MD Rising Stars & Preseason ID: Hitter Quick Hits

Fri January 27, 2023
Jamie Naill Jr
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Close to 95 players from Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania participated in this year's MD Preseason ID and Rising Stars showcases. Ranging across the 2024-2028 classes, players were put through a pro-style workout which included BP, Defense, Home-1st times and bullpens all in front of our PBR Maryland staff.

Below we highlight standout positional players who showcased well and opened eyes during BP. Included in these spotlights are notes and video on each.

Ryan Brown 3B / RHP / Great Mills, MD / 2024

Impressive performance from ‘24 3B Ryan Brown @ryanbrown_53 (@gmhornetsbsbl)

Physical 5-11, 200 LB w/ present 🧃 to the PS gap. Rhythm in the hands, loose actions. Ball jumps

83 INF Velo
97 EV 👀#MDPreseasonID #BeSeen @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/HuHWO05Ed7
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) January 23, 2023

Ethan Ford C / 1B / Greencastle, PA / 2024

One of my favorite bats from the #MDPreseasonID was ‘24 C Ethan Ford (Greencastle, PA/ @CoachShaner)

Slight twitch w/ quick, whippy barrel action. LD approach w/ evident ability to lift to PS w/ authority. Loved actions behind dish as well

92 EV
1.90-2.00 Pops
81 C Velo pic.twitter.com/0DuObslvMD
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) January 23, 2023

J. Finn Mahoney C / 1B / Snow Hill, MD / 2026

‘26 C Finn Mahoney @mahoneyfinn__ (@SnowHillBaseba1/@ECTitansBaseba1)

The #PBRJFG22 alum continues to make strides and produce consistent loud contact at the dish. Attacks w/ intent, utilizing the middle of the field effectively

88 EV
1.97 Pops@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/mrNm2wSjSd
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) January 23, 2023

Christian Kim 1B / RHP / Winston Churchill, MD / 2024

‘24 1B Christian Kim (@WC_Baseball_MD)

Smooth, fluid actions, staying compact thru contact w/ evident barrel awareness. Explosive actions staying G2G w/ approach. Physical 6-2, 185

90 EV
73.5 Max Bat Speed@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/AE9zkX5JCi
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) January 23, 2023

Chase Ruley 3B / 2B / Indian River , MD / 2025

‘25 3B Chase Ruley (Indian River)

Athletic 5-10, 160 LB frame w/ physicality. Rhythmic actions w/ explosion thru contact. Ball jumps to the PS consistently. Strength to both gaps

87 EV
78 INF Velo#MDPreseasonID @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/s2xRokjWQ1
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) January 23, 2023

Will Rhine SS / 2B / John Carroll, MD / 2025

🔥 ‘25 #DirtyTerps recruit Will Rhine (@JC_Baseball_)

Advanced physicality w/ ⚡️ bat speed and plenty of torque in the lower half. Ball EXPLODES off the barrel w/ authority

76.6 Max Bat Speed
95 EV
364 Max Distance

Profile 👇https://t.co/E0kXZmPh1Q #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/7HqMwdHqHb
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) January 24, 2023

Patrick Colbert OF / OF / Georgetown Prep, MD / 2025

Big fan of ‘25 OF Patrick Colbert (@GPrepbaseball)

Uber-athletic 5-9, 160 LB frame. Strong, quick hands w/ rhythm and fluid actions. Ball jumps to the middle of the field w/ speed that impacts the game in multiple facets

88 EV
3.82 H-1st
85 OF Velo@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/tWlVRBWZpW
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) January 24, 2023

Jameson Tingle 3B / OF / Cape Henlopen, MD / 2027

👀 Standout ‘27 in 3B/OF Jameson Tingle (@CapeBase)

Advanced, long levered 6-1, 180 LB frame w/ strength. Catches it out in front w/ backspin created G2G. Moxie. Fluid actions. One to watch here❗️

92 EV
82 OF@PBRMaryland @prepbaseball #MDRisingStars pic.twitter.com/uyWonFmgUY
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) January 24, 2023

Mark Spoor C / 3B / HB DuPont, DE / 2027

🔥 Legit, advanced hit tool portrayed from ‘27 C Mark Spoor (HB DuPont)

Rhythm in the hands w/ consistent whip in the barrel, staying behind the ball well w/ a strong G2G approach. Once size/strength is added, watch out for this bat

82 EV@PBRMaryland #MDRisingStars pic.twitter.com/KZneZfUTa0
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) January 25, 2023

Cooper Mengel SS / RHP / Broadneck, MD / 2027

Another intriguing ‘27 in SS Cooper Mengel (@Bruin_Baseball1)

Smooth back load w/ solid hand separation, staying middle w/ a hard LD approach. Controlled aggression

84 EV@PBRMaryland #MDRisingStars pic.twitter.com/QcsyaEbgdE
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) January 25, 2023

Ryan Noll C / 3B / Undecided, MD / 2027

A name to keep 👀 on is ‘27 C Ryan Noll (Undecided)

