Commonwealth Games: Day 2 Quick Hits

July 19, 2022
John Nolan
VA/DC Managing Editor, NOVA Scouting Coordinator

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Last weekend, the 2022 Commonwealth Games were held at Liberty University in Lynchburg. Four teams are selected, representing the North, East, Central, and West Regions of Virginia. The four teams play a round robin Friday evening and Saturday before a Medal Round on Sunday. Here are some highlights from Saturday's early action:

Carrington Aaron SS / 2B / Chatham, VA / 2023

2023 Carrington Aaron (@CHSCavaliersBB/@HokiesBaseball)

Good contact for a deep flyout here. Athletic frame with some power present and batspeed. Short swing with a strong contact point #PBRisThere @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthGames2022 pic.twitter.com/Yny4D6eOGH
— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) July 16, 2022

Mason Butash RHP / OF / Freedom (South Riding), VA / 2023

2023 RHP/OF @masonbutash2 (@FHSEAGLES1/@PennStateBASE)

Butash has 7 K in 4 IP so far while allowing just 2 H. Helps his cause here with a sharp single to CF#PBRisThere @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthGames2022 https://t.co/eqLeVMDvKI pic.twitter.com/FIBN3z6sdw
— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) July 16, 2022

Jae'dan Carter C / Colgan, VA / 2023

2023 C @JaedanCarter (@ColganBaseball/@DaytonBaseball)

Carter launches this ball to CF for deep out. Short quick swing with a lot of strength at contact for the @prepbaseball #PBRFutureGames alum#PBRisThere @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthGames2022 pic.twitter.com/4Gw7MvBYw6
— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) July 16, 2022

Jordan Capuano RHP / Patriot , VA / 2023

2023 RHP @jordancapuano8 (@PatriotHitSquad)

Strong physical frame, short quick loose arm action from a low slot. Simple delivery with easier effort

FB 85-87, T88
SL 72-75#PBRisThere @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthGames2022 pic.twitter.com/bTUG5qlz2y
— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) July 16, 2022

Zachary Colangelo OF / Colonial Forge , VA / 2023

2023 OF @zachcolangelo31 (@ForgeBaseballCF/@FDUKnightsBase)

Backside single here. Stays short, trusts hands. LD approach and lets his speed work#PBRisThere @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthGames2022 pic.twitter.com/nvtx75Bczc
— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) July 16, 2022

Preston Crowl 3B / RHP / Franklin County, VA / 2023

2023 3B/RHP @pcrowl4 (@FCEagleBaseball/@HokiesBaseball)

Athletic frame w/strength present for the @prepbaseball #PBRFutureGames alum. Long loose arm action, generates easy velo

FB 86-90, T91x2
SL 77
CH 79-80#PBRisThere @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthGames2022
.@ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/lVHSk8l2F7
— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) July 16, 2022

Zyhir Hope OF / LHP / Colonial Forge, VA / 2023

2023 OF/LHP @Zyhir_Hope (@ForgeBaseballCF)

Hope nearly decapitates the pitcher with this ? up the middle. 2nd or 3rd barrel of the morning after a good night yesterday #PBRisThere @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthGames2022
.@ksallday19 @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/EtZuZzSMJi
— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) July 16, 2022

Robbie Lavey C / 3B / Oakton, VA / 2023

2023 C Robbie Lavey (@OHSCougarsBSB/@GWBaseball1)

Athletic frame with strength present. Quick swing, shows some power present to pull side#PBRisThere @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthGames2022 pic.twitter.com/SIQxrmNEB8
— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) July 16, 2022

Jacob Koenig SS / RHP / Mechanicsville , VA / 2023

2023 SS Jacob Koenig (@Mech_Baseball)

On the barrel for a loud out to deep center. Short swing with batspeed, uphill path generates some natural carry#PBRisThere @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthGames2022 pic.twitter.com/548MXZo074
— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) July 16, 2022

Trey Ludy SS / RHP / Cave Spring , VA / 2023

2023 SS/RHP @TreyLudy (Cave Spring)

Picking up where he left off last night, another barrel here for a backside single#PBRisThere @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthGames2022 pic.twitter.com/2Eo9D2Azue
— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) July 16, 2022

Matthew Mcgovern CF / SS / Thomas Dale, VA / 2024

2024 OF @Matt_Mcgovern1 (@BaseballTdhs)

McGovern on the barrel again, sharp lineout to CF#PBRisThere @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthGames2022 https://t.co/BHmChn3ILr pic.twitter.com/oFQA7RKgap
— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) July 16, 2022

Make it 4 times on the barrel today for 2024 @Matt_Mcgovern1 (@BaseballTdhs)

Had a 3B earlier that I missed. Showing barrel feel all weekend, this one goes for a backside single on a 2 strike pitch#PBRisThere @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthGames2022 https://t.co/WgJhc1cLLj pic.twitter.com/81MLqmmEne
— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) July 16, 2022

David Mendez SS / 2B / Independence, VA / 2023

2023 SS David Mendez (@indytigers/@DaytonBaseball)

RBI SAC lineout to RF here, short fast swing, all field gap power showing#PBRisThere @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthGames2022 pic.twitter.com/R0bd5mhhzH
— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) July 16, 2022

Blagen Pado OF / SS / Highland, VA / 2023

2023 SS @BlagenP (@Highland_BSBL/@LongwoodBase)

Athletic frame, speedy player with a short quick line drive swing. 2nd hit of the game here is an RBI 1B#PBRisThere @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthGames2022 pic.twitter.com/uvZti1pH71
— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) July 16, 2022

Brett Renfrow OF / RHP / Colgan, VA / 2023

2023 OF @BrettRenfrow (@ColganBaseball/@HokiesBaseball)

Laces a 2B up the gap, strong frame with power present to all fields and a quick bat#PBRisThere @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthGames2022
.@ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/9ckh4Ot7FM
— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) July 16, 2022

Riley Roarty 3B / Benedictine, VA / 2024

2024 RHP @RoartyRiley (@BCPBaseball)

Lankier frame with projection left, short loose arm action, chance to grow into more velo as he fills out

FB 82-84
CB 71-74#PBRisThere @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthGames2022 pic.twitter.com/8Gxe7aOKFQ
— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) July 16, 2022

Justin Tobin SS / 2B / Mills E. Godwin, VA / 2023

2023 SS @tobin_juice (@BaseballGodwin)

Tobin on the barrel again with a sharp ground out to SS. Consistent hard contact for the speedy MIF#PBRisThere @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthGames2022 pic.twitter.com/Hygwy5ezCA
— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) July 16, 2022

Liam Willson SS / 3B / Herndon, VA / 2023

2023 SS/3B @liamwillson614 (@HHornetBaseball/@WakeBaseball)

Physical strong athletic frame. Power present from both sides of the plate, just misses a HR to RF here#PBRisThere @PBRVirginiaDC #CommonwealthGames2022 pic.twitter.com/UgsnaFcRCr
— John Nolan (@PBRVADC_Nolan) July 16, 2022