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Draft  | State Preview | 5/30/2018

State Snapshots: Mid-Atlantic

Photo: Lenny Torres Jr. (Perfect Game)

 


Perfect Game 2018 MLB Draft Preview Index

South Atlantic
– FL, GA, NC, SC
Southeast – AL, KY, MS, TN
South Central – AR, LA, OK, TX
Mountain – AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY
Pacific – AK, CA, HI, OR, WA
Great Plains – IA, KS, MO, NE, ND, SD
Great Lakes – IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
Mid-Atlantic – DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV
New England – CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT
Canada and Puerto Rico


Delaware

Best College Team:
 Delaware
Best High School Team: Cape Henlopen

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Delaware Connection: Jason Bilous, rhp, Coastal Carolina
Top 2019 Prospect: Nathan Hardcastle, rhp, Red Lion Christian Academy
Top 2020 Prospect: Jake Gelof, ss, Cape Henlopen HS


Highest Draft Picks

Draft History:
Derrick May, of, Newark HS (1986, Cubs/1st round, 9th pick)
2013 Draft: Jimmy Yezzo, 1b, University of Delaware (Nationals/7th round)
2014 Draft: Tyler Hill, of, Delaware Military Academy, Wilmington (Red Sox/19th round)
2015 Draft: Jason Bilous, rhp, Caravel Academy (Dodgers/29th round)
2016 Draft: No selection
2017 Draft: Ron Marinaccio, rhp, Delaware (Yankees/19th round)


2017 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 1/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 1/0

Prospects in the Top 500:

• Kyle Hinton, rhp, Delware (316)
• Zack Gelof, ss, Cape Henlopen HS (393)



District of Columbia


Best College Team:
 George Washington
Best High School Team: Wilson

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History:
L.J Hoes, 2B, St. John’s HS (2008, Orioles/3rd round)
2013 Draft: No selection
2014 Draft: Garrett Pearson, rhp, St. John's College HS
2015 Draft: Nick Collins, c, Georgetown (Athletics/8th round)
2016 Draft: Kevin Mahala, ss, George Washington (Pirates/18th round)
2017 Draft: Joey Bartosic, of, George Washington (Rockes/19th round)


2017 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 2/2
High School Players Drafted/Signed: None

Prospects in the Top 500:

• Isaiah Pasteur, 3b, George Washington (395)



Maryland


Best College Team:
Maryland
Best Junior College Team: Harford
Best High School Team: Riverdale Baptist

Prospect on the Rise: Noah Song, rhp, Navy
Wild Card: Noah Song, rhp, Navy


Best Out-of-State Prospect, Maryland Connection:
 Cody Morris, rhp, South Carolina
Top 2019 Prospect: Thomas Keehn, ss, DeMatha Catholic HS
Top 2020 Prospect: Alex Greene, of, DeMatha Catholic HS

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History: 
Harold Baines, 1B, St. Michael’s HS (1977, White Sox/ 1st round, 1st overall pick)
2013 Draft: Matt McPhearson, of, Riverdale Baptist HS (Diamondbacks/4th round)
2014 Draft: Jake Stinnett, rhp, Maryland (Cubs/2nd round)
2015 Draft: Brandon Lowe, 2b, Maryland (Rays/3rd round)
2016 Draft: Mike Shawaryn, rhp, Maryland (Red Sox/5th round)
2017 Draft: Kevin Smith, ss, Maryland (Blue Jays/4th round)


2017 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 6/4
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 3/2

Prospects in the Top 500:

• Noah Song, rhp, Navy (103)
• Richie Palacios, ss, Towson (201)
• Nick Dunn, 2b, Maryland (220)
• Spencer Smith, c, Harford CC (442)
• Corey Rosier, of, Riverdale Baptist HS (487)


New Jersey


Best College Team:
Seton Hall
Best Junior College Team: Mercer County
Best High School Team: Bergen Catholic

Prospect on the Rise: Jawuan Harris, of, Rutgers
Wild Card: Nick Decker, of, Seneca HS


Best Out-of-State Prospect, New Jersey Connection:
 Zach Attianese, lhp, State College of Florida
Top 2019 Prospect: Anthony Volpe, ss, Delbarton HS
Top 2020 Prospect: Kyle Teel, c, Mahwah HS

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History:
Jeff Kunkel, ss, Rider University (1983, Rangers/ 1st round, 3rd pick). Willie Banks, rhp, St. Anthony’s HS (1987, Twins/ Rangers/ 1st round, 3rd pick)
2013 Draft: Rob Kaminsky, lhp, Saint Joseph Regional HS, Montvale (Cardinals/1st round)
2014 Draft: Joe Gatto, rhp, St. Augustine Prep, Richland
2015 Draft: Tyler Phillips, rhp, Bishop Eustace Prep (Rangers/16th round)
2016 Draft: Jason Groome, lhp, Barnegat HS (Red Sox/1st round, 12th pick)
2017 Draft: Buddy Kennedy, 3b, Millville Senior HS (Diamondbacks/5th round)


