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Tools of the Trade: Class of 2028 Arm Strength

November 20, 2025
Nathan Goranson
Northeast Scout

In the Northeast, where grit meets grind on chilly spring diamonds and indoor cages, a new wave of high school ballplayers is turning heads—not with the bat, but with the cannon. Arm strength is a cornerstone of defensive excellence in baseball, it’s not just about throwing hard, it’s about changing the outcome of plays and controlling the field. These athletes possess the kind of arm strength that doesn’t just impress scouts—it alters the outcome of the game. From outfielders gunning down runners at third to shortstops making back-foot throws look routine, a powerful arm is more than a tool—it’s a weapon. In this piece, we spotlight the Northeast’s standout throwers and break down why arm strength remains one of the most underrated pillars of elite defense.



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Luke Dana OF / RHP / Wall, NJ / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 6 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 181 / POS: 42
A top performer from this summer’s East Coast Super Sophomore Games in North Carolina. The 6-foot-3 and 191-pound two-way prospect led Team New Jersey in outfield velocity and was top 4 in the entire event. His long levers and athletic movement patterns produced an arm strength of 90 mph. On top of his arm strength, another impressive trait Dana has is his accuracy while producing those high numbers. A Garden State player to keep an eye on. 

 

 

Tyler Ryan OF / RHP / Malvern Prep, PA / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 8 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 257 / POS: 65
Ryan is one of ten players in the entire 2028 class to reach a 94-mph positional velocity and is the player in the Northeast region to produce that metric. The Malvern Prep product is an uber athletic outfielder that runs a 6.65 sixty-yard-dash alongside his high-level arm strength. He has shown the versatility and ability to play anywhere in the outfield with his speed and arm strength combination. 

 

 

Dalton Loguidice OF / RHP / Liverpool, NY / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 20 / POS: 7
This lean, athletic outfielder is 5-foot-10 and 156-pounds and was a standout performer at the East Coast Super Sophomore Games. Over the summer, Loguidice turned heads with his wiry frame and explosive arm strength numbers from the outfield. He was one of New York’s hardest throwers with an arm strength of 90 mph from the outfield. Keep an eye out for this talented ball player from Liverpool, NY. 

 

 

Jackson Soos SS / 2B / wall township, NJ / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 11 / POS: 1
Soos was a standout performer at this summer’s East Coast Super Sophomore Games at University of Chapel Hill. This strong, stout middle infielder boasts a frame of 6-foot-1 and 187-pounds. Soos has produced an arm strength of 88 mph while maintaining smooth, consistent, and repeatable footwork. 

 

 

Landon Trout OF / RHP / Pottsville Area, PA / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 44 / POS: 7
Trout has produced arm strength velocities from the outfield up to 88 mph. The 5-foot-10 and 171-pound athlete moves with efficiency and athleticism when playing the outfield. He has a loose, wiry arm action that looks to continue to trend in a positive direction. 

 

 

Andrew Mccormack OF / RHP / Millbrook School, NY / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 7 / POS: 2
Another top performer from this past summer’s East Coast Super Sophomore Games at University of North Carolina. McCormack is an ultra-physical athletic with a muscular frame of 6-foot-1 and 197-pounds and has produced all-around impressive metrics. A top metric he has produced is a state leading outfield velocity of 92 mph and is the second hardest throw in the entire Northeast. McCormack is a must-see talent out of the Empire State. 

 

 

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