Tools of the Trade: Best Hitter
December 23, 2025
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Tools of the Trade is a new series that will highlight the best of the best from around Virginia/DC. These are the best ten players in a specific category, all grad classes included. Each category has it's different vantage points from the various members of our staff, but at the end of the day these players were voted on by five members of the Virginia/DC scouting staff. The majority of the weighting was carried by the certain tool category and how it played in game play, not just from a data standpoint alone. There is no "qualification" necessary for someone to be included in this, just simply being in front of our staff at some point and time, high school included, and showcasing a dominant tool.
Today's category is Best Hitter. These hitters display an innate ability to hit. Barrel feel, hitterish instincts, and in game production. Without further ado, let's take a look at the list of ten that make up the Best Hitters in Virginia/DC.
Tools of the Trade: Best Hitter
1.
Casey Cuddyer
Class of 2026 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Great Bridge HighState: VA
- Summer Team: Tidewater Thunderbirds
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Height: 6-1Weight: 163lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Videos
17U National
2.
John Michael Szefc
Class of 2026 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Miller School of AlbemarleState: VA
- Summer Team: Canes Virginia
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Height: 5-8Weight: 161.6lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Videos
(8/17/25)
3.
Cooper Molloy
Class of 2026 / 2B
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: 2BSecondary Position: SS
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High School: AtleeState: VA
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves 16u Platinum
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Height: 5-9Weight: 177.2lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Videos
(8/17/25)
4.
Bryan Miller Jr
Class of 2027 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Woodgrove HighState: VA
- Summer Team: Team Elite Scout
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Height: 5-9Weight: 172.2lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Videos
(7/23/25)
5.
Aidan McKeating
Class of 2026 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Princess Anne HighState: VA
- Summer Team: 5 STAR VIRGINIA 17U BLACK
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Height: 6-0Weight: 188.2lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Videos
(8/17/25)
6.
Noah Gray
Class of 2027 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Miller School of AlbemarleState: VA
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves Platinum
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Height: 5-11Weight: 163.4lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Videos
(7/23/25)
7.
Evan Lee
Class of 2027 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: OF
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High School: Cave SpringState: VA
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves Platinum 17u
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Height: 5-8Weight: 160lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Videos
(7/23/25)
8.
Sam Szefc
Class of 2027 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Blacksburg HighState: VA
- Summer Team: Stars Marucci 2027
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Height: 6-0Weight: 164.7lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Videos
(7/23/25)
9.
Nick Warner
Class of 2026 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: John Champe HSState: VA
- Summer Team: Nova Premier 18U Orange Orange
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Height: 5-9Weight: 179lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Videos
(8/17/25)
10.
Landon Bauer
Class of 2026 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Loudoun Valley HighState: VA
- Summer Team: Nova Premier
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Height: 6-0Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R

