Baseball Welcomes 11 Newcomers to the Program
1/29/2025 1:13:00 PM | Baseball
WASHINGTON – Head coach Gregg Ritchie and the GW Baseball program are excited to announce the addition of 11 newcomers to Foggy Bottom. The group will arrive on campus for the fall 2025 semester and make their Buff & Blue debut with the team in 2026.
"The goal for our 2025 class was to continue to attract athletic and academically centered young men of character," said Ritchie. "It's with the fantastic work of our associate head coach/recruiting coordinator, Tyler Kavanaugh, that we have done just that. Coach Kavanaugh and the staff have put together another top-100 recruiting class. Despite an ever-changing landscape in recruiting, Coach Kavanaugh and our staff continue to identify and pursue prospective student-athletes who value balance and continuity but also seek to develop physically, socially, and academically. We feel strongly that we have brought in a class of high-character and talented young men who will impact our program right away and flourish during their time in DC. It's with great honor and excitement that we welcome these 11 future GW Revs to Foggy Bottom this summer."
Brian Archer
Midlothian, VA / The Stewart School
6'1" / 200 / C / Intended Major: Business Administration
High School/Prep:
#95 overall recruit and #10 catcher in Virginia according to PBR… Helped lead Steward to a 2023 Viginia Division II State Championship… First Team All-State honoree following his junior season in 2024… First Team All-Conference in 2024… Recipient of the Ray Tate Scholar Athlete Award… Member of the Ironbridge 2025 Dragum 18u travel team, which is ranked 35th nationally.
Brian on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
I chose GW because I wanted to go to a school that would allow me to be pushed academically and athletically. The coaches were what really convinced me to choose GW because they all bought into me as a player and wanted to develop me into the best player possible. The opportunities that arise with the alumni and baseball connections are also second to none which was something I looked for when searching for my fit. I'm extremely excited to get on campus and contribute to the team and university's success.
Ryan Barks
Chesapeake, VA / Hickory High School
6'3" / 205 / RHP / Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering
High School/Prep:
Currently holds an 8-1 overall record entering his senior season… Top 200 prospect and #57 pitcher in Virginia according to PBR… Recipient of the VHSL Academic Excellence Award in 2023-24… Three-time winner of the HHS Academic Excellence Award from 2021-24… 2024 Perfect Game Underclass All-American.
Ryan on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
I chose GW because of the amazing engineering program as well as the great program the baseball coaches have built.
Michael Bravette
West Caldwell, NJ / Seton Hall Prep
5'9" / 170 / INF / Intended Major: Business and Finance
High School/Prep:
12th ranked infielder in New England according to PBR… Finished with a .471 batting average, 35 runs, 21 RBI, 14 stolen bases, and a .529 slugging percentage during his junior season in 2024… Elected to the Essex Count All-State Game in 2024… Took part in the New Jersey Garden State Games in 2024… Second Team All-State in Jersey following the 2024 season… First Team All-County in 2024.
Michael on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
GW's great academics and the School of Business are top notch. Living in DC really appealed to me and is up and coming. I'm looking forward to creating connections. I was really impressed with the baseball coaches and look forward to being a part of the program.
Christian Dewey
Virginia Beach, VA / Frank W. Cox High School
6'2" / 200 / OF/1B / Intended Major: Business
High School/Prep:
#113 ranked overall prospect in Virginia… Named to the 2024 Perfect Game Preseason Underclassman All-American Team… Named to three Perfect Game All-Tournament Teams during his high school career.
Christian on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
I chose GW because of the great athletic facilities and the ability to earn a prestigious degree from a great academic university.
CJ Jones
Greenwich, CT / Winchendon School
5'11" / 195 / OF / Intended Major: Human Services and Social Justice
High School/Prep:
29th ranked outfield recruit in New England according to PBR… Finished with a .402 batting average during his junior season in 2024… Named to the All-NEPSAC First Team in 2024… First Team All-FAA honoree in 2024… Named his high school team MVP in 2024… Also honored as his high school's Rookie of the Year in 2023.
