NJ Scout Blog: Mid Season Edition

‘𝟚𝟝 𝕊𝕊 ℕ𝕚𝕔𝕜 𝔹𝕖𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕣 (ℕ𝕁, @UVABaseball)

Pristine 6’3” frame with room to add. Easy bat speed and strength from a simple setups that works short-to-long. Best bolts to RC but flashed some pull throughout BP.

Ranked #1️⃣2️⃣ in the class. 👍👍#MLBDraft || @PB_DraftHQ pic.twitter.com/cDO9MXkHlz

‘26 Sean Loggie (NJ, @UVABaseball)

FB: 90-94 (2700+)
SL: 80-82 (2600+, tight/shorter)
CB: 76-79 (2400s, gradual)

Long-limbed 6’6” frame w/ big arm talent. SL command ahead of FB. Velo jumps still on the way.

Intriguing arm for summer follow…@PrepBaseballNJ pic.twitter.com/K8OtCYS0n3

‘26 Sean Loggie (NJ, @UVABaseball)

FB: 90-94 (2700+)
SL: 80-82 (2600+, tight/shorter)
CB: 76-79 (2400s, gradual)

Long-limbed 6’6” frame w/ big arm talent. SL command ahead of FB. Velo jumps still on the way.

Intriguing arm for summer follow…@PrepBaseballNJ pic.twitter.com/K8OtCYS0n3

‘26 Sean Loggie (NJ, @UVABaseball)

FB: 90-94 (2700+)
SL: 80-82 (2600+, tight/shorter)
CB: 76-79 (2400s, gradual)

Long-limbed 6’6” frame w/ big arm talent. SL command ahead of FB. Velo jumps still on the way.

Intriguing arm for summer follow…@PrepBaseballNJ pic.twitter.com/K8OtCYS0n3

‘𝟚𝟝 𝕊𝕊 ℕ𝕚𝕔𝕜 𝔹𝕖𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕣 (ℕ𝕁, @UVABaseball)

Pristine 6’3” frame with room to add. Easy bat speed and strength from a simple setups that works short-to-long. Best bolts to RC but flashed some pull throughout BP.

Ranked #1️⃣2️⃣ in the class. 👍👍#MLBDraft || @PB_DraftHQ pic.twitter.com/cDO9MXkHlz

‘26 Sean Loggie (NJ, @UVABaseball)

FB: 90-94 (2700+)
SL: 80-82 (2600+, tight/shorter)
CB: 76-79 (2400s, gradual)

Long-limbed 6’6” frame w/ big arm talent. SL command ahead of FB. Velo jumps still on the way.

Intriguing arm for summer follow…@PrepBaseballNJ pic.twitter.com/K8OtCYS0n3

2026 1B/3B Nick Scheer (Paul VI HS, NJ)

Clutch 2 bagger✔️ Scheer put together some really solid ABs all game. Present strength & even more in the tank🧃

Used a simplified approach w/ 2 strikes. Not much movement & is direct to the baseball. @PrepBaseballNJ | @CvCDownbeach |… pic.twitter.com/jbkfHzw1H2

2026 1B/3B Nick Scheer (Paul VI HS, NJ)

Clutch 2 bagger✔️ Scheer put together some really solid ABs all game. Present strength & even more in the tank🧃

Used a simplified approach w/ 2 strikes. Not much movement & is direct to the baseball. @PrepBaseballNJ | @CvCDownbeach |… pic.twitter.com/jbkfHzw1H2

2028 RHP/SS Michael Fanelli (Paul VI HS, NJ)

Projectable frame📈 Fanelli came in to close out the game & he was nails! Pounded the zone w/ his ASR FB & his CH. CH was the go-to off speed pitch.

FB: 80-82
CH: 71-74@vi_baseball | @PrepBaseballNJ | @CvCDownbeach pic.twitter.com/qCEaNH6OkK

2028 OF/RHP Caleb Lopez (Williamstown HS, NJ)

The freshman came in & competed. Ran the FB up to 80 multiple times. Projectable frame📈 A name to follow as he progresses through HS.

