VA/DC Scout Blog: May 5th Doubleheader

Victor Jackson OF / SS / Grafton , VA / 2025

This is my second time seeing Jackson and he continues to impress. Square to slightly closed stance. Hands are preset back with a little layback to the barrel. Does a nice job getting on plane and staying inside at contact. More line drive tendency with a level path through the zone. One of the better tools for Jackson is the arm strength in the outfield. Played center and had a lot of action in both gaps, getting to show the arm off. Keeps it fairly low, stays on line, and has carry. Well above average arm strength and is a solid athlete. 

Nile Gammon CF / New Kent, VA / 2025

Gammon had a strong day for New Kent. Had two loud barrels in his first two at bats, both coming versus a committed senior arm. Worked the middle and backside with some pop off the bat. Solid bat to ball skills and has a controlled intent to the swing. Is an intriguing bat that I hope to get to see again soon.

Hunter Jesse SS / RHP / New Kent, VA / 2024

Lanky athletic frame with room to fill. Took I/O in the outfield and infield. Liked the actions at short and has some positional versatility on defense. Average arm strength and hands work. Took good angles on approach and all around solid defender.

Carson Seely OF / RHP / New Kent , VA / 2024

It has been a while since we have seen Seely, especially in a game setting. Athletic frame with some proportional strength. Left handed hitter that has more of a contact drive approach and above average run tool. Got a chance to see two at bats on the day, one a hit by pitch in his first AB and then a fielders choice to second base that he turned a 4.25 home to first time. 

Josiah Seguin SS / Deep Run, VA / 2023

I have seen Seguin a few times this year and the one thing that stood out early was that he was expanding the zone and trying to do a little too much at times. Coming off of a few games off due to being a little dinged up, Seguin looked much more relaxed at the plate. The approach was simpler and seemed to slow it down a little. His first at bat he squared one up right at the second baseman, second at bat was another hard hit ball between the middle infielders, and then in his third one he showed something I have not seen much out of him, a two strike approach. Cut down on the stride, cut down on the swing, and used the whole field. The size, strength, and bat speed will give him an opportunity to impact the baseball even when he cuts down on the swing a bit. The offense has taken some strides in the last month and will need to continue to do so in order for him to reach his long term potential. The William & Mary commit has every ability you would need to be an impact player at the next level and beyond, but how will he refine and shape himself into a more complete player over the next four or so years?

Eric Skowysz C / Deep Run, VA / 2025

‘25 Eric Skowysz with a RBI single into RCF to put Deep Run up 2-0 in the T1.

The Deep Run catcher also popped a 2.03 on the bag between innings. Short quick exchange and on line.

The Wildcats have jumped counts early and pieces together some 1B’s.@PBRVirginiaDC#PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/9IWmGGzPXz

— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) May 5, 2023

Christopher Johnson 1B / RHP / Glen Allen, VA / 2023

Johnson continues to show his two-way potential. A little under a year ago, this now Longwood commit, was not gaining much traction in the recruiting world. He began to blow up in the summer, but the question of what he was still remained. The only thing Johnson continued to do was produce. Probably taken a little more so as an arm, 84-87 when fully healthy and in pitching shape with a filthy low 80's slider, he now has a strong argument on the offensive side. Now, it may not even be if he can help at the plate, but how much and how soon can he contribute with the bat. Can hit for average, but also flashes some above average raw power that can play in game. The Lancers are aggressive and like to swing it so this could be a big benefit for him with his potential to impact run production. Had multiple hits last Friday night and they ranged from early count aggressive swings to battling two strike counts and staying on breaking balls. It is always fun to watch young men grow into players and this one was no exception, as he has come full circle from the flashes that he showed as a freshman and sophomore. 

Ben Pulliam OF / SS / Glen Allen, VA / 2025

Popped in to see the last few innings of a mid week game last week and caught a rocket from the arm of this sophomore right fielder. So I told myself I need to come back to see the trio of underclass hitters that Glen Allen starts. Pulliam has some moving parts and gains some ground into the swing. Does a nice job getting inside at contact. Was a bit longer in his first single, but got his hands inside and barrel to the ball, singling to left center field. He is an average runner and has corner outfield projection. With his size and strength, he will need to impact the baseball in a big way. Works gap to gap with length in the swing out front. 

Jackson Toole 3B / OF / Glen Allen, VA / 2025

There is not much else to say on this 2025 bat. We have talked about it at length. He just has a knack to put the barrel on the baseball. If there was anything to touch on going forward, I think Toole could exhibit a bit more patience early in counts. He is aggressive and still gets bat to ball with solid plate coverage, but sometimes that can be a disadvantage because he is not impacting the ball as frequently as he should. There is some sneaky power and extra base ability in this swing and can get to that more often if he is swinging at quality pitches early in the count. His corner outfield projection means, for most, he will need to get to that power more often. 

Colin Whidbee OF / Glen Allen, VA / 2026

Easily one of my favorite positional 2026's I have seen this spring. Long thin frame, high waist, and tons of room to fill out. This a high ceiling athlete with some raw tools. In the few games and at bats that I have seen, Whidbee is a contact bat with a flatter path to contact. Line drive tendencies and tends to use the middle and backside of the field. The offense still has ground to gain to catch up with some of his other tools, like speed and defense, but will continue to progress as he matures and adds strength. Long and easy strides out of the box with the potential to stick in centerfield. High follow this summer and beyond.