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Tournament Takeaways: Northeast Fall 2026

October 23, 2026
Matthew Laurentino & Jonah SanAngelo
Northeast Regional Scout & Prep Baseball Contributor

The fall tournament season provided a valuable opportunity for players across the Northeast to showcase their abilities and make their mark on the diamond. From standout performances at the plate to impact arms on the mound and defensive tools that stood out, a number of prospects separated themselves throughout the fall. We take a look at some of the top performers from tournament play across the Northeast who caught our attention and made a lasting impression.

Looking ahead, Prep Baseball Northeast has launched a new social media account dedicated to tournament coverage, bringing live updates, standout performances, player highlights, and more directly to the baseball community. Follow along throughout the year for additional coverage from tournaments across the region and stay up to date on the prospects making an impact. Follow us on Instagram and X for all the latest tournament coverage.

2027

Liam Cleaver C / 1B / St Ignatius of Loyola, ON / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 91 / POS: 7

The No. 7-ranked catcher in Ontario’s 2027 class, Cleaver earned MVP honors at the North-East Fall Invite, showcasing middle-of-the-order offensive potential and a natural feel for receiving. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound backstop shows a whole-field approach, barrel control, and present strength, with a 96.7 MPH max exit velocity and 17.1 G average rotational acceleration. Behind the plate, he displays strong receiving instincts, soft hands, and a feel for blocking, along with pop times ranging from 1.95-1.99 seconds. The present offensive impact and dependable work behind the dish provide an intriguing all-around catching profile as development continues.

Sean Demartino RHP / 3B / Central Dauphin Shs, PA / 2027

The two-way Harford CC commit showcased his talents at this year’s NY Fall Open, featuring a whole-field approach with developing strength at the plate. Demartino operates from an upright stance with a pronounced leg lift, creating lower-half rotation and noticeable rotational strength. He shows sound pitch recognition, quick hands, and adjustability, consistently working deep counts and putting the ball in play. Demartino’s upside is most evident on the mound, where he displays natural pitchability with repeatable mechanics. His fastball sat 85-87 MPH with deceptive arm-side run, showing the ability to work both sides of the plate while generating sink down in the zone. His 69-71 MPH curveball tunnels effectively off the fastball, with adjustable shape and sharp glove-side action that offers swing-and-miss potential. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame provides room for added strength, with an intriguing two-way profile and further development ahead.

Kameron Fiorani SS / Cumberland Regional, NJ / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 96 / POS: 16

The 5-foot-8, 175-pound uncommitted SS prospect continues to add physicality to his frame and stood out among the competition at the NJ Fall Open. At the plate, Kameron works from a squat setup with his hands held near ear height, utilizing a pronounced leg kick to time the pitcher and load into his back hip before firing through contact. He works with a level barrel path that works quickly through the zone, with previous Blast Motion metrics from Future Games showcasing his bat speed, reaching a peak of 81.5 mph. Kameron put his gap-to-gap power on display during tournament play, recording two triples, one to left-center field and another to right-center field, demonstrating his ability to drive the baseball to both sides of the field.

RAMON MOLINA RHP / Memorial High School, NJ / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 128 / POS: 38

The uncommitted 6-foot-1, 160-pound RHP Molina has drawn attention this fall with his athleticism, projected frame, and continued development of a four-pitch arsenal. His fastball sat 87-89 MPH, touching 89 in this look after reportedly reaching 93 earlier in the summer, showing carry at the top of the zone and natural sink down. His 76-78 MPH slider serves as his primary swing-and-miss offering, featuring late, sharp glove-side action, while the 72-74 MPH curveball gives him a second breaking ball to land for strikes and disrupt timing. His changeup continues to develop, showing late fade with potential to complement the fastball. With a repeatable delivery, strong fastball command, and an arsenal that continues to mature, Molina possesses the foundation to take a significant step forward heading into his senior season.

2028

Max Jackson RHP / 3B / Bridgewater-Raynham Regional, MA / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 59 / POS: 21

The lean 6-foot-2, 185-pound two-way prospect and 2026 Future Games alum Jackson showed versatility at the Northeast Fall Invite, pairing a quick bat and line-drive approach with a 98 MPH max exit velocity, 20.9 MPH average hand speed, and 75.8 MPH max bat speed. His strongest attributes are on the mound, where he works from the stretch with a four-pitch mix, averaging over six feet of extension from a 5.8-foot release height. His fastball sits 84-86 MPH, touching 87, with 2,200+ RPM and 15+ inches of induced vertical break. He complements it with an 80-81 MPH changeup featuring late arm-side fade, a 70-74 MPH curveball with tumbling action, and a 74-76 MPH slider with sharper glove-side bite. Jackson’s extension, spin potential, and ability to hold his own offensively make him an intriguing two-way prospect. Continued physical development, improved secondary command, and greater separation between his breaking balls will be key to his long-term upside.

