2026 NJ HS Scout Blog: Edition 2

2028 LHP Matthew Filiaci (Seton Hall Prep)

FB: 84-86 T87
CB: 75-79

Over the top lefty w/ a whippy arm. Young talent out of SHP. FB has good ASR. CB has 2-plane movement.@MFiliaci30820 | @shpbaseball1 pic.twitter.com/YE0hChy185

2028 RHP Nazir Thornton (Cedar Creek)

FB: 83-86
CB: 64-66
CH: 69-71

Hyper projectable talent at 6-foot-4📈

Long levers w/ controlled movement patterns. Dual-sport ATH to follow👍@baseball_cedar | @CvCDownbeach | @NathanGoranson pic.twitter.com/c8Nr6A3Zxc

2026 RHP Jude Morgan (Gloucester Catholic)

‼️ CGSO, 11K, 2H ‼️

FB: 85-87
SL: 70-72
CH: 76-78

Impressive outing from the #uncommitted Sr RHP. Showcased his ability to pitch backwards & attack💥 CH was his standout pitch, confident to throw it RvR👍@GCbaseballrams |… pic.twitter.com/0muRCggpTF

2029 RHP/UTL Luke Yeager (Clearview)

RBI triple into the LCF gap. The freshman is hitting .419 on the year & is a player to follow for years to come‼️@LukeYeager119 | @ClearviewBB | @CvCDownbeach | @NathanGoranson pic.twitter.com/gZBqa69tWI

2029 MIF Matt Dacierno (Williamstown)

Talented freshman hitting .349 on the year. Multiple QABs today. Player to follow👍@WtownHSBaseball | @CvCDownbeach | @NathanGoranson pic.twitter.com/eO4HYEcckY

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2026 RHP Jimmy Gallagher (Williamstown); @AppBaseball Commit

📊5IP, 13K, 0H, 0R

FB: 87-89 T90
SL: 76-78
CT: 80-81
CH: 83

Attacked the zone w/ 68% strikes landing his sinker FB & depthy SL consistently✔️FB got in on hitters late & SL drops off the table👍… pic.twitter.com/WMDVX45fco

2026 3B Carney O’Donnell (Jackson Twp)@ODUBaseball Commit

📊.462AVG, 18H, 15RBI, 5XBH

Uber productive Sr bat continues to swing it well. Strong build w/ present power & hit tool👍@Carneyod33 | @CvCDownbeach | @NathanGoranson pic.twitter.com/9DAOxjytjC

2026 RHP/2B Max Sullivan (Bishop Eustace)@FordhamBaseball Commit

FB: 87-89💥
SL: 77-79🛸

2 scoreless innings in relief recording 4 strikeouts ✔️

Heavy ASR on the FB paired w/ a frisbee SL that broke at the last second. Tough matchup for hitters. Electric stuff⚡️… pic.twitter.com/SpJVRzsu9o

2026 RHP Tyler Rodgers (Kingsway)@CSU_BucBaseball Commit

FB: 85-88
SL: 71-74
CH: 77-78

Intriguing arsenal from the Sr RHP. FB has a tendency to cut GS which was induced weak contact. SL had late horizontal break. Competitor✔️@Tyler_Rodgers11 | @CvCDownbeach |… pic.twitter.com/DZKfHst9VM

2026 RHP Daniel Passalacqua (Bishop Eustace)@DelawareBASE Commit

📊 5IP, 8K, 3H, 0ER

FB: 88-91 T92💥
SL: 79-82

Showcased his high-level SL last night racking up whiffs. FB velo held 88-90 the entire outing. Pitch-ability and situational awareness really shined this outing👍… pic.twitter.com/fCOAF5Wjti

Post Grad 2027 1B Mason Rosenberg (Bishop Eustace)

2-Run BOMB into night sky💣💣

Uber physical LHH adds his 6th HR to his impressive campaign thus far📈@MRosenberg2027 | @PB_Uncommitted | @NathanGoranson pic.twitter.com/RshZcVSZlc

