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VA/DC 2027 Rankings Release: 50 To Follow

December 19, 2023
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Yesterday we released our first 2027 rankings for Virginia/DC with a Top 25 release.

Today we want to highlight fifty players from across the Commonwealth and DC that are in strong consideration for rankings. In future updates, it is very likely that some of these names move their way into the ranks. Watch out for these players as they continue to develop and make gains.

First player we would like to highlight is Junior Future Games alum, Tommy Kocot (Alexandria City). Kocot has an athletic 6-foot frame and has flushed the ability to impact the game at the plate. Proportional strength to the frame and should fill out well as he matures. Average to slightly above average runner for the position and class, hangs in a small leg lift to load, and works gap to gap with doubles power. His versatility and athleticism should continue to progress as he adds strength and matures. 

Blake O'Berry was a standout arm at the Mid-Atlantic State Games this fall. The Menchville arm has a unique ability to spin it. Typically, arms at his age and class are more concerned with velo and trying to overpower hitters. O'Berry attacks in the zone and has two well above average breaking balls that seperate him from most other arms at his age. As he continues to grow and add stength, the velo will come, but the pitchability and edge he has on the mound are two standout features for this 757 arm. 

The western portion of the state looks very promising with the 2027 class. Some made it into the initial Top 25 and a few others are here in the 50 to Follow. A few names like Waylon Ammons, Seth Carter, Thomas Knight, and Mason Mantz are just a few.

Ammons is a really solid defender up the middle. Has a long rangy frame with proportional strength. Comes forward well and can throw on the run with accuracy and solid body control for a young infielder. The St. Anne's Belfield freshman will be one to follow as he continues to add strength and polish to the offense.

Seth Carter is a 6-foot-3 RHP/OF with plenty of arm strength and power potential in the bat. Carter is also part of a strong freshman class for Pulaski County that should be a close follow for schools going forward.

Thomas Knight is a freshman at Madison County and shows some of the best in game power for a freshman bat. The left handed hitting 1B/LHP has some physicality to the frame and will continue to make gains as he adds polish.

And finally Mason Mantz. The Turner Ashby freshman is a bit undersized, but as he has shown the past two years at Junior Future Games, the offense shows up in big spots and he plays with a ton of energy. As Mantz fills out and defines his positional role and defensive value, the profile should continue to grow. 

VA/DC Class of 2027 50 To Follow

Name High School Position
Graydon Ambrose First Colonial C
Waylon Ammons St. Anne's Belfield SS
Angelo Banks Atlantic Shores SS
Colin Bauswell Nansemond River C
Jackson Bringger St. John's SS
Wright Broadhead Highland School 3B
Noah Brooks Nansemond-Suffolk 3B
Jackson Campbell Atlantis Shores  OF
Seth Carter Pulaski County OF/RHP
Cason Chambers Midlothian 3B
Gabriel Corey Hanover OF
Jed Creedon Norfolk Academy LHP
Beau Daniel Independence 1B
Bear Friske Cape Henry SS
Palmer Gobble John Battle RHP
Brock Hall E.C. Glass 1B
Daniel Hamilton Ocean Lakes RHP
Charlie Harrington Goochland RHP
Kolby Hicks Patrick Henry (Roanoke) 1B
Noah Horne Greenbrier Christian RHP
Abraham Jaspen Charlottesville C
Rylan Jordan Independence 3B
Jaylin Jubray Menchville OF
Rober Kilpatrick III Washington-Liberty RHP
Dan Kim John Champe RHP
Thomas Knight Madison County 1B
Thomas Kocot Alexandria City C
Drew LeVasseur Douglas Freeman LHP
Jaden Madeira Great Bridge 3B
Mason Mantz Turner Ashby C
Eli Maxie Mechanicsville OF/RHP
Brady McCormack Monacan RHP
Charles McCullough Brentsville District OF
Joe Joe McDonald Independence RHP
Camden Metzger Mechanicsville C
Ayden Mills Windsor 3B
Julio Moreno Glen Allen SS
Blake O'Berry Menchville RHP/SS
Cole Obstgarten Independence MIF
Quinn Peck Highland School 1B
Shaun Peratt Paul VI LHP
Daggu Rana Langley RHP/SS
Casey Rector John Battle SS
Jackson Riedel West Potomac RHP
Copeland Smith Cape Henry RHP
Steele Smith Glen Allen LHP
Tanner Smith West Springfield OF
Blake Thomas Greenbrier Christian 3B
Aiden Tuck Powhatan SS
Brayden Zook Riverside MIF

VA/DC 2027 Top 25 Rankings