Preview: Northeast Fall Invite
September 19, 2024
The Northeast Fall Invite Is Finally Here.
To preview the upcoming 18U invitational event, The Lumber Yard staff has assembled a list of the top 25 players in attendance, in order of their rankings by the Prep Baseball staff in their respective state. This is a high level event with talented players everywhere you look, but here are some of the guys that we expect to show out this weekend.
*This list was generated based on official rosters submitted to Playbook by Sept. 18.
State (NY) Rank: No. 5
+ Nicolas Aiello, 3B/RHP (Grand Island HS, NY, 2027):
Travel Team: Athletics Baseball 17u
“Aiello is a potential 2 way player with huge upside at his age. The rising sophomore has shown EV up to 101 and been up to 84 on the bump. #2 ranked 3B in NY 2027.”
State (PA) Rank: No. 7
+ Mason Ligenza, LHP/OF (Tamaqua Area HS, PA, 2025):
Travel Team: RCS Warpath Gold
“The Pittsburgh Commit and #1 LHP in PA 2025 stands at 6'5" and was last seen at our events in the mid 80's. Dynamic arm talent from the left side. ”
State (PA) Rank: No. 12
+ Dominic Marino, RHP/OF (Hazleton Area HS, PA, 2026):
Travel Team: Northeast Pride '26 National
“A potential 2 way player with explosive actions. Top FB 90, 100 EV and sub 7.00s runner. Pittsburgh commit. #7 RHP in PA 2026.”
State (PA) Rank: No. 14
+ Elijah Barr, SS/RHP (Pittston Area SHS HS, PA, 2026):
Travel Team: Sandlot Baseball Academy-Cwalinski
“Last seen by Prep Baseball in 2023, where his fastball was up to 86. Excited to see what a year of growth has done for Elijah. 2 plane movement on both pitches and great mound presence made him a tough matchup. 3rd ranked SS in PA 2026 as well.”
‘26 SS/P Elijah Barr (Pittson, PA) has been electric out here in the rain tonight. Tall, athletic build and uses that frame to generate power effectively. Great mound presence. 2-plane movement on both pitches.
— The Lumber Yard (@LumberYardNY) June 16, 2023
FB: 83-85 ↙️ ASR ⛽️
CB: 71-73 ↘️ high spin rate, sharp break 🤢… pic.twitter.com/wj5MraPlU1
State (PA) Rank: No. 32
+ Jake Bondy, 1B/OF (Mid Valley HS, PA, 2026):
Travel Team: Northeast Pride '26 National
“The #1 1B in PA 2026. Bondy has shown plus power with an EV of 101 and a strong arm at 86 from the OF. ”
State (PA) Rank: No. 33
+ Nicholas Mills, 3B/RHP (Mid Valley HS, PA, 2026):
Travel Team: Sandlot Baseball Academy-Cwalinski
“Corner INF frame and bat. One of the most consistant power swings we saw at the PAAG. Average Exit Velocity of 93mph (Peak EV 102mph) and distance max of 393'. ”
State (PA) Rank: No. 35
+ Dvonte Rivers, SS/2B (Wyoming Valley West HS, PA, 2026):
Travel Team: Northeast Pride '26 National
“The #5 SS in PA 2026. Toolsy and athletic. Compact swing with EV up to 96 and hand speed at an impressive 29mph. sub 7.00 runnner. Smooth and steady in the field with an arm clocking at 82. ”
State (PA) Rank: No. 41
+ Tyler Lutz, LHP/OF (Souderton Area SHS HS, PA, 2025):
Travel Team: CBG Scout Team- powered by Elite National
“Lutz, a JMU commit, works with a high spin/high velo FB (88-90; 2300+) and fading CH/ tight SL combo. Athleticism in the box translates to a EV up to 98, leaving room for 2 way potential as a big swinging LHH. ”
State (NY) Rank: No. 42
+ Eamon Giblin, 3B/SS (JAMESVILLE-DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL HS, NY, 2025):
Travel Team: SRS Outlaws 2025/2026
“Giblin has committed to St. Bonnies. 6.76 speed combined with plus hands make him a threat on both sides of the ball. Arm at 86mph in the infield, along with an EV of 96mph, and max distance of 343'.”
State (NY) Rank: No. 43
+ Zachary Milano, OF/RHP (Shenendehowa HS, NY, 2026):
Travel Team: Northeast Pride '26 National
“Milano has proven to be a projectable and well rounded player with sub-7.00 speed, 91 mph arm from the OF, and 95 mph EV (with hand speed of 25.1 mph). Has also shown pitchability and 2 way potential with a FB at 87 mph (2400+ rpm) and CB (up to -18" HM) to keep hitters uncomfortable. 2024 Future Games participant. ”
State (NY) Rank: No. 49
+ Patrick Ayotte, RHP/3B (Columbia HS, NY, 2026):
Travel Team: Northeast Pride '26 National
“Ayotte, another Future Games participant in 2024, has shown projectability on both sides of the ball. FB sits 84-87, with a CH/CB combo for offspeed looks. Hand speed approaching 26 mph and a top EV of 97 mph make him a potentially dangerous hitter as well. ”
State (ON) Rank: No. 59
+ Adrian Krupka, RHP/SS (Silverthorn C.I. HS, ON, 2026):
Travel Team: North Toronto Elite 18U
“Last seen by Prep Baseball in early 2023, he has potential to turn some heads at this event. As sophomore, he was clocked up to 83 mph with the FB, along with a high spin CB, SL, CH combo. ”
2026 P/INF Adrian Krupka
— Prep Baseball Ohio Scouting Coverage (@PrepBaseOHScout) July 19, 2024
North Toronto Elite
FB: 80-81
CB: 68-69#cabancpb #pbr104 pic.twitter.com/qxtbFlKd6e
State (PA) Rank: No. 65
+ Connor Klock, C/RHP (souderton HS, PA, 2025):
Travel Team: CBG Scout Team- powered by Elite National
“Committed to NJ Tech. Klock has shown the potential to excel as a catcher at the next level, posting pop times in the range of 1.93-1.98 and throwdowns up to 82 mph from the crouch. As a hitter, his max hand speed of 26.5 mph translates into an EV of 95 and a max distance of 340'. The C/RHP has also been explosive on the hill, with a FB topping 85 and CH/CB/SL trio to ensure a tough AB for his opponents. ”
State (NY) Rank: No. 74
+ Luke VanMarter, RHP/OF (JAMESVILLE-DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL HS, NY, 2025):
Travel Team: Cayuga Bombers 17u-Walters
“2-way prospect at the next level. All tools on display over the events he's attended this year. Powerful contact with an exit velocity of 99mph. Aggresive in the OF; plays through the ball showing off an 87mph arm. Also an intimidating presence on the mound. Solid 3-pitch mix with a FB up to 87mph. Will play at Le Moyne next year.”
