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2026 Future Games Team New Jersey: Top Performers Quick Hits

September 10, 2026
Nathan Goranson
Northeast Scout

Team New Jersey rolled into the Prep Baseball Future Games with one of the event’s deeper and more competitive rosters, and several prospects wasted no time making their presence felt. Across four days, the group produced standout arms, impact bats, and measurable jumps that reinforced the state’s reputation for developing high‑ceiling talent. Below, we break down the top performers from a busy week in Georgia, highlighting the players who boosted their stock and delivered the most compelling looks for college recruiters.

POSITION PLAYERS

+ OF Jack Spitaleri (Glen Rock, 2028) From starting the event as one of Team New Jersey’s sleeper picks, Spitaleri left Lakepoint as one of the most talked about players from the entire week long event. The physically stout outfielder measured at 5-foot-9, 221-pounds and ran an impressive 7.0 sixty-yard dash where he hit a peak sprint speed of 19.7 mph. In addition to his straight-line speed he also jumped 24.7 inches displaying his explosive lower half. Offensively, Spitaleri was turning heads from his first swing of batting practice all the way to his final at-bat of the event. Effortless power (103.9 EV, 400 feet) from a simplified setup that he is able to consistently deliver the barrel to the baseball (83% Sweet-Spot) where he has virtually zero swing and miss. A hard-nosed competitor that fought out pitch after pitch in nearly every at-bat, Spitaler demonstrated advanced hand-eye coordination that allowed him to spoil borderline pitches. In addition to his offensive he was a bright spot defensive for Team New Jersey as well. He patrolled every outfield spot and always came away with an impressive play either making the out or saving additional bases. The recent University of Virginia commit earned a lot of respect and recognition on a national level and all of it was deserved. 


+ OF Braden Cox (Ranney, 2028) The outfielder possesses a high-waisted, long levered 6-foot-1, 199-pound frame which shows room for growth. Cox showcased his developing athleticism with a personal best sixty-yard with a 6.99 and reached a peak sprint speed of 20.0 mph. Cox possesses explosive tools that can change games on a dime from both an offensive and defensive standpoint. Offensively, Cox limits unnecessary movement with a quiet setup and wide lower-half. He has a quick hand-load which syncs up with his minimal front foot lift. Peaking at 98.8 mph and averaging an exit velocity of 92.2 mph, Cox can produce advanced power and has even more power to come as he continues to physically mature. In game play, his simple setup allowed him to control the strike zone and limit out-of-the-zone chases which led to multiple 2-strike base hits. Cox showcased a full field approach with comfortability and power when driving the baseball to the opposite field gap. Defensively, Cox has reached up to 93 mph and was 90 mph at the Prep Baseball Future Games, displaying game changing arm strength from the corner outfield positions. 


+ SS Luca Catanzarite (Immaculata, 2028) The recent Duke University commit earned Team New Jersey’s Most Valuable Player award from his day-to-day consistency and production at the plate. Catanzarite, a 5-foot-8, 165-pound short stop recorded multiple hits, multiple extra base hits and numerous quality at-bats where he made the other team earn his out. A prototypical top of the order hitter, Catanzarite displayed athleticism and fluidity throughout his offensive operation resulting in the ability to fight off difficult pitches and make adjustments mid at-bat. With minimal swing-and-miss in his current game, he also possesses emerging power at the plate that would make him a consistent extra-base hit threat. Athletically he is a 6.89 runner with a straight-line speed peaking at 20.4 mph and displayed lower-half explosiveness with a 26.4” vertical jump. Catanzarite was battling injury while at the PBFG26 resulting in no defensive reps, the slick fielding shortstop would have been defensive standout as well if he had the chance. 


+ C Eddie Mitchell (Lenape, 2028) The recent Rutgers commit was a top offensive performer in addition to his high-level defensive ability. Mitchell measured at a barrel chested 5-foot-8, 192-pound frame with present lower-half strength. During the workout he flashed impressive raw power with a 101.2 mph exit velocity and a max distance of 400 feet. He works into his strong lower half hitting from a semi-crouched position generating power and torque from the ground up producing high-level impact with a positive attack angle. Defensively, Mitchell controls the base paths with a strong arm that throws the ball up to 83 mph down to second base paired with an efficient transfer. In addition to his catch and throw ability he flashed an above average ability to receive and present the baseball. The top catcher in New Jersey continued to set the standard. 


TWO-WAYS

+ OF/RHP Luke Dana (Wall, 2028) The 6-foot-4, 191-pound two-way prospect is one of the younger and more projectable players in the 2028 class. Dana possesses a lean, high waisted frame with room for lean muscle growth as he continues to develop. Offensively, Dana flashed elite power potential producing a max exit velocity of 101.0 mph and an average exit velocity of 94.9 mph. Dana hits from a tall, upright stance with his hands away from his body. He then syncs up a rearward hand load with his forward move creating a slight stretch. His barrel works flat through the zone impacting the baseball with a direct path to and through contact. Dana flashed the ability to drive the baseball on a line to both gaps and also back spin the baseball with authority reaching a peak distance of 397 feet in BP. On the mound, Dana showcases a lively arm talent with velocities up to 90 mph. His lively, loose arm action comes from a traditional three-quarter arm slot where he pronates at release producing over 17 inches of horizontal movement on the fastball. During his outing, he sat 87-89 mph flashing a late arm side run that averaged 13.6” and peaked at 17.1”. To keep hitters off of the fastball he mixed a 74-78 mph slider with late glove side bite and an occasional 81-82 mph changeup with fading action. Between Dana’s high-ceiling frame and his intriguing offensive and pitcher profiles he has the makings of a top Northeast prospect.