2017 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 5/5
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 2/2
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 6/4

Prospects in the Top 500:

• Nick Decker, of, Seneca HS (53)
• Jawuan Harris, of, Rutgers (196)
• Tyler Ras, rhp, Middletown North HS (206)
• Jack Herman, of, Eastern HS (293)
• Justyn Henry Malloy, 3b, St. Joseph Regional HS (378)
• Andrew Vail, lhp, Gloucester Catholic HS (439)
• Max Dineen, of, Pennsville Memorial HS (445)


New York


Best College Team:
St. John's
Best Junior College Team: Monroe
Best High School Team: Iona Prep

Prospect on the Rise: Lineras Torres Jr., rhp, Beacon HS
Wild Card: Charles Mack, c/if, Williamsville East HS

Best Out-of-State Prospect, New York Connection:
 Richie Palacios, ss, Towson
Top 2019 Prospect: Jeff Belge, lhp, St. John's
Top 2020 Prospect: Johnny Castagnozzi, ss, Massapequa HS

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History:
Shawon Dunston, ss, Thomas Jefferson HS, Brooklyn (1982, Cubs/1st round, 1st pick)
2013 Draft: Bryan Verbitsky, rhp, Hofstra University (Padres/3rd round)
2014 Draft: Scott Blewett, rhp, Baker HS, Baldwinsville (Royals/2nd round)
2015 Draft: Garrett Whitley, of, Niskayuna HS (Rays/1st round, 13th pick)
2016 Draft: Ian Anderson, rhp, Shenendehowa HS (Braves/1st round, 3rd pick)
2017 Draft: Quentin Holmes, of, McClancy Memorial HS (Indians/2nd round)


2017 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 23/22
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 3/2
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 9/5

Prospects in the Top 500:

• Lineras Torres Jr., rhp, Beacon HS (34)
• John Rooney, lhp, Hofstra (117)
• Brandon Neeck, lhp, Horace Greeley HS (161)
• Josiah Gray, rhp, Le Moyne (214)
• Sean Burke, rhp, St. John’s (296)
• Henry Davis, c, Fox Lane HS (383)
• Charles Mack, c/if, Williamsville East HS (385)
• Fabian Pena, c, Manhattan (412)


Pennsylvania


Best College Team:
 Pittsburgh
Best Junior College Team: Lackawanna
Best High School Team: Malvern Prep

Prospect on the Rise:
RJ Freure, rhp, Pittsburgh
Wild Card: Mike Siani, of, William Penn Charter

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Pennsylvania Connection:
 Jake McCarthy, of, Virginia
Top 2019 Prospect: Sammy Siani, of, William Penn Charter
Top 2020 Prospect: Austin Hendrick, of, West Allegheny HS

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History:
Al Chambers, 1b, John Harris HS, Harrisburg (1979, Mariners/1st round, 1st pick); Shawn Abner, of, Mechanicsburg HS (1984, Mets/1st round, 1st pick)
2013 Draft: Ian Stiffler, rhp, Somerset HS (Braves/7th round)
2014 Draft: Dan Altavilla, rhp, Mercyhurst (Mariners/5th round)
2015 Draft: Mike Nikorak, rhp, Stroudsburg HS (Rockies/1st round, 27th pick)
2016 Draft: Alex Kiriloff, of, Plum HS (Twins/1st round, 15th pick)
2017 Draft: Deon Stafford, c, Saint Joseph's (Pirates/5th round)


2017 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 17/16
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 3/3
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 5/1

Prospects in the Top 500:

• Mike Siani, of, William Penn Charter (51)
• Sean Guilbe, ss/c, Muhlenburg HS (141)
• RJ Freure, rhp, Pittsburgh (205)
• Tim Brennan, rhp, Saint Joseph’s (237)
• Kyle Hess, of, Donegal HS (286)


Virginia


Best College Team:
 Virginia
Best Junior College Team: Patrick Henry
Best High School Team: Liberty Christian
 

Prospect on the Rise: DJ Artis, of, Liberty
Wild Card: Jake McCarthy, of, Virginia

Best Out-of-State Prospect, Virginia Connection:
 Griffin Roberts, rhp, Wake Forest
Top 2019 Prospect: Carson Jones, lhp, Deep Run HS
Top 2020 Prospect: Tanner Morris, if, Virginia