Max LaMonica RHP / 1B / Dexter Southfield, MA / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 22 / POS: 7

LaMonica was a standout on the mound at this year’s North East Fall Invite, building on an intriguing showing at the 2026 Future Games. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound RHP continues to establish himself as a top arm in New England’s 2028 class. His release height above six feet pairs with a fluid, over-the-top arm action that creates a whip-like effect and makes the ball difficult to pick up out of the hand. The fastball leads the arsenal at 87-89 MPH, featuring late cutting action. His curveball sits 76-78 MPH with sharp 12/6 break and late depth, while the 78-80 MPH slider offers a firmer look with more pronounced glove-side sweep. The combination of deception, fastball life, and distinct breaking-ball shapes gives LaMonica a high-upside foundation to build on.

Austin Mosher C / Fayetteville-Manlius, NY / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 186 / POS: 38

Ranked No. 38 among New York’s 2028 catchers, Mosher built on his NYS Games performance with an impactful showing at the NY Fall Open. The 5-foot-8, 181-pound RHH showed middle-of-the-order potential, barreling multiple balls into the gaps in key situations throughout the weekend. He operates from a backloaded stance with an active lower half, generating ground-up rotation and natural barrel tilt. The repeatable swing path consistently creates lift and offers launch potential. Behind the plate, he displays clean receiving actions, sound lateral mobility, and developing consistency as a blocker. His arm has previously topped 75 MPH, displaying a quick release that’s helped control the running game. While the bat leads the profile, continued defensive development adds to his overall upside behind the plate.

AVIEN NUNEZ SS / 2B / Bergen Catholic High School, NJ / 2028

The 6-foot, 190-pound switch-hitting middle infielder made his presence felt throughout the fall, showcasing an advanced contact tool, agility, and developing power from both sides of the plate. He features a nearly identical semi-open stance and level swing from either side, maintaining a solid base with his hands held close behind the ear before working into a quiet backside load. A controlled stride allows him to shift his momentum forward as he initiates his hip rotation, creating a strong rotational sequence with developing launch potential. His ability to use the entire field was evident, consistently taking outside pitches the other way while turning on offerings in tight. Defensively, he’s demonstrated reliable glove work up the middle with an accurate arm, projecting room for continued growth at shortstop as his frame matures. With his switch-hitting ability, feel for the barrel, and defensive reliability, he offers an intriguing offensive foundation with the potential to develop into a versatile middle infielder.

2029

Tyler Hannigan SS / Pascack Valley, NJ / 2029

Rankings  StateRank: 67 / POS: 16

The 5-foot-10, 132-pound long and wiry SS prospect shows plenty of room to continue adding strength and physicality while already displaying present offensive tools. At the plate, Tyler works from an upright, relaxed setup with his hands held near ear height, utilizing a long stride to get into a wide, powerful hitting position. He rotates well through the swing, allowing the hips to fire efficiently as the hands work short and direct to the baseball, creating hard line-drive contact through the zone. Tyler also delivered in a key moment for the BC Prospects, coming through with a walk-off single to help his team finish the weekend with a 2-0-1 record. 

Alexander McDermid RHP / OF / Welland - St. Jean de Brébeuf, ON / 2029

Rankings  StateRank: 69 / POS: 19

McDermid stood out in the NY Fall Open, further establishing himself among Ontario’s top two-way prospects in the 2029 class. The 6-foot-5, 205-pound right-hander uses his long levers to generate a loose, crossfire delivery with an intriguing three-pitch mix. His FB sat 82-85 MPH (T87 previously), featuring heavy arm-side run. His 73-75 MPH CB spins at 2,500+ RPM with 10/5 shape, showing swing-and-miss potential with its sharp downward action. A 75-77 MPH CH adds another weapon, generating nearly 16 inches of arm-side fade. With a 6.2-foot release height and almost six feet of extension, McDermid combines present pitchability with significant physical projection and long-term upside on the mound.

