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2026 Jr. Subway Series: Quick Hits

September 30, 2026
Matthew Laurentino
Northeast Regional Scout

On Sunday, September 22nd, the Prep Baseball New York staff covered the 2026 Jr Subway Series at Citi Field in Queens, NY. Over 40 players made it out to this event, providing us with updated looks and a new list of players to follow in the Northeast this upcoming fall.

For a look at the entire event page, click HERE.

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Pitchers

+ (2027) RHP Enmanuel Acevedo

The 6-foot-5, 245-pound Virginia commit worked a scoreless inning, utilizing deliberate mechanics and a tall-and-fall delivery to create a controlled, repeatable move down the mound. His fastball sat in the low-to-mid 90s and reached back for more, jumping out of the hand with life through the zone and playing effectively at the top of the zone with 20-plus inches of induced vertical break. The fastball paired well with an 80-83 mph slider and an 85-86 mph cutter, giving him a varied secondary mix to complement the velocity and ride of his fastball.

+ (2027) RHP Cole Kuhn

The 6-foot-7, 225-pound Duke commit delivered a dominant performance, showing why he is regarded as one of the top arms in the Northeast. He works with a deliberate tempo and has a funky sidearm release, creating a unique look that makes his spin difficult to pick up out of the hand. His fastball sat 95-97 mph and topped at 98.5, showing heavy life through the zone, while he consistently filled the strike zone and effectively mixed his entire arsenal. He complemented the fastball with an 83-86 mph slider, 78-79 mph curveball, and 84-87 mph changeup, giving him four distinct offerings to attack hitters and keep them off balance.

+ (2027) RHP Shea Corona

The Pittsburgh commit works with a high-effort delivery and advanced feel for a four-pitch mix, creating a challenging look for hitters. His 91-93 mph fastball, which topped at 94, shows 20-plus inches of induced vertical break and plays effectively at the top of the zone, while an 88-90 mph sinker gives him a contrasting fastball look. He pairs the two fastballs with an 82-84 mph slider and 80-81 mph curveball, both showing sharp late break and giving him multiple ways to generate weak contact and swings and misses.

+ (2027) RHP John Eddis

The Alabama commit works with compact mechanics and a high-effort delivery, pairing a whippy arm action with an athletic move down the mound. His 92-93 mph fastball, which topped at 94, shows quality ride and carry through the zone, allowing it to play effectively at the top of the zone. He pairs the fastball with an 80-82 mph slider that tunnels well off the heater before showing late action, generating swings and misses in the strike zone and giving him a strong two-pitch foundation.

+ (2027) RHP William Haggerty

The Florida commit works with a high-effort motion and a supinating arm action, creating a unique look from a low 3/4 release. He gets to extension in the backswing before slingshotting the arm through release, generating a fastball with 20-plus inches of horizontal movement and solid arm-side life. The 91-93 mph fastball is complemented by a 77-79 mph sweeper and an 82-83 mph changeup, giving him a three-pitch mix with distinct movement profiles.

+ (2027) RHP Andrew Valentino

The ECU commit showed a high level of competitiveness, striking out all five hitters he faced while maintaining a 68% strike rate. He works with compact arm action in the backswing that helps hide the baseball, creating deception through a high-energy delivery. His 90-92 mph fastball, which topped at 93.4 and spun at 2,900-plus RPM, showed quality life, while a 78-80 mph sweeper generated 3,100-plus RPM and an 81-83 mph changeup with 21-plus inches of horizontal movement gave him a well-rounded three-pitch mix. His bulldog mentality and ability to consistently attack the zone allowed the arsenal to play up throughout the outing.

+ (2027) RHP Jack Nicholls

The Tennessee commit showed off electric arm talent, working with a fast-paced delivery and consistent tempo down the mound. His 93-95 mph fastball, which topped at 96, featured late arm-side run and jumped on hitters, while an 88-89 mph cutter provided a shorter, firmer look off the fastball. He complemented the fastballs with an 85-86 mph slider and 80-81 mph curveball, manipulating the breaking balls effectively to generate swings and misses and punchouts.

Position Players

+ (2027) 1B Ryan Yormack

The Vanderbilt commit is a physical, long-levered corner infield prospect with advanced bat-to-ball skills and a smooth, controlled swing. His hands work quickly to and above the baseball, allowing him to consistently catch up to velocity and create launch to the pull side. Ryan turned on a fastball for a hard-hit knock to LF, showcasing his ability to get the barrel out front and impact the baseball with authority.

+ (2028) OF Francis Conners-Schmid

The left-handed hitter works from an upright setup with rhythm in the lower half, pairing loose, low, and rhythmic hands with a simple path to the baseball. He showed significant power to all fields, highlighted by a 105 mph double driven into the LCF gap, showcasing his ability to impact the baseball with authority from line to line.

+ (2027) 1B Jalen Jacob

The physical left-handed corner first-base prospect shows plus raw power with a strong, compact swing that stays connected through impact. He maintains a backloaded, anchored position throughout the swing, allowing him to stay compact and consistently generate leverage through contact. The power translated in-game with a ball driven over 370 feet to RCF at over 100 mph off the bat, resulting in a deep sacrifice fly and showcasing his ability to drive the baseball to the pull side.

+ (2027) C Patrick Bryan

The versatile switch-hitting catcher who shows present impact from both sides of the plate. Works from a wide, rhythmic setup with consistent extension through contact, allowing him to create leverage and drive the baseball. The power translated in-game with a 368-foot home run over the RF wall from the left side, leaving the bat at 96.4 mph.