Highest Draft Picks

Draft History:
Justin Upon, SS, Great Bridge HS, Chesapeake (2005, Diamondbacks/1st round, 1st pick)
2013 Draft: Chad Pinder, ss, Virginia Tech (Athletics/2nd round)
2014 Draft: Nick Howard, rhp, Virginia (Reds/1st round, 19th pick)
2015 Draft: Nathan Kirby, lhp, Virginia (Brewers/1st round, 40th pick)
2016 Draft: Matt Thaiss, 1b, Virginia (Angels/1st round, 16th pick)
2017 Draft: Pavin Smith, 1b, Virginia (Diamondbacks/1st round, 7th pick)


2017 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 24/22
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 2/1

Prospects in the Top 500:

• Jake McCarthy, of, Virginia (75)
• Daniel Lynch, lhp, Virginia (96)
• DJ Artis, of, Liberty (140)
• Josh Winder, rhp, VMI (170)
• Adam Hackenberg, c, Miller School of Albermarle (185)
• Wesley Clarke, c, Liberty Christian Academy (187)
• Cristian Sanchez, rhp, Centreville HS (386)
• Jack DeGroat, rhp, Liberty (467)
• Evan Sperling, rhp, Virginia (494)


West Virginia


Best College Team:
 West Virginia
Best Junior College Team: Potomac State
Best High School Team: Hurricane

Best Out-of-State Prospect, West Virginia Connection: 
Trey Dawson, ss, Kentucky
Top 2019 Prospect: Alek Manoah, rhp, West Virginia
Top 2020 Prospect: Tyler Doanes, 3b, West Virginia
 
Highest Draft Picks

Draft History:
Chris Enochs, RHP, West Virginia (1997, Athletics/1st round, 11th pick)
2013 Draft: Aaron Blair, rhp, Marshall (Diamondbacks/1st round, 36th pick)
2014 Draft: Bobby Boyd, of, West Virginia (Astros/8th round)
2015 Draft: Blake Smith, rhp, West Virginia (Nationals/24th round)
2016 Draft: Corey Bird, of, Marshall (Marlins/7th round)
2017 Draft: Aaron Perry, rhp, Hurricane HS (Reds Sox/14th round)


2017 Draft Overview

College Players Drafted/Signed:
 3/3
Junior College Players Drafted/Signed: None
High School Players Drafted/Signed: 1/1

Prospects in the Top 500:

• Michael Grove, rhp, West Virginia (364)




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Tyler Henninger
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Erica Beach
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Jheremy Brown
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After both the Best of the West and the Beast of the East wrapped up, a big conglomerate of high end talent and stacked teams descended upon West Palm for both the 13u and the 14u WWBA World Championships. While the weather threw a wrench into the plans early on and some adjustment was needed to ensure the event moved forward, it was nothing but sunshine and competitive baseball throughout Sunday and into the early morning Monday.  Kicking off with the 13u WWBA World Championship, the first thing to point out is the fact this was a wood bat tournament played on 60-90 fields and while the combo was a first for most, you wouldn't know it with their level of play throughout the weekend. In an unsurprising twist and a continuation of their 12u dominance, the 13u championship saw the #2 seeded Goldin Prospects lock horns with the top seeded Houston Wildcatters, aka the champion of the...
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17u Coastal Fall Invitational

Perfect Game Staff
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Dalton Fisher (2028, China Grove, NC) stands at 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, with a lean, projectable frame and room to add strength as he develops. Bats and throws right-handed and plays the outfield. Shows a good approach at the plate with quick hands, solid bat speed, and the ability to drive the ball to all fields. Fisher went 2-for-3 with 1 RBI, putting together a great day at the plate. Bradley Edwards (2028, Summerville,SC) Stands at 6-feet-5 225 strong build and the potential to generate considerable power. Bats and throws right handed is a right handed pitcher. Shows good arm strength and the ability to attack hitters while generating swings and misses. Demonstrates a competitive approach on the mound with the ability to challenge hitters in the zone. Recorded 4.2 innings pitched with 10 strikeouts, a 56% strike rate, and a fastball that topped out at 85 mph. Jackson Pierce (2028,...
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PG Softball Chesterfield Fall Showcase 14U Division

Erica Beach
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‘27 RHP Jaxson Weiss (IL) pitched well in his 5 innings and put up some eye popping strikeout numbers. He punched out 10 and allowed only 2ER. FB T86 early and flashed a BB 72-75. #WCFinale https://t.co/M8GtCUgxyS — Perfect Game Illinois (@PG_Illinois) October 17, 2026 Jaxson Weiss (2027, New Lennox, Ill.) a right-handed pitcher put up big strikeout numbers in his start on Saturday. He worked five innings while punching out ten opposing hitters. The fastball topped out at 86 mph and sat in the 82-85 mph range most of the game. His breaking ball was his primary off-speed, living 72-75 mph. Weiss keeps his body under control throughout his delivery, helping him with his good command on the mound. He uses his lower half well with a nice leg drive and gets his hips through, guiding his backside. He pitched with confidence and stayed ahead of hitters most of the game. Hayden...
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PG Draft: Jupiter Draft Movers

