MD/DE 2024 Rankings: New Faces

August 21, 2023
PBR Staff
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It is officially rankings week, and our staff begins the updates with a look at our MD/DE Class of 2024. As we remain at the Top 225 in the class, we do see a few players who have made considerable jumps this spring and summer. We begin the week by taking a look at a few new faces who jump into the rankings, followed by risers on Tuesday, the top 25 on Wednesday and the full 225 on Thursday.

Below, our staff dives into five new faces that hit this most recent update to the MD/DE Class of 2024 rankings.

New Faces

Nolan Peel RHP / 3B / Tome School, MD / 2024

‘24 RHP Nolan Peel (MD)@AscentAthlete_ | @PBR_Uncommitted

5 strong innings w/ 9 Ks. Quick 3/4 AA w/ explosiveness down the mound. FB/CB have the makings of a really good 2-pitch mix. Filled the zone w/ strikes.

FB: 87-89 (T90) run
CB: 77-79
CH: 81-82#17Nat23 | @nolan_peel pic.twitter.com/XQ1MWztKEw
— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) July 19, 2023

Jacob Seek LHP / 1B / St Michaels, MD / 2024

‘24 Jacob Seek (@PRO5BaseballVA)

Quick & clean 1st. FB 88-90 T91 2 K’s. Flashed a 78-81 mph CH to the AS. Velo has settled in the 2nd at 84-87 #DirtyTerps commit @PBRVirginiaDC @ShooterHunt #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/cZGVwsUdHe
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) September 6, 2022

Michael Copenspire 1B / OF / Calvert Hall, MD / 2024

‘24 1B/OF Michael Copenspire (@CHCBaseball_)

6-1, 211-lb frame. Really strong rounds showcasing the ?to the PS.

⚡️99 EV@JNaill8 #MDUSG23 pic.twitter.com/ysfk1bYpNb
— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) August 8, 2023

One of the many standouts from our #MDUSG23, ‘24 Michael Copenspire (@CHCBaseball_) opened a ton of eyes all day long.

After impressive BP rounds, the physical 6-1, 210-lb first baseman laced a 1B up the middle and a ground rule 2B to RCF.

Profile ?https://t.co/QHsxX4sHAS pic.twitter.com/NtIIbdLJZP
— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) August 10, 2023

Caden Long 3B / RHP / Allegany, MD / 2024

‘24 Caden Long (@AlleganyBB)

Absolutely dominated on the mound. Commanded 85-87 mph FB (T88) to the GS. Low RPM FB w/ sink. CB 74 & SL 72-74 w/ solid feel for both. Took some thumbs and uncomfortable swings from hitters along the way. @JNaill8 #MDUSG23 pic.twitter.com/3Vgu4CTTOL
— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) August 8, 2023

2024 3B Caden Long @CadenLong2024 (Allegany)

6-1 athletic frame, backside approach, slight uphill swing#MDUSG23 pic.twitter.com/ldrKFUduU4
— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) August 8, 2023

Matthew Donaldson LHP / Crofton, MD / 2024

‘24 Matthew Donaldson (@CroftonCardsBB)

6-3, 190-lb sidearm LHP. Pitchability w/ projection left. Tough look for LHH. Got up to 79 and showed a SL & CH with solid feel. @JNaill8 #MDUSG23 pic.twitter.com/j3Xs9gsntu
— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) August 8, 2023