Preseason All-State RVA Superlatives: Projectable Athletes

February 18, 2022
PBR Staff
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On Sunday, February 13th, over 100 players from Virginia kicked off our 2022 All State tour with the Preseason All State RVA session at Ironbridge Academy in Chesterfield. Today we highlight a few players whose athleticism was on display during their workouts and who we feel have the most projection left as they continue to develop:

Projectable Athletes

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Josh Ayala

Class of 2023 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2023
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: C
High School: high school

State: VA
Summer Team: Prime time aces
Height: 6-6

Weight: 180lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Wells Butler

Class of 2024 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2024
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: 1B
High School: James River (Midlothian)

State: VA
Summer Team: Virginia Cardinals 2024
Height: 6-1

Weight: 181lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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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

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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

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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

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Gabe Godfrey

Class of 2025 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2025
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: 3B
High School: PDG Academy

State: VA
Summer Team: 5 Star National
Height: 6-0

Weight: 187lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Zyhir Hope

Class of 2023 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2023
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: LHP
High School: Colonial Forge

State: VA
Summer Team: Ace Elite
Height: 6-0

Weight: 185lbs
Bat/Throw: L/L

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Jackson Ingram

Class of 2024 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2024
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: 2B
High School: Miller School of Albemarle

State: VA
Summer Team: Invaders 18 Showcase
Height: 5-10

Weight: 170lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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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

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Charlie Knighton

Class of 2023 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2023
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: SS
High School: St. Christopher's

State: VA
Summer Team: Canes North Prime 17U
Height: 6-0

Weight: 180lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Henry Knighton

Class of 2025 / RHP

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2025
Primary Position: RHP

Secondary Position: SS
High School: St. Christopher's School

State: VA
Summer Team: Richmond Braves 2025 Platinum
Height: 5-10

Weight: 190lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Nate Kumper

Class of 2023 / 1B

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2023
Primary Position: 1B

Secondary Position: C
High School: Steward

State: VA
Height: 6-3

Weight: 200lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Miguel Martin

Class of 2023 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2023
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: 2B
High School: Douglas Freeman

State: VA
Summer Team: Rise 2023
Height: 5-8

Weight: 160lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Micah Matthews

Class of 2025 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2025
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Turner Ashby

State: VA
Summer Team: USA Prime National
Height: 6-2

Weight: 199lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Matthew Mcgovern

Class of 2024 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2024
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: SS
High School: Thomas Dale

State: VA
Summer Team: RISE
Height: 5-11

Weight: 165lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Jacob Moore

Class of 2024 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2024
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: 2B
High School: Cosby

State: VA
Summer Team: Virginia Seminoles
Height: 5-10

Weight: 175lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Barrett Motter

Class of 2024 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2024
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Prince Edward

State: VA
Summer Team: Virginia Spiders
Height: 5-11

Weight: 170lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Noah Namkoong

Class of 2025 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2025
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: 2B
High School: Mills Godwin

State: VA
Summer Team: MPH101
Height: 6-2

Weight: 195lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Jorden Olivera

Class of 2024 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2024
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: C
High School: PDG Academy

State: VA
Summer Team: Virginia Spiders
Height: 6-1

Weight: 181lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Cole Powers

Class of 2023 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2023
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: 2B
High School: Mills Godwin

State: VA
Summer Team: 18U VA Seminoles-Phillips
Height: 5-10

Weight: 175lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Ben Pulliam

Class of 2025 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2025
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: SS
High School: Glen Allen

State: VA
Summer Team: Richmond Braves 2025 Platinum
Height: 6-1

Weight: 185lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Eli Ranson

Class of 2024 / LHP

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2024
Primary Position: LHP

Secondary Position: 1B
High School: Benedictine

State: VA
Summer Team: Elite Squad VA
Height: 6-1

Weight: 180lbs
Bat/Throw: L/L

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Benjamin Rossi

Class of 2024 / C

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2024
Primary Position: C

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Benedictine

State: VA
Summer Team: Mid-Atlantic Orioles 2024
Height: 6-0

Weight: 160lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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LIAM RUSH

Class of 2023 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2023
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Western Albemarle

State: NJ
Summer Team: Dirtbags
Height: 6-76

Weight: 200lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Brooks Simpson

Class of 2025 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2025
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: 1B
High School: P27 Academy

State: VA
Summer Team: VA Seminoles - Phillips
Height: 5-11

Weight: 192lbs
Bat/Throw: L/L

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Daniel Smith

Class of 2023 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2023
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Dinwiddie

State: VA
Summer Team: Dirtbags slugger
Height: 6-2

Weight: 210lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Conner Spears

Class of 2023 / 1B

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2023
Primary Position: 1B

Secondary Position: C
High School: Thomas Dale

State: VA
Summer Team: Rise 2023
Height: 6-4

Weight: 200lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Gray Thacker

Class of 2025 / 2B

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2025
Primary Position: 2B

Secondary Position: 3B
High School: Matoaca

State: VA
Summer Team: Virginia Cardinals
Height: 5-10

Weight: 190lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Jackson Whaley

Class of 2024 / 3B

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2024
Primary Position: 3B

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Cosby

State: VA
Summer Team: Rise 16U Martin
Height: 6-2

Weight: 190lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Tommy Williams

Class of 2023 / 3B

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2023
Primary Position: 3B

Secondary Position: OF
High School: Western Albemarle

State: VA
Summer Team: USA Prime Virginia
Height: 5-10

Weight: 180lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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