Jim Walklett Majors Graduation GameBrandywine Little League · Est. 2016

The 11th Annual · A Brandywine Tradition

Jim WalklettMajors Graduation Game

One last game. A lifetime of memories. Help us celebrate the players who grew up on Brandywine's fields.

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The 2026 Lineup

Official team rosters

The managers have made their selections. Here are the two teams taking the field for the 11th Annual Graduation Game.

26Players In

Ranalli Team

Manager: Nick Ranalli

13
  1. Jaxson StarkeBLACKSTONE-QUINNWalk-up: “You Proof” by Morgan Wallen
  2. Tyler MullinBLACKSTONE-QUINNWalk-up: “One Dance” by Drake
  3. Ryan SullingerCAMPANELLAWalk-up: “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” by Luke Combs
  4. Benjamin OlsonCAMPANELLAWalk-up: “Tuesday’s Gone” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
  5. Dominic RanalliCAMPANELLAWalk-up: “Superstar” by Lupe Fiasco feat. Matthew Santos
  6. Vance NelsonCAMPANELLAWalk-up: “Lot of Me” by Lil Tecca
  7. Austin HurstCMLWalk-up: “Love Sosa” by Chief Keef
  8. Grayson SacrentyIACONOWalk-up: “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
  9. Blaize DixonIACONOWalk-up: “Dreams and Nightmares” by Meek Mill
  10. Leon RapuanoLEVYWalk-up: “I Just Might” by Bruno Mars
  11. Conrad GehretLEVYWalk-up: DJ’s Choice
  12. Calvin LewisLEVYWalk-up: “Enemy” by Imagine Dragons
  13. Thomas BosaccoTULLWalk-up: “Santeria” by Sublime

Cleaver Team

Manager: Kevin Cleaver

13
  1. Austin BarnesBLACKSTONE-QUINNWalk-up: “Your Love” by The Outfield
  2. Cole CleaverBLACKSTONE-QUINNWalk-up: “On One Tonight” by Gunna
  3. Edward SuchomelBLACKSTONE-QUINNWalk-up: “Impostor Syndrome” by Sidney Gish
  4. Wyatt MolnarCAMPANELLAWalk-up: “A-O-K” by Tai Verdes
  5. Austin BrosiousCAMPANELLAWalk-up: “A-O-K” by Tai Verdes
  6. Lawrence PerezCMLWalk-up: “Godzilla” by Eminem feat. Juice WRLD
  7. James CantareraCMLWalk-up: “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
  8. Geoffrey ThorntonIACONOWalk-up: “Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
  9. Brandon GeigerIACONOWalk-up: “California Love” by 2Pac feat. Dr. Dre
  10. Ryan StewartLEVYWalk-up: “California Love” by 2Pac feat. Dr. Dre
  11. Nicholas ReedLEVYWalk-up: “Big Poppa” by The Notorious B.I.G.
  12. Brody McDermottTULLWalk-up: “Superhero (Heroes & Villains)” by Metro Boomin, Future & Chris Brown
  13. Christopher DiCeccoTULLWalk-up: “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” by Kanye West

Two teams. Twenty-six players. One final night together on Dyer 1.

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The Lineup

Everything you need for game day

Join us Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Dyer 1 in Claymont. If rain gets in the way, we will play Thursday, August 20.

01

Player Check-In

Arrive by 5:00–5:15 PM

Players arrive wearing this year's Majors uniform, meet their managers, and get ready for pregame activities.

02

Pregame

Player introductions

Families gather as we recognize the graduating players before the first pitch.

03

Game Time

First pitch around 6:30 PM

The game takes place on Dyer 1 at Brandywine Little League in Claymont, with an emphasis on participation, sportsmanship, and fun.

Weather Considerations

Umpires make the call

The umpires will decide whether field and weather conditions are safe before and during the game. Participating families will receive a text message if the schedule changes.

After the Final Out

Pizza and drinks for players

Players are invited to stay after the game for pizza and drinks as we wrap up the evening together.

