VA/DC Ground Forces Diamond Notes: Week 5

April 22, 2025
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The Prep Baseball Virginia/DC staff makes their way across the Commonwealth and DC throughout the spring to assist high school players in gathering evaluations, including video and some data, that allow our staff to assist in the potential recruitment of student-athletes.

Take a look at a few games and players that stood out over the past week of play.

*Schools and player names are in alphabetical order.*

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Battlefield

Shaun Peratt LHP / OF / BATTLEFIELD HIGH, VA / 2027

2027 LHP Shaun Peratt (@GoBHSBaseball)

Low slot, frame has projection. Loose quick arm action

FB 80-82, T83
CB 71-72#BeSeen @PrepBaseballVA pic.twitter.com/DG7osJpNXx
— John Nolan (@PBVADC_Nolan) April 14, 2025

Colton Smith SS / RHP / Battlefield, VA / 2028

2028 Colton Smith (@GoBHSBaseball)

Lanky frame with a ton of upside. Three-quarters arm slot with a loose arm action

FB 79-81
CB 71#BeSeen @PrepBaseballVA pic.twitter.com/j3xFnBAemD
— John Nolan (@PBVADC_Nolan) April 14, 2025

Bishop O'Connell

Shota Fogus RHP / OF / Bishop O'Connell, VA / 2026

2026 RHP Shota Fogus (@DJOBaseball/@CofCBaseball)

Works around some 2-out trouble to put up a 0 in the 1st w/3 Ks, all on FB. Showing no fear attacking in w/FB

FB 85-87, 88x1, 89x2
SL 73-75
CH 78#BeSeen @PrepBaseballVA pic.twitter.com/xegPypLrqu
— John Nolan (@PBVADC_Nolan) April 10, 2025

Noah Haught RHP / SS / Bishop O'Connell, VA / 2025

2025 Noah Haught (@DJOBaseball/@SpiderBaseball)

Full video as the #OneRichmond commit slams the door for a 4-out save. O’Connell with the 2-1 win.

FB 89-91
SL 81#BeSeen @PrepBaseballVA https://t.co/6Y7oB4D5pU pic.twitter.com/mCLeLgf3yT
— John Nolan (@PBVADC_Nolan) April 11, 2025

Truman Leckey C / OF / BISHOP DENIS J. OCONNELL HIGH SCHOOL, VA / 2025

2025 OF Truman Leckey (@DJOBaseball/@EasternBSB)

Correcting school tag

A WP puts 2 in scoring position and Leckey picks them both up, 2-1 DJO, mid 3.

This will go down as the game-winning hit as DJO will hold on to win by that acore#BeSeen @PrepBaseballVA pic.twitter.com/MAUVOKPbrd
— John Nolan (@PBVADC_Nolan) April 11, 2025

Drew Markey RHP / RHP / BISHOP DENIS J. OCONNELL HIGH SCHOOL, VA / 2026

2026 RHP Drew Markey (@DJOBaseball)

On in relief, works a scoreless inning. Short arm action, late life. SL plays almost more like a CT, showed comfort with all 3 pitches

FB 83-84
SL 76-77
CH 74-77#BeSeen @PrepBaseballVA pic.twitter.com/AnQDFIMgS6
— John Nolan (@PBVADC_Nolan) April 10, 2025

James Robinson C / 1B / BISHOP DENIS J. OCONNELL HIGH SCHOOL, VA / 2025

2025 James Robinson (@DJOBaseball)

1st O’Connell baserunner as he punches a 1-out 1B up the middle#BeSeen @PrepBaseballVA pic.twitter.com/MbZQDe5vjf
— John Nolan (@PBVADC_Nolan) April 10, 2025

EC Glass

Tyler Ruhl SS / RHP / EC Glass, VA / 2026

‘26 Tyler Ruhl (@ECGlassBaseball)

Worked in a quick and repeatable windup with late intent throughout the outing. Longer arm action at a 3/4 slot. Working mainly with the FB at 85-87 T88, bigger shaped CB at 69-71. Mixed in CH with good run at 73-76.

