VA/DC Class of 2029 Rankings: Risers

June 8, 2026
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Prep Baseball Mid-Atlantic

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The spring update is arguably the most important and most in depth update of the year. Our staff has taken in more than 240 games this season and during the course of that time, we have gathered evaluations, provided updated scout blogs, updated pitching velos, discussed players on High & Tight, and spent hundreds of hours observing and scouting thousands of players in the state of Virginia & DC. With all of that time put in, we also do a complete overhaul of the entire database of profiles within each class. With the 2029 class our staff has combed and crosschecked more than 1100 profiles in the state to try and be as thorough as possible. The full schedule for the week is as follows: Rankings Risers, New Faces, Top 50, and Overall Class Update.

Today we dive into a group of Rankings Risers from the VA/DC Class of 2029. This group of players have made significant jumps and have showed extremely well this spring, displaying upside and production in game. Take a look at video and notes on a small group of players that have stood out this spring.

Carter Alvis SS / 2B / Hanover High School, VA / 2029

Infectious energy and effort is an immediate standout point when you see Alvis play on the field. He plays with bounce and competitive energy on both sides that contributes to winning. He is a versatile defender, being able to move to different positions in the infield and be an above-average defender, and be athletic enough to move to the outfield and make plays. Offensively, he can string together quality at-bats and provide a spark. It is a contact bat that is comfortable using all parts of the field. While the frame is more compact, he has flashed some impact at times to the pull side.

Cooper Crabtree C / 2B / Benedictine College Preparatory, VA / 2029

Made a big splash on a young Benedictine team, being a consistent producer at the top of the order against quality competition all spring. Crabtree brings a certain confidence that you can’t seem to take away. He has an aggressive approach and bat-to-ball skills that work from gap to gap. It is a compact frame, but there is strength present that shows the ability to impact the baseball to the pull side at times. It is an offensive first profile, while the defense is still to be figured out whether it's behind the plate or being a utility type. The bat has the chance to be good enough to bring versatility to whatever position he sticks at long term.

Blake Cushman LHP / 1B / Maury High, VA / 2029

Has shown some promise in short sample sizes this spring for Maury in different roles. Offensively he has some bat-to-ball skills from the left side that works low line drives to gap to gap. It is minimal movement with a short barrel path that has room to add strength for some potential power. On the mound he moves well with normal intent. He attacks the strike zone and can mix multiple pitches. The stuff is light for now, but when he can add some bulk the stuff will tick up to match the pitch ability.

Jay Dorsey III SS / 2B / Miller School of Albemarle, VA / 2029

Dorsey was a nice addition to a talented Miller lineup this spring. He showed confidence and bat-to-ball skills against one of the toughest schedules in the state. He works low line drives towards the middle and back side of the field with minimal impact. He shows a nice feel for the zone and attacks pitches in the zone. He is athletic and has the ability to make an impact defensively. An active voice and leader in the infield. It is a second base profile long-term that is an average defender. A big step for him to take is physically. The frame has room to fill, and that weight room will be key for him to take a big step in his development.

Kayden Ragsdale C / RHP / Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School, VA / 2029

A big time competitor when he is on the diamond. He threw some big innings as a freshman for a talented pitching staff and had success. He competes in the zone with the fastball that works in the mid-eighties and can run it up into the upper eighties when he needs an extra gear. He shows secondary offerings that he can mix off of the fastball that are average pitches. The ability to be fastball dominant and have success in the zone goes a long way. The secondary still has room to develop, but his high-end competitiveness and success with the fastball give him an edge when he’s on the mound.