FB: 78-80
CB: 63-67
CH: 74@PrepBaseballNJ | @CvCDownbeach | @WtownHSBaseball pic.twitter.com/z19kV7V4Xb

2026 RHP Cole Williams (Bishop Eustace HS, NJ)@ArmyWP_Baseball Commit

Worked 1.1 innings of no-hit relief to secure the victory. Challenged hitters w/ the FB. Came in to compete & that’s what he did‼️

FB: 84-86 T88
CB: 65-67
CH: 74@PrepBaseballNJ | @CvCDownbeach |… pic.twitter.com/UHzSCkY7YN

2026 RHP/OF Dante Zappala (Mainland Regional HS, NJ)

Worked 2.1 innings of scoreless ball to keep Mainland in the game. Gripped the FB & ripped it w/ success. FB plays up w/ slight carry. SL is traditional shape.

FB: 82-86
SL: 71-73@PrepBaseballNJ | @CvCDownbeach |… pic.twitter.com/dqXs8YzIUE

2026 SS/RHP Xavier Etheridge (Vineland HS, NJ)

Closed out the dominant pitching performance for Vineland. Attacked early w/ FB but found feel for SL & put hitters away with it.

Struck out the final 2 batters, every pitch was a SL.

FB: 81-84
SL: 69-71@Xetheridge2026 |… pic.twitter.com/gQcMgRv0vo

2027 RHP/2B Declan Doogan (Christian Brothers Academy, NJ)

Attacked w/ his FB predominantly in his inning of work. Ran it up to 85mph & located his SL when he settled in. Traditional SL shape.

FB: 82-84 T85
SL: 73-74@DeclanDoogan27 | @PrepBaseballNJ | @CvCDownbeach |… pic.twitter.com/MJl2LAEEL7

2025 OF Marco Christopher (St. Augustine Prep, NJ)@LaSalle_BSB Commit

📊.395 w/ 15 hits & 8 XBH thru 12 games

Tallied 2 hits against GC to continue his tear. Christopher uses a rearward hand load synced w/ a minimal foot lift. This helps him provide power in his swing but… pic.twitter.com/LEwqCAaAqu

2025 OF Chase Camac (Mainland Regional, NJ)@TheQBaseball Commit

The loudest contact all night off of McDermott came off Camac’s bat w/ this 2 RBI single over the left fielders head. 💥💥

Camac gets to a strong hitting position & is ready for this top-of-the-zone FB.… pic.twitter.com/QfOJcgMSUi

2026 SS JJ Mclaughlin (Bishop Eustace HS, NJ)

2 hits on the day. Here’s a LD shot right back up the middle. Hits w/ a line drive approach. Has some 🧃 in the bat as well.

📊.375 w/ 12 hits thru 11 games this szn@JJMcLaughl33831 | @PrepBaseballNJ | @CvCDownbeach |… pic.twitter.com/wp9WVeWrhE

2026 SS Dante Bell (Bishop Eustace HS, NJ)

Absolutely mashing 11 games into the season:

📊 .485: 16 hits, 9 XBH, .848 SLG

Bell has been an ultimate leadoff hitter for the Crusaders this szn. Hits from a simple, repeatable set up & has great bat-to ability📈📈

Against… pic.twitter.com/A3wnZGq3Qk

2026 OF/3B Roman Faiola (Bishop Eustace HS, NJ)

Fought off half-a-dozen pitches before sending this ball to CF for a single.

Keeps his hands close to his body & uses a tight turn🔁 Chase Utley-esque follow thru✔️@EustaceBaseball | @PrepBaseballNJ | @CvCDownbeach |… pic.twitter.com/q78PlsTfj1

2025 LHP/OF Luca Bruno (Mainland Regional, NJ)@PeacocksBASE Commit

Big time competitor that loves the action. Uses momentum as fuel. FB has ASR. SL is tight & horizontal. CB is big w/ late break.

