New York Weekly Standouts: Second Edition 2024

February 23, 2024
Charlie Spano
VP of Scouting NY/PA

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While our 2024 winter event schedule is in full gear, we want to highlight some of the standout players from last weeks events. These are players, that are uncomitted, who caught the attention of Prep Baseball staff.

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Jude Flint OF / OF / Amsterdam, NY / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 71 / POS: 12

Explosive display. Dominated the box. Has the frame and power potential to be a middle of the order hitter at the next level.

2025 OF/OF Jude Flint (Amsterdam) Strength & athleticism in a 6-2, 205 lbs frame.

Consistently on time w/ the leg kick; explosive rotation from the ground up generating +bat speed through the zone.⁰⁰⁰Max Exit Velo: 97.7 MPH?
Avg Exit Velo: 93.6?@TrackManBB @PBRNewYork ||… pic.twitter.com/tYlPN04ZHp
— Joe Walentin (@JoeWalentin) February 18, 2024

McCoy Rothe 2B / RHP / Saugerties, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 87 / POS: 1

Really good athlete in the sophomore class. Does a lot of things well. 2-way potential at the next level. Shinned on the mound with high spin on his pitches. Up to 84mph with FB.

2026 2B/RHP McCoy Rothe (Saugerties, NY); 5-9, 148 lbs. Tidy 3-pitch mix. Commanded the zone ?⁰⁰FB: 82-83, T 84 ?‍♂️⁰CB: 68-69; short, SL feel⁰CH: 72-75; same plane pic.twitter.com/SfpX2GkN6P
— Prep Baseball New York (@PBRNewYork) February 18, 2024

Jace Albero OF / LHP / Baldwinsville , NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 102 / POS: 18

Big time 2-way potential. Explosive bat (EV-92mph). Rocket arm from the OF (88mph) on target. The LHP was also up to 84mph on the mound.

2026 OF/LHP Jace Albero (Baldwinsville , NY); 5-10, 175 lbs. Definite high follow
going into the spring summer. Worked a line to line approach with a free & easy arm from the OF. ⁰⁰60: 7.19⁰Exit Velo: 92 MPH ?⁰Arm: 88 MPH w/ carry. pic.twitter.com/syLsdyNuPy
— Prep Baseball New York (@PBRNewYork) February 20, 2024

Quinton Beckwith C / Sidney, NY / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 257 / POS: 37

Really strong day for the Junior catcher. Continues to improve. Strong muscular build. Caught the barrel often. Will throw you out on the bases (POP time- 2.10).

‘25 C Quinton Beckwith (Sidney)

Followed up a solid offensive showing with a steady round behind the plate. Comes up in one, consecutive motion with a clean transfer and 75MPH dart on a line. Pop times ranged 2.10-2.15. #PreseasonID | @QuintonBeckwit1 https://t.co/3QXN70Vp23 pic.twitter.com/pa8M272FNN
— Prep Baseball New York (@PBRNewYork) February 18, 2024

Luke Becker OF / CBA- Syracuse, NY / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 29 / POS: 3

Strong athletic athlete (60 time- 6.9). Smooth LHH swing. Gap-to-gap approach with juice (EV-91mph). Cannon from the OF (90mph). Poised for a big junior season.

2025 OF Luke Becker (CBA- Syracuse, NY); 5-11, 170 lbs. One of the top in-game performers for Team NY at the 2023 @prepbaseball Future Games. Lefty bat with barrel control and can put the pressure on the defense. ⁰⁰60: 6.90⁰Exit Velo: 91 MPH⁰Arm: 90 MPH ⛽️ pic.twitter.com/DRGLYGIfGz
— Prep Baseball New York (@PBRNewYork) February 20, 2024

Hector Gonzalez OF / LHP / CBA- Syracuse, NY / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 186 / POS: 31

Hard working athlete. Physical approach; pounded the baseball. Strong pull side juice (EV-90mph). Took good angles in the OF and showed off a big time arm (91mph).

2025 OF/LHP Hector Gonzalez (CBA- Syracuse)

5-8, 175 lb. 2-way prospect added 10 lbs of muscle while keeping the twitch in the actions.⁰⁰60⏱️: 7.06⁰Exit Velo: 90 MPH⁰Arm: 91 MPH⚡️@SZ_Recruits pic.twitter.com/JZZIWDocAJ
— Prep Baseball New York (@PBRNewYork) February 19, 2024

Michael Giamartino C / 1B / CBA - Syracuse, NY / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 46 / POS: 7

Lightning quick hands. Punishied the ball with great extension through contact. Up to 98mph EV.

2023 Year in Review?

Class of '25 @TrackManBB Hitting Leaderboard?

+ Peak Exit Velocity?

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*PBR-NY Showcase Events / ProCase & Future Games excluded* pic.twitter.com/hlw4H1gBs3
— Prep Baseball New York (@PBRNewYork) December 15, 2023

Nicolas Aiello 3B / RHP / Grand Island , NY / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 5 / POS: 2

Freshman with a big performance. Got everyone's attention leading the way in EV with 101mph lasers. Also has a big arm with 2-way potential at the next level.

