Top 10 Uncommitted NJ Pitchers in the 2027 Class

January 7, 2026
Nathan Goranson
Northeast Scout

As we prepare for the preseason to begin, the Prep Baseball New Jersey staff is excited to roll out our position breakdowns of the top uncommitted talent in the 2027 classes. While commitments continue to stack up across the Garden State this offseason, each group 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 pitchers in New Jersey's 2027 class.

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UNCOMMITTED 2027 PITCHERS

Cooper Burti LHP / OF / Cherokee, NJ / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 63 / POS: 10

6' 0" 175LBS
Top fastball velocity: 88.9 mph
Top fastball spin rate: 2,534 rpm
Curveball velocity: 73-75 mph
Avg. curveball spin rate: 2,527 rpm
Changeup velocity: 81-82 mph
Avg. changeup spin rate: 1,880 rpm

2027 LHP/OF Cooper Burti (Cherokee HS, NJ); 5-11 166.5 lbs

FB: 86-88 T89💥
CB: 74-77
CH: 81-82

The SJ native competes💪 Attacked hitters w/ all three pitches including his CB thats consistently spins at 2500+.

Uber athletic arm (6.7 60) that will continue to climb as he… pic.twitter.com/ziJnoqNfeG
— Nate Goranson (@NathanGoranson) July 25, 2025

Jack Nicholls RHP / 3B / Haddon Heights, NJ / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 460 / POS: 126

6' 0" 180LBS
Top fastball velocity: 91.4 mph
Top fastball spin rate: 2,197 rpm
Curveball velocity: 74-75 mph
Avg. curveball spin rate: 2,174 rpm
Slider velocity: 81-82 mph
Avg. slider spin rate: 2,089 rpm
Changeup velocity: 78-81 mph
Avg. changeup spin rate: 1,442 rpm

2027 RHP Jack Nicholls (Haddon Heights); 6-0 165 lbs

FB: 85-89
CB: 73-74
CT: 81-82

FB has tons of jump & life, especially up in the zone. Struggled to find his CB but then pulled out a gross CT🤢Super intriguing arm talent‼️#PBFG25 | @JNicholls09 pic.twitter.com/r0o8Mlshaw
— Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) July 26, 2025

Jack Lerro RHP / SS / St. Augustine Prep, NJ / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 14 / POS: 6

6' 2" 160LBS
Top fastball velocity: 89 mph
Fastball velocity range: 86-88 mph
Changeup velocity range: 76-77 mph

2027 RHP/SS Jack Lerro (St. Augustine Prep, NJ)

The No. 1 RHP & No. 5 ovr player in NJ also didn’t let the 🥶 weather affect him.

Attacked early & often w/ his FB. The FB had true 4-seam spin with ride through the zone. Used the SL as his put-away pitch & kept it low.… pic.twitter.com/8bOMz288Al
— Nate Goranson (@NathanGoranson) April 11, 2025

Jamari Whitley RHP / 3B / Schalick, NJ / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 20 / POS: 8

5' 10" 165LBS
Top fastball velocity: 91.4 mph
Top fastball spin rate: 2,594 rpm
Slider velocity: 69-74 mph
Avg. slider spin rate: 2,626 rpm
Changeup velocity: 74-78 mph
Avg. changeup spin rate: 1,434 rpm

2027 RHP/3B Jamari Whitley (Schalick HS); 5-9 165 lbs

FB: 86-88 T90💥
CB: 69-72
CH: 74-76

Great display of pure raw arm talent‼️Late arm acceleration from a lower 3/4 slot. CB was spun north of 2800🤯The upside is enormous. A must follow player📈 #PBFG25 | @Jamari_bsbl pic.twitter.com/N4fmdoikf4
— Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) July 25, 2025

Hunter Beattie RHP / 3B / Red Bank Catholic, NJ / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 27 / POS: 10

6' 1" 180LBS
Top fastball velocity: 88 mph
Fastball velocity range: 86-88 mph
Slider velocity range: 76-77 mph

‘27 Hunter Beattie (NJ)

FB: 86-88 (some hop)
SL: 76-77

Wiry-athletic competitor with some raw arm strength. Short quick arm with m2c.

