Team NY Future Games Preview: Position Players

Branston Lindquist C / RHP / St Marys, NY / 2025

The 6-foot-1, 190-pound backstop stands out in uniform and can do a little bit of everything. Hit a mammoth home run to the pull-side at #NYSGames for one of the biggest swings of the event; this after going mid-90's EV and 83MPH from the crouch. Easy movements will play at the next level across the board.

‘25 C/RHP Branston Lindquist (St. Mary’s) might be the most physically imposing catcher at #NYSGames.

Accelerates on first pitch FB for a 360’ triple. Well A/AVG bat-speed in his 6-1, 185lb frame.

Then stepped on the mound for T84MPH FB and hard SL.@BranstonLindqu2 pic.twitter.com/OV55HEgmtz

— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) June 27, 2023

Ryan Strnad C / 3B / Kennedy Catholic Prep, NY / 2025

Another prototypical catcher's build, Strnad is a defensive stalwart with ability to shut down the run game. It's an effortless, smooth exchange that throws to the glove-side of the bag. The RH hitter has also enjoyed a loud summer on the national scene, now finding his power stroke (97 EV).

‘25 C Ryan Strnad (Kennedy Catholic) is hard to miss at 6-0, 185lbs with a quiet, repeatable operation. Upper-90’s exit velo, then went double/RBI single to cap off day.

Shuts down base-stealers w/ an efficient transfer and 79MPH arm.#NYSGames @rstrnad15 pic.twitter.com/dguUt8jHxD

— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) June 29, 2023

Logan Newcomb C / OF / CBA - Albany, NY / 2026

Invited as the only 2026 behind the plate, Newcomb flashed heightened athleticism with a 6.93 60YD at 5-foot-9, 165-pounds. Some major intent offensively from a loose, repeatable setup. Generated a T96MPH EV during BP at #NYSGames (89 AVG) and showed increasing bat-speed throughout his round.

John Delgadillo C / 1B / The Harvey School , NY / 2025

Continuing the trend of raw physicality, Delgadillo is a primary catcher who will see a bulk of his innings at first base in Atlanta. The rising JR profiles as a future middle of the order bat with a low-90's MPH EV and 100% sweet spot. Really engages the back shoulder; lofts the ball for distance.

Jack Curtis 3B / RHP / Chenango Forks, NY / 2026

One of the top two-ways in the state, Curtis grabbed an 87MPH at 2300+ rpms recently with ability turn a whippy barrel through the zone. The 5-foot-11, 194-pounder creates clean separation and closes the gap with 72MPH bat-speed. Recorded multiple XBH at #NYSGames vs. quality pitching.

‘26 RHP/3B Jack Curtis (Chenango Forks)

No. 5 player in NY among rising SOPH at 5-11, 190. Athletic stroke, just misses a HR barreling this ball off the top of the LCF wall. Skilled defender plays all around the field with arm strength approaching 90MPH. Also a mid-to-high 80s… pic.twitter.com/rRFHpzCT39

— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) June 29, 2023

Ryan Kristof 3B / SS / Windsor, NY / 2025

After back-to-back strong performances at #NYSGames and #NYOpen, Kristof cemented himself as a power-hitter to know in the class. Unique leg-kick that firmly plants into the ground with violent hip rotation. Chance to leave the yard on every swing (mid-90's exit) at 6-foot-2, 205-pounds and added an 80MPH INF arm.

Aaron Lugo 3B / 1B / Monroe Woodbury , NY / 2025

A combination of size and athleticism makes Lugo an impact defender at the hot corner. Notched a total of three hits at #NYSGames, off the heels of a loud 96MPH EV earlier in the showcase. Perhaps the most impressive part of his game comes when throwing across his body, on the run. Much more juice in the tank.

Mateo Noto SS / 2B / Beacon School, NY / 2025

There aren't many hitters who possess the bat-to-ball traits that Noto does, keeping the ball on a line from gap-to-gap. Well-timed barrel lag allows for an aggressive finish and occasional pop from the LH box. Also a slick defender, the MIF could handle either position moving forward. 6.71 footspeed should offer him plenty of opportunities.

