Maryland Fall Open Top Performers - Day 1

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Gavin Kunst (‘28, MD) • SS • 5’10” 160lb


Gets lift on the ball, driving a 3B to CF. Kept hands back and extended through contact with balance and intent. Showed ability to stay through the ball and create carry to the middle of the field.


3B: 86 mph


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Bryce Crandall (‘28, MD) • 2B/SS • 5’9” 155lb


Aggressive on the first pitch for a 1B to the left side, showing a short stride and clean weight transfer. He drove the ball off the barrel with minimal wasted movement. Added 2 stolen bases, showcasing athleticism and instincts on the bases—reads were sharp, first-step quick, and he executed efficiently on the move.



1B: 90 mph


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Nathan Truman (‘28, MD) • C/1B • 5’9” 180lb


Strong lower half with an uphill swing path. On a 2-2 pitch, he turned hard and drove a 3B into the right-center field gap, showing his ability to get to elevated offerings and maintain balance. Generates solid carry with consistent barrel action, staying through the zone with extension and authority.


3B: 87 mph EV / 27°


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Pierson Smith (‘28, MD) • OF / 2B • 5’5” 155lb


Foot down early and jumps on the first pitch, driving an RBI double over CF. Smooth, controlled swing with lift, quick hands, and good barrel control — shows ability to stay on inside pitches while driving them to the outfield.


2B: 85 mph EV



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Connor Brown (‘26, MD) • INF / OF • 6’0” 150lb


Smooth, powerful swing with fast hands and balance in the box. He jumped on the first pitch and barreled a line drive with authority, showing he doesn’t need to expand the zone to get results. Strong bat-to-ball skills, consistently generates hard contact, and handles both pitch speed and spin well.



EV: 90 mph


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Maison Walsh (‘27, MD) • SS / OF • 6’0” 165lb


Catches another barrel here, driving a ball deep to the warning track in RF. Strong, connected swing with easy loft. Continues to show consistent power to all fields with an advanced approach — doesn’t get long, stays efficient in the swing, and shows feel for elevating when needed.

EV: 93 mph / 35° LA


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Daniel Work (‘26, DE) • OF / 3B • 6’4” 185lb


Big frame with extension through contact and a clean, efficient load. Comes up clutch, driving a walk-off single to LF to seal the game — shows ability to perform under pressure.


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Vincent Porcaro (‘26, VA) • INF / OF • 5’11” 160lb


Wide stance with a rhythmic toe-tap load and quick, efficient hands through the zone. Stays balanced throughout the swing and drives a hard single back up the middle. Strong, athletic frame with impressive bat speed and natural feel for contact.


1B: 95 mph EV


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/65ecf2a6-0d12-4288-a1c0-732e5309099e

Jeff Weaver (‘26, MD) • OF / 3B • 6’0” 175lb


Athletic RHH with quick hands and an efficient path to the ball. Had multiple barrels throughout the day. Maintains balance throughout the swing with good lower-half involvement and consistent carry off the barrel.


3B: 91 mph

3B: 88 mph


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Matthew Rich (‘26, MD) • C / 3B • 5'11” 185lb @MUHawks commit


Laces a 2B to dead CF. Compact, explosive swing with quick hands and strong lower-half drive through contact. Displays a mature approach at the plate with advanced barrel awareness and gap-to-gap power.


2B: 98 mph EV


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/7262d0a7-08b2-4e47-8c59-69387c518a5b


Tyler Rutman (‘26, VA) • OF / 3B • 6’1” 185lb



Loads weight onto the back foot before firing the hands through the zone for a loud 3B to CF. Quick bat speed and strong rotational power with advanced feel for timing and lift. Generates consistent backspin and carry off the barrel.


3B: 89 mph EV / 25°


https://play.ps-baseball.com/player-profile/baseball/d86de6b3-2d5f-4de2-bd38-0c7a9f5b46bb

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