Strength in the 6-1, 180 LB frame. Rhythmic, aggressive actions w/ slight twitch in the hands. Consistency in the G2G approach. Manipulates barrel

87 EV@PBRMaryland #MDRisingStars pic.twitter.com/O4Vd8dlSz5
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) January 25, 2023

Justin O'Connor 1B / 3B / Conrad Schools of Science, DE / 2027

‘27 CIF Justin O’Connor (Conrad)

Attacks w/ intent out of a physical 6-1, 195 Lb frame. Pounds the middle of the field, showcasing a hard LD approach. Occasional lift… huge power upside

89 EV@PBRMaryland #MDRisingStars #BigOC pic.twitter.com/c5Eszx6DVI
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) January 26, 2023

Camden Devine 1B / 3B / Bel Air, MD / 2025

‘25 CIF Camden Devine (@BAHSBaseBOSS11)

Strong G2G approach w/ loud LD tendencies. Fluid actions in the hands. Long 6-3, 190 LB frame w/ room to fill out

85 EV@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/eH1KLrVJGs
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 23, 2023

Ethan Burchard 1B / C / John Carroll, MD / 2026

‘26 1B Ethan Burchard (@JC_Baseball_)

Relaxed setup, getting on plane early w/ LD tendencies to the middle. High contact guy @PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/MH6XU24hJ6
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 23, 2023

Kaleb Kennedy 3B / RHP / John Carroll, MD / 2026

Intriguing ‘26 in 3B Kaleb Kennedy (@JC_Baseball_)

Long, strong 6-1, 170. Creates lift to the middle out of a relaxed, tall setup. Rhythm in the toe-tap stride creating extension thru

86 EV
71 max Bat Speed
81 INF Velo@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/2COxGyTA9X
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 24, 2023

Chase Perry SS / RHP / Linganore, MD / 2026

‘26 SS Chase Perry (@GoLHSbaseball)

Plenty of athleticism in the 5-10, 145 LB frame. Stays middle w/ the approach, consistently lacing LD’s G2G. Synchs into lower half well.

83 EV@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/4bdAKg62G4
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 24, 2023

Robert Mullikin C / OF / St. Michaels , MD / 2024

‘24 C Robert “Henry” Mullikin (St. Michaels)

Long 6-2, 205 LB frame w/ some physicality throughout. Really like the utilization of both gaps, keeping the hands inside w/ LD tendencies. Smooth, controlled back load

86 EV
1.98-2.08 Pops@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/voXG3YwqXZ
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 24, 2023

Gavin Metrick RHP / 3B / Reservoir, MD / 2025

‘25 3B Gavin Metrick (@reservoirbsbl)

Consistent round, peppering the middle w/ hard line drives. Controlled, consistent back load w/ awareness for the barrel

84 EV@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/WnSD2D8lNB
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 24, 2023

Jack Morin SS / 2B / Our Lady of Good Counsel, MD / 2025

‘25 MIF Jack Morin (@OLGCHSBaseball)

Loved the consistency in this round. Peppered LD’s to both gaps, staying behind the ball well w/ balance. Controlled intent. Athletic 5-9, 160 LB

85 EV@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/Z6cAwrf2M4
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 24, 2023

Cody Pelton RHP / 3B / Undecided, MD / 2027

‘27 3B Cody Pelton (Undecided)

Short, simple stroke w/ consistency in the lower half. Sprayed line drives to both gaps consistently.

81 EV@PBRMaryland #MDRisingStars pic.twitter.com/E84HZM5jkR
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 24, 2023

Justin Udzielak OF / RHP / Stephen Decatur , MD / 2025

‘25 OF Justin Udzielak (@DecaturBasebal1)

Long 6-1, 195 LB frame. Loose actions, showcasing the ability to utilize both gaps w/ authority. Attacks w/ intent

81 EV
79 OF Velo@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/5cER0Foqm0
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 24, 2023

Dylan Rice OF / 3B / St. Marys Ryken, MD / 2025

‘25 OF/3B Dylan Rice (@SMRbaseball)

Physicality in the 6-4, 199 LB frame. Rhythmic hands, showcasing the ability to back spin to the PS. LD approach to the middle

92 EV
82 OF Velo@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/AzNl5lqgCx
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 24, 2023

Lucas Sigafoose OF / RHP / St. Mary's Ryken, MD / 2026

‘26 OF Lucas Sigafoose (@SMRbaseball)

Long, lean 6-3, 155 LB frame. Loose actions w/ the hands, creating some lift thru w/ a middle of the field approach. Utilizes whip in the barrel

82 EV@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/WLIZStlWMA
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 24, 2023

Mason Walter RHP / 3B / Damascus , MD / 2025

‘25 3B Mason Walter (@dhs_baseball)

Love the simplicity in the approach, staying behind the ball well, lacing LD’s consistently throughout the round. Solid awareness for the barrel

86 EV@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/gq1xFcwhHO
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 24, 2023