Sam Saucke SS / 2B / Greece Athena, NY / 2025

Equipped with D1 bloodlines and well on his way, Saucke is a special athlete at 6-foot-1, 165-pounds. Ran a top 60YD of 6.67, which placed him inside the top 3 at #NYSGames. The future leadoff hitter uses a hard stop on the front side to generate weight-shift and squared pull-side contact. Both a 90MPH EV and 83MPH arm are locks to improve.

‘25 MIF Sam Saucke (Greece Athena)

No. 8 ranked SS in NY among rising juniors at 6-1, 165. Pulls this ball into LF for a hit. Quick little downward hitch into a direct path. 6.67 runner in yesterday’s 60YD. #NYSGames pic.twitter.com/o7HoDuu6Ee

— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) June 27, 2023

James Haughton SS / 2B / Ballston Spa , NY / 2025

Had a big spring for Ballston Spa and carried the momentum over to #NYSGames with simple leverage off the front foot. LHH backspun a couple to the middle of the field for a T91MPH EV and 342' peak distance. Drew attention numerous times with smooth hands on the slow roller play; old school baseball player!

‘25 SS James Haughton (Ballston Spa) featured sneaky juice all over the yard. Left once to RF and grabbed a T91MPH EV. Sweet short-to-long swing through an adjustable path.

5-11, 155lbs. #NYSGames @James__haughton pic.twitter.com/WfQu2a8fch

— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) June 26, 2023

Aaron Johnson SS / 2B / Union Springs, NY / 2025

Gets the most out of his 5-foot-9, 145-pound frame with some "gamer" attributes when the lights come on. Ran just a hair over 7.00 at 7.06 and handles the inner half with no problems for a T91MPH EV. Fills up the stat sheet against FB's and CB's with natural feel for the barrel. Might land at 2B at the next level, but flashes future advanced there.

Joseph Carucci OF / C / Yorktown, NY / 2025

Massive power created at just 6-foot-1, 185-pounds with some of the #NYSGames best rotational acceleration #'s. Hammered pitches when getting extended for a T95MPH EV and tacked on multiple hits in advantage counts. Tooled up athlete also ran a 6.64 60YD, which gives him a fairly large ceiling.

‘25 OF Joseph Carucci (Yorktown) owns proportional strength at 6-1, 185lbs. Fired off the rear hip using a violent turn through the zone. Showcased a T95MPH EV to the LCF gap.

Middle of the order type. #NYSGames pic.twitter.com/HTqj3tg5dI

— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) June 26, 2023

Zachary Nalawadi OF / RHP / Orchard Park, NY / 2025

Imposing presence that saw little-to-no restrictions from the right side at 6-foot, 185-pounds. Repeatedly found top hand palm up with a heavy barrel through a slight uphill path. Extremely balanced operation for a T96MPH EV and near 330FT distance. Multiple other intriguing parts (arm strength, run).

Luke Becker OF / CBA- Syracuse, NY / 2025

This was as complete of a showing at #NYSGames as you could've hoped for. Went T93MPH EV and 6.57 60YD before 4 hits in his first 4 at-bats to open gameplay. The final two of those went for a triple and inside-the-park home-run, both driven to the RCF gap. Wasn't scared to put pressure on the defense, stealing 4 bases in total.

‘25 OF Luke Becker (CBA-Syracuse) was an offensive standout with loose hands & barrel awareness.

Quick trigger at 5-11, 170lbs w/ some giddy-up through a flat path (T93 EV).

The 6.57 runner also shines as an A/AVG defender in the middle.#NYSGames @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/wlczQFvbID

— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) June 26, 2023

Ryan Morel OF / 2B / Citius Prep, NY / 2026

Another surefire bat from powerhouse Citius Prep, Morel owned one of the more consistent BP rounds, then crushed a #PBRBombSquad over the right field wall in-game. The lefty had zero swing/misses at #NYSGames and should be name-to-know down south with a 7.04 60YD & 77MPH bat-speed.

‘26 OF/RHP Ryan Morel (Citius Prep) took the biggest cut of the day thus far, a round-tripper that went 340’ to RF.

Easy launch with zero slack in movements.

Going to be an impact bat. Was 93 EV in BP. #NYSGames @RyanMorel20 pic.twitter.com/0O42BzUAHp

— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) June 28, 2023