Prep Baseball Report

Junior State Games Superlatives: Best Defenders


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In late June, over 50 players from all corners of Virginia and DC descended on Ironbridge Academy for our 2023 Junior State Games. The event was planned for the University of Richmond, but had to be moved due to the rain that fell most of the day. Hitters still got to face live pitching and all video and metrics were recorded. Today, we continue to recognize the top performers from the event, with the Best Defenders on display:

 



Remington Crum

Class of 2027 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: ROCKY BAYOU CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Stars 14U Colangelo
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 160lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R




Colby Fesler

Class of 2027 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 2B
  • High School: Broadway
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Richmond Braves 15u Platinum
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Noah Glover

Class of 2027 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Battlefield
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Stars Showcase Baseball
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 178lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Thomas Kocot

Class of 2027 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Alexandria City
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Stars Colangelo
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R



 

 


Turner Kuhle

Class of 2027 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Ocean Lakes
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Tidewater Drillers
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Harley Matela

Class of 2028 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2028
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Cape Henry Collegiate
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Richmond Braves 14u Platnium
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 150lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Charles McCullough

Class of 2027 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Brentsville District
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Stars - Coangelo
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 165lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Reid McElvain

Class of 2027 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: C
  • High School: Franklin County
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Team VA
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 186lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R




Camden Metzger

Class of 2027 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Mechanicsville
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Mid-Atlantic Orioles 2027
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 185lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R



 

Julio Moreno

Class of 2027 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Glen Allen
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: MPH 101
  • Height: 5-6
    Weight: 150lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Jacob Niemeyer

Class of 2027 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Lightridge
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Canes Virginia 15u
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 165lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Luke Raflo

Class of 2027 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2027
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Battlefield
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Canes American 15u
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R