CJ on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
I chose GW because of the unparalleled academic and athletic programs that can help me evolve into a better player and person.
Henry Knighton
Richmond, VA / St. Christopher's School
5'11" / 185 / RHP / Intended Major: Business Analytics
High School/Prep:
Top 500 recruit nationally and #57 recruit in Virginia according to PBR… Led his high school team in batting average (.371) and hits (26) during his junior season in 2024… Pitched a total of 118 innings with 110 strikeouts during his first three varsity seasons… Two-time All-Virginia Prep League honoree during his sophomore and junior seasons… 2024 Perfect Game Preseason All-American… Co-President of his high school's mental health advocacy club.
Henry on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
I chose GW because I wanted to challenge myself both academically and athletically at one of the premier universities in America while being able to live and learn in our nation's capital.
Colin Lebel
Virginia Beach, VA / Cape Henry Collegiate
6'2" / 200 / RHP / Intended Major: Business and Accounting
High School/Prep:
Ranked as the #53 pitching prospect in Virginia according to PBR… Tallied a 1.19 ERA in 2024 as a junior, boasting a fastball that reached 92 MPH… Represented Great Britain in the U18 European Championships, tossing a complete game against the Czech Republic on July 8, 2024… Two-time Division I Virginia State Champion… First Team All-Region and All-State honoree in 2024.
Colin on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
I chose GW because of its great academics, awesome city campus and amazing baseball program. The vibe in the dugout during showcases at GW was always positive and pushed me to play my best. The coaches, especially Coach Ritchie and Coach Kavanaugh, have built a program that focuses on helping players get better and succeed. Being part of a Division I team while getting a great education is everything I'm looking for.
Luke Maltacea
Marblehead, MA / Noble and Greenough School
5'8" / 180 / C / Intended Major: International Business
High School/Prep:
#44 overall recruit and #2 catcher in Massachusetts, according to Perfect Game… Logged a .330 batting average during his junior season in 2024… Also finished his junior year with an OPS of .564… Honored as a Preseason Underclass All-American by Perfect Game prior to the 2024 season… Named to two Perfect Game All-Tournament Teams during his prep career.
Luke on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
I chose GW because the school offers a great opportunity for academic and athletic success. The coaches and the school have a prestigious reputation, and I knew GW was home once I stepped on campus.
Brad Marks
Rehoboth Beach, DE / Cape Henlopen High School
6'0" / 175 / RHP / Intended Major: Biology
High School/Prep:
Top 500 recruit nationally and #2 pitcher in the state of Delaware according to Perfect Game… All-Conference and All-State honoree following his junior season… Two-time Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American in 2022 and 2023… Fastball reached 91 MPH during his junior season… Named to 15 Perfect Game All-Tournament Teams during his prep career… Also a member of four championship teams at Perfect Game events.
Brad on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
I chose GW because it's in a great area and I'll have the opportunity to meet new people.
Travis Peitz
Perry Hall, MD / Calvert Hall College High School
6'3" / 200 / INF / Intended Major: Business
High School/Prep:
Rated as the 18th overall recruit in Maryland according to PBR… Two-time US Elite Dom Dinito Leadership Award winner… Served as team captain of his high school team in 2024… Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American in 2024… Ranked as a top 500 recruit nationally according to Perfect Game… Named to six Perfect Game All-Tournament Teams.
Travis on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
I chose GW because of the program's emphasis on player development and it's close to home.
Liam Thyen
South Riding, VA / Freedom High School
6'4" / 190 / LHP / Intended Major: Finance
High School/Prep:
Top 500 recruit nationally and the #8 pitcher in Virginia, according to Perfect Game… Fastball reached a speed of 89 MPH during his junior year… Named to six Perfect Game All-Tournament Teams during his prep career… #1 ranked pitcher at the 2023 Perfect Game 16U BCS National Championship… Academic Honors recipient in each year of high school.
