VA/MD State Games: 2024 C Breakdown

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In early November, over 140 players from Virginia, DC, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina descended on War Memorial Stadium in Hampton, Virginia to take part in the 2021 VA/MD State Games. We continue our detailed breakdown of the event with the 2024 catchers.

Tony Benitez C / RHP / Trinity Episcopal, VA / 2024  5-foot-9, 170-pound solid sturdy build. Above average solid at the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 84 mph. (68.3 mph bat speed average). (19.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall open stance with a rhythmic long load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, had a level swing plane and level finish. Showed loud contact during his round. Behind the plate, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 69 mph; had firm hands, a clean transfer, and fluid in control footwork. recorded a pop time of 2.16-2.25. Calm setup with above average flexibility. Clocked a 60 time of 7.45 at the event.

Dominick Cafferillo C / OF / Charlottesville, VA / 2024 6-foot-1, 165-pound lengthy projectable build. Projectable solid during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 91 mph. (66.9 mph bat speed average). (22.5 mph hand speed average). Starts in an open crouched stance with a quick active load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is raw developing, exhibits a simple uphill swing plane and balanced finish. Found lots of barrels with some loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 77 mph; has smooth athletic feet, a fluid natural transfer, and soft hands. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.99-2.08. Athletic quiet setup with a lot of flexibility. Decent accuracy to the bag, used an-over-the-top slot and a compact quick arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 7.3 at the event.

Benjamin Cardone SS / C / Brentsville District, VA / 2024 5-foot-8, 155-pound athletic proportional build. Smooth fluid in the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 90 mph. (66.8 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short small leg kick. Bat speed is raw efficient, displays a short simple swing plane and level good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 73 mph; had sure hands, quick in control footwork, and a quick fluid transfer. recorded pop times of 2.08-2.16. Showcases some flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action with an-over-the-top slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.42.

Macaddin Dye C / 3B / Cape Henry, VA / 2024 6-foot-1, 180-pound strong projectable build. Fluid projectable at the plate, Dye clocked an exit velocity of 94 mph. (65.1 mph bat speed average). (19.5 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced open stance with an active load, then used a short leg kick. Bat speed was present, used an upward swing plane and high good extension on his finish. In his round he found some barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. While catching, throw downs to second topped out at 76 mph; showed soft hands, a quick fluid transfer, and athletic fluid feet. had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.99-2.07 pop time. Athletic calm setup with some flexibility. From an-over-the-top slot, showed consistent accuracy to the base with a short arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.2.

Luke Harnishfeger C / OF / Washington-Liberty , VA / 2024 5-foot-10, 165-pound lean projectable build. Solid in the box, Harnishfeger had an exit velocity of 88 mph. (65.1 mph bat speed average). (21.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with an active smooth load, then uses a controlled small leg kick. Bat speed is flashed quick, has a simple level swing plane and high finish. He barreled up some balls with loud contact. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 73 mph during throw downs; shows consistent in control feet, sure hands, and a quick transfer. he produced a pop time of 2.07-2.22. Above average flexibility and staggered setup. Decent accuracy to the bases, used an-over-the-top slot with a short arm action. Recorded a time of 7.26 in the 60-yard dash.

Randy Richeson C / RHP / Clover Hill, VA / 2024 5-foot-7, 170-pound strong solid frame. Confident during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 84 mph. (63.6 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall open stance with a rhythmic controlled load, then used a controlled big leg kick. Bat speed is quick, has a level swing plane and high finish. He found some barrels in his round. Aggressive gap to gap approach. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 70 mph; had a clean fluid transfer, consistent quick footwork, and consistent sure hands. had a pop time of 2.18-2.32. Above average flexibility and calm flexible setup. Decent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a longer arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.7.

Hayden Rue C / OF / Mountain View , VA / 2024 6-foot, 180-pound athletic proportional build. Fluid projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 90 mph. (67.2 mph bat speed average). (21.1 mph hand speed average). Starts in a wide balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Has quick bat speed, level upward swing plane and high good extension on his finish. He barreled up some balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 71 mph; had sure hands, athletic footwork, and a clean fluid transfer. recorded a pop time of 2.11-2.20. Some flexibility and calm setup. Used a short quick arm action with an-over-the-top slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Clocked a time of 7.29 in the 60-yard dash.

Brody Schultz C / 3B / Walsingham Academy , VA / 2024 5-foot-10, 150-pound lean projectable frame. Solid confident during batting practice, Schultz's best exit velocity was 90 mph. (70.6 mph bat speed average). (24.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced wide stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a controlled toe tap stride. Had efficient bat speed, level swing plane and level finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. While catching, he recorded a position velocity of 71 mph during throw downs; had a natural transfer, consistent hands, and quick aggressive footwork. consistently had pop times of 2.08-2.27. Some flexibility and athletic calm setup. Decent accuracy to the bag, used an-over-the-top slot with a short arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.25.

Seth Truesdale C / OF / Cosby, VA / 2024 5-foot-10, 180-pound solid proportional frame. Fluid confident at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 92 mph. (65.9 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in an open balanced stance with a rhythmic controlled load, then uses a toe tap stride. Bat speed was efficient, used a simple level swing plane and high finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Aggressive line drive approach. While catching, throw downs to second were maxed at 76 mph; has a quick clean transfer, and quick athletic footwork. had consistent pop times of 2.03-2.14. Above average flexibility and flexible twitchy setup. Using a compact quick arm action, showed decent accuracy to the base from an-over-the-top slot. Recorded a 60 time of 7.37 at the event.

Michael Urbaniak II C / 1B / Greenbrier Christian Academy, VA / 2024 5-foot-8, 165-pound solid sturdy frame. Smooth projectable during batting practice, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 82 mph. (63.1 mph bat speed average). (19.4 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic balanced stance with a small load, then used a small leg kick. Had developing bat speed, simple upward swing plane and high finish. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 71 mph; had consistent hands, fluid developing footwork, and a clean transfer. consistently had pop times of 2.13-2.27. Calm staggered setup with some flexibility. Some accuracy to the bag, used an-over-the-top slot with a short arm action. Recorded a time of 7.85 in the 60-yard dash.