Connor McGee C / SS / Walter Johnson, MD / 2025

‘25 C Connor McGee (@Baseball_WJHS)

Lean 5-10, 155 Lb frame. Stays middle w/ the approach, creating occasional extension thru. Plenty of room to add strength… like the actions

82 EV@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/smvWHkQ8Ir
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 25, 2023

Davis Champion 3B / RHP / Loyola Blakefield, MD / 2027

‘27 3B Davis Champion (@BaseballDons)

Rhythm in the back load, synching into the back side well. LD approach to both gaps and alleys w/ strength portrayed to the middle

83 EV@PBRMaryland #MDRisingStars pic.twitter.com/u0vWX6eTuZ
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 25, 2023

Austin Cwynar OF / 1B / Pine-Richland, PA / 2027

‘27 OF Austin Cwynar (Pine-Richland PA)

Long, 5-11, 155 LB frame. Gets upright thru contact w/ extension. Ball comes off well to the PS, showcasing strong LD tendencies middle/PS

84 EV@PBRPennsylvania @PBRMaryland #MDRisingStars pic.twitter.com/KtNEPzb7SG
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 25, 2023

Owen Caraballo 3B / RHP / North Caroline , MD / 2027

‘27 3B Owen Caraballo (North Caroline)

Rhythm in the back load, consistently spraying LD’s middle/PS. Athletic, wiry 5-7, 135 LB frame

81 EV@PBRMaryland #MDRisingStars pic.twitter.com/MNCbLzJcxs
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 25, 2023

Drew Kittelberger SS / RHP / Calvert Hall, MD / 2027

‘27 SS Drew Kittelberger (@CHCBaseball_)

Clean, fluid actions from both sides, showcasing the ability to lace LD’s to all fields. Occasional whip in the barrel, w/ feel

85 EV@PBRMaryland @JNaill8 #MDRisingStars pic.twitter.com/F7ggba1jTY
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 25, 2023

Luke Gamble OF / RHP / Arundel , MD / 2027

‘27 OF Luke Gamble @LukeGamble_5 (@AHSCatsBaseball)

Attacks w/ controlled intent, showcasing the ability to backspin to the PS. Strong torque in lower half/hips. Intriguing

80 EV@PBRMaryland @JNaill8 #MDRisingStars pic.twitter.com/JRlaQZh0VQ
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 25, 2023

Cooper Chasm OF / LHP / McDonogh, MD / 2026

‘26 OF Cooper Chasm (@_mcdbaseball)

Lean 5-10, 160 LB frame. Stayed middle w/ the approach, consistently lacing LD’s during his round. Solid hand separation

88 EV@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/DJbKrzUkWD
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 25, 2023

Mark Williams Jr. 3B / RHP / Bishop McNamara, MD / 2026

‘26 3B Mark Williams Jr (@BMHS_Baseball)

Advanced physicality in the 6-0, 160 LB frame. Fluid, clean actions w/ moxie/confidence. Ball comes off well to the PS. Strong

89 EV
334 Max Distance@PBRMaryland @JNaill8 #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/gqTTmT5qut
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 25, 2023

Michael Goldsmith C / 3B / Linganore, MD / 2026

‘26 C Michael Goldsmith (@GoLHSbaseball)

Slight twitch in the hands w/ plenty of strength portrayed to the PS. Consistently found barrels w/ the ability to backspin to RCF

84 EV@PBRMaryland @JNaill8 #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/LG3bhNpk7c
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 25, 2023

Brett Hudson SS / RHP / Severna Park, MD / 2027

Really liked the actions from ‘27 Brett Hudson (Severna Park)

Gets on plane early and often, consistently spraying LD’s to the middle. Smooth, consistent actions.

80 EV@PBRMaryland #MDRisingStars pic.twitter.com/1bjp7XujSm
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 25, 2023

Charlie Rothbard C / 1B / Undecided, MD / 2028

‘28 C Charlie Rothbard (Undecided)

Smooth back load w/ some rhythm in the hands. Ball comes off well to the middle, showcasing the ability to utilize both gaps.

85 EV@PBRMaryland #MDRisingStars pic.twitter.com/t7ESStFeK6
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 25, 2023

Donovan Brown 1B / 3B / St. Mary's Ryken, MD / 2025

‘25 CIF Donovan Brown @DonovanB2025 (@SMRbaseball)

Physicality in the 6-2, 200 LB frame. Shorter back load, creating lift thru w/ evident strength to the PS. Simple, explosive actions

82 EV#MDPreseasonID @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/X1efMvGnvJ
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 25, 2023

Vincent Evans OF / LHP / Seaford, DE / 2026

‘26 OF Vincent Evans (Seaford)

Athletic 5-9, 155 LB frame. Loose actions, keeping the hands inside the ball well w/ LD tendencies middle to PS.

81 EV
81 OF Velo@PBRMaryland #MDPreseasonID pic.twitter.com/lv043YhVcH
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) January 25, 2023