Who Can Play

Brandywine players take the field

Participation is limited to invited graduating Brandywine Little League Majors players. Players should wear their current 2026 Majors uniform.

Working Game Rules

  1. 01Open to eligible graduating Brandywine Little League Majors players.
  2. 02Players wear their current 2026 Majors uniform.
  3. 03A maximum of five runs may be scored per inning.
  4. 04The game uses a continuous batting order.
  5. 05Free defensive substitutions are allowed throughout the game.
  6. 06Pitchers may throw a maximum of two innings unless the managers agree otherwise for pace of play.
  7. 07Travel ball and wooden bats are welcome. Big barrel bats are not permitted.
  8. 08Each team receives two mulligans: one during innings 1–3 and one during innings 4–6.
Young Jim Walklett managing the Brandywine Little League All-Stars during their 1975 state championship run
Jim Walklett, 1975Managing Brandywine to a state championship

More Than a Game

Honoring Jim Walklett

Jim Walklett was a co-founder of Brandywine Little League. The Graduation Game honors his legacy while celebrating the young players moving on from Little League baseball.

Since the inaugural game in 2016, Brandywine families have come together each year to recognize the graduating Majors players and the friendships they built on these fields.

“One last game together, and one more reason to celebrate.”

The Honor Roll

Graduation Game Alumni

Honoring every player who took the field and helped build this Brandywine Little League tradition.

212Players Honored
Class of

2016

18 Players
  • Aidan Dunfee
  • Dominic Lapira
  • Isaih Desameau
  • Michael Mallamaci
  • Brandon Gamble
  • Michael Toy
  • Will Keegan
  • Alex Regas
  • Ryan James
  • John Dunion
  • Dylan Rafferty
  • Erik Hoffman
  • Frankie Schubert
  • Sean Chetty
  • Tommy Bosso
  • Gabe Forwood
  • Hayden Fauerbach
  • Sean Dempsey
Class of

2017

24 Players
  • Ben Reilly
  • Colton Callueng
  • Tyler Wishnow
  • Parker Ilgaz
  • Anthony Rachiele
  • Nicholas Salyer
  • Sebastian Gervay
  • Thomas Baer
  • Will Jones
  • Alex Herzog
  • Daniel Jupiter
  • Aaron Brooks
  • Dominic Anerino
  • Jared Horgan
  • Jayden Jones
  • Shawn Bajwa
  • Terrance Roberson
  • Zachary Frame
  • Chad Imburgia
  • Logan Wiley
  • Nathan Martin
  • Michael Masci
  • Sean Bogan
  • William Herr
Class of

2018

26 Players
  • Aaron Albom
  • Kenton Lightburn
  • Ryan Depasquale
  • Andrew Dimaio
  • Colin Mclaughlin
  • Daniel Mcsorley
  • Kaiah Cruz
  • Ryan Toy
  • Vincent Offutt
  • Aidan Kee
  • Andrew Firko
  • Darius Corrigan
  • Evan Schuibbeo
  • Christopher Messinger
  • Ryan Andrews
  • Tristan Wright
  • Nolan Smith
  • Ryan Brooks
  • Ryan Gray
  • Brady Fox
  • Charles Binkley
  • Christopher Powell
  • Jacob Solomon
  • Josiah Deitrich
  • Derek Smith
  • Matt Bamonte
Class of

2019

18 Players
  • Aj Ferguson
  • Christian Mascucchini
  • Ryan Mcallister
  • Carter Vincent
  • John Darch
  • Nicholas Becker
  • Andrew Doyle
  • Charles Morgan
  • Leo Marini
  • Audrey Russell
  • Bakir Avent
  • Brandon Farina
  • Chase Watson
  • Brody Haas
  • Connor Maradie
  • Jacob Glazier
  • Nico Froio
  • Patrick Schneider
Class of