+ 3B/RHP Anthony Huaranga (Stony Brook School, 2028) A 6-foot-1, 211-pound two-way prospect with real upside both offensively and on the mound. On the mound, Huaranga showed a clean, efficient operation that produced a fastball with true carry, topping at 91.3 mph and sitting 89–91 with over 19 inches of IVB. He attacked the upper quadrant consistently, generating the kind of swing‑and‑miss you expect from a fastball with that shape. Off the heater, he tunneled a late‑breaking, high‑spin slider at 78–81 mph that reached -15 inches of sweep, giving it a true sweeper profile. His changeup/splitter at 83–85 mph flashed out‑pitch potential. Offensively, Huaranga’s swing continues to trend up every time we see him. PBFG26 was the best his bat has looked — multiple hard‑hit balls, base hits, and two doubles. He stays controlled in the setup with a minimal lift gather, keeps the hands away from the body, and turns the barrel behind the baseball with a positive attack angle through contact. The tight turn shows up in games, and the overall offensive operation points to continued success as he matures.


PITCHERS

+ RHP Adriel Huertas (Bergen Catholic, 2028) Huertas came into the PBFG26 as one of our sleeper picks and left PBFG26 as one of the top performing pitchers on Team New Jersey. The right-handed pitcher possesses a physical and compact 5-foot-7, 181-pound with present lower half strength. Huertas has one of the more unique looks against hitters due to his ability to drive down and extend on the mound. Measuring at a below average RHP height, he gets over 6 feet of extension on his pitches with a release height of 4.8 feet. In addition to his ability to get downhill, Huertas is also elite at spinning the baseball where he can get 2,500 rpm on the fastball and 2,960 rpm on the curveball. The fastball shows elite life into the zone with over 22” of IVB, 2,500 rpm of spin and topping 89.3 mph all from a unique release height. His curveball/slider is 71-76 mph with -16” of IVB and -19” of horizontal movement displaying big 2-plane breaking action with swing-and-miss profiles. Huertas recorded a dozen whiffs during his 2-inning outing alongside weak contact. Look for Huertas to develop into one of the Northeast’s premiere arm talents. 


+ RHP Preston Pahang (Ocean City, 2028) A broad shoulder 5-foot-11, 195-pound right-handed pitcher that recorded a clean 2 inning appearance. Pahang operates from a drop and drive delivery where he is able to record 6.6 feet of extension giving his pitching arsenal extra life into the zone. He utilizes a full reach back arm action with an over-the-top release point that enables Pahang to rip down on the ball and produce high-level spin. At the PBFG26, Pahang’s fastball sat 86-89 mph and topped 90 mph with 19.8” of IVB and over 2,400 rpm of spin. Tunnelling off the fastball is his late breaking slider that is thrown 77-81 mph with over 2,700 rpm of spin and -18.5” of horizontal movement displaying a sweeper-like profile. Pahand attacked the zone early and often, displaying his ability to locate both pitches to all types of hitters in any count. 


+ RHP Parker Klug (Delbarton, 2028) The flame throwing right-handed pitcher from North Jersey lit up the radar gun during his 2-inning appearance at the PBFG26. The 6-foot-5, 225-pound RHP creates a unique look utilizing his long levers into an over the top arm slot with a release height over 6.6ft and nearly 6ft of extension downhill. Klug dominated hitters leading with his 93-95 mph fastball with over 19” of IVB displaying late life and carry. Klug also mixed in 2 different breaking pitches that include a firm, short breaking slider and a bigger curveball that he landed for early in-zone strikes. The slider was thrown 78-82 mph with over 2,700 rpm of spin displaying late break creating swing-and-miss potential. Klug flipped in his 74-77 mph curveball whenever he needed to land a strike or induce weak contact. With 3 high-level pitches that are headlined with a fastball up to 96 mph, look for Klug to garner national attention as he continues to hone in his craft. 


+ LHP Matthew Filiaci (Seton Hall Prep, 2028) The recent Penn State commit was the lone left-handed pitcher brought to the PBFG26 for Team New Jersey and Filiaci posted one of the more efficient outings for Team NJ. The number 1 left-handed pitcher in NJ measured at a physical 6-foot, 210-pound frame showing present lower-half strength. The southpaw has a knack for locating his entire arsenal for strikes and knowing when to expand for chase swings in 2 strike counts. Filiaci throws from a higher three-quarter release point with a 6.6ft release height and has a shorter arm action that creates deception for hitters. All three of his pitches work off each other well creating a tunnelling effect making it hard for hitters to discern what pitch was thrown. The fastball sat 83-85 mph and topped 85.7 mph with over 2,400 rpm of spin and -13” of horizontal movement displaying strong fading action. He broke off a late biting curveball at 76-78 mph that recorded over 2,700 rpm of spin and mixed in a low 80s changeup with around 700 rpm of spin displaying late downward fade. The top LHP in NJ continued to impress at PBFG26.  

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