2023 NY High School Scout Blog: Edition 1

2023 3B/1B Esteban Garcia (Poly Prep)

Boston College commit ropes this pitch right back up the middle. Sets the table for a stacked Poly Prep lineup as their leadoff hitter. Our #2 ranked senior 3B in NY at 6-1, 180lbs.@PBRNewYork | @ES7T7EBAN | @BCBirdBall pic.twitter.com/FRjjmRedJ3

2023 RHP & @HofstraBaseball commit Ryan McLaughlin (@WarwickHardball ); starters build; short arm stroke from a 3/4 slot. Settling in nicely into the 3rd.

FB: 86-88, T 89; spot/expand
SL: 74-76; late 2-tier
CH: 77@PBRNewYork | @JoeWalentin pic.twitter.com/53gFx73Phu

‘23 OF Juan Garcia (Citius Prep)

Pulls this into LF for a base hit. Muscular, lean frame with confident swings taken throughout the day. Lift in the hands at load with a level finish around the back. Patrolled CF for Citius today.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/TvWGzQQSoF

.@StJohnsBaseball ‘23 C Adam Agresti (@KCGaelsBsbl)

LAUNCHES ? this ball for a 2-run HR. #11 senior C in the entire country. Swing emphasizes plane efficiency with THUNDER ⛈️. Velocity has been up to 87mph out of the crouch with pop times ranging 1.84 - 1.89. Also ran a 6.75… pic.twitter.com/Ts6gdbMK8T

.@DukeBase ‘25 SS/RHP Jayden Stroman (The Stony Brook School)

No. 1 SOPH in NY / No. 9 SOPH SS in the nation at 6-0, 190lbs. Switch-hitter shown pulling XBH down the line from both sides. Displays bat speed/barrel skills from each side and shows off his 6.6 60YD foot speed here… pic.twitter.com/hTmxx5xCnx

‘24 SS/OF Eli Negron (Kennedy Catholic) shoots a ball up the middle and follows with an RBI double smoked over LF. Table setter skillset with sneaky pop. NYS Games alum is our #35 ranked JR SS. Hand speed previously up to 25MPH via @Blast_Bsbl.

2B ? - @EliNegron4@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/c4PQCyb7Uu

‘25 Andrew Macre C (St. Joe’s)

6’1 180lbs. Athleticism in the set up, let’s ball travel close to the body in receive.

Simple, repeatable swing…line drive down the line for a double@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/IBKgAWKFRV

Citius Prep Follow Up@Pitt_Base ‘24 RHP/INF Rodney Peña (Citius Prep) is a well ranked junior with an athletic build and high arm slot. Up to 93MPH at Metro Scout Day last Sep with high spin metrics throughout his arsenal. Well located CB is a vital put-away pitch with upwards… pic.twitter.com/H58a1tBq0Q

Miguel Sime ‘25 (NY) - RHP

6’2 195

The @LSUbaseball commit was as advertised. Effortless 90-92, up to 93 (2517)

Sporadic control in the developing off speed pitches but a lot to like in the FB@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/kI0Gnghe5W

The @LumberYardNY High School Classic Follow Up

2026 RHP/3B Jack Curtis (Chenango Forks) will be a summer follow out of the Binghamton area. Strong 5-11 187lb build; connects on an oppo triple here.

FB: 82-84, T 85 MPH; varying command
SL: 73-74; high ? traits pic.twitter.com/MnKhHgfpXP

2023 3B/2B Alfonso Rada (Poly Prep)

#7 ranked senior 3B in NY shoots this pitch to RF for a base hit. Minimal take back involves a slight lift during toe-tap stride. Swing stays direct with not much wasted movement from point A to B. Present barrel control.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/qQJBOpfZ2m

2024 OF/RHP Erik Gersfeld (Kennedy Catholic)

Finds barrel for a solid piece here but lines out to left on a running grab. Hands stay inside, tight to the body and inside this pitch. Long 6-2, 165lb frame for our #57 ranked JR OF. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/HR4iNn5sBy

2024 @PBR_Uncommitted C Camden Rhude (@Togabaseballl)

RHH displays power and wherewithal to drive this RH SL to the RCF gap. Uses leg kick efficiently for timing/gets hands in a power position before launch.