FB: 85-87
SL: 78-79
CB: 76-77@Luca_bruno14 | @MRHS_Baseball | @PrepBaseballNJ… pic.twitter.com/tmVw9eXuDa

2027 LHP Ethan Suppi (St. Augustine Prep, NJ)

The No. 2 LHP & No. 7 overall player in NJ came in relief of Weingartner.

The cross-fire attack gives some deceptive life to an already firm 87mph FB. The SL has multiple shapes & can be landed to all hitters.

FB: 85-87
SL: 73-77… pic.twitter.com/cWbbD0obwO

2026 RHP Tyler Rodgers (Paul VI HS, NJ)@CSU_BucBaseball Commit

📊6inn, 2H, 0R, 2BB, 9K

Mainly worked FB & SL combo. FB has slight cut which made hitters expand the zone chasing FBs off the plate.

A high intent pitcher that was able to pound the k-zone with success.

FB:… pic.twitter.com/hbfkad46dk

2027 LHP Ethan Slaughter (Moorestown HS, NJ)

📊5inn, 6H, 3ER, 2BB, 2K

Mixed speeds well to induce weak contact. FB & CH worked off of each other. He also got out of trouble by picking off THREE baserunners at 1st. Very deceptive move👀

FB: 77-80
CB: 64-65
CH: 73-74… pic.twitter.com/IXLYUOy05R

2026 RHP Dylan Iwanyk (Christian Brothers Academy, NJ)@umichbaseball Commit

📊 5inn, 1H, 1ER, 6BB, 5SO

Settled in & adjusted from an initial tight strike zone. Hitters struggled to identify the SL & time up the FB. FB has ASR. Mixes in a tight SL & more of a sweepy SL… pic.twitter.com/exHmgJXXrJ

2026 1B/3B Joey Finazzo (Moorestown HS, NJ)

Inside-outs this backed up SL into the RCF gap for a RBI single. Tight turn, 3/4 follow thru. @joe_finazzo2 | @PrepBaseballNJ | @CvCDownbeach | @MHSQuakersBSB pic.twitter.com/4wHGRZz5WD

2027 C/2B Dylan Reynholds (Christian Brothers Academy, NJ)

Smokes this 2k FB straight to the center fielder. Unlucky out on a really good swing & AB. Young catcher that works hard the entire game👍@DylanReynholds | @PrepBaseballNJ | @CvCDownbeach | @CBAColtsBASE pic.twitter.com/8KVOsQ6a5F

2027 OF/LHP Alex Fiore (Christian Brothers Academy, NJ)

📊.312 w/ 10 hits thru 10 games

Quick, direct swing. Bat-to-ball approach. The SO drives this FB on a line to the CF wall for an unlucky out. @PrepBaseballNJ | @CvCDownbeach | @CBAColtsBASE | @99AlexFiore pic.twitter.com/pO2cYInC84

2025 SS/2B Ethan Tolbert (Moorestown HS, NJ)@JMUBaseball Commit

Second look at Tolbert this season, the athleticism & fluidness he displays while playing is very obvious.

Here’s a backside 2B on an elevated FB that he stays through💥Fun follow going on-to the next level📈… pic.twitter.com/VyoKpx7xGM

2026 C Braeden Lipoff (Gloucester Catholic HS, NJ)@ECUBaseball Commit

The No. 1 C & No. 5 overall player in NJ tallied a couple WEEKS worth of stats in one night‼️‼️

📊5/5, 2 HR, 2 2B, 1B, 7 RBI, 4R

Had an XBH to each part of the field including a HR to CF that was still… pic.twitter.com/aMPlV2SC3o

2025 RHP Eamon McDermott (Bishop Eustace HS, NJ) @GtownBaseball Commit

Mixed between the FB & SL and found virtually no hard contact.

After the 20 min rain delay, McDermott came back out 88-90 & worked almost 85% SL. Challenged hitters w/ his best pitch & they stood no… pic.twitter.com/aWT8XKh6fS

2025 RHP Jackson Smallets (Gloucester Catholic HS, NJ)@CoastalBaseball Commit

The No. 4 ovr & No. 2 RHP in NJ went the distance after grinding out a challenging 1st inning.

