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2026 Northeast Buzz 9/14-9/21

September 14, 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 9/14

Shane Davis C / 3B / Methacton, PA / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 169 / POS: 19

The 5-foot-10, 182-pound physical prospect showed present offensive impact during his BP round. Davis generated a max exit velocity of 96 mph, producing loud contact with a whippy barrel and quick hands through the zone. He consistently worked the ball to the LCF gap, showing an ability to stay inside the baseball and drive it to the middle of the field. Behind the plate, he has a pop time range of 2.03-2.21 with above average arm strength up to 75 MPH out of the crouch.

 

 

Freddie Master RHP / William Penn Charter, PA / 2029

Rankings  StateRank: 77 / POS: 18

The 5-foot-10 two-way prospect turned heads on the tournament circuit this summer, showcasing a strong blend of gap-to-gap offensive ability and a quality three-pitch mix on the mound. At the plate, Freddie works with his hands close to his body and rotates well through impact, creating loud contact to all parts of the field with a consistent gap-to-gap approach. On the mound, he works from a drop-and-drive delivery with a compact arm action in the backswing, allowing him to work downhill through the zone. His fastball headlines the three-pitch mix, sitting 79-81 MPH, and he pairs it with a slider at 70-71 MPH and a curveball at 64-66 MPH.

 

Tyler Castillo C / OF / Mount Olive, NJ / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 46 / POS: 7

Castillo is a multi-sport athlete with a physical, high-upside frame of 6-foot-3, 213-pounds. Pound-for-pound one of the Northeast’s largest catching prospects and possesses the tools to stick behind the plate long term. The RHH catcher flashed raw, elite power this summer producing exit velocities up to 105.4 mph and reached a peak distance of 391 feet. He hits from a strong stance where the hands are pre-loaded reducing movement throughout the swing. Utilizes a slight rock back gather and unloads on the baseball with a quick, compact swing that naturally back spins the baseball. Defensively, Castillo displayed arm strength up to 79 mph and polished footwork, from a right-knee-down setup, with a quick transfer that recorded a pop time of 1.87-1.96 down to second base.

 

 

Kevin Boulden III SS / RHP / Gloucester City, NJ / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 65 / POS: 12

Boulden burst onto the Prep baseball scene with an impressive showing early in the summer at our NJ Summer ID. The twitchy short-stop measured at 5-foot-11, 169-pounds with athletic measurements of 6.77 sixty-yard dash and 23.4” vertical jump. Offensively, Boulden showed an athletic swing utilizing wiry movements displaying a strong swing foundation with room for power potential. He produced a max exit velocity of 96.3 mph and peak distance of 342 feet while using a line-drive, gap-to-gap approach. Defensively, the shortstop showcased quick, fluid footwork with an accurate arm up to 84 mph. The high-level athlete has the makings of a long-term middle infielder that can be an impact bat with a leadoff hitter archetype.

 

Bronson Escue RHP / 1B / Hurricane, w, WV / 2028

The 5-foot-11, 170-pound right handed pitcher was a top performer at the West Virginia Top Prospect Games. He flashed an intriguing arsenal of an 81-83 mph fastball that topped at 84.5 mph and a cutter of 75-78 mph. Escue is a fluid mover on the mound with a longer, full reach back arm swing that comes to a lower 3-quarter release point. This unique arm action induced over 18” of horizontal movement on the fastball displaying late fading actions. Escue flashed command and pitchability during his outing, will be a West Virginia prospect to follow.

 

Luis Garcia 1B / 3B / West Genesee, NY / 2027

6-foot-2, 187 lb athlete with long levers, easy bat speed and advanced feel for the barrel. Plenty of offensive upside remains as the frame matures and the power continues to develop. 

 

Mason Markle RHP / SS / Horseheads Senior High School, NY / 2027

Projectable 6-foot-2, 170 lb RHP with athletic movement down the slope and a quick, explosive arm. The FB sits 82-84, T85, while the CB flashes sharp slurve action, above-average movement and quality depth. Shows confidence in the breaking ball with plenty of upside as the frame matures.

 

 

Charlie Rubel OF / SS / Belmont Hill School, MA / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 53 / POS: 9

Charlie Rubel out of Belmont Hill in Massachusetts demonstrated exceptional twitch and raw speed. At an athletic 5-foot-9, 156-pound frame, he ran an elite 6.33 sixty-yard dash that showcases dynamic straight-line quickness. Offensively, he produced a 96.9 mph peak exit velocity from a balanced, quick-wristed swing that drives the ball with natural leverage to the middle of the field. Defensively, he features an 81 mph arm velocity and elite range that projects well across the outfield and middle infield.

 

 

Colby Whitehouse LHP / OF / Prospect Mountain High School, NH / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 97 / POS: 4

Colby Whitehouse out of Prospect Mountain high school in New Hampshire demonstres projection and two-way potential as a left-handed pitcher and outfielder. At an lean and wiry, 6-foot-3, 180-pound projectable frame, he showed off his athleticism by running a sub-7.0 sixty-yard dash (6.98). Offensively, the left-handed hitter takes a balanced, controlled stroke to generate natural leverage, producing a peak exit velocity of 90.9 mph. On the mound, he operates from a smooth, repeatable delivery with an easy, high three-quarters slot that allows his arm to work freely. His fastball sat 79-81 T81.8, and featured up to 14.3 inches of horizontal movement with strong arm side run. He pairs it with a 68-69 mph slider that showcases a two plane, late breaking movement.