2027 3B/RHP Nicolas Aiello (Grand Island, NY) with an impressive round of loud contact. Can turn the barrel w/ ease. Big build and advanced approach. Tremendous bat control w/ light tower power. ?

EV: 101 MPH ?@ShooterHunt #PreseasonID | @NicolasAiello17 pic.twitter.com/HRYxhVg105
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) February 19, 2024

Derrick Allen OF / RHP / Greece Athena , NY / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 200 / POS: 33

Loose arm with big upside. Projecatble frame. Up to 87mph FB and there is more in the tank.

Preseason ID: West follow ?

2025 RHP/OF Derrick Allen (Greece Athena), 6-3, 185.

Long, lanky frame. Loose arm action; upside. FB has good whip and ASR. Threw CB backdoor for strikes.

FB: 87
CB: 65
CH: 72
#PreseasonID pic.twitter.com/OnN5S1P9fy
— Prep Baseball New York (@PBRNewYork) February 20, 2024

Aidan Gruber RHP / 3B / Frewsburg, NY / 2025

Opened some eyes. Strong durable build. Solid 4-pitch mix. Heavy FB up to 87mph.

2025 RHP Aidan Gruber (Frewsburg);
6-2 , 185.

Strong, durable frame. Drop and drive delivery. Heavy FB w/ ASR. Good command and feel for BB.

FB: 87
CB: 70
CH: 78
SL: 72#PreseasonID | @AidanGruber4 pic.twitter.com/mPgbtrDqA7
— Prep Baseball New York (@PBRNewYork) February 19, 2024

Cameron Gruarin OF / RHP / Niagara Wheatfield, NY / 2025

Twitchy athlete that will only get better. Really easy bat turn with EV up to 93mph. Moves well in the field. Can play multiple postions and has a strong arm (OF velo- 88mph).

2025 SS/RHP Cameron Gruarin (Niagara Wheatfield), 6-2, 185.

Twitchy athlete. Tremendous bat control. Gets the bat head through the zone with ease. Great overall day.

EV: 93mph
OF velo- 88mph?#PreseasonID | @gruarin_c31 pic.twitter.com/mYW9o7PEJQ
— Prep Baseball New York (@PBRNewYork) February 21, 2024

Eric Osterstrom RHP / 1B / Williamsville East, NY / 2025

Steady improvement. Will work to get better. Powerfull build and explosive FB. Good feel for CH. Look for a breakout junior seaosn.

2025 RHP Eric Osterstrom (Williamsville East); 6-1, 220.

Big, stocky frame. Fast arm, power FB w/ late life. Tumbling CH, ? CB.

FB: 86
CB: 73
SL: 76
CH: 76#PreseasonID | @eric_osterstrom pic.twitter.com/ODfdJlxhTe
— Prep Baseball New York (@PBRNewYork) February 19, 2024

Anthony Littere SS / RHP / Niagara Falls, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 43 / POS: 7

Impressive athele with 2-way potential. Nice footwork and smooth glove work in the field. Strong arm with an IF velocity of 86mph. Smashed the ball around with the bat and showed gap-to-gap juice (EV-91mph). Also impressed on the mound with a sloid 3-pitch mix. FB up to 85mph.

2026 RHP/SS Anthony Littere (Niagara Falls) 6-0, 190.

Strong, sturdy build. Drop and drive delivery. High 3/4 arm slot; natural movement on FB. Sweeping SL that has late tail away from RHH.

FB: 85
SL: 73
CH: 78@littere_anthony @TWolvesScout @TwolvesBase pic.twitter.com/QsVMMGQSEc
— Prep Baseball New York (@PBRNewYork) February 20, 2024

Patrick Beyer RHP / OF / St Joes Collegiate Institute, NY / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 61 / POS: 17

One of the top arms we saw last week. Always had a strong arm but he located everything well. Mature bullpen session. FB up to 88mph and will get better. Looking for a dominant Junior season.

Really good look at Patrick Beyer (St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute), a power 2025 arm. The 6’2”, 220 lbs. RHP has a strong durable build. Locates a heavy FB well, down in the zone. Up to 88mph today. Mixes in a nasty 1/7 CB to keep you off balanced.@TWolvesScout @TwolvesBase pic.twitter.com/yVGbCWvbkC
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) February 20, 2024

Lucas Collure OF / RHP / Grand Island, NY / 2027

On the scouts radar already. Really good freshman athlete who is ready for the high school stage. Athletic mover with a strong arm. Explosive barrel turn with pull side juice (EV-93mph). High potential on the mound w/ FB up to 81mph.

2027 OF/RHP Lucas Collure (Grand Island), 5-8, 165.

A freshman to follow. Strong, athletic frame. Whips the bat through the zone. Full stride into the ball and explosive finish. Pull side juice ?. 2-way potential. Already up to 81mph FB.

Exit Velocity: 93mph@LucasCollure… pic.twitter.com/TnC8xshe0h
— Prep Baseball New York (@PBRNewYork) February 20, 2024