Preseason ID RVA Superlatives: Projectable Hitters

January 27, 2023
Staff
PBR Virginia/DC

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This past weekend we held our first winter events of the new year. Our staff saw over seventy players from across the Commonwealth. Take a look at our event superlatives, where we highlight some of the best performers in their selective category.

RVA Most Projectable Hitters:

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Carter Lenz

Class of 2025 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2025
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Spotswood

State: VA
Summer Team: WowFactor
Height: 6-0

Weight: 170lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Cayden Diatelevi

Class of 2025 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2025
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Steward

State: VA
Summer Team: Dirtbags Prime VA
Height: 6-4

Weight: 200lbs
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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Jack Lee

Class of 2026 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2026
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: C
High School: Atlee

State: VA
Summer Team: Richmond Braves
Height: 5-9

Weight: 155lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Will Johns

Class of 2026 / C

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2026
Primary Position: C

Secondary Position: 3B
High School: Goochland

State: VA
Summer Team: Richmond Baseball Academy West
Height: 5-9

Weight: 185lbs
Bat/Throw: L/R

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Carter Craft

Class of 2026 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2026
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: 3B
High School: James River (Midlothian)

State: VA
Height: 6-0

Weight: 160lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Will Blatt

Class of 2024 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2024
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: OF
High School: Benedictine College Prep

State: VA
Summer Team: RBA South Southies
Height: 5-11

Weight: 195lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Brody Crider

Class of 2026 / C

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2026
Primary Position: C

Secondary Position: OF
High School: Mills Godwin

State: VA
Summer Team: Mid-Atlantic Orioles
Height: 5-11

Weight: 190lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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nate pyle

Class of 2024 / MIF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2024
Primary Position: MIF

Secondary Position: 2B
High School: Jefferson Forest

State: VA
Height: 6-11

Weight: 140lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Maddux Rothell

Class of 2026 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2026
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Courtland

State: VA
Summer Team: Richmond Braves Platinum
Height: 6-2

Weight: 205lbs
Bat/Throw: L/R

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Gabe Jenkins

Class of 2025 / 3B

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2025
Primary Position: 3B

Secondary Position: OF
High School: Hanover

State: VA
Summer Team: Richmond Braves National 17u
Height: 6-1

Weight: 180lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Tyler Rutman

Class of 2026 / C

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2026
Primary Position: C

Secondary Position: 3B
High School: Atlee

State: VA
Summer Team: Richmond Braves National 16U
Height: 5-11

Weight: 172lbs
Bat/Throw: S/R

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Austen Townsend

Class of 2024 / 2B

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2024
Primary Position: 2B

Secondary Position: OF
High School: Lafayette

State: VA
Summer Team: richmond braves 17u
Height: 5-10

Weight: 175lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Cole Hartley

Class of 2025 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2025
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: 3B
High School: Trinity Episcopal School

State: VA
Summer Team: RBA West Seminoles 17U Latina
Height: 5-10

Weight: 177lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Nick Jones

Class of 2025 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2025
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Mechanicsville

State: VA
Summer Team: Ironbridge
Height: 6-0

Weight: 180lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Jacob Lawler

Class of 2026 / OF

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2026
Primary Position: OF

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Cosby

State: VA
Summer Team: Ironbridge 2026
Height: 5-8

Weight: 165lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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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

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Ian Baldwin

Class of 2025 / 3B

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2025
Primary Position: 3B

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Glen Allen

State: VA
Summer Team: Va Seminoles 17u Philips
Height: 6-1

Weight: 190lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Jacob Bratton

Class of 2026 / 2B

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2026
Primary Position: 2B

Secondary Position: SS
High School: Glen Allen

State: VA
Summer Team: Seminoles Gerrity
Height: 5-9

Weight: 152lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Mason Mantz

Class of 2027 / C

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2027
Primary Position: C

Secondary Position: OF
High School: Turner Ashby

State: VA
Summer Team: USA Prime Virginia 15u- Knight
Height: 5-9

Weight: 150lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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William Knicley

Class of 2027 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2027
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: 2B
High School: Turner Ashby

State: VA
Summer Team: Valley Elite 2027/ Rocktown Renegades
Height: 5-8

Weight: 135lbs
Bat/Throw: L/R

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Miles Prusek

Class of 2024 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2024
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: 2B
High School: Collegiate

State: VA
Summer Team: Mid-Atlantic Orioles
Height: 5-10

Weight: 160lbs
Bat/Throw: L/R

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Daggu Rana

Class of 2027 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2027
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Langley

State: VA
Summer Team: Diamond Heels
Height: 5-10

Weight: 162lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R