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2025 VA/DC Preseason Power 25: No. 22

February 25, 2025
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Prep Baseball Virginia/DC

 

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For the next two weeks we will roll out our Preseason Power 25. Three staff members voted on their version of the thirty best teams in the Preseason Power 25, with a possibility of 90 total vote points for each team. We will release three teams per day for the first week and then move to two teams per day once we reach the Top 10 next week. Voting for preseason teams centers more around the depth of talent on that team, as well as where it stacks up within their region/area, as opposed to strictly predicting schedule outcomes. 

Generally, larger schools and classifications have a greater depth of player talent on roster. However, once the season begins and records begin to take shape, the Power 25 will be adjusted as needed. In addition to that, we will debut our Private School Top 10 around April 1st and Small School Top 10 around mid-April.

#22: Mechanicsville Mustangs

    

The Mechanicsville Mustangs check in at the 22nd spot in the Preseason Power 25. The Mustangs had some success in 2024 making their way to the region semifinals, falling to the eventual state champions the Atlee Raiders. They return a staff that makes them a very tough out in 2025. Jackson Garland (Virginia) returns for his second season with the Mustangs and he gives them a frontline arm that they can rely on for a deep postseason run. Senior lefty Kaleb Smith (Liberty) completes a solid duo on the mound beside Garland, as they should be one of the toughest duos in the Richmond area. While they lost Hayden Ways (Randolph Macon) to graduation, they do have Benjamin Favreau and Braeden Loving to possibly help out with pitching duties. Senior two way standout Nick Jones (Christopher Newport) looks to provide some production in the lineup as well as on the mound. Seniors Diego Aguilera (Lynchburg), Andrew Farrar, and John Hamilton are seniors that provide experience in the lineup. This team has pitching depth and experience that give them a chance to be a tough team in 2025.







Final Thoughts:

"The Mustangs have some of the most pitching depth in the Richmond area with Jackson Garland and Kaleb Smith leading the charge. Getting quality starts and run support will be key for their success in 2025. Andrew Farrar and Nick Jones are senior leaders in the heart of the order that can make things happen offensively. This is a veteran group that looks to make a run at a state title, in one of the toughest regions in the state."

-Jordan Jones (VA/DC Assistant Scouting Director)