The left-handed bat adds to his two-way profile, showing consistent impact throughout the weekend. At April’s Ontario Future Game Trials, he recorded 21.2 MPH average hand speed, 80.1 MPH peak bat speed, and 20.7 Gs of average rotational acceleration. With a projectable frame, encouraging offensive metrics, and maturing arsenal, McDermid offers legitimate two-way potential with room for continued development.

Dominic Smith 1B / LHP / Philemon Wright High School, QC / 2029

The imposing 6-foot-2, 230-pound RHH/LHP Smith impacted both sides of the ball throughout the NY Fall Open, showcasing intriguing upside as a two-way prospect. At the plate, he works from a balanced, shoulder-width base with minimal pre-swing movement and natural barrel tilt. An efficient tap-and-go stride allows him to get on time and rotate from the ground up, generating above-average launch potential and driving multiple balls into the gaps. On the mound, Smith showed developing pitchability, working his 77-79 MPH fastball to the outer half with solid command. His 70-71 MPH curveball offers a deceptive change of pace, featuring pronounced tumbling action that complements the fastball. The combination of present strength, offensive impact, and developing pitch mix provides an intriguing foundation for continued two-way development.

Drew Rogers RHP / Northern Burlington County Regional High School, NJ / 2029

Drew backed his impressive showcase data from a week earlier in the semi-final of the NJ Fall Open throwing 3 dominate innings of 1 run ball. The 5-foot-10, 160-pound RHP features a high-waisted frame and a downhill delivery, working with deliberate, repeatable mechanics. His arm action stays compact through the backswing before working into an over-the-top release, allowing him to create a direct angle to the plate. His fastball sits 80–82 mph and tops out at 84 mph, showing firm, heavy action with the ability to generate swings and misses at the top of the zone. He pairs it with a 69–72 mph curveball that features sharp 11-to-5 shape, providing a distinct change of pace and a complementary offering to keep hitters off balance.

 

2030

Michael Appalucci SS / RHP / Cherokee High School, NJ / 2030

The rising freshman has a present two-way impact on the game leading his team all the way to finals in the NJ Fall Open. At the plate, Michael works from a balanced setup, widening his base as he gets into his load and creating a strong foundation to rotate through the swing. He shows quick hands that work short and direct to the baseball, staying above the ball through the zone to produce a level path and firm line-drive contact. His ability to make consistent adjustments with his hands was on display in an at-bat where he battled from an 0-2 count to work the count full before lining a single to right field. While Michael showed a mature approach at the plate, his work on the mound proved even more impressive, where his stuff and ability to attack the zone stood out.

On the mound, he works from a deliberate sidesaddle windup with a controlled tempo and room to create more extension down the mound. Shows a supinating release that helps generate heavy sink on his 78–80 mph fastball/sinker, which tops out at 81 mph and features quality downward action through the zone. He pairs the offering with a 69–70 mph curveball/sweeper that shows 11-to-5 movement with firm, late sweep, giving him a complementary breaking ball to disrupt hitters’ timing and generate weak contact.

Grayson Galusha SS / Christian Brothers Academy, NY / 2030

The 5-foot-7, 145-pound LHH Grayson stood out at the Lumber Yard Fall Classic with his present strength, barrel control, and ability to impact the ball to all fields. He shows a competitive approach at the plate, paired with speed, an above-average arm for his age, and solid defensive instincts at shortstop. Continued physical development and refinement of his glove work will be important, but his offensive foundation and defensive tools provide encouraging long-term potential at the position.

Brayden Morgan SS / 2B / Malvern Preparatory School, PA / 2030

The 5-foot-7, 150-pound middle infield prospect presents advanced mechanics for his age. At the plate, he utilizes a controlled leg kick to coil into his back hip, creating a strong foundation to rotate through the swing. His hands work quickly and stay tight to the body through the zone, allowing him to get the barrel around on an inside fastball and drive it for extra bases here.

Miller Shipp OF / NJ / 2030

The 5-foot-11, 165-pound prospect shows a physical build and an intriguing offensive foundation. At the plate, he stays backloaded in his setup with rhythmic hands held near ear height, allowing him to coil into his back hip before firing through the zone. His hands work quickly and close to the body, creating a steep uphill swing path that gets to extension at impact and provides the ability to generate leverage through contact. A name to follow as he continues to develop and add to his offensive profile.