Liam on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
I chose GW because of the city environment and great academics.
"The goal for our 2025 class was to continue to attract athletic and academically centered young men of character," said Ritchie. "It's with the fantastic work of our associate head coach/recruiting coordinator, Tyler Kavanaugh, that we have done just that. Coach Kavanaugh and the staff have put together another top-100 recruiting class. Despite an ever-changing landscape in recruiting, Coach Kavanaugh and our staff continue to identify and pursue prospective student-athletes who value balance and continuity but also seek to develop physically, socially, and academically. We feel strongly that we have brought in a class of high-character and talented young men who will impact our program right away and flourish during their time in DC. It's with great honor and excitement that we welcome these 11 future GW Revs to Foggy Bottom this summer."
Brian Archer
Midlothian, VA / The Stewart School
6'1" / 200 / C / Intended Major: Business Administration
High School/Prep:
#95 overall recruit and #10 catcher in Virginia according to PBR… Helped lead Steward to a 2023 Viginia Division II State Championship… First Team All-State honoree following his junior season in 2024… First Team All-Conference in 2024… Recipient of the Ray Tate Scholar Athlete Award… Member of the Ironbridge 2025 Dragum 18u travel team, which is ranked 35th nationally.
Brian on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
I chose GW because I wanted to go to a school that would allow me to be pushed academically and athletically. The coaches were what really convinced me to choose GW because they all bought into me as a player and wanted to develop me into the best player possible. The opportunities that arise with the alumni and baseball connections are also second to none which was something I looked for when searching for my fit. I'm extremely excited to get on campus and contribute to the team and university's success.
Ryan Barks
Chesapeake, VA / Hickory High School
6'3" / 205 / RHP / Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering
High School/Prep:
Currently holds an 8-1 overall record entering his senior season… Top 200 prospect and #57 pitcher in Virginia according to PBR… Recipient of the VHSL Academic Excellence Award in 2023-24… Three-time winner of the HHS Academic Excellence Award from 2021-24… 2024 Perfect Game Underclass All-American.
Ryan on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
I chose GW because of the amazing engineering program as well as the great program the baseball coaches have built.
Michael Bravette
West Caldwell, NJ / Seton Hall Prep
5'9" / 170 / INF / Intended Major: Business and Finance
High School/Prep:
12th ranked infielder in New England according to PBR… Finished with a .471 batting average, 35 runs, 21 RBI, 14 stolen bases, and a .529 slugging percentage during his junior season in 2024… Elected to the Essex Count All-State Game in 2024… Took part in the New Jersey Garden State Games in 2024… Second Team All-State in Jersey following the 2024 season… First Team All-County in 2024.
Michael on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
GW's great academics and the School of Business are top notch. Living in DC really appealed to me and is up and coming. I'm looking forward to creating connections. I was really impressed with the baseball coaches and look forward to being a part of the program.
Christian Dewey
Virginia Beach, VA / Frank W. Cox High School
6'2" / 200 / OF/1B / Intended Major: Business
High School/Prep:
#113 ranked overall prospect in Virginia… Named to the 2024 Perfect Game Preseason Underclassman All-American Team… Named to three Perfect Game All-Tournament Teams during his high school career.
Christian on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
I chose GW because of the great athletic facilities and the ability to earn a prestigious degree from a great academic university.
CJ Jones
Greenwich, CT / Winchendon School
5'11" / 195 / OF / Intended Major: Human Services and Social Justice
High School/Prep:
29th ranked outfield recruit in New England according to PBR… Finished with a .402 batting average during his junior season in 2024… Named to the All-NEPSAC First Team in 2024… First Team All-FAA honoree in 2024… Named his high school team MVP in 2024… Also honored as his high school's Rookie of the Year in 2023.
CJ on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
I chose GW because of the unparalleled academic and athletic programs that can help me evolve into a better player and person.