Tyler Henninger
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The WWBA World Championship remains one of the premier events on the draft calendar as all 30 major league organizations descend on Jupiter to evaluate some of the top talent in amateur baseball. The event serves as a pivotal checkpoint in the scouting process, giving established prospects an opportunity to further elevate their stock while lesser-known names have a chance to put themselves on the radar of various organizations. This year was no exception, as several players made strong impressions and positioned themselves for increased attention heading into the spring. With that being said, let’s dive into a few draft risers and sleepers who stood out in Jupiter. Calum Andersen (‘27,CAN) had his A stuff working today running the FB to 96 mph with a devastating horizontal SL at 85 mph that can break bats. Mixed in a late breaking 12/6 curveball at 78 mph that induces weak...
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Jupiter Recap: Stars Being Stars

Vincent Cervino
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WWBA World Championship Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 PG Draft: Jupiter Draft Movers With the 2026 WWBA World Championship in the rearview mirror, we're going to begin our breakdowns of 4 different subcategories, beginning today with the Stars Being Stars category. Most of the players below are household names or were teetering on the edge of such recognition, using Jupiter as their launching pad. From Perfect Game All-Americans to some serious helium names for the MLB Draft, the PG crew breaks them all down below.  ‘27 Samir Mohammed (FL) racked up 11 Ks thru 5 IP on 75% strikes. FB lived 98-99, T100 w/ tons of ASR & life thru the zone. Hit 99 mph 10+ times incl his final pitch of the outing. Had his sharp vert CB on a string & faded the CHG effectively vs LHHs (clip). #LSU commit. @PG_Draft #WWBAWorlds @Florida_PG — Perfect Game Scout (@PG_Scouting)...
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Jupiter Recap: Uncommitted...For Now

Kyler Peterson
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WWBA World Championship Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 PG Draft: Jupiter Draft Movers | Jupiter: Stars Being Stars Gets your reads in now because by the time you reach the end, some of the talent in this article might be giving their commitments to a college somewhere across the country. Every player below did something that caught out scout's eye and should certainly be on the radar for college coaches, if they aren't already.  Braxton Sykes (2028, Brunswick, Ga.) tossed a total of six innings down in Jupiter, collecting six strikeouts while failing to allow either a hit or earned run during his tenure on the mound. The 6-foot-2 right-hander showcased an impressive three-pitch mix with excellent feel to locate in every part of the strike zone. His fastball lived in the mid- to upper-80s mph range with more velocity to project for as Sykes continues to add strength and...
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Jupiter Recap: The Next Wave

Kyler Peterson
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WWBA World Championship Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 PG Draft: Jupiter Draft Movers | Jupiter: Stars Being Stars | Jupiter: Uncommitted...For Now | Jupiter: Breakout Prospects You don't have to look too hard into the future to see what the prep game has in store as the players below are already showing tools beyond their years. With a slew of 2028 and 2029 grads more than holding their own in Jupiter, the scene for the upcoming summer has already had some groundwork laid out for what should be an exciting couple of years to come.  ‘28 Alan Zimmerman (FL) racked up 5 Ks w/ just 1 H allowed thru 3 shutout frames. Lived 89-90 T91 w/ lots of life thru the zone & some ASR. Dropped in a 12/6 breaker for Ks (clip). Projectable 6’3” mold. #Uncommitted @PG_Uncommitted #WWBAWorlds @Florida_PG https://t.co/KTDFpGK49y — Perfect Game Scout...
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Jupiter Recap: Breakout Prospects

Kyler Peterson
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WWBA World Championship Notes: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 PG Draft: Jupiter Draft Movers | Jupiter: Stars Being Stars | Jupiter: Uncommitted...For Now There's truly nothing better than a prospect staying fresh, making the trip to Jupiter and fully taking advantage of the opportunity to perform in front of all 30 MLB teams over the course the tournament. Some of the players below were already on the radar but took their status to the next level, while others made scout and recruiters do a double take and add themselves to follow lists.  Benjamin Faigin (2027, Monroe, N.J.) showed off some serious stuff on the mound in Jupiter, pitching with a ton of energy and confidence. The 6-foot southpaw ran his fastball up to 95 mph, sitting comfortably in the low-90s with good carry through the strike zone. He went to a more vertical curveball when ahead in counts, sequencing the...
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