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Spring Break is underway across the Old Line State, and three highly talented teams played a round-robin format of games, hosted by Hereford High School on Monday. I caught the finale, as Bethesda-Chevy Chase was the home team in a game against Hereford. The Barons defeated the Bulls 10-4, however, the score does not necessarily reflect how close and competitive this game was early on.  

Bethesda Chevy-Chase handed the ball to junior two-way Henry Eichner, as Hereford turned to their ace in senior Jack Kinsey (Marietta). The Barons struck first in the third, as senior Andy Flynn hit a bouncer up the middle that deflected off the Hereford second baseman, scoring the first run of the game, followed by a steal of home on a first and third play to make it 2-0. In the top of the fourth, Hereford wasted no time, as Kinsey helped his own cause with a two-rbi single with two outs to tie the score at two a piece. In the bottom half, the Barons responded with a six spot, highlighted by an RBI single off the bat of junior William Adkinson.  

 

 

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Jack Kinsey RHP / Hereford, MD / 2024 Kinsey got the start for Hereford on the bump, and the stuff opened my eyes early and often. Possessing a long, imposing build with some strength present, the Marietta commit worked with controlled pace and intent with the ability to mix in any count. The feel for the zone was on early and the outs came quickly, working two consecutive three-up three-down innings to start the game. The fastball came out well and held velo throughout, working 85-87 mph and grabbing an 88 in the second with feel to the arm side. The changeup was the difference maker in my eyes, showcasing late dive action and the ability to play extremely well off the fastball down in the zone at 72-75 mph. Quick arm, confidence, and some moxie on the bump bodes well for success at the next level.

Ryan Larkin RHP / Hereford, MD / 2024 An arm that I have had my eyes on throughout his high school career has been Ryan Larkin. The long righty came out of the 'pen for the Bulls and worked an efficient two innings, giving up just one hit, one walk, two strikeouts, and zero runs. It's a lean build with the ability to add strength, however, lacks some athleticism and lower-half drive that holds back a big velocity jump. The promise of the arsenal is present, working a strong fastball/curveball mix in any count with solid feel for both. The fastball works 79-81, touching 82 with still plenty left in the tank. The curveball shows bigger shape with the ability to work it to most quadrants. As the strength increases and some flexibility is added, this is an uncommitted senior arm to take a flyer on at the next level.

 

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Henry Eichner RHP / Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD / 2025 This was my first extended look at the uncommitted junior righty, and the arsenal and confidence certainly impressed. Got the start for the Barons, battling through five innings of two-run ball, striking out three at a 64% strike rate. Working out of the stretch, the lower half drive and arm speed stand out with controlled intent through release. The fastball has feel to the arm side with late life at 84-86 mph, and we see a considerable velocity jump as the months go on. Showed the ability to move the fastball to the top of the zone to change eye levels that played well off a tight, sharp 11/5 shaped curveball for strikes at 73-74 mph. The changeup is still developing, however, did show some late downer action that produced some swing and miss. As the frame continues to clean up, look for this to be one of the more intriguing uncommitted arms in a loaded 2025 class across the state.

 

William Adkinson RHP / Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD / 2025 A huge two-way standout this preseason, Adkinson showcased the hit tool in Monday's game, and the bat certainly has some intrigue to it. Possessing strength and athleticism in the 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame, look for Adkinson's game to take that next step this spring on both sides of the ball. At the dish, it's a smooth, fluid operation with a controlled backload and some uphill action through contact. The approach is consistent, showcasing the ability to spray to both gaps with developing power to the alleys and some occasional quickness in the hands. As barrel awareness cleans up, look for this bat to take off in the near future.

Pierce Tewksbury 3B / Bethesda Chevy Chase, MD / 2024 The physicality, maturity, and easy strength at the dish stood out immensely when watching the Gettysburg commit operate. A crouched setup, there's plenty of rhythm and twitch in the hands with some controlled explosiveness through contact, showcasing that present strength with a loud double into left-center field in game. Strong lower half, the foot gets down on time consistently with evident strength to the gaps and alleys, showcasing some awareness for the barrel. Tewksbury looks to produce damage, and at a controlled rate that doesn't get out of the approach, the hit tool should remain consistent at the next level. One to watch for sure.