victory over Granby. He finished the week 4-for-6 with two doubles and four RBIs, consistently impacting the game with his gap-to-gap strength.

Matthew Hartsfield - Grad Class: 2026 - SS - VMI

Hartsfield remains a steady leader for Mills Godwin. This week, he went 3-for-5 with four RBIs, three runs, and a home run, continuing his trend of reliable production both at the plate and in the middle infield.

Norfolk Christian Schools

Sawyer Fentress - Grad Class: 2028 - OF/P

Fentress was the catalyst in a comeback win over Christchurch. Entering in a high-leverage relief situation, he struck out six batters over 2.2 hitless innings to earn the victory. His composure on the mound allowed the offense to rally for five runs and secure the win.

Jackson Parker - Grad Class: 2028 - P/OF

Returning from injury, Parker excelled on both sides of the ball. On the mound, he allowed zero earned runs over 4.1 innings, and at the plate, he went 2-for-3 with a double and three RBIs. He currently leads the team in nearly every offensive category, including a .440 average and 15 RBIs.

Northside High School

Justin Tucker - Grad Class: 2027 - INF/RHP

Tucker was in total command against Glenvar, tossing six shutout innings with five strikeouts. He was equally impressive at the plate, notably going 3-for-3 against Salem. On the season, he is 3-0 on the mound with a 1.50 ERA and is batting .556.

Camden Spangler - Grad Class: 2027 - INF/RHP

Spangler displayed great versatility this week, reaching base in six of his eight plate appearances and contributing clutch hits against Salem. On the mound, he recorded nine strikeouts in six innings of work. He currently holds a .429 batting average and a 2.91 ERA.

Oakton High School

Gordon Cozad - Grad Class: 2026 - Shortstop

Cozad put up staggering numbers during Oakton's Spring Break trip, going 12-for-19 (.632) with three home runs, two doubles, and a triple. He drove in 11 runs and finished the week with a massive 1.966 OPS, cementing himself as a premier offensive threat.

Rappahannock High School

Evan Douglas - Grad Class: 2026 - CF/P

Douglas contributed in all facets of the game, going 4-for-7 with a home run and three RBIs while also securing a save on the mound against Auburn. Through six games, he is batting .474 with 10 RBIs.

Dan Morrison - Grad Class: 2027 - 1B/P

Morrison earned a win on the mound against Auburn, pitching 4.1 innings. At the plate, he went 4-for-8 with a double and four RBIs. He currently maintains a team-high .636 batting average through the first six games of the season.

Riverbend

Caleb Rist - Grad Class: 2026 - Pitcher - Carson Newman

Rist delivered a dominant relief performance against Hanover. Over four innings of work, he did not allow a run or a walk while striking out seven batters, effectively neutralizing the opposing lineup.

Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School

Alejandro Sanchez - Grad Class: 2027 - Catcher

Sanchez showed impressive gap-to-gap power this week, recording two doubles and two RBIs in a 2-for-5 performance. He continues to be a force in the cleanup spot, carrying a 1.076 OPS and a .407 batting average.

Jack Dreany - Grad Class: 2027 - Center Field

Dreany provided a dynamic performance from the two-hole, going 2-for-4 with a double, two runs, and two stolen bases. He also showcased his defensive range and arm strength, recording three putouts and an outfield assist. He currently maintains a .500 OBP.

St. Paul VI Catholic High School

Aiden Gallagher - Grad Class: 2026 - Catcher/P - JMU

The PVI team leader continues to excel as a two-way standout. Gallagher hit .500 over a grueling 12-at-bat stretch with a home run and three RBIs. On the mound, he went 1-0 with 10 strikeouts in 5.2 innings. On the season, he holds a 1.142 OPS and two wins.

Holden Colio - Grad Class: 2027 - Outfield

Colio was a vital contributor during PVI’s 7-1 run through top-tier national competition. Against some of the best programs in the country, Colio slashed .714/.778/1.143 with three doubles. On the season, he is hitting .429 with seven RBIs.

Stone Bridge High School

Owen Hayes - Grad Class: 2026 - 1B - Mary Baldwin

Hayes was a focal point of an offense hitting .401 as a unit. Over four games during Spring Break, he collected seven hits, including two doubles, and drove in five runs. He is currently batting .435 on the season with a .538 average with runners in scoring position.

Daniel House - Grad Class: 2028 - Centerfield

House had an extraordinary week, hitting .600 with nine hits, including the first home run of his career. He totaled nine RBIs over the week and currently boasts a .643 OBP with 15 hits through just seven games.

Trinity Christian School of Fairfax

Isaac Norman - Grad Class: 2026 - SS - St Olaf College

The Trinity Team Captain led by example during a 2-0 week, going 6-for-9 with a home run and five RBIs. Norman finished the week with a 1.667 OPS, providing a steady presence and clutch hitting that proved decisive in both victories.

Yireh Yoon - Grad Class: 2027 - P

Yoon delivered a gritty complete-game victory over Episcopal High School. He recorded 10 strikeouts and allowed just two earned runs while demonstrating exceptional competitiveness. He effectively mixed his pitches and commanded his curveball to keep hitters off balance throughout the outing.