2024 NY High School Scout Blog: Edition 1

‘25 RHP Miguel Sime Jr. (Poly Prep, NY) @MiguelsimeJr

6’4” 235 @LSUbaseball 🐅 recruit.

FB 94-98 (99) 🔥
SL 79-80

A “real” fastball. Fast arm; gets down the mound with authority. Whiffs when in the zone.

Name to follow headed into next years draft. @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/Anre5dhiFz

Top ranked ‘25 Justice De Jong (Poly Prep, NY)

6’3” 205 long levered/twitch @DukeBASE recruit.

De Jong facing off against future teammate in Will Oschell. He jumps on a heater and singles through the 6 hole. @ShooterHunt // @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/3j30qCFbhF

2026 RHP David Hinojosa (Poly Prep); 6-1, 160lbs

#6 ranked player in his class, pitched himself out of some tough situations, flashed A/A secondary

FB: 85-89; life
CB: 74-77 (2500+)
CH: 76-78; ↘️@DavidHinojosa17 // @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/HeRTOhjE1i

2024 OF Masai Marshall (Poly Prep)

Oozes athleticism out of his 6-1, 188lb frame

Standout at our 2024 #NEProcase ; showing EV ⬆️ 100MPH

Rips a single into LF, shows power potential out of his lean frame @NUCatsBaseball Signee@MasaiMarshall3 | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/qz5enngE9j

2025 OF Jack Roventini (Poly Prep)

The 5-10, 160lb LHH really fits the mold of a leadoff hitter at the next level; adv. runner with a simple approach with an early load

Barrels this ball through the right side for a base hit early in game @VUBaseball recruit // @Jroves2 pic.twitter.com/HLJ8DfdsWs

2026 OF Kobi Marshall (Poly Prep)

The SOPH. has made an impact so far this season, hitting in the 5 spot on a loaded roster

Late in the game came up big finding a barrel up the middle; will be a fun follow as he matures into his frame@KobiMarshall22 // @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/2fOx3Qwxpa

The #1 2027 catcher Ozzy Vogel-Moore (Trumansburg) burns the LF here with a 2-run double. Open setup with pullside thump.

2.06 pop with 76 MPH arm behind the dish during the preseason. #LYHSClassic pic.twitter.com/m2tYzwTL5n

2024 C Will Lund (Tully); strong lower half at 6-0 195lbs gets one off the end of the bat and plants it off the base of the wall for a stand up 2B. #LYHSClassic | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/5W2JzlxaOV

2025 MIF & Team NY Future Alum Aaron Johnson (Union Springs) always finds a way to have an impactful at-bat. Stays on this LD to RF and gets some help from the ☀️ & 💨 . The 6.95 runner kicks into to gear to get to 2B. #LYHSClassic | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/7WHik2C2Yc

Quality outing on a cool morning from 2025 Ryan Wright (Afton) who allowed 1 R over 4IP. #LYHSClassic

Lean 6-1 150 with loose, repeatable actions on the bump. Tunneled FB/CB combo well:

FB: 77-79
CB: 65-69; 2-8 shape
SL: 67-71; lateral
CH: 70 pic.twitter.com/80ijYk4jZO

Solid 2-way effort by 2026 1B/OF Willoughby Puryear (Trumansburg) who kept hitters off balance while contributing out of the leadoff spot (95 exit/76 MPH bat speed at past events). #LYHSClassic

FB: 70-78, T 80 MPH
CB: 66-69; spot/expand pic.twitter.com/jhq41Xf78g

2026 MIF/RHP Aidan Clarke-Cabezas (Trumansburg) with a tidy 2 IP in relief. Pounded the zone with a FB/CB combo.

FB: 77-80; sink/run
CB: 66-68; 12-6 🔨
CH: 72-73#LYHSClassic | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/cvLKEC2xt2

2024 INF & @LeMoyneBaseball commit Dominick Russ (Horseheads) with a disciplined AB punching one through the right side. Left side defender whose bat will keep him in the lineup at the next level; sub 7 runner at 6-2 195lbs. #LYHSClassic | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/EBQTP8E3Oa

Sit back and relax for 30 seconds of 2025 RHP & @BinghamtonBASE commit Mason Holloway (Horseheads) showing advanced 3 pitch mix. High waisted frame; standard 3/4 slot.