This was one of Rhude’s two knocks on the day#shapethestate pic.twitter.com/Qrc6f79S2z

2025 RHP Luke VanMarter (Jamesville-DeWitt) with a big time relief effort out of the pen as we remain scoreless into the 9th inning. Pitches with ?in his belly.

FB: 80-83, T 85 MPH; slight cut
CB: 67-68 CB; Slurve action/depth
CH: 72@PBRNewYork | @JoeWalentin pic.twitter.com/6GuTPv7mD3

2023 RHP & @FLCCBaseball commit a Charlie Cross (Stockbridge Valley) attacks the zone early and often. Durable build with a moderate take back.

FB: 79-80; boring action➡️
SL: 72-73; short, 2 tier@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/UmOajkaIJY

2023 C/3B Thomas Chanis (Chaminade)

Stays through this pitch for an RBI knock. Little barrel tilt/downward hitch in the hands during stride. Composed, under control approach. Gettysburg College commit. @PBRNewYork | @PBR_NY_LI pic.twitter.com/IZHjIoeJuT

2024 #uncommitted RHP Luke Landis (Moravia HS) 5-10 185lb build uses his secondary pitches well to get S/M. Curveball has been missing barrels all day.

FB: 75-77 (T79)
CB: 62-64
CH: 70-73@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/yfpgW29UWr

2023 #uncommitted LHP Cooper Polcovich (Auburn HS) 6-3 173lb frame tossed 4 shutout innings to help Auburn clinch the AA championship in the Lumber Yard HS Classic.

FB: 79-81 (T82); late life
CB: 69-73
SL: 69-71@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/8qnG4BNpGO

Fredonia State ‘23 Andrew Tucker (Williamsville North)

With a relaxed loose setup in the box. Works through the ball, driving an RBI single through the six hole@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/k8ILS3MY8G

‘24 3B Seth Laureano (The Stony Brook School)

No. 3 ranked 3B in NY. Catches this pitch off the end but still dunks it into LF for an RBI single. Swing displays some loft with scissor action in the back half. 89MPH from the INF at Metro Scout Day.@PBRNewYork | @LaureanoSeth pic.twitter.com/pqAOYjNKU7

‘25 OF Vince Consiglio (Akron)

5’10 155lbs. Balanced set up, gets hands through the ball for a line drive to right field. Registered an 85.7 max exit velo with a 7.42 60 at preseason ID@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/mw5iKMEQZD

.@DYouville_BSB ‘23 C Derek Onevelo (St. Joe’s)

Long lean frame at 6’1 185. Balanced stance, quick into the zone. Barrel levels out in the zone with slight uphill finish. Drives ball down the RF line for a 2-run double. Max exit velo of 90@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/dORnp6UxI8

George Mason ‘23 OF/RHP Ryan Muskopf (Half Hollow Hills West)

No. 11 senior OF in NY at 6-2, 200lbs. Green light?here on 3-0 and puts a charge into this pitch for a 2RBI double to the track at straightaway CF.
At our @TeamBeastBsb Scout Day in June, bat speed avg 74.4MPH with… pic.twitter.com/117PbAep6h

Kennedy Catholic at Chaminade Follow Up@JaspersBaseball ‘23 OF/1B Aidan Katzman (Chaminade) No. 33 senior OF in NY. Leadoff bat recorded an impressive 6.82 60YD at our Team Beast Scout Day in June. Pop may seem sneaky but is quite consistent off plus rotational acceleration.… pic.twitter.com/8pfeU8Agm3

Harborfields at Half Hollow Hills West Follow Up@BarryUBaseball ‘23 OF Zachary Vasconcellos (Half Hollow Hills West) No. 36 senior OF in NY extends and sprays a base hit through the middle. Rotational acceleration maxed 37.6 G’s at our @TeamBeastBsb Scout Day last June.… pic.twitter.com/HLlaKRbbDr