2020

19 Players
  • Evan Jones
  • Luca Anerino
  • Mack Medeiros
  • Daniel Baxter
  • Evan Helm
  • John Waldron
  • Sophia Digenova
  • Brendan Schott
  • Henry Nowak
  • Larsen Hettrick
  • Andrew Arnold
  • Brooks Ohanlon
  • Finnegan Erickson
  • Jake Kelly
  • Joseph Coppola
  • Kenyon Holman
  • Nikolas Evangelista
  • Stone Davis
  • Thomas Bamonte
Class of

2021

17 Players
  • Ben Lankford
  • Christopher Gioia
  • Luke Lascala
  • Thomas Szpak
  • Bryce Jackson
  • Charles Old
  • Wesley Ferro
  • Zachary Deponte
  • Nathan Rogerson
  • Shane Warrington
  • Benjamin Doyle
  • Lucas Raum
  • Michael Digenova
  • Wyatt Gates
  • Andrew Sullinger
  • Kevin Reed
  • Liam Heggan
Class of

2022

15 Players
  • Ayce Mascucchini
  • Ethan Fuller
  • ANTHONY DELLAQUILA
  • Braeden Quinn
  • Samuel Hendrixson
  • Tyrone Robinson
  • Jackson Palmer
  • Mason Miller
  • Angel Sanchez
  • Enzo Mammi
  • Matthew Budzyn
  • Landon Fox
  • Jacob Kallish
  • Julian Mulvena
  • Preston Burris
Class of

2023

23 Players
  • Grady Walch
  • Matthew Sullinger
  • Carter Palmer
  • Andrew Wagner
  • Jacob Porter
  • Michael Huff
  • Tyler Overly
  • William Mitchell
  • Massimo Anerino
  • Keegan Barillare
  • Evan Skibo
  • Jalen Lu
  • Wesley Fiske
  • Joshua Harper
  • Conner Shaw
  • Callen Steinour
  • Kenneth DelGrosso
  • Andrew Lazar
  • Jack Manchin
  • Colton Biddle
  • Tyler Shaw
  • Demetri R Thomas
  • Joshua Litz
Class of

2024

21 Players
  • Danniel Estevez Guzman
  • David Kirkner III
  • Joseph Jebri
  • Austin Flynn
  • Jackson Porter
  • Chase Sickler
  • Joseph Ian Feil
  • Shane Savage
  • William Anderson
  • Alexander Messina
  • Daniel Highberger
  • Colin Breslin
  • Nolan Giles
  • Shane Michael Horn
  • Julian Riddagh
  • Michael Conte
  • Leon Klimek
  • Jayden Olsen
  • Cole Conrad
  • Christian Ramos
  • Justin Cobb
Class of

2025

31 Players
  • Christopher Lenz
  • Trey Morley
  • Maximilian Drzymalski
  • Cameron Toner
  • Chase Begley
  • Luke Jackson
  • Brayden Coombes
  • Nicholas Blakeley
  • Warren Collins
  • Mason DelGrosso
  • Connor Stein
  • Braydon Stinson
  • Alex Amis
  • Bodin Cooper
  • Reed McKinley
  • Keegan Baranik
  • Brady Savage
  • Philip Obrien
  • Ryan Neal
  • Griffin Govatos
  • Leo Fox
  • Riker Morgan
  • Gabe Shaw
  • Trent Thorogood
  • Jude Douen
  • Thomas Behl
  • Joseph Spennato
  • Owen Doherty
  • Ransom Brown
  • Luke Scarangella
  • Liam Walklett

Extra Innings

Frequently asked questions

Who may participate in the game?

Participation is limited to invited graduating Brandywine Little League Majors players.

Does every participating player get to play?

The game uses continuous batting and flexible defensive substitutions to keep players involved.

What should players bring?

Bring your glove, helmet, water, and normal game gear. Players should wear this year's Majors uniform. Travel ball and wooden bats may be used, but big barrel bats are not allowed.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Umpires will decide whether conditions are safe before and during the game. The rain date is Thursday, August 20, 2026. John will send participating families a text message if the schedule changes.

Will refreshments be available?

Yes. Pizza and drinks will be available for players after the game.