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2026 Northeast Buzz 2/10-2/16

February 10, 2026
Kristian Kallesten
PBR 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 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 2/10/26

Will Biggie RHP / 1B / Christian Brothers Academy, NJ / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 100 / POS: 28

6-foot-2 and 200-pound frame on this right-handed pitcher that hurls the baseball up to 85.3 mph. Biggie’s fastball is typically 83-85 mph with a spin rate up to 2,289 rpm and an IVB of 18.4 inches. His curveball is 67-68 mph with -12 inches of vertical break and the change up is 77-79 mph. Biggie has a high throwing slot that helps him work behind the baseball. A right-handed pitcher to keep an eye on as he continues to progress.

 

 

Ryan Rude 1B / RHP / Colts Neck, NJ / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 82 / POS: 3

Rude stands at a staggering 6-foot-5, 250-pound frame with a huge ceiling as he continues to physically develop. The right-handed hitting first baseman has produced exit velocities up to 95.5 mph and a max distance of 363 feet. Rude hits from a wide base set-up and keeps his weight even distributed between both legs. He creates a natural loft while maintaining proper posture throughout the swing.

 

 

Savario Vandetti OF / RHP / Moon Area, PA / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 80 / POS: 19

Vandetti is one of the most athletic baseball players in the entire state of Pennsylvania. The multi-sport athlete has ran an eye-popping 6.51 sixty-yard dash with a 3.68 thirty-yard split, 1.62 ten-yard split, and a peak sprint speed of 21.7 mph. This left-handed hitting outfielder has a knack to hit the baseball on a line from line-to-line and is always a threat to steal when he is on base. Top of the order bat that can spark a rally at any point with an ability to put the baseball in play and make something happen.

 

 

Brendon Baiocco C / OF / Avon Grove, PA / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 63 / POS: 8

Baiocco is a very intriguing catching prospect. He is an impact player that has a combination of contact and power that makes him built for big moments in games. He has been up to 100 mph exit velocities, max distance of 368 feet, and an average exit velocity of 90.7 mph. The 5-foot-7, 170-pound catcher packs a big punch at the plate while maintaining balance and body control when swinging. Behind the plate, he is a fluid mover with advanced mechanics that helps him produce a 79 mph arm strength and a low pop-time of 1.90-1.95. Baiocco is an all-around talent that will be an impact player anywhere he goes.

 

 

Charlie Gomez OF / West 50th Street Campus, NY / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 206 / POS: 40

5-11, 170-lb lean athlete with twitch and athleticism. Ran a 6.87 60-yard dash. At the plate, generates pop with a 95 MPH max exit velocity (89 avg) and a repeatable line-drive swing. Defensively, shows arm velocity of 80 MPH. Name to follow this spring.

 

 

Michael Jamba 3B / RHP / Maine-Endwell, NY / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 178 / POS: 19

Dynamic, all-around athlete. Shows raw RHH strength, barreling balls to the gaps with EV up to 93 MPH and bat speed at 73.5 MPH. Moves well in the infield with a quick arm, INF velos 85 MPH.

 

 

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