FB: 87-89; glove side 🎯
SL: 75-78; short, tilting
CH: 79-80; arm side fade#LYHSClassic | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/aBYYtgQFsn

2024 RHP Jason Angotti (Proctor); loose arm from a lower slot. Competes in the zone.

FB: 80-83; occasional cut
CB: 67-70
SL: 71-72; 2 tier#LYHSClassic | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/DTkFUOxz8N

2024 RHP & @LeMoyneBaseball commit Mitchell Earle (Homer) in command deep in the game. Strong/durable starter’s build at 6-3 197lbs with a 3/4 slot.

FB: 84-87
CB: 66-69; 🧹🧹🧹
CH: 71-74#LYHSClassic | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/WDMOz6M5fz

Quick glimpse of a confident 2025 RHP Jaadiell Romero (Proctor). Couple strong innings in relief with tremendous feel for the breaking ball.

FB: 77-79
CB: 67-68
SL: 68-70; sharp#LYHSClassic | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/YkxkM5JOz0

2025 LHP Estyn Elkouh (Ithaca) with an up tempo pace. FB holds the zone with swings & misses on the breaker.

FB: 82-83
SL: 73-75; late/lateral#LYHSClassic | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/K7xcxT7Co1

2026 RHP Colin Crinnin (@wgcatsbaseball) pitching with conviction on this cool evening. Solid 6-0
200lb build; no runs through 4IP.

FB: 81-82 MPH 🎯 (84.4 preseason)
CB: 65-68; covers ground ➡️#LYHSClassic | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/IozxhT0CmZ

Part time @LumberYardNY resident and 2024 MIF/RHP Talon Elkins (@wgcatsbaseball / @CortBaseball commit) with a line-to-line approach, laces this oppo 2-run double to open it up for West Genny. #LYHSClassic | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/PNd3bTBA6F

2026 RHP/3B Jack Curtis ( Chenango Forks) 6-0, 183.5 lb 2-way athlete.

Team NY #PBRFG23 alum saw an up tick in velo while flashing depth on 2 high🔄 BB’s in his 1st outing

FB (4S): 88-89 T90 MPH⛽️
2S: 84-86 MPH ASR↙️

CB: 73-75 🔨

SL: 75-77 Late 2-tier↘️#LYHSClassic |… pic.twitter.com/dMp9TdsDnT

2026 SS/RHP Zach Muir (Cortland)

6”0, 160 LBs

Nice and compact swing keeping the nose to the ball. Shows clutch factor by clearing the bases with a Triple!#LYHSClassic | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/BKNoKWHhvw

2026 SS/RHP Owen Johnson (Cortland)

6”0, 150 LBs

Came into the ballgame and shut down Windsor, Consistent Fastball that made hitters miss all night.

FB: 77-80
CB: 66-68#LYHSClassic | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/mVo8aqOaY2

2025 RHP/3B Jack Walters (Union Springs)

6”2, 185 LBs

Stayed efficient and effective, forced soft contact all day. Nasty Curve that made hitters look silly.

FB: 74-78
CB: 65-68#LYHSClassic @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/zhV4tGKLA9

2024 OF/2B Tega Igho (Clinton)

6”2, 171 LBs

Tall righty who consistently puts bat onto ball, stays back on the off-speed and rips a drive right up the middle. #LYHSClassic | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/eqTXLNMWPO

2024 RHP & @CortBaseball commit Kyle Majka (Clinton); durable 6-1 190lb build. Easy paced delivery; high 3/4 slot with life above the belt to the FB.

FB: 84-87, T 89 MPH
CB: 73-76; sharp/late w/ depth #LYHSClassic | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/1qDnSiBtqq

.@PBR_Uncommitted ‘25 LHP/1B
Micah Hays (Horseheads)

5’11 - 190lbs Strong lower half

Ambushed a FB for a hard line out. Compact swing, juice to the gaps. Big upside on the mound (85mph) with high spin for ❌.#LYHSClassic @micahhays32 pic.twitter.com/97eoDRtInc

.@NiagaraTwolves ‘24 RHP
Nolan Terwilliger (Corning)

6’1 - 150lbs

Worked in-out, mixes well. Can throw the CB when behind in counts. High spin traits.

