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2026 Northeast Buzz 3/23-3/30

March 30, 2026
Prep Baseball NE Staff


 

Welcome back to The 2026 Northeast Buzz, your weekly pulse on the rising stars, breakout performances, and can't-miss moments from the diamond across The Northeast Whether it's a flamethrower lighting up the radar gun in Philly, a smooth-swinging shortstop making noise in North Jersey, or a sleeper prospect turning heads in upstate New York, we’re here to highlight the talent that’s shaping the future of baseball in the Northeast.

Each week, we’ll deliver scouting insights and player write-ups to get a better understanding of the great talent that surrounds us. In this region, the grind is real, the ceilings are high, and the buzz is just getting started.

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Week of 3/30/26

Robert Hickey 1B / LHP / Horace Greeley, NY / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 34 / POS: 1

6-3, 191 lb left-handed hitting first baseman with a projectable frame and present pull-side power. Offensive metrics (100 EV, 90 avg, 362 ft) support a growing power profile, while 83 MPH arm strength adds value defensively. Continued physical development should translate to an impactful middle-of-the-order bat

 

 

Ayden Emmick C / OF / Canisius HS, NY / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 52 / POS: 9

High-upside 5-10, 170 lb catcher with efficient defensive actions (79 MPH arm, 2.00 showcase pop) and an aggressive offensive profile. Violent barrel acceleration and whip translate to 98 EV and 377 ft of power. Physical build and bat speed point to future power growth, while defensive tools continue to trend upward.

 

 

Francis Conners-Schmid OF / LHP / Salisbury School, CT / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 3 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 88 / POS: 23

6-2, 220 lb left-handed hitting OF/LHP with a strong, physical build. Runs a 6.99 60 and shows arm strength (90 MPH) from the outfield. Offensively, a loose, uphill path and quick hands produce 105 EV with power potential. On the mound, repeats a clean delivery with an upper-80s FB that shows life, a developing spin pitch, and a CH with fade. Physicality and toolset project to a legitimate two-way option at the college level.

 

 

Charlie Scott SS / 3B / Austin Prep, MA / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 8 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 284 / POS: 71

6-3, 190 lb right-handed hitting infielder with present strength and athleticism. Runs a 6.95 60 with 85 MPH arm strength across the diamond. Offensive profile shows a wide, grounded setup with a strong move into contact, producing 103 EV.Plenty of projection in the fram for + power.

 

 

Tillman Schroeder RHP / 1B / Paramus Catholic, NJ / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 10 / POS: 6

Schroeder is a talented right‑hander with an athletic, physical 6‑foot, 193‑pound frame. He made a strong Prep Baseball debut this winter, earning a top‑10 spot in the 2028 class after an impressive first look. His fastball sat 87–89 mph with late life, playing up to a 92 mph effective velocity. He spun a 74–75 mph curveball north of 2,600 rpm, mixed a 79–80 mph changeup with 15 inches of horizontal movement, and added a firm 79–81 mph cutter. A must‑follow arm out of North Jersey with polish and projection.

 

 

Damien Porras 3B / 1B / Allentown, NJ / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 48 / POS: 4

Porras is a compact, athletic infielder that predominantly handles the hot-corner. Offensively, he showed his power potential with a 99.8 mph max exit velocity, max distance of 367 feet, and a 70 percent sweet-spot percentage. He showcased a quick bat speed with barrel accuracy that will translate into gameplay. Productive sophomore to watch this high school season.

 

 

Evan Mizia RHP / SS / South Fayette, PA / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 20 / POS: 11

Mizia is an explosive two‑way prospect who made a strong impression on the PA staff in his Prep Baseball debut this winter. The 6‑foot, 175‑pound athlete ran his fastball up to 90 mph and produced a loud BP session highlighted by a 98 mph max exit velocity. He consistently drove the baseball to all fields with authority, averaging 93.5 mph off the bat with a 90% hard‑hit rate. On the mound, he sat 89–90 mph in the zone over 50% of the time, paired with a 76–77 mph curveball and an 80–82 mph changeup. Mizia’s longer arm swing generates real hand speed at release, making him a must‑follow prospect in Western PA.

 

 

Milan Fluhme SS / 2B / Fox Chapel, PA / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 27 / POS: 5

Fluhme is a highly projectable shortstop with a lean, long‑levered 6‑foot‑5 frame. Over the past year he’s taken noticeable strides, now looking the part of a top positional prospect in Pennsylvania’s 2028 class. He moves exceptionally well for his size, showing added strength and speed as his athleticism continues to mature. Offensively, he produced a clean, efficient swing that generated a 94.5 mph max exit velocity and a 57% hard‑hit rate. Defensively, his arm strength has climbed five ticks to 83 mph, paired with fundamental footwork and the ability to throw from multiple slots. His athletic progression was evident this winter, improving his 30‑yard dash from 4.14 last summer to 3.89. A high‑ceiling prospect who continues trending upward.

 

 

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