Prep Baseball Report

VISAA DI Spring Forward Previews: Bishop O'Connell


Jason Burton
Scouting Director PBR Virginia/DC

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Bishop O'Connell is coming off of a twenty win season and return some solid offensive pieces, but will they have the depth on the mound to challenge for a VISAA DI title? See the full breakdown below.

 Classification: VISAA Division I   2022 Record: 20-9

Key Losses: Carson Mayfield (Cornell), Robert McDonough (William & Mary), Jack                         O'Connor (Virginia)

The Knights lost a ton of innings on the mound after the departures of Carson Mayfield (Colgan) and Jack O'Connor (UVA). They have some talent in the lineup, with the likes of Michael Lavanga (William & Mary), Michael Powell (Penn), and Andy Fronczek (William & Mary). They will need their arms to grow up and be comfortable in their big games. The Knights have an experienced catcher in Tommy Kanakos (Elizabethtown) that should provide some stability for the staff. I would expect AJ Murray (Yale) to be a big contributor and another name to know for some potential innings is 2024 Peyton Kijek. If their arms make strides, look for the Knights to potentially make some noise in May.

Key Offensive Returners:

Michael Lavanga

Class of 2023 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Bishop O'Connell
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Richmond Braves 16U National
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 185lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R


Andy Fronczek

Class of 2024 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: OF
  • High School: Bishop O'Connell
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Dirtbags
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L


Key Returning Pitchers:

 

AJ Murray

Class of 2024 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 1B
  • High School: Bishop O'Connell
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Prime Time Aces
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 195lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R