2026 VA/DC High School All-State: First Team

‘26 Chase Blumberg@VMIbaseco ll @AtleeBaseball

Worked into some trouble, but has been overpowering otherwise. Mostly FB/SLV, but has worked a few CH’s into the arsenal on LHH. Hasn’t allowed a run through 3 IP.

5 K’s

FB 87-90 (1-2) 86-88 (3rd)
SLV 77-81 abv avg potential… pic.twitter.com/gPmZm0T8aO

‘26 Judah Parks
- Manchester

Another good look at the @LynchburgBaseBl commit. Battled through adversity throughout the game, finding ways to get out of jams.
8k’s through 6.2 IP.

FB 87-89 T90
SL 73-75
SPLT 79-80 @PrepBaseballVA #VAHS26 pic.twitter.com/GdF1hmm5JS

‘26 Evan Salapka@AtleeBaseball ll @SpiderBaseball

Came in for the final 6 outs today. 87-90 T91 a few times. A few upper 70’s breaking balls and a 81-83 mph CH. Longer arm swing, carry FB, and still has room to add. Consistent feel and shape of spin will allow him to take… pic.twitter.com/sQp65beh69

‘26 Matthew Swanson@WATrojans ll @JMUBaseball

Worked 7.2 IP yesterday and racked up 12 K’s. Retired 9 straight in the middle innings. Mostly FB/SL.

FB 86-90 T92x2
SL 77-80@MattSwanson2026 #VAHS26 pic.twitter.com/Oa1Y4EXqCE

‘26 Kason Wagner
- @CoastalBaseball | @MSA_baseball

Another dominant outing with seven shutout innings. Was FB dominant owning the inner half. Mixed in secondary in the later innings. Competitive edge on the mound. Winner.

FB 87-89
SL 75-76
CB 71#VAHS26 pic.twitter.com/3YzsIdq2j9

‘27 Jacob Babcock with another 💣.

The @JMUBaseball commit’s grandslam knotted it up at 6-6.#VAHS26 https://t.co/aZT8VZ0mQB pic.twitter.com/lBC8jxc9sd

‘26 Casey Cuddyer
Great Bridge l @DiamondHeels

Accurate barrel, zone awareness, hitterish traits. Moves well laterally and can make off platform throws. Turned around 91 mph FB in first AB for a double. Lineout in 2nd AB on 1st pitch spin. #Super60 & #PBFG24 alum@ShooterHunt… pic.twitter.com/uWG3iINrQ2

‘26 Lee Garris
Maury HS ll @JMUBaseball

Had two hits last night vs Mills Godwin, including a solo HR to leadoff the 2nd.

Profile ➡️ https://t.co/EWdBPD2ZqG#VAHS26 #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/tTecanQ77f

‘26 @UVABaseball commit Bryant James (@DJOBaseball)

Leads off the game w/ this first pitch 🚀 to the fence in the LCF gap for a leadoff 2B in the first.

#6 ranked player in the VA/DC ‘26 class.@PrepBaseballVA || @ksallday19 || #VAHS26 pic.twitter.com/uPcgynHU8R

‘26 Mandela Browman
- @DiamondHeels | @MSA_baseball

Has been aggressive in his at bats and doesn’t miss this pitch for a no doubter out of LF for a two run ⚡️

Twitch, athleticism, tools 👍@ShooterHunt @ksallday19 @PrepBaseballVA #VAFirstPitch pic.twitter.com/tld5jK04W5

‘26 Jake Gunning
- @WMTribeBaseball | @Highland_BSBL

Gunning drops the 🔨 on this hanging breaking ball for a two run 💣 to give the Hawks a 2-0 lead in the third.@VISAABaseball #RoadToShepherd pic.twitter.com/rsfBUc4ClV

‘26 Owen Peltier
- @VMIbaseco | @PVI_Baseball

Electricity to start the bottom of the first as Peltier sends this ball out of LF for a solo 💣@VISAABaseball #RoadToShepherd pic.twitter.com/xL66VzGJiR

M3: @GoBHSBaseball 4 - Centreville 0

We are scoreless no more. ‘27 Teagan Leach (@HokiesBaseball), the top ranked player in the 2027 class, does not miss this 2K breaking ball. Hits a grand slam to put the Bobcats up 4-0. @VHSL_ ll @ShooterHunt ll @prepbaseball #VHSLClass6 pic.twitter.com/zDIlcMyXcJ

‘26 Corey Overmeyer (@WATrojans)

His 2nd hit in as many AB’s. Singles up the middle with 2K’s and puts 2 runners on for the Trojans.@PB_Uncommitted #VAHS26 pic.twitter.com/0H3xJUGoiQ

‘26 Easton Butts ties this one up for Manchester.

The @LynchburgBaseBl commit’s 3 run 💣 makes it a 4-4 game in T4. @PrepBaseballVA #VAHS26 pic.twitter.com/v0YlcOrodW

‘26 Aidan Spagna
- @BCBirdBall | @indytigers

One of the best all around catching profiles in the state. Some of the best receiving and catch and throw ability.

Offense has steadily improved with hit/power combo. Tough as they come.@ksallday19 @PrepBaseballVA #VAHS26 https://t.co/6MdAGR7eAo pic.twitter.com/07sgk8VkWc

'26 Michael Gambone
-@cville_bsbl | @AppBaseball

Getting S/M on FB early. Settling in as we move thru the 2nd

FB 88-89, T90x2
SL 76-77
CB 73
CH 75-78#VADC26 @PrepBaseballVA pic.twitter.com/6fDGBu5fhK

‘27 Sam Szefc
- @BburgBruinsBSB | @HokiesBaseball

After a delay Szefc comes back to punch the next 2 batters to the end the inning. FB,CH, and SL sequence to collected this K. FB was up to 88 CH and SL was low 80’s.

Tied 1-1 after the top of the 5th.

#VHSLRegion4D pic.twitter.com/8oZgQWlSea