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*Note: the link issues of yesterday's top 25 release has been resolved. Feel free to click the link below to see our entire top 65.

With great excitement, we give to you our updated Class of 2023 Rankings across the Virginia/DC area. The transition from Freshmen to Sophomore year usually brings with it the biggest inclusion of players into our rankings as Spring and summer sheds new light to top players. Though the pandemic made for a slow start with the lack of a spring season, this summer and fall saw a huge inclusion of talent that helped us expand this class by more than double as we are now at the top 125 players we have come across.

This large of an update can sometimes cause a lot movement in the rankings. New faces will enter in the ranks and make things move around as this class continues to expand. With this addition of 75 players, we see that across the board.

Some real interesting talent in this portion of our rankings as we see more uncommitted talent in this portion. Starting off at No. 29, Joe Fredericks showed very well over the summer as well as at the PBR Future Games with a strong performance. The lefty possesses a three pitch mix with nice control of the arsenal and an aggressive approach on the bump.

2023 LHP Joseph Fredericks (@shoresbaseball)

Compact 5-8, 170-pound frame.

FB 82-84
CB 69-73
CH 75-77#PBRFutureGames pic.twitter.com/KCXWyxDuhK

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) August 2, 2020

At No. 35 is Jakob Foster of Patriot HS in Northern Virginia. Foster has shown improved strength over the course of the year showing increased arm strength and plenty still remaining in the tank. Foster showed well at the recent Stars Baseball Scout day with an interesting mix while topping out at 85.

2023 RHP Jakob Foster (@PatriotHitSquad)

High waist frame with room to add on. Shorter arm action with quick arm speed. Two distinct BB's with SL and CB shape.

FB 82-85
CB 72-73
SL 74-75
CH 79-80@PBRVirginiaDC @STARSBASEBALLVA #PBRScoutDay pic.twitter.com/IsB2dWptEu

— Jerry Shank (@jerry_shank) November 1, 2020

Right behind Foster is another new face who has impressed recently in infielder Yoon Chae (Cape Henry Collegiate. Chae recently moved to Virginia from Ontario, Canada and showed very well at the recent Richmond Braves Scout day with smooth actions and compact stroke. 

Really liked the approach from ‘23 SS Yoon Chae @yoonchae1877 of @AthleticsCHC

Athletic frame w/ a balanced, G2G line drive approach. Attacks the ball w/ intent, showing pull side pop and an impressive 90 mph EV per @TrackManBB @RichmondBraves #PBRScoutDay pic.twitter.com/9pnw1FzhPk

— PBR Virginia/DC (@PBRVirginiaDC) November 20, 2020

Lots of very impressive performances over the fall from new faces in our ranks including Owen Basso, Alex Caruso, Kyle Carpe, Ethan Blakeney, and Jae'dan Carter to name a few.

But enough talk here is a sneak peek at No. 26-34.

CLICK HERE to see the entire Top 65. Tomorrow we will finish up with our complete Top 125.

VA/DC Class of 2023 Top 65

26	Christopher McCullers	VA	Woodgrove	2023	1B	West Virginia
27	Riley DeCandido	VA	Nansemond Suffolk Academy	2023	1B	Maryland
28	Jed Howard	VA	Virginia Episcopal	2023	LHP
29	Joseph Fredericks	VA	Atlantic Shores	2023	LHP
30	John Simmons	VA	Liberty Christian	2023	3B
31	Brayden Martin	VA	St. Johns College HS (DC)	2023	SS
32	Trey Christman	VA	Walsingham Academy	2023	SS
33	Collin Carroll	VA	Tidewater Academy	2023	RHP
34	Michael Irby	VA	Cox	2023	RHP
35	Jakob Foster	VA	Patriot	2023	RHP