Casey Saucke

Saucke attended Greece Athena High School in New York. He posted a .483 batting average with eight home runs, 36 runs scored, 24 RBI and 20 stolen bases, leading the Trojans to a 15-5 record as a senior. He was listed as the No. 9 shortstop and the No. 41 overall player in the 2021 recruiting class by Perfect Game, and chose to join Virginia following his high school career. Saucke burst onto the scene as a freshman, slashing .360/.438/.591 (average, on base %, slugging). He hit 7 home runs, 16 doubles, and 3 triples, driving in 46 RBI in 53 games. He was named to the All-ACC Freshman Team. Last season as a sophomore, Saucke put up a slash line of .299/.392/.418 and was responsible for 48 RBI with 4 home runs, 16 doubles and a triple. This season was a step back from his freshman season, but his production increased late in the year, earning him a selection to the Charlottesville Regional All-Tournament team. This season is Saucke's junior season and he is expected to return to form. With a solid 2024 performance, he could see his stock raise back into the 2nd round.