Tools of the Trade: Class of 2028 - Speed

December 18, 2025
Nathan Goranson
Northeast Scout

Speed doesn’t slump. In a game increasingly defined by power and data, raw footspeed remains one of the few tools that can’t be taught—and in the Northeast, it’s turning heads. From lightning-quick outfielders who close gaps in a blink to base stealers who turn singles into triples. Speed on the bases becomes more valuable the more you look into higher level baseball, creating mistakes with aggressive running and taking extra 90s can be the difference in games. This spotlight isn’t about exit velocity or spin rate—it’s about burners. The kind of players who force infielders to rush throws, pitchers to check twice, and scouts to double take.

OF Tyler Ryan (Malvern Prep, 2028)

Ryan shows the type of natural athleticism you want to see early in a young prospect’s development. He’s a fluid, well‑coordinated mover translates to above‑average straight‑line speed for his age. The quickness shows up in his first step with clean acceleration, light feet, and the ability to get to top speed without much wasted movement. This summer Ryan recorded an impressive sixty time of 6.65 along with a 1.61 10-yard split and a max run speed of 21.4 mph.

OF Dylan Miller (WallKill Valley, 2028)

Lean, fluid athlete with smooth movement patterns. Miller’s athleticism plays more in his body control, balance, and repeatability than pure footspeed. This fall Miller had his Prep Baseball debut and made an immediate impression with the staff after running a 6.63 sixty-yard dash time. His max run speed recorded was 21.1 mph uring his 6.63 sixty and he also recorded a 3.73 30-yard split. Miller's sixty time is currently .26 seconds quicker than New Jersey's second quickest runner in the 2028 class.

OF Jayden Flores (Brewster, 2028)

One of the more dynamic movers in the group. Flores shows real twitch—quick feet, fast hands, and explosive acceleration. His athleticism and natural movements are evident once you watch Flores begin bouncing around the ball field. This summer Flores recorded the quickest sixty-yard dash time in the entire Northeast and in the top 30 quickest in the entire 2028 class. The 5-foot-10, 152-pound outfielder recorded a blazing time of a 6.52 sixty-yard dash.

SS Vince Filis (Princeton Day, 2028)

Well‑rounded athlete with a good blend of strength and mobility. Filis moves efficiently, showing solid straight‑line speed and dependable lateral quickness. Not overly flashy, but consistently athletic in everything he does, with room to unlock more burst as he matures. Filis recorded a 6.89 sixty at the Metro Scout Day this fall and also produced a max run speed of 19.9 mph alongside a 1.68 10-yard split at the East Coast Super Sophomore Games.

OF Connor Latrechiano (York Catholic, 2028)

Strong, physical athlete with sneaky quickness for his build. Shows good acceleration once he gets moving and has enough lateral agility to stay light on his feet. Plays with intent and carries his athleticism well through baseball movements. Latrechiano has produced a quick sixty-yard dhas time of 6.75 seconds.

OF Tommy Collins (Williamsville South, 2028)

Compact, twitch‑driven athlete with noticeable burst. Collins plays fast—quick first step, sharp lateral agility, and the type of short‑area quickness that translates well on both sides of the ball. Moves with confidence and body control. Over the summer Collins ran his quickest sixty-yard dash time at the East Coast Super Sophomore Games with a 6.73 sixty and touched a max speed of 20.8 mph.