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MD Preseason Power 25: No. 2


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#2 Walt Whitman Vikings

The 4A West Region I is perennially the top Region across the Old Line State, with top tier talent from top to bottom. After winning a tough matchup over Montgomery in last year's Regional Quarterfinals, the Vikings fell to Walter Johnson in the Semi's, making for what should be an extremely motivated Whitman team in 2023. 

Led by their two Senior arms in Liam Bowen (Frostburg State) and  Lion Gardiner (Holy Cross), the Viking are rich in pitching depth with the emergence of Juniors Ethan Murley and Jacob Goldman. Two intriguing Sophomore arms to keep eyes on are Sammy Berman and Wells Twining, proving excellent depth on the back end of the rotation/bullpen. Senior two-way Mitchell Hwang (Tufts) also looks to provide key innings this Spring. 

The pitching is evidently loaded, however the offense should be special to watch as well, led by Seniors Liam Bowen (Frostburg State), Mitchell Hwang (Tufts), Gibson Hirt and Ben Schlossman. Junior Gideon Schwartz and Sophomore Sammy Berman are two uncommitted names to keep eyes on, as we look for breakout seasons from both.  

 

Names To Know:



Liam Bowen

Class of 2023 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Walt Whitman
    State: MD
  • Summer Team: BCC Prospects
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Lion Gardiner

Class of 2023 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Walt Whitman
    State: MD
  • Summer Team: DMV Prospects 2023
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 165lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Sammy Berman

Class of 2025 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Walt Whitman
    State: MD
  • Summer Team: DigIn 16U National
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 165lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Mitchell Hwang

Class of 2023 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Walt Whitman
    State: MD
  • Summer Team: BCC Prospects 16U
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 185lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R




Ethan Murley

Class of 2024 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Walt Whitman
    State: MD
  • Summer Team: BBA Showcase
  • Height: 6-6
    Weight: 217lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Wells Twining

Class of 2025 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: RHP
  • High School: Walt Whitman
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Mid-Atlantic Red Sox
  • Height: 6-6
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R




Jacob Goldman

Class of 2024 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Walt Whitman
    State: MD
  • Summer Team: Richmond Braves
  • Height: 6-4
    Weight: 200lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Gideon Schwartz

Class of 2024 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Walt Whitman
    State: MD
  • Summer Team: DMV Prospects 2024 Showcase
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 195lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R




Gibson Hirt

Class of 2023 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Walt Whitman
    State: MD
  • Summer Team: BCC Prospects 16U
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 200lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R