2023 RHP/INF & @BinghamtonBASE commit Jackson Mitchell (@WarwickHardball ) in the DH spot today unloads on a line shot HR to left center. No official data but I’m going with lowest possible launch angle possible for a ball to clear the fence. ?@PBRNewYork | @JoeWalentin pic.twitter.com/CR6w2E0G0c

2024 INF Michael Lazaridis (Patchogue-Medford) was on the other end of this diving grab. Relaxed, open stance with an exaggerated leg kick and highly plane efficient swing path. Swing shows a controlled feel for barrel.@PBRNewYork | @PBR_NY_LI | @MVPNewYork https://t.co/aDHPgV21lk pic.twitter.com/wk3YJI4PBw

Citius Prep Follow Up

‘24 RHP/1B Jeylem Sepulveda (Citius Prep) No. 29 ranked JR RHP in NY at 6-3, 220lbs. Long frame gets 6+FT extension on all pitches, CH shows heavy life and 18in horizontal. Developing breakers.

FB: 86-87; (2,200+RPM, 17in HM ?⬅️)
CB: 69-71
CH: 78-80;… pic.twitter.com/NDaiUN2HGU

‘25 Rhp Patrick Beyer (St. Joe’s)

Out of the stretch. Long stride with a 3/4 slot. Was dominant for 2 innings. Kept hitters off balance with good mix. One to keep eyes on ?. Topped 87 at Spring ID/Scout Day event

FB - 82-84 T85
CB - 72-73@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/BXYOBGGnma

.@rit_baseball ‘23 OF Josh Eagle (St. Joe’s)

Athletic, wiry build at 6’0 185. Flat swing path with two handed finish. Impressive lead off skill set. Drives ball to right center for a single. 6.65 60 with a max exit velo of 95.3 and an OF arm velo at 88@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/lnu078QeYv

Quick look at 2027 OF/LHP Cal Albright (Cortland) picking up his first varsity hit. Smooth lefty stroke for the 6-2 150 pound young buck ?.

Team NY Jr. FG member last summer. pic.twitter.com/Uep3X1RVe5

2024 #uncommitted RF Jackson Grier (Syracuse/Corcoran HS) 6-1 165lb frame. The uncommitted junior had a day at the plate driving in two runs on two hits including a walk off single to secure the win against Corning HS. Barrel stays through the zone for a long time.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/06ywQqCi0e

UNC ‘23 RHP Jason DeCaro (@SAFriarsBase)

No. 2 senior in NY is skyrocketing ?? up national rankings for good reason. Tremendous upside at 6-5, 200lbs and has topped 94MPH while still 16 years old. Elite spin and movement among entire arsenal. Frontline SP profile.

FB: 91-93;… pic.twitter.com/NEwXAPjYob

.@BinghamtonBASE 2025 SS Caden Albright (Cortland HS) 6-0 177lb frame showed some pop crushing an RBI double to left-center. Slight leg kick, lower half gets through well. Displayed a 91mph max exit velo this winter.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/eW536PqHHI

2024 #uncommitted SS Benjamin Ryan (Lafayette HS) 5-11 160lb frame stays through his legs and rips a 2 RBI single to center field. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/jaKDL46mNI

Seton Hall ‘24 C/3B Nicholas Vega (Citius Prep)

No. 3 ranked JR catcher in NY at 6-0, 180lbs. Just misses throwing out this runner but makes a smooth backhand pick and gets it down to 2B with quickness. At our Bronx Bombers Scout Day last June - pop times ranged 1.90-1.95 with a… pic.twitter.com/TFtDwS8Tvw

Game of the Day: Jamesville DeWitt vs. Whitesboro; both teams played w/ passion battling until the end.