Picked up 9k’s.… pic.twitter.com/8UsaQbvSO8
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 9, 2025

‘26 Tyler Ruhl (@ECGlassBaseball)

Nearly misses a HR with this deep shot to LCF for a stand-up double. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/j2C4t0p3ib
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 8, 2025

Great Bridge

Cole Cinnamond 1B / LHP / GREAT BRIDGE HIGH, VA / 2027

‘27 Cole Cinnamond (Great Bridge)

Comes out pumping gas ⛽️ early FB has been up to 93. Sat around 88-92 induce lots of whiffs throughout. Has feel for spin to LHH at 80-81. Flashed one CH at 84. Collected 8 K’s throughout 4 innings of work.@PrepBaseballVA @ksallday19… pic.twitter.com/3vlNxe7way
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 10, 2025

Shaun Brody Comparto 2B / RHP / GREAT BRIDGE HIGH, VA / 2026

‘26 Brody Comparto (Great Bridge)

Sneaks one down the 3B line for a double. Would later score on a passed ball. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/hTgSHVoK3y
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 10, 2025

Ryder Harrell C / OF / GREAT BRIDGE HIGH, VA / 2026

‘26 Ryder Harrell (Great Bridge)

Gets this barrel to this high offering for a sacrifice fly to RCF. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/FsjW69TUGg
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 10, 2025

Hickory

Brayden Bachman OF / 2B / Hickory, VA / 2025

‘25 Brayden Bachman (@HickoryBaseball // @ECUBaseball)

Just missed a HR to deep CF to lead off the inning was caught on the warning track.@PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/ctnpdXWL7x
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 10, 2025

Ryan Kennedy 3B / RHP / Hickory, VA / 2025

‘25 Ryan Kennedy (@HickoryBaseball // @BartonBaseball)

Jumps on the pitch for a line drive single right back up the middle. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/Fpk0m2joJM
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 10, 2025

Jake Cozart LHP / 1B / HICKORY HIGH, VA / 2026

‘26 Jake Cozart (@HickoryBaseball // @HokiesBaseball)

Works been dominant through 3 innings FB, SL, and CB mix. FB induced lots of weak contact. SL and CB has been out pitch late in counts. Allowed 1 hit throughout 3 innings.

FB 84-86
SL 77-78
CB 70-71@PrepBaseballVA… pic.twitter.com/69ugpSV8hH
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 10, 2025

Jefferson Forest

Duncan Apperson OF / JEFFERSON FOREST HIGH, VA / 2025

‘25 Richard Apperson (@JFcavsbaseball)

Pulls this FB down the 3B line for a single to advance a runner into SP. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/80PIdXEM0C
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 9, 2025

Isaac Elder SS / 3B / JEFFERSON FOREST HIGH, VA / 2028

‘28 Isaac Elder (@JFcavsbaseball)

Swinging early, places this ball on the LF line for a single. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/HqSxqI5Q8n
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 9, 2025

Jake Massie OF / RHP / Jefferson Forest, VA / 2026

‘26 Jake Massie (@JFcavsbaseball)

With bases loaded, 2 outs, he adds to his day with a big double into LCF to secure the walk-off win for the Cavs. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen https://t.co/EeG2ar4ZjB pic.twitter.com/CtJtvoE6I2
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 9, 2025

Kellam

Chase Adamek 1B / 3B / FLOYD KELLAM HIGH, VA / 2028

‘28 Chase Adamek (Kellam)

Finds a hard barrel on this offering for a backside RBI single to RF.@PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/TFH8l5RzdY
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 16, 2025

Jayce Barrett UTILITY / FLOYD KELLAM HIGH, VA / 2026

‘26 Jayce Barrett (Kellam)

Goes backside here for a 2 RBI single to RF. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/3eBMB6Ag17
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 16, 2025

Chase Brindisi SS / RHP / Kellam HS, VA / 2027

‘27 Chase Brindisi (Kellam)

Comes in relief with a 2 pitch mix from a OTT slot. FB was up to 83 working GS to hitters. Flashed a CB at low 70’s. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/ceWF08sRAF
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 16, 2025

Mason Hanly OF / Floyd E Kellam High School, VA / 2027

‘27 Mason Hanly (Kellam)

Stays back on this 2K offering for a RBI single to LF. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/smtz6l3djq
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 16, 2025

Hudson Howell OF / LHP / FLOYD KELLAM HIGH, VA / 2027

‘27 Hudson Howell (Kellam)

Stays on the pitch for an opposite field RBI stand up triple to RF. Would later score to extend the lead to 2-0.@PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/EpRbhMkuh8
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 16, 2025