Innings 2-7 Smallets was insanely efficient, finding success when landing the SL for strikes early.… pic.twitter.com/AoI5Fivlgx

2025 1B Carter Cumiskey (Spotswood HS, NJ)@SHUBaseball Commit

Absolute NO-DOUBTER💣💣 off the bat of the No. 2 1B in NJ. Gets the FB middle-middle and unloads on it. Plenty of strength present. @CarterCumiskey1 | @PrepBaseballNJ | @SwoodBSBL | @CvCDownbeach pic.twitter.com/577vw4pegJ

2027 OF JJ Watkins (Cedar Creek HS, NJ)

Open side view of the No. 8 OF & No. 27 ovr player in NJ. Missed the double🎥 In this clip he just gets on top of this pitch.

The bat speed & strength is very evident when he steps up to the plate. Player to follow going into the… pic.twitter.com/VxD4gS49gt

2025 LHP Frank Cairone (Delsea Regional HS, NJ)@CoastalBaseball Commit

Extended look at the No. 1 LHP in NJ & #Super60 participant. Cairone put together another quality start from beginning to end.

📊 7inn, CGSO, 3H, 1BB, 14K‼️

Worked FB & SL all day. Put hitters away using… pic.twitter.com/eplWYbmSAT

2027 OF/RHP Luke Tanzola (St. Augustine Prep, NJ)

Asked to get 1 out & he got it with a strike out. Advanced spin & throws it with a ton of confidence.

FB: 80-82
CB: 70-72@ltanzola2 | @HermitsBaseball | @PrepBaseballNJ pic.twitter.com/HMVCHLqCju

2025 SS Joey Erace (St. Augustine Prep, NJ)@RutgersBaseball Commit

The No. 6 SS & No. 20 ovr player in NJ starts the game off with a line drive single. Went 2/4 w/ 2 1B, 1 SB & 1 R.

Strong bat-to-ball ability allows Erace to hit in any count. Simple, repeatable approach in… pic.twitter.com/4jddlBbTvY

2026 SS/2B Brady Jackson (St. Augustine Prep, NJ)@ODUBaseball Commit

Collected 2 more hits today as he showed his ability to execute a hit&run & drive a FB oppo.

Syncs his hand load with his forward move very well. Gets into a good hitting position, can cover the entire… pic.twitter.com/3rNxcUkbX9

2027 3B/SS Matthew Gryskiewicz (Eastern Regional HS, NJ)

The No. 2 3B in NJ caused some havoc with the stick as well. Smokes a GB to SS & reaches on the error, extending the inning.

Wide base w/ a heel lift gather. Works forward but under control. Gets the barrel in the zone &… https://t.co/mCPobUZTcb pic.twitter.com/BUGBS2BQZn

2026 1B/SS Sean Karbach (Eastern Regional HS, NJ)

Strong player that muscles this middle-in FB to RCF for a single. Kept the hands inside of the pitch. Direct bat path, takes the barrel straight to the ball. @KarbachSean23 | @PrepBaseballNJ | @easternbasebal1 pic.twitter.com/QumGGErXXl

2025 SS Logan Dawson (Eastern Regional HS, NJ)@BCBirdBall Commit

Some defensive pregame I/O clips & a healthy hack from the No. 3 SS & No. 5 ovr player in NJ.

Very polished all-around. Looks the part of a top ranked prospect. @LoganDDawson | @PrepBaseballNJ |… pic.twitter.com/UXSkCaGmmy

2026 SS/2B Vincent Milillo (Eastern Regional HS, NJ)

1 of his 2 doubles today. Stocky build & can really move around the bases. Showed bunt a couples times today for a BBH.

