VISAA DII Spring Forward Previews: Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
January 31, 2023
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As we creep towards the high school season, we want to take a look at teams from across the state. Today we stay in the east and head to Suffolk to break down what we could expect from the Nansemond-Suffolk Saints.
Classification: VISAA Division II 2022 Record: 14-8
Nansemond-Suffolk returns the arms of Jackson Runyon (Virginia Tech), reclass arm Christian James, Connor McGhee, and Jase Howell. Runyon is their top end arm in terms of talent and stuff and should be staff ace. The offense should be paced by seniors Ty Howlett and Jase Howell and could use some help with producing run support for the staff. The Saints have depth on the mound, but they will need to pick up the pace in run production versus the premium arms that they will face as they get into the playoffs.
Key Offensive Returners:
Jase Howell
Class of 2023 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Nansemond Suffolk AcademyState: VA
- Summer Team: East Coast Dodgers Scout Team
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Height: 6-0Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Ty Howlett
Class of 2023 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Nansemond SuffolkState: VA
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Height: 6-1Weight: 198lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/L
Key Returning Pitchers:
Jackson Runyon
Class of 2024 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Nansemond-Suffolk AcademyState: VA
- Summer Team: Richmond Braves Platinum
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Height: 6-1Weight: 152lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Christian James
Class of 2024 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Nansemond Suffolk AcademyState: VA
- Summer Team: Artillery National Scout Team 2023
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Height: 6-2Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R