6’1” 180 frame. @PrepBaseballNJ pic.twitter.com/3KMJ9Ifqb5
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) April 21, 2024

Luke Palermo LHP / 1B / St Joseph, NJ / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 35 / POS: 3

6' 2" 195LBS
Top fastball velocity: 85.1 mph
Top fastball spin rate: 2,301 rpm
Slider velocity: 72-75 mph
Avg. slider spin rate: 2,274 rpm
Changeup velocity: 74-76 mph
Avg. changeup spin rate: 1,182 rpm

Anthony Scaglione RHP / 1B / Red Bank Catholic, NJ / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 44 / POS: 13

6' 1" 195LBS
Top fastball velocity: 89.9 mph
Top fastball spin rate: 2,445 rpm
Curveball velocity: 70-71 mph
Avg. curveball spin rate: 2,166 rpm
Slider velocity: 75-77 mph
Avg. slider spin rate: 2,478 rpm
Changeup velocity: 77-78 mph
Avg. changeup spin rate: 650 rpm

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2027 RHP Anthony Scaglione (Red Bank Catholic); 6-1 195 lbs

FB: 87-90💥
CB: 70-71
SL: 75-77
CH: 77-78

Tall, physical build. Collects himself w/ a glove tap and drives down the slope with his back leg well. FB has some carry & the SL breaks hard and… pic.twitter.com/9PcJmBmthQ
— Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) September 29, 2025

Daniel Lipsky RHP / OF / Morris County School of Technology, NJ / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 46 / POS: 14

6' 0" 175LBS
Top fastball velocity: 87.4 mph
Top fastball spin rate: 2,517 rpm
Curveball velocity: 71-75 mph
Avg. curveball spin rate: 2,515 rpm
Changeup velocity: 82-83 mph
Avg. changeup spin rate: 2,132 rpm

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2027 RHP/OF Daniel Lipsky (Morris County School of Tech); 6-0 175 lbs

FB: 85-87💥
CB: 71-74
CH: 82-83

Displayed an innate ability to spin the baseball. 2,500+ rpm on the FB and CB. FB jumped past hitters inducing whiffs IZ & OZ. Intriguing arm talent✔️… pic.twitter.com/jKyPZ6OImP
— Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) October 28, 2025

Nicolas Erminio RHP / 1B / Wayne Valley, NJ / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 48 / POS: 15

6' 0" 190LBS
Top fastball velocity: 87.3 mph
Top fastball spin rate: 2,064 rpm
Curveball velocity: 72-73 mph
Avg. curveball spin rate: 1,971 rpm
Slider velocity: 77-79 mph
Avg. slider spin rate: 2,240 rpm
Changeup velocity: 77-78 mph
Avg. changeup spin rate: 1,695 rpm

2027 RHP Nicolas Erminio (Wayne Valley); 6-0 190 lbs

FB: 83-86
SL: 72-74
CH: 77

Efficient 2 innings of work. Attacked the zone early & often. FB has predominately 2 seam mvmt. SL is bigger & keeps the hitters off balance when landing for strikes. Strike thrower✔️#PBFG25 |… pic.twitter.com/sxKInBgSfB
— Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) July 28, 2025

Logan Cleveland RHP / SS / Manasquan High School, NJ / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 57 / POS: 16

6' 5" 200LBS
Top fastball velocity: 84 mph
Top fastball spin rate: 2,278 rpm
Slider velocity: 70-74 mph
Avg. slider spin rate: 2,131 rpm

‘27 RHP Logan Cleveland (Manasquan)

No. 11 JR RHP in NJ at a long 6-5, 200. Creates lengthy extension downhill into FB T84, fighting gravity from a high 3/4 slot. Started Game 1 of #NJWorldSeries for 9ers Prime, going 3 shutout innings with 0 BB and 6K.

𝐍𝐉 𝐓𝐨𝐩… pic.twitter.com/Amjs07NvOU
— Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) July 30, 2025