State (PA) Rank: No. 76
+ Owen Hammond, 3B/SS (MALVERN PREPARATORY SCHOOL HS, PA, 2025):
Travel Team: CBG Scout Team- powered by Elite National
“The Tufts commit has shown electrifying athleticsm at our events, posting a 60yd time of 6.72 as an IF prospect. At the 2023 Future Games his EV topped at 92, which has now bumped up to 95mph in 2024. ”
State (NY) Rank: No. 76
+ Jack Maiale, 1B/RHP (New Paltz HS, NY, 2025):
Travel Team: Northeast Pride '26 National
“The #1 1B prospect in NY 2025. Proven power hitter, recently posting a round with an AVG EV of 93mph (max 101mph). Definitely some 2 way potential here, as Jack also has a 3 pitch mix and has been up to 90 with the FB. Committed to Delaware. ”
State (MA) Rank: No. 77
+ Cole Hendrickson, 3B/RHP (Hanover HS, MA, 2026):
Travel Team: Northeast Lions 17u Scout
“The 5th ranked 3B in MA 2026, Cole has shown power potential at the dish (93mph EV, 24mph Hand speed) and a build suited for the hot corner (6-1, 225lbs). Arm up to 81. ”
State (NY) Rank: No. 82
+ Dominic Puleo, C/1B (Niagara Falls HS, NY, 2026):
Travel Team: Athletics Baseball 17u
“Puelo ranks as the 16th C in NY 2026. Recently posted a new top EV of 96 mph and max distance of 356'. Pop time as low as 2.07 with a 77mph throwdown from the crouch. ”
State (NJ) Rank: No. 83
+ Isaac Buchalter, C/1B (Columbia High School HS, NJ, 2026):
Travel Team: Northeast Pride '26 National
“Ranked 12th amongst C in NJ 2026. Consistently hovers around 2.00s pop time, throwing up to 76 from the crouch. EV up to 95.”
State (NY) Rank: No. 97
+ Aaron Johnson, SS/2B (Union Springs HS, NY, 2025):
Travel Team: Cayuga Bombers 17u-Walters
“A participant in the 2023 Future Games and the 2024 Senior Future Games, Aaron has shown a scrappy, explosive style of play and a desire to leave it all on the field whenever he steps between the lines. Top EV of 93 with top of the lineup hand skills (25.8mph Hand Speed) and discipline. Smooth fielder with an 83 mph arm across the IF. ”
State (NY) Rank: No. 112
+ Dylan Wiggins, 1B/RHP (LIVERPOOL HIGH SCHOOL HS, NY, 2026):
Travel Team: SRS Outlaws 2025/2026
“Standing at 6-3 and 225 lbs, and an arm up to 86, Wiggins is built for CIF. The big frame and plus hand speed (25.1mph) make for a hot bat, with EV up to 93 mph. An effective arm on the hill as well, sitting 83-85 with a 4 pitch mix. ”
State (PA) Rank: No. 114
+ Chris Peters, RHP/RHP (Hazleton Area HS, PA, 2026):
Travel Team: Northeast Pride '26 National
“Peters is the #32 RHP in PA 2026. 6-3, 202lbs with a 3 pitch mix, including a heater up to 83mph and 2200+ spin. ”
State (NY) Rank: No. 117
+ Martin Pecoraro, RHP/1B (WILLIAMSVILLE EAST HIGH SCHOOL HS, NY, 2026):
Travel Team: Athletics Baseball 17u
“Martin is ranked as the #35 RH arm coming out of NY 2026. Plus FB up to 84 with elite spin (2500rpm) and good feel for CH. ”
State (PA) Rank: No. 128
+ Ryan Conrad, RHP/SS (William Penn Charter HS, PA, 2025):
Travel Team: CBG Scout Team- powered by Elite National
“The Nova commit has shown explosiveness in his actions, posting a 7.06 60yd and and an elite 27.4mph hand speed on Blast. Boasting a 4 pitch mix, he has been up to 87 with 2300 spin on the FB, a downer CH at 1700 spin, and a 12/6 CB and SL combo that is sure to leave a hitter uncomfortable. ”
State (NJ) Rank: No. 128
+ Noah Harvey, SS/2B (Cinnaminson HS, NJ, 2025):
Travel Team: CBG Scout Team- powered by Elite National
“Richmond Spiders Commit, last seen by Prep Baseball in 2023. A plus fielder with smooth hands and quick feet and an 84mph arm across the diamond. As a hitter he creates lift with ease and drives the ball gap to gap with strong hands through the zone. ”