2024 MIF Aidan McGuire (J/D) a steady, heads-up defender, who was patient in the box w/ strong zone awareness, pushes across the only run in the game in the top of the 10th⚡️ pic.twitter.com/v0atnJ03sl

‘24 1B Travis Greco (St. Joe’s)

5’11 190lbs. Greco has a solid at-bat, fighting this two strike pitch to left center for a two run single. Starts from a slightly open stance, showing good connection with a slightly elevated finish. 88.5 exit@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/EEZPGiPrYa

Favorite Arm of the day: HS Classic Follow Up

2024 LHP RJ Benedetto (Henninger) struck out 14 through 5 with his projectable build & quick arm while battling the frigid central NY weather sitting at 82mph; was up to ⚡️87mph⚡️at our PreSzn ID: Central on 2/20th#shapethestate pic.twitter.com/Evq4GawLlE

2024 RHP Matthew DeStefanis (Whitesboro); projectable build at 6-0 155lbs with an easy arm. Filling it up early. Up to 86 MPH during Preseason ID: Mohawk Valley.

FB: 81-83; strikes
SL: 73-75; lateral@PBRNewYork | @JoeWalentin pic.twitter.com/bZjM4S7AD1

2023 CF Hunter Kirnie (BCA Post Grad Commit) (Syracuse/Henninger HS) 6-2 180lb frame. RHH rips a single to center field with quick hands and a short, compact swing. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/woc7m6cVGK

.@PeppBaseball ‘23 RHP Matt Queen (Poly Prep)

Fiery competitor went the distance in last year’s NYSAIS Championship. Athletic, stretchy delivery. Has been up to 93MPH. #12 SR RHP in NY.

FB: 86-87 (T89); heavy life
CB: 71-73; depth, strikes
CH: 78-80; run
SL: 74-76; tight… pic.twitter.com/QhIbZLxuKR

2024 @PBR_Uncommitted RHP Christian Mello (@Togabaseballl)

6-3, 190lb RHP sitting 85-88MPH, T89MPH. Powering his FB past the opposition. Moves with good direction and pace. SL plays nicely off FB, sitting 78-80 with bite, diving away from RHH.

FB: 85-88, T89
SL: 78-80, T81 pic.twitter.com/10F1UFUTAY

Poly Prep at Chaminade Follow Up

‘25 C/1B Owen ten Oever (Poly Prep) No. 2 ranked sophomore backstop in NY showed why with intangible leadership skills defensively and a calming, mature presence behind the plate. Inside-outs this liner to RF but was robbed on a diving grab.… pic.twitter.com/VHlexLVKsW

.@OleMissBsb ‘23 RHP Josh Knoth (Patchogue-Medford)

No. 1 ranked senior in NY continues to build a strong case to be selected in the early rounds of the 2023 #MLBDraft.
FB topped 96MPH while showcasing his elite 3000+ RPM breakers with sharp/late bite.

FB: 94-95 (T96); life ⬆️… pic.twitter.com/RAxrbut4ec

Wake Forest ‘25 OF Jordan Serrano (The Stony Brook School)

No. 1 ranked SOPH OF in NY at 6-1, 180lbs. Lines out to straightaway center here as the ?bell tolls?. Not much wasted movement while going up to get this pitch and catching it out front. 87MPH from the OF at Metro… pic.twitter.com/KvdGqdNgur

Georgia Southern commit ‘23 C Dalton Harper (Maryvale)

Sturdy, proportional build at 5’9 200lbs. Open setup with flat swing path and high finish around the back. Smokes a double to center field@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/GxMcy1eUsn

‘25 OF/RHP Jack Roventini (Poly Prep)

Another player with an impressive leadoff skillset. Pieces this ball to RCF and aggressively gets on his horse. Well connected stroke shows hand speed, ran a 6.60 60YD at the ‘22 Metro Scout Day while 85MPH from the OF. #3 sophomore OF in… pic.twitter.com/XqRDvPtXkw

‘25 1B/RHP Owen Schlager (@DukesBSBL ) Athletic 6’, 180 Lb frame. Delivery repeats with a long, loose arm through 3/4 slot. Worked the FB in & out w/ arm side run while flashing some life up in the zone. Slurve like BB was sharp at times w/ 2-plane break.

FB: 76-80 T81
BB: 70-73 pic.twitter.com/ratIZjCUfb

2024 LHP Jordan Hughes (Whitesboro); 6-4 205 with a long arm action/repeatable delivery. One of our top Preseason ID performers. Solid outing out of the pen in extras.

