2025 Northeast Buzz 11/10 - 11/16
November 10, 2025
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Welcome BACK to The Northeast Buzz, your weekly pulse on the rising stars, breakout performances, and can't-miss moments from the diamond across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. 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.
Week of 11/10/25
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Justin Kauffman OF / RHP / Ranney, NJ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 34 / POS: 10
The 5-foot-10 and 171-pound two-way prospect was on Team New Jersey this summer for the Prep Baseball Future Games. On the mound, Kauffman’s fastball has been up to 87 mph while consistently sitting 83-86 mph. His top secondary pitch is his slider which is thrown 74-77 mph, and he can produce spin rates north of 2,450 rpm. Offensively, he has a line drive approach with above average barrel awareness. He produced exit velocities north of 95 mph and had an average exit velocity of 88 mph. This athletic, 6.87 runner is an intriguing two-way prospect.
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Ricky Watt OF / C / Schalick, NJ / 2027
Watt has a physical frame of 5-foot-11 and 172-pounds. He was on Team New Jersey for the Prep Baseball Future Games this past summer. Watt has made a name for himself as one of the Garden State’s top power-hitters pound for pound. The outfielder has produced exit velocities up to 100.6 mph and averaged an exit velocity of 90.5 mph. On top of Watt’s physical frame, he also has shown his athleticism with a 6.89 sixty-yard dash. This versatile defender from South Jersey is a prospect to follow.
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Jackson Maddix LHP / OF / Bishop Canevin, PA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 31 / POS: 2
The 2023 Junior Future Games Alum is an intriguing two-way prospect with a solid frame of 6-foot and 175-pounds. On the mound, Maddix has been up to 86 mph and typically sits 83-85 mph from the left side. His go-to breaking pitch is a 12-6 curveball that has an average spin rate over 2,300 rpm. Offensively, he hits from a tall, relaxed setup and utilizes a higher leg kick to land into a strong hitting position. He has produced exit velocities up to 94 mph and bat speeds up to 74.3 mph. His swing also translates well into gameplay after putting together an impressive summer circuit.
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Cooper Williams LHP / 1B / Lampeter-Strasburg, PA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 41 / POS: 4
The 6-foot-1 and 200-pound two-way prospect was a 2024 East Coast Super Sophomore participant. Williams is an athletic ball player that can affect the game in a multitude of ways. On the mound, the left-handed pitcher has been up to 87 mph while consistently sitting 83-86 mph. He also throws a changeup at 76-77 mph and a slider at 70-71 mph. Offensively, Williams hits from the right side and swings with the intent to do damage. He produced a peak exit velocity of 94.2 mph and a max distance of 351 feet. Keep an eye on this two-way prospect.
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Tyler Korsten RHP / OF / Scarsdale, NY / 2027
6-1, 165 lb projectable RHP with an uptempo, intentful delivery. FB 86–87 T88 MPH with hop and arm-side run that plays tough on hitters. Athletic mover with upside.
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Max Zlotnick RHP / 1B / Nichols, NY / 2027Rankings StateRank: 73 / POS: 27
6-3, 190 lb RHP with a long, loose arm and 6 ft of extension at release. FB plays up with late life; mixes in feel for off-speed, including a knucklball that drops off the table.
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