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PAS RVA Superlatives: Best Fastball


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Last weekend, over 120 players from all corners of the Commonwealth and DC joined us at IronBridge Academy in Chesterfield for the Preseason All-State RVA. Here are the top fastballs that were on display:



Bryce Adams

Class of 2024 /

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position:
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Benedictine College
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Richmond Braves
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Harrison Baxter

Class of 2025 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Collegiate School
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Mid-Atlantic Orioles
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Maison Becker

Class of 2024 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Nansemond River
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Team Coastal/Marlins
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Tony Benitez

Class of 2025 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Trinity Episcopal School
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: VA Seminoles
  • Height: 5-8
    Weight: 190lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Hayden Bynum

Class of 2025 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Mills Godwin
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Dirtbags National 2025
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 195lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Elijah Coston

Class of 2024 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: LHP
  • High School: Benedictine
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Ironbridge
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 185lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L




Ryan Crum

Class of 2024 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Winchendon
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Richmond Braves 17U Platinum Prospect
  • Height: 6-4
    Weight: 195lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/L




Jayden Davis

Class of 2026 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Amherst County
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Dirtbags Baseball
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 185lbs
  • Bat/Throw: S/L




Jackson Eakes

Class of 2025 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: C
  • High School: Mills Godwin
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Mid Atlantic Orioles
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Brady Elrod

Class of 2026 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Hanover
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Richmond Braves Platinum 16u
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 187lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Cole Elrod

Class of 2023 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Hanover
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: MPH 101
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 220lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Andrew Farrar

Class of 2025 / 1B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: 1B
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Mechanicsville
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Stars Baseball
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 205lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R




Trey Gauch

Class of 2024 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Deep Run
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Elite Squad 2024
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 205lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Jalen German

Class of 2026 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2026
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Trinity Episcopal
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: VA Seminoles-Phillips
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 220lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Porter Gobble

Class of 2025 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: John Battle
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: VA Dirtbags Platinum
  • Height: 6-4
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R








Charlie Gunn

Class of 2024 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Mills Godwin
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Mid-Atlantic Orioles 2024
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Sam Kaczmarek

Class of 2024 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Benedictine
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: MPH101 Hoy
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R





Evan Miller

Class of 2025 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Midlothian
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: RBA West Seminoles
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Caden Mintz

Class of 2025 / 3B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: 3B
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Nansemond River
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Richmond Braves 16U Platinum
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 165lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R




Nick Newburn

Class of 2025 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Langley
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Canes American 2025
  • Height: 6-5
    Weight: 195lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Evan Nix

Class of 2025 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Hanover
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: MPH101
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L




Nathan Phillips

Class of 2025 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Lebanon
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Richmond Braves
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 190lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R





Kaleb Smith

Class of 2025 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Mechanicsville
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Richmond Braves 15U Platinum
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 185lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L




Everett Stevens

Class of 2024 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Thomas Dale
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Virginia Spiders
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 190lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Liam Stewart

Class of 2024 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Clover Hill
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Rise 2024 Martin
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 215lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Jason Theiss

Class of 2025 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Thomas Dale
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Virginia Spiders 2025
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Peyton Vaught

Class of 2023 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Amelia
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Virginia Spiders
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 195lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Will Wyles

Class of 2024 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Walsingham Academy
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Virginia Venom
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R