FB: 81-83; arm side run
CB: 72-74; sweeper@PBRNewYork | @JoeWalentin pic.twitter.com/Kpt3bXoOMi

Wake Forest ‘23 RHP Andrew Koshy (@KBergBaseball)

No. 4 senior RHP in NY is an intriguing arm with a funky delivery. Drops down and slings from a tough to pickup, low 3/4 slot. Hides it late behind his lean 6-2, 200lb physique. FB shows HEAVY, sinking ASR.

FB: 87-90; (19.3in… pic.twitter.com/GHnyONqpDJ

2026 SS Raul Rodriguez (@Togabaseballl)

Prototypical MI frame showed AVG+ body control. Compact, efficient, and quick path to baseball; finishing long and loose through the zone.

Defensively was smooth/deliberate with movements. Didn’t waste time or energy. pic.twitter.com/jrsiURXdMf

2023 @PBR_Uncommitted Alex Exarchakis (@MWBaseball_) with some quality ABs at the top of the order. Stays behind the ball with an I/O approach. LD INF single that was knocked down and then robbed by a diving catch to end the game.

7.26 runner / 91 exit/ 82 OF from past events. pic.twitter.com/9nUJl0Lk1b

2024 RHP/OF Kyle McDermott (@MWBaseball_ ); hulking 6-5 205 lb build. Was in and out of trouble vs. a deep Warwick lineup. Battled and will show upticks in velo as evidence by past outings.

FB: 84-86; ⬇️ heavy
SL: 76-79; backup/short
CH: 76-79↙️@PBRNewYork | @JoeWalentin pic.twitter.com/IWsfUfrf68

Calhoun at The Stony Brook School Follow Up

Georgetown ‘23 RHP Johan Franco (The Stony Brook School) No. 20 senior RHP in NY at 6-2, 190lbs. Commands his off-speeds, throwing them early and often while matching release points on all pitches.

FB: 85-86 (MAX 24in IVB ⬆️)
SL:… pic.twitter.com/dEGcLpmBOL

.@ClemsonBaseball ‘23 LHP Justin LeGuernic (Half Hollow Hills West)

No. 1 senior LHP in NY / No. 18 SR LHP in the nation shows considerable projection due to his 6-5, 205lb frame and effortless arm speed/velocity. Loose, whippy arm stroke and deceptive cross-body delivery from a… pic.twitter.com/R0MMnHuI7h

2023 Malachi Costello (NY) gets Poly Prep Country Day on the board here in the 3rd

Clears the bases with 2-outs to tie up the game at 3@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/hEwwGDEEKz

Kennedy Catholic at Chaminade Follow Up

‘23 1B/OF Darren Gray (Kennedy Catholic) got the scoring started in yesterday’s preseason action. Goes up and gets this pitch by staying level up top with a more unique swing and finish. Physical 6-1, 180lbs, #18 ranked SR 1B.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/BpzP69jjhz

Composed mound presence from 2025 RHP Lucas Beers (@MWBaseball_) . Compact, in-line and repeatable delivery. Occasion cut to the FB.

FB: 82-85, T 86
SL: 74-75; short/lateral
CB: 70-72; 10-4 shape@PBRNewYork | @JoeWalentin pic.twitter.com/CkQN1E6VgT

#Duke commit ‘25 RHP/3B Justice De Jong (Poly Prep-NY) #3 player in the state of NY

Came on to close the?flashing an 88mph heater followed up by a tight hook

Final 4-3 Poly over Delbarton @Justicedejong @ChrisDryllPBR @PBR_NY_Carrier @PBRNewYork @DukeBASE @PBRNewJersey pic.twitter.com/ly2g9TXMlU

#uncommitted ‘24 OF/1B Masai Marshall (Poly Prep-NY)

6’3/175lb frame has strong box presence

Loose early rhythm leads to up and down load

Maintains tremendous posture throughout @PBR_NY_Carrier @PBRNewYork @ShooterHunt @PBR_Uncommitted @MasaiMarshall3 pic.twitter.com/7bTBjdlXVA