Jordan's Notes: 3/15/24

Dalton Wentz SS / RHP / Amherst County, VA / 2024

‘24 Dalton Wentz #Gamecocks commit (Amherst County)

In a two strike count Wentz gets every stitch of this baseball sending it out to RCF for a solo shot.

Amherst leads 5-1 in the bottom of the 4th.@PrepBaseballVA @ksallday19 @ShooterHunt #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/wCKJd1oQP6

— Jordan Jones (@JJonesPBRVADC) March 12, 2024

On Monday Wentz started off the 2024 season with a bang. Wentz went 2-3 on the night with a solo homerun in the bottom of the fourth to propel the Lancers to the win. Wentz was on barrel all night showing an aggressive approach with feel for the zone. Wentz also made an impact at shortstop making key plays up the middle. Wentz looks like he is heading towards a big 2024 season. 

Brady Elrod OF / RHP / Hanover, VA / 2026

‘26 Brady Elrod (@HanoverBaseball)

Elrod puts a good swing this pitch for a towering two run homerun into deep LCF. Plenty of strength in athletic frame. A name to follow.@PrepBaseballVA @ksallday19 #BeSeen https://t.co/fV2Kq1QJrV pic.twitter.com/7gv1r1mv6p

— Jordan Jones (@JJonesPBRVADC) March 14, 2024

Elrod returns for his sophomore year and looks to be a staple at the top of the Hawks lineup. He picked up two hits including a two run homerun. Elrod picked up both of his hits with two strikes so there is comfortability and adjustability in his approach. He has an athletic and strong frame with room to continue to add strength. Elrod looked strong defensively in center showing off some range running down a ball in the gap for an out. He is definitely a name to circle going forward.

Grayson Reece SS / RHP / Hanover, VA / 2026

‘26 Grayson Reece (@HanoverBaseball)

Good situational hitting with 2K’s for Reece with a two run single into left in the bottom of the first.@PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/lbBNV8xd0c

— Jordan Jones (@JJonesPBRVADC) March 13, 2024

Grayson Reece was impressive at the plate on Wednesday night picking up two hits. He was aggressive showing feel for the barrel using the whole field with line drives. Reece also made some solid plays in the infield on the night as well. He has positon versatility and is a advanced defender. If he continues to add strength and the bat continues to trend up he can be a key piece for the Hawks this spring. 

Owen Terry C / SS / Hanover, VA / 2025

‘25 Owen Terry (@HanoverBaseball)

Have really like the AB’s from Terry. Attacks this pitch for a single into right. Loose hands with level barrel path. Uses the whole field.@PrepBaseballVA #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/sWG1Lgujfr

— Jordan Jones (@JJonesPBRVADC) March 14, 2024

 Terry was very impressive in the middle of the Hawks lineup. He put up a multi hit night as well as being very strong defensively behind the plate. He showed soft hands and athleticism behind the plate. Offensively he has loose hands with a level barrel path with a gap to gap approach. Terry shows some promise in being a run producer in the Hawks lineup this spring. 

TJ Woodson SS / RHP / Hanover , VA / 2025

 The 2023 Prep Baseball Future Games alum got his 2024 season off to a fast start. It was a three hit night for Woodson being the table setter at the top of the lineup for the Hawks. He shows feel for the barrel with zone awareness. He's not afraid to work into deep counts and is a tough out. Woodson has continued to add strength to his athletic frame and it is evident. Woodson will be a key guy for the Hawks being the leader at the top of the lineup and up the middle.