Top 10 NJ Uncommitted Catchers: Class of 2027

January 21, 2026
Nathan Goranson
Northeast Scout

As we head into the preseason, the Prep Baseball New Jersey staff is excited to roll out our position breakdowns of the top uncommitted talent in the 2027 class. While commitments continue to stack up across the Garden State this offseason, these groups still features prospects with the tools and trajectory to compete at the next level—and who are primed for breakout seasons this spring. Today, we shine the spotlight on the Top 10 uncommitted catchers in New Jersey’s 2027 class.

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AJ Infantolino C / 3B / Don Bosco Prep, NJ / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 32 / POS: 4

6' 2" • 190LBS
60 yard dash time: 7.66 s
Catcher velocity: 78 mph
Pop Time: 1.93-2.09
Top exit velocity: 95.3 mph
Distance: 324 ft
Avg. hand speed: 20.4 mph
Avg. bat speed: 67.8 mph

2027 C/SS AJ Infantolino (Don Bosco Prep); 6-1 180 lbs

EV: 89.4

Solid round of BP✔️ Tight barrel turn while being able to stay thru the outside pitch. Repeatable, fluid swing#SummerID1 | @AJ_inf1331 pic.twitter.com/V4et89YH2e
— Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) June 8, 2025

Ricky Watt OF / C / Schalick, NJ / 2027

5' 11" • 172LBS
60 yard dash time: 6.89 s
Top exit velocity: 100.6 mph
Distance: 316 ft
Avg. hand speed: 22.1 mph
Avg. bat speed: 70.9 mph

2027 OF/C Ricky Watt (Schalick HS); 5-11 173 lbs

Continues to display his ability to drive the ball to the opposite field w/ authority. A difference making bat‼️#PBFG25 | @rickywatt_ https://t.co/ujFK7yz2hA pic.twitter.com/iojMIrlZun
— Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) July 25, 2025

Gavin Franchetti C / OF / Gloucester Catholic, NJ / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 37 / POS: 6

5' 11" • 210LBS
60 yard dash time: 7.49 s
Catcher velocity: 79 mph
Pop Time: 1.89-2.05
Top exit velocity: 98.1 mph
Distance: 334 ft
Avg. hand speed: 21.5 mph
Avg. bat speed: 71.4 mph

‘27 C Gavin Franchetti (NJ)

Physical frame. With 2K he 🔨’s the ball through the 6 hole.

Whippy barrel. Power upside. #PBSSG24 || @GavinFranchett1 pic.twitter.com/mmVJdH06nO
— Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) August 3, 2024

Joey Maiella C / 1B / Seton Hall Prep, NJ / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 41 / POS: 8

6' 0" • 201LBS
60 yard dash time: 7.51 s
Catcher velocity: 76 mph
Pop Time: 1.93-2.02
Top exit velocity: 93.9 mph
Distance: 345 ft
Avg. hand speed: 23.1 mph
Avg. bat speed: 68.8 mph

‘27 C Joesph Maiella (Seton Hall Prep) @Jmaiella_16

6’0” 180

Smooth transitions. Has arm strength. Athleticism showcased as well. Name to follow. Peak C velo: 74 mph. Accurate arm 👍.#Hustle || @hustleBA || @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/f8gXBuwj9G
— Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) October 10, 2024

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

Rankings StateRank: 43 / POS: 9

5' 11" • 180LBS
60 yard dash time: 7.65 s
Catcher velocity: 73 mph
Pop Time: 1.97-2.15
Top exit velocity: 93.1 mph
Distance: 341 ft
Avg. hand speed: 20.2 mph
Avg. bat speed: 66.5 mph

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
— Nate Goranson (@NathanGoranson) April 5, 2025

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

Rankings StateRank: 45 / POS: 10

6' 0" • 178LBS
60 yard dash time: 7.36 s
Catcher velocity: 77 mph
Pop Time: 2.12-2.18
Top exit velocity: 87.2 mph
Distance: 337 ft
Avg. hand speed: 18.7 mph
Avg. bat speed: 68.0 mph

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
— Nate Goranson (@NathanGoranson) April 27, 2025

Ryan McDonald C / 1B / Morris Knolls, NJ / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 68 / POS: 11

6' 1" • 214.1LBS
60 yard dash time: 7.23 s
Catcher velocity: 77 mph
Pop Time: 2.03-2.16
Top exit velocity: 98.5 mph
Distance: 348 ft
Avg. hand speed: 19.8 mph
Avg. bat speed: 70.1 mph

Danny Maye C / 1B / New Milford, NJ / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 74 / POS: 12

5' 11" • 230LBS
60 yard dash time: 7.48 s
Catcher velocity: 76 mph
Pop Time: 2.02-2.13
Top exit velocity: 102.6 mph
Distance: 374 ft
Avg. hand speed: 21.6 mph
Avg. bat speed: 76.0 mph

2027 C Danny Maye (Don Bosco Prep)@dannymaye51

5’11” 225

After posting multiple 100 EV’s in BP. Maye handles a FB ⬇️ with ease. 🔨’s a 2-rbi triple into the opposite field gap.

Strong for the class. @DBPHRC pic.twitter.com/MDJGL2WiFj
— Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) July 6, 2024

Jayden Goranson C / 1B / Millville, NJ / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 90 / POS: 13

2023 METRICS

60 yard dash time: 8.51 s
Catcher velocity: 71 mph
Pop Time: 2.30-2.47
Top exit velocity: 79.7 mph
Distance: 274 ft
Avg. hand speed: 16.9 mph
Avg. bat speed: 59.4 mph

Jason Verderrosa C / OF / Toms River North, NJ / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 98 / POS: 14

5' 9" • 180LBS
60 yard dash time: 7.70 s
Catcher velocity: 71 mph
Pop Time: 2.05-2.19
Top exit velocity: 89.7 mph
Distance: 307 ft
Avg. hand speed: 16.9 mph
Avg. bat speed: 61.7 mph

‘27 C Jason Verderrosa (Toms River North)

Multi-hit game in the 16U championship with two hard singles up the middle. Continues to deliver quality at-bats for the 9ers.

Pop time: 2.05-2.19
EV: 90#NJWorldSeries pic.twitter.com/liTUajOX8A
— Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) July 27, 2025