Landon Kinzel 1B / Kellam, VA / 2026

‘26 Landon Kinzel (Kellam)

Turns on the pitch for a pull side single. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/6mhmbOESiz
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 16, 2025

Garrett Simon LHP / 1B / Kellam, VA / 2026

‘26 Garrett Simon (Kellam)

Turns the barrel here for a single up the middle. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/6lfkh9AD7o
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 16, 2025

Luke Sylvest C / Floyd County, VA / 2025

‘25 Luke Sylvest (Kellam)

Stays back on this SL for a single to LF. Would later score on a single. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/aoKtkbcW2l
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 16, 2025

Kempsville

Bryce Hoffer SS / SS / Kempsville, VA / 2025

‘25 Bryce Hoffer (Kempsville)

Stays on this SL for a 2 RBI single to LF. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/W8pRBtuUP8
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 10, 2025

Marshall

Luke Torres 3B / OF / MARSHALL HIGH, VA / 2028

2028 IF Luke Torres (@MStatesmenBsbl)

Jumps on this pitch and drives it left but it gets run down for a loud out#BeSeen @PrepBaseballVA @ksallday19 pic.twitter.com/8VV9ciXiEY
— John Nolan (@PBVADC_Nolan) April 14, 2025

Norfolk Academy

Bryan Christenson LHP / 1B / Norfolk Academy , VA / 2027

‘27 Bryan Christensen (Norfolk Academy)

Stays back on the pitch for an opposite field double to LF. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/zebnu5AB41
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 16, 2025

Jordan Inman 2B / SS / NORFOLK ACADEMY, VA / 2026

‘26 Jordan Inman (Norfolk Academy)

Goes back side here for a RBI single to cut down the lead to 5-3. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/kJJqAbHK8y
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 16, 2025

CJ Murray 1B / 3B / Norfolk Academy, VA / 2025

‘25 CJ Murray (Norfolk Academy // @USMMA_Baseball)

Turns the barrel here for a line drive single to LF. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/YaWJzu2mUh
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 16, 2025

North Cross

Tristan Lange RHP / North Cross, VA / 2026

‘26 Tristan Lange (North Cross // @VCUBaseball commit)

Came out strong tonight, worked very quick but repeatable on the bump. Late intent in the delivery working mainly the FB away at 87-89 T91 and the SL as the S/M pitch at 76-78. Worked those pitches early in counts and mixed… https://t.co/p0iHnQGZx6 pic.twitter.com/RWJHYU7dpc
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 17, 2025

Ryan Thomas OF / RHP / North Cross, VA / 2026

‘26 Ryan Thomas (North Cross)

Late in the AB finds the FB and takes it to deep LF for a stand-up double. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/7kpmGmUhtU
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 17, 2025

Hanchen OU RHP / 1B / North Cross school, VA / 2026

‘26 Hanchen Ou (North Cross)

Follows up his previous AB with another piece of good 2K hitting, sends this ball into RF for another RBI, Single. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen https://t.co/vZ83nf5FOQ pic.twitter.com/R35l6DMnly
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 17, 2025

Osbourn Park

Luke Shearin LHP / OF / Osbourn Park, VA / 2025

2025 LHP Luke Shearin (Osbourn Park/@CNUBaseball)

Low slot lefty creates deception with crossfire delivery

FB 77-79
CH 70-72#BeSeen @PrepBaseballVA pic.twitter.com/KfSZ60IS1O
— John Nolan (@PBVADC_Nolan) April 14, 2025

Paul VI

Lucas Driscoll RHP / OF / ST PAUL VI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, VA / 2026

2026 Lucas Driscoll (@PVI_Baseball)

Low slot guy with a different look on in relief. Works a scoreless 6th

FB 79-80, T81
SL 67-68#BeSeen @PrepBaseballVA pic.twitter.com/9xRoTH6E33
— John Nolan (@PBVADC_Nolan) April 10, 2025

Cole Karas OF / C / St. Paul VI Catholic, VA / 2026

2026 OF Cole Karas (@PVI_Baseball)

Under this but it does the job and goes as a SAC fly and RBI. #BeSeen @PrepBaseballVA pic.twitter.com/vUZtjtMhDG
— John Nolan (@PBVADC_Nolan) April 10, 2025