FB: 80-83 T84 (~2,300rpm)
CB 67-69 @NolanTerwilligr @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/p8vb2ULFpY

.@WoffordBaseball ‘25 SS/2B
Tommy Kirwan (Oswego)

5’11 - 166lbs

ATH in the box, simplified approach w/ 2 strikes. Stays in the middle of the field, flashed hand speed.#LYHSClassic @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/wQ9CAypZGs

‘24 OF/3B Cameron Kennedy (Corning)

6’0 - 165lbs

Stays connected, compact. Balanced throughout, tucking a 2B down to the line to get the scoring going for Corning.#LYHSClassic @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/cPBqnGcaIX

‘24 SS/RHP Manny Santos (Albany Academy) @MannySantos1124

5-10, 170lbs @RhodyBaseball

Stand out from last years NYS Games, has a noticeably different set up. More upright, gets into the hinge early. Just off the barrel today. Made multiple plays in the field.@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/zRPNto6LjX

‘25 RHP/1B Evan Derrick
(Albany Academy)

Strong 6-2, 215lbs frame

Stayed on the barrel all day collecting several hits. Creates easy power, looks to do damage (95.8mph exit this winter). Also a high follow on the mound with a mid 80s FB and a sharp SL to pair.@evanderrick27 pic.twitter.com/OEOmV8CNVq

2025 SS/RHP Evan Schickler (Smithtown East)

5-10, 165 LBs

Minimal movement with a smooth weight transfer shown in his swing, rips a ball in the gap for an easy XBH. #BeSeen | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/OS8Yu3sWNV

2024 OF/RHP and @francismarionu commit Logan Norman (Centereach)

6-0, 185 LBs

What a Day for the lefty. A multi-hit game and drove key runs to take the lead late in the game. He then came into relief to shut the doors on Smithtown East.

FB: 80-83
SL: 70-72@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/oXxsGyUQNN

Uncommitted 2026 3B Michael Buonagura (Centereach)

5-9, 152 LBs

A sophomore who showcases above average power for his age, simple leg kick which causes for a powerful explosion in his swing. #BeSeen | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/GCHmJp2Wzh

Uncommitted 2025 SS Cameron Horn (Longwood)

6-0, 150 LBs

Steady stance with little movement, uses the toe tap stay in line with the ball, decent plate coverage, making contact in all zones. #BeSeen | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/xRUAmGH26t

Uncommitted 2024 OF/1B Daniel Gagliano (Longwood)

6-1, 170 LBs

Fasts hands and above average power, constantly in the low 90s with his EV. Can also get it done in the outfield with above average speed (6.84 60 YD) #BeSeen | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/EsZlIsICCG

Uncommitted 2025 1B/RHP Timmy Kaleb (Longwood)

5-9, 230 LBs

Doesn’t need a lot to get behind the baseball with his frame, quick and sturdy in his swing. #BeSeen | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/Dkaq21FcdB

Uncommitted 2024 C Danny Moccio (Longwood)

5-6 , 140 LBs

Big leg kick that translates into a powerful follow-thru, keeps weight back consistently until powering through with a level swing. #BeSeen | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/iGMSVKFaCm

2024 LHP Jaxson Ross (Salamanca)

Loose, athletic arm swing. Crossfire delivery creates deception to hitters. Fastball has late life with arm side run when down. Slider shows tight, late break.

FB: 82-83, touched 85
SL: 71-73@BonniesBaseball signee #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/jQq094PNLP

2024 & @PBR_Uncommitted RHP Larsen Burch (Corning); feel for all 3 offerings . CH above average and will throw to RHH. Long/ATH build with more in the tank.

FB: 80-82; ↔️
CB: 70-72; SL feel/command
CH: 74-75 ⬇️🕳️#LYHSClassic | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/dwtP1cbcCK