Henry Knighton
Richmond, VA / St. Christopher's School
5'11" / 185 / RHP / Intended Major: Business Analytics
High School/Prep:
Top 500 recruit nationally and #57 recruit in Virginia according to PBR… Led his high school team in batting average (.371) and hits (26) during his junior season in 2024… Pitched a total of 118 innings with 110 strikeouts during his first three varsity seasons… Two-time All-Virginia Prep League honoree during his sophomore and junior seasons… 2024 Perfect Game Preseason All-American… Co-President of his high school's mental health advocacy club.
Henry on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
I chose GW because I wanted to challenge myself both academically and athletically at one of the premier universities in America while being able to live and learn in our nation's capital.
Colin Lebel
Virginia Beach, VA / Cape Henry Collegiate
6'2" / 200 / RHP / Intended Major: Business and Accounting
High School/Prep:
Ranked as the #53 pitching prospect in Virginia according to PBR… Tallied a 1.19 ERA in 2024 as a junior, boasting a fastball that reached 92 MPH… Represented Great Britain in the U18 European Championships, tossing a complete game against the Czech Republic on July 8, 2024… Two-time Division I Virginia State Champion… First Team All-Region and All-State honoree in 2024.
Colin on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
I chose GW because of its great academics, awesome city campus and amazing baseball program. The vibe in the dugout during showcases at GW was always positive and pushed me to play my best. The coaches, especially Coach Ritchie and Coach Kavanaugh, have built a program that focuses on helping players get better and succeed. Being part of a Division I team while getting a great education is everything I'm looking for.
Luke Maltacea
Marblehead, MA / Noble and Greenough School
5'8" / 180 / C / Intended Major: International Business
High School/Prep:
#44 overall recruit and #2 catcher in Massachusetts, according to Perfect Game… Logged a .330 batting average during his junior season in 2024… Also finished his junior year with an OPS of .564… Honored as a Preseason Underclass All-American by Perfect Game prior to the 2024 season… Named to two Perfect Game All-Tournament Teams during his prep career.
Luke on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
I chose GW because the school offers a great opportunity for academic and athletic success. The coaches and the school have a prestigious reputation, and I knew GW was home once I stepped on campus.
Brad Marks
Rehoboth Beach, DE / Cape Henlopen High School
6'0" / 175 / RHP / Intended Major: Biology
High School/Prep:
Top 500 recruit nationally and #2 pitcher in the state of Delaware according to Perfect Game… All-Conference and All-State honoree following his junior season… Two-time Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American in 2022 and 2023… Fastball reached 91 MPH during his junior season… Named to 15 Perfect Game All-Tournament Teams during his prep career… Also a member of four championship teams at Perfect Game events.
Brad on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
I chose GW because it's in a great area and I'll have the opportunity to meet new people.
Travis Peitz
Perry Hall, MD / Calvert Hall College High School
6'3" / 200 / INF / Intended Major: Business
High School/Prep:
Rated as the 18th overall recruit in Maryland according to PBR… Two-time US Elite Dom Dinito Leadership Award winner… Served as team captain of his high school team in 2024… Perfect Game Preseason Underclass All-American in 2024… Ranked as a top 500 recruit nationally according to Perfect Game… Named to six Perfect Game All-Tournament Teams.
Travis on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
I chose GW because of the program's emphasis on player development and it's close to home.
Liam Thyen
South Riding, VA / Freedom High School
6'4" / 190 / LHP / Intended Major: Finance
High School/Prep:
Top 500 recruit nationally and the #8 pitcher in Virginia, according to Perfect Game… Fastball reached a speed of 89 MPH during his junior year… Named to six Perfect Game All-Tournament Teams during his prep career… #1 ranked pitcher at the 2023 Perfect Game 16U BCS National Championship… Academic Honors recipient in each year of high school.
Liam on his decision to join the Buff & Blue:
I chose GW because of the city environment and great academics.
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