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Today we release a full, in-depth, and expanded update to the 2027 class. This update gives a small expansion from the previous total of 60 and expanding to 100. Below we highlight a few players that our staff had an opportunity to gather evaluations on this summer.

+ Blake LaMattina (Cosby) makes his move up to #2 in the VA/DC 2027 class. The two-way talent is a mid to upper 80's arm with the ability to spin for strikes, but it is the offensive ability that drives this one up. Handles velo, shows power potential to all fields, and is athletic enough to have the chance to stay on the left side. LaMattina made a loud statement versus some higher level 27's at the East Coast Super Sophomore games and continues his trend towards the top. 

‘27 Blake LaMattina (@cosby_baseball)

LaMattina jumps on the first pitch of the inning and lines it into RCF for a double. #PBSSG24 pic.twitter.com/epR2R8w8Yq

— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) August 3, 2024

+ One of the biggest risers in this class is Cole Cinnamond. The 6-foot-4 left hander from Great Bridge HS may be the highest ceiling player in this class. Easy velo (up to 91 at East Coast Super Sophomore), can add and subtract when he wants, and the spin continues to get more consistent. Cinnamond has shown some flashes of finding bats with the fastball, as well as short stints of some scattered command at times, but both seemed to get better as the summer went along. There just seems to be another gear there for the left hander and when he is dialed in, he is tough to beat.

‘27 Cole Cinnamond (Great Bridge)

After a short 2 hitter appearance last night bc of 🌧️, the 6’4” LHP was absolutely nails today 🔨. Easy velo w/ ride at the top.

FB 88-90 T91x2
SL 74-77 tightened up in 2nd. @prepbaseball @ShooterHunt #PBSSG24 pic.twitter.com/XmKFq2grHG

— Prep Baseball Virginia/DC (@PrepBaseballVA) August 4, 2024

+ Judge Dillow (Abingdon) makes a small move up into the Top 15 from his previous #18 spot. He has really added to his athleticism and has started to add some visible lean strength to his frame. Dillow, a former Junior Future Games member, has twitch in his hands and can impact the baseball at the plate. Dillow is yet another quality catcher with offensive upside in this 2027 class.

2027 C Judge Dillow(VA)@_thedirtbags

Good piece of hitting as he lines this ball into left field for an RBI single.

Simple approach at the plate with quick hands. @PrepBaseballVA // #15uNat24 pic.twitter.com/8ElotKbH4d

— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbrtscouting) July 3, 2024

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VIRGINIA/DC Class of 2027 Top 10

*Positions listed are primary positions listed on their profile.*

1	Teagan Leach	Battlefield	1B	Virginia Tech
2	Blake LaMattina	Cosby	SS
3	Cole Cinnamond	Great Bridge	LHP
4	Chase Colangelo	Battlefield	SS	Virginia Tech
5	Nico Moritz-Toledo	Battlefield	OF	Virginia Tech
6	Yogi Colangelo	Battlefield	2B	Virginia Tech
7	Gavin Knox	Colgan	RHP	Virginia Tech
8	Hayden Reed	Abingdon	OF	Virginia Tech
9	Kaleb Sartin	Pulaski	OF
10	Luke Raflo	Battlefield	C

Updated Top 50