Ryan Minogue SS / OF / Paul VI Catholic High School, VA / 2025

2025 MIF Ryan Minogue (@PVI_Baseball)

Lines a 2-out 2B into the RF corner#BeSeen @PrepBaseballVA pic.twitter.com/me5QB9t24W
— John Nolan (@PBVADC_Nolan) April 10, 2025

Brenden Moehnke RHP / Paul VI Catholic , VA / 2025

2025 RHP Brenden Moehnke (@PVI_Baseball/@IonaBaseball)

Works a fast perfect 1st, lots of week contact, tight little SL

FB 85-86, T87
SL 77-78#BeSeen @PrepBaseballVA pic.twitter.com/jtIho9iP7h
— John Nolan (@PBVADC_Nolan) April 10, 2025

Ryan Vaxmonsky 1B / OF / St Paul Vi Catholic High School, VA / 2026

2026 1B Ryan Vaxmonsky (@PVI_Baseball)

Goes with this ball and 🔨s it over LF for a leadoff 2B. Simple swing, strong at contact#BeSeen @PrepBaseballVA pic.twitter.com/SqttCz06yP
— John Nolan (@PBVADC_Nolan) April 10, 2025

Smith Mountain Lake Christian

Peyton Conley RHP / 2B / SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, VA / 2029

‘29 Peyton Conley (SMLCA)

Came in relief, works a repeatable and slower paced windup with late intent from a L 3/4 slot. Has worked mainly with the FB at 85-87 T89, mixed in some CH’s at 76-78, and utilized the SL with late sweep as the S/M pitch at 73-75. @PrepBaseballVA… pic.twitter.com/HpEpYt9dy4
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 17, 2025

Stone Bridge

Matthew Belger RHP / Stone bridge, VA / 2026

2026 RHP Matthew Belger (@SB_Baseball)

Has really started to feel SL and has used it heavily as the outing has progressed, gets S/M with pitch. Throws to RHH and LHH

FB 83-85, T86
SL 72
CH 75#BeSeen @PrepBaseballVA pic.twitter.com/eADpd77XnE
— John Nolan (@PBVADC_Nolan) April 8, 2025

Nicholas Rock OF / SS / Stone Bridge, VA / 2026

2026 Nicholas Rock (@SB_Baseball)

Lets ball get deep and punches it through the left side for an RBI#BeSeen @PrepBaseballVA pic.twitter.com/ZRZYf6MjTc
— John Nolan (@PBVADC_Nolan) April 8, 2025

Tabb

Isaiah Booth 2B / OF / Tabb, VA / 2025

‘25 Isaiah Booth (Tabb)

Turns the barrel here for a 🚀 double to LF to lead off the inning. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/hykoESRaYs
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 15, 2025

Caden Kuehni OF / RHP / Tabb, VA / 2027

‘27 Cayden Kuehni (Tabb)

Comes in relief mostly FB’s at 78-80. FB induce weak contact through his outing. Flashed a CH at 72 and a CB at 66. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/SgOWzPYnla
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 15, 2025

Jake Mutter SS / RHP / Tabb , VA / 2025

‘25 Jake Mutter (Tabb // @CNU_Baseball)

Comes in relief with a quick tempo from a 3/4 slot. FB was up to 84 with ASR. Had feel for spin on the CB at 71-72. Collected 4 K’s in his 2 innings of work@PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/8BeetytqNW
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 15, 2025

Blake Schafer C / 3B / Tabb , VA / 2025

‘25 Blake Schafer (Tabb)

Jumps on this FB for a line drive single to CF to leadoff the inning. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/Pt6F5MP0vF
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 15, 2025

Corbin Sims C / OF / Tabb, VA / 2027

‘27 Corbin Sims (Tabb)

Turns on the pitch for a lead off single to LF. @PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/koFidLNy2s
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 15, 2025

Tallwood

Carson Taylor RHP / 1B / TALLWOOD HIGH, VA / 2025

‘25 Carson Taylor (Tallwood // @VMIbaseco)

Has been dominant through 2 innings FB and SL mix. Allowed 1 hit with with 3 K’s. FB has induced lots of weak contact. SL is the finisher late in counts with late break.

FB 85-87 T88
SL 78-79@PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/He8hLKdYJy
— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) April 10, 2025

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