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2026 Northeast Buzz 5/26-5/31

June 1, 2026
Prep Baseball Northeast Staff

Welcome back to The 2026 Northeast Buzz, your weekly pulse on the rising stars, breakout performances, and can't-miss moments from the diamond across The Northeast Whether it's a flamethrower lighting up the radar gun in Philly, a smooth-swinging shortstop making noise in North Jersey, or a sleeper prospect turning heads in upstate New York, we’re here to highlight the talent that’s shaping the future of baseball in the Northeast.

Each week, we’ll deliver scouting insights and player write-ups to get a better understanding of the great talent that surrounds us. In this region, the grind is real, the ceilings are high, and the buzz is just getting started.

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Week of 5/26

Lucas Hubner RHP / OF / Smithtown High School East, NY / 2027

5-11, 175 lb RHP with a compact, athletic build and advanced stuff. FB 90-91 MPH (T91.1) plays above the velocity band thanks to 18"+ IVB, 2300 RPM spin, and an impressive 8.0 ft extension, creating uncomfortable at-bats and a flatter approach angle. The breaking ball arsenal is equally impressive. CB 73-75 MPH spins at 2500+ RPM with sharp downer action and depth, while the SL 76-77 MPH offers a distinct swing-and-miss look with late sweep and 2470+ RPM spin. Both secondaries flash above-average characteristics and give him multiple weapons to attack hitters. Dartmouth Commit

 

 

Michael Psarros RHP / OF / St Francis Prep, NY / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 116 / POS: 41

6-4, 205 lbs. Long, projectable frame and a fluid delivery; starter traits. FB 87-89 MPH (T89.1) is the headliner, featuring 2470+ RPM average spin with 15-20" IVB, allowing the pitch to play up through the zone. The combination of velocity, carry, and strike-throwing ability (78% zone) creates consistent swing-and-miss potential.

Pairs the FB with a firm SL 78-80 MPH that flashes late bite and a distinct shape off the heater. CH 80-82 MPH provides a quality third offering with deception and separation, giving him a complete three-pitch mix.

Physical right-hander with advanced fastball traits, a quality secondary mix, and significant upside remaining as the frame continues to mature.

 

 

Alejandro Cartagena LHP / OF / William Allen, PA / 2029

Rankings  StateRank: 4 / POS: 1
Cartagena is the top left-handed pitcher in Pennsylavania’s 2029 class and is the 4th overall prospect. The talented lefty was the ace on a championship winning team as a freshman. Our staff saw Cartagena in the semifinal round of districts and he turned in an excellent performance of 6 innings, 11 strikeouts, 1 earned run on 4 hits. His fastball held 87-90 mph the entire outing while mixing in a sweeping slider at 73-75 mph and a bigger breaking curveball at 67-71 mph. He is an effortless athlete on the mound with an elite arm path. The freshman has put his name on the map and will be a must watch prospect for years to come. 

 

 

Carson Campbell 3B / OF / Pine Richland, PA / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 73 / POS: 6
Campbell is a 6-foot-2, 195-pound third baseman from Western Pennsylvania that had an impressive showing at the Marucci Spikes Scout Day right outside of Pittsburgh. The sophomore prospect loads into a strong hitting position with a flexed upper body load that creates a hard impact out front for upper 90s exit velocities with the ability to naturally elevate to the pull side. Intriguing player to follow from the Keystone State.

 

 

Valin Townsend 3B / 1B / Cumberland County Technical Education Center, NJ / 2028

Townsend burst onto the New Jersey high school baseball scene this season with a breakout sophomore campaign as the ace for a veteran filled Vineland High School team. When our staff saw Townsend he was 88-91 mph in the first inning and settled in 86-89 mph in the following innings. He flashed confidence in his breaking pitches, throwing a 73-75 mph slider and 69-70 mph curveball. He also mixed in a 76-78 mph changeup where he was able to induce swings-and-misses on it from lefties and righties. Townsend completed his season with a 2.80 ERA through 40 innings with 54 strikeouts and 23 walks. Keep an eye out for this South Jersey product. 

 

 

Michael Fekete RHP / 3B / Cherry Hill East, NJ / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 3 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 256 / POS: 78
The Virginia Tech commit was a key catalyst in Cherry Hill East’s first round upset over the Fighting Clan of Vineland. Fekete is the third ranked prospect in the Garden State partly due to his present day arm talent and pitchability, partly because of the upside in his 6-foot-2, 220-pound frame, and partly due to his ability to collect outs and mow down hitters at an impressive level. This year he posted a 1.97 ERA through 53.1 innings with 72 strikeouts and only 14 walks. Fekete was 88-91 topping 92 when our staff saw him this high school season showcasing his heavy fastball and his ability to locate it to both sides of the plate. 

 

 

Brayden Jagoe 3B / C / Trumbull, CT / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 107 / POS: 6

6'2" 185lb projectable build with present power. Plus hand and bat speed. Exit velocity up to 100. Hit this homerun with a 99mph exit velocity 

 

 

Conner Holcomb OF / RHP / Musselman High School, WV / 2029

Holcomb was a standout performer on the mound this winter at the WV Preseason All-State event. The lean framed 5-foot-11, 179-pound freshman showcased a lively arm action with a high upside. His fastball sat in the upper 70s mph and topped at 79 mph while attacking the strike zone. Holcomb also flashed feel for developing breaking balls throwing a slider and curveball. Young West Virginia prospect to follow.

 

 

Miken Smyth 3B / RHP / Wyoming County East High School, WV / 2026

The talented senior hitter was a top offensive performer at the WV Preseason All-State event. Miken carried that performance into the high school season producing a .392 batting average, 29 hits, 12 extra base hits through 26 games. The physical 6-foot, 206-pound infielder has a direct path to the baseball with the ability to drive the baseball to all fields with power showcasing his barrel awareness and accuracy. Talented ball player with a talented high school career. 

 

 

Andrew Valentino RHP / SS / Trumbull High School, CT / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 5 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 352 / POS: 103

Quick, up tempo delivery, FB up to 92. Off speed offerings sit mid 70's. CH is a plus pitch with good depth. 

 

 

Luke Prozzo LHP / 1B / Southington High School, CT / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 88 / POS: 9

6'4 frame with good mound presence. 3 pitch mix consisting of mid 80's FB with cutting action, CB that is 71-72 and CH that is 75-76. Recently committed to UConn