Plays the game with an apparent energy. A player & leader to follow throughout this season. 12/18 to… pic.twitter.com/mboYktW4mF

2025 OF Chase Kroberger (Moorestown HS, NJ)@AlabamaBSB Commit#Super60 participant & the No. 1 OF & No. 6 ovr player in NJ smokes this GB to the 2nd baseman & he can’t come up with the ball.

Quick twitch mover w/ present strength & physicality. Patient at the plate & waits… pic.twitter.com/dJdKmuaGar

2025 OF Z’Nichi Steave (Moorestown HS, NJ)@LaSalle_BSB Commit

Had a knack for finding the barrel today, including a 2run HR to RF.

Big presence in the box w/ a physical frame. Moderate foot lift into a toe-tap gather. Takes aggressive swings w/ direct bat path. @zsteave_7… pic.twitter.com/P3mzvfAPhu

2027 C/3B Jacob Lilienthal (The Hun School, NJ)

The No. 5 C & No. 29 ovr player in NJ absolutely compresses this FB for a 2B in RCF.

The ‘27 grad C really impressed, plays older than his years seem fit. Very mature body language & style of play. @JacobLilienthal |… pic.twitter.com/BbYPMAcFkD

2027 OF/1B Jackson Staples (The Hun School, NJ)

The No. 6 OF & No. 19 ovr in NJ ambushes this pitch and smokes it past the 1st baseman. Looks every inch of 6’4 195lbs.

Utilizes a tight barrel turn & good extension. Big power potential as he continues to fill out his frame.… pic.twitter.com/Or7Y6BppyP

2026 OF/RHP Henry Pancoast (Gloucester Catholic HS, NJ)

The No. 5 OF & No. 33 overall player in NJ
hopped on the bump for the 7th inning. Quick 1-2-3 outing.

Lower 3/4 slot from a taller throwing position. Came in and challenged with FBs. Slight ASR on FB, some life in the… pic.twitter.com/ABeVkv6sNl

2026 OF/RHP Noah Danza (Gloucester Catholic HS, NJ)@UVABaseball Commit

The No. 3 OF & No. 15 ovr player in NJ drives this ball, 90 exit velo, dead center for a home run.

Large, physical ball player. Hits from a simplified set-up, drives the barrel directly to the ball. Tons… pic.twitter.com/QJIgLoxGr7

2026 RHP Jude Morgan (Gloucester Catholic HS, NJ)

First look at the ‘26 grad and he impressed. Rams rode him thru 6 strong innings of 2ER ball.

3/4 release point, FB has ASR & sink↙️. Located down in the zone, resulting in GBs. CH is depthy & gets chase swings. Held velo his… pic.twitter.com/Zmb1LJNhvB

2026 LHP Asher Delue (The Hun School, NJ)@BCBirdBall Commit

The No. 2 LHP in NJ battled in his outing. Some defensive miscues prolonged a couple innings.

Showed off his big breaking CB that gave all hitters fits. Had a slight tendency to cut his FB but was able to make… pic.twitter.com/qzW6BCKAJq

2026 LHP Kerrick Shannon (The Hun School, NJ)@DiamondHeels Commit

Got a good look at the No. 4 LHP in NJ, showed true pitch-ability w/ his whole arsenal. Advanced feel for his SL & CB. Expect the velo to continue to climb as the weather gets warmer.

FB: 84-87
SL: 75-77
CB:… pic.twitter.com/LU7x6eRNVF

2025 SS Will Kraemer (The Hun School, NJ)@PeppBaseball Commit

Goes down and smokes this FB for a double down the LF line.

Rests his hands over the plate & stretches them back in sync w/ his high leg kick. Gets into a very strong hitting position. Level swing & barrel flys… pic.twitter.com/vU4Tm98Kon

2026 SS Guy Lynam (Gloucester Catholic HS, NJ)@AuburnBaseball Commit

The No. 1 overall player in NJ shows his adjustability by shortening up & putting the ball in play for a single.

Sweet swinging lefty, barrel stays in the zone. Simple, repeatable foot lift. Controls his… pic.twitter.com/K58f0FiSbG