2029 RHP Bryson Auten (Immaculata)

FB: 91-93 T94
SL: 74-77

6’5 230lb. Simple mechanics. Attacked the zone with both pitches. FB had carry. 2-plane breaking SL. Tunnels all pitches very well. Very high ceiling for this RHP@bryson_auten_27 | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/YdnTwvRR4t

2026 LHP Cole Raymond (Immaculata)@Marist_BSB

FB: 85-86 T87
SL: 74-76
CH: 79-81

3/4 slot. FB was firm w/ heavy sink. SL had good horizontal movement and high spin. CH good downward action.@ColeRaymond_20 pic.twitter.com/7NcRJlIAru

2028 RHP James Fenton (Metuchen)

No. 1️⃣ player in NJ 📍

FB: 88-91 T92💥
SL: 74-77
CH: 80-81

State’s top prospect shows advanced feel and big ceiling. Polished actions, mature approach. Competes with a low pulse and handles the moment.✔️@JamesFenton2028 | @ShooterHunt |… pic.twitter.com/zw8UazRZg7

2027 RHP/SS Dom Long (Middlesex)

📊 7 IP, 7 K, 2 ER, 7 H

FB: 85-88
SL: 78-81
CB: 73-75

Workhorse, grinder type of player & leader for perennial Group 1 Central Jersey favorites👍

Wiry athlete that competes & attacks the hitters. ASR on the FB. SL & CB has similar profiles but… pic.twitter.com/yqPTaKOagU

2026 LHP Thomas Collins (Don Bosco Prep)@Pitt_BASE

FB: 88-90 T91
SL: 75-78

Strong build. Messed with hitters timings all day. FB was firm and had carry. SL produced many whiffs.@__tcollins24__ | @DBPHRC pic.twitter.com/giwFD15plQ

2026 SS/OF Noah Danza (Gloucester Catholic)@HailStateBB Commit

No. 7️⃣ player in the Garden State📍

6-2, 195-LB frame but moves exceptionally well for his size. Gets off a strong swing here & drives a line out into RF. @noahdanza | @ShooterHunt | @GCbaseballrams |… pic.twitter.com/kS1mcTwHcJ

2026 RHP Garrett Shapiro (Millville SHS)@RutgersBaseball Commit

📊5 IP, 7 K, 4 H, 3 ER

FB: 88-90💥
SL: 75-77
CH: 78-80

High ceiling RHP that flashed a FB w/ late ASR, SL big vertical & horizontal movement & a CH that disappears at the bottom of the zone👍@GarrettShapiro |… pic.twitter.com/HHuABRDH5t

2027 RHP Jacob Litsky (Cherokee)

FB: 82-85 T86
SL: 74-75
CB: 68-70

2.2 IP in relief & came out the winning pitcher for the Chiefs💪 Attacked w/ the FB. Lost command occasionally but overcame w/ adjustments👍@JacobLitsky | @Chiefsstylebas1 | @PB_Uncommitted | @NathanGoranson pic.twitter.com/POLj2kBuSe

2027 OF Dante Matarese (Bishop Eustace)@SpiderBaseball Commit

The No. 20 player in NJ laces this 2 strike pitch into the RCF gap for a single💥#PBFG25 alum✔️@Dante_matarese | @NathanGoranson pic.twitter.com/FzNYoCIt77

2028 INF Michael Fogarty (Jackson Twp)

.400 hitter on the year. Strike zone awareness w/ high-level bat to ball.

Hitterish✔️@CvCDownbeach | @NathanGoranson pic.twitter.com/O6s6tRoJbj

2029 C Drew Gable (Cherokee)

The top C in NJ leaves the yard to dead center💣 Full count FB away & gets enough for the Grand Slam‼️@DrewPGable | @Chiefsstylebas1 | @CvCDownbeach | @NathanGoranson https://t.co/kqwKgHfR21 pic.twitter.com/PrA767Vsgl

2028 RHP Preston Pahang (Ocean City)

📊 6.1 IP, 13 K, 3 H, 0 R

FB: 88-90💥
SL: 77-80

No. 3️⃣ player in NJ was lights out for over 6 innings. Flashed a legit FB & SL combo that gave hitters fits.

FB holds plane w/ ride at the top of the zone. SL has late bite, one of the top… pic.twitter.com/6hxWZdpSaT