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Top Prospect Games - Session I: Quick Hits

July 21, 2026
Nathan Goranson
Northeast Scout

On July 2nd, our staff hosted the NJ Top Prospect Games - Session I at FDU-Florham in Madison, NJ. Over 50 players made it out to this event, providing us with updated looks and a new list of players to follow in New Jersey.

We begin our post-event content today with our quick hits from the event, highlighting some of the notable players from the day and their numbers.

For a look at the entire event page, click HERE.

Position Players

+ C Ashton Ray (Lower Cape May, 2028)  proved to be one of the top offensive backstops in New Jersey’s 2028 class. The 5-foot-11, 183-pound catcher produced loud metrics across the board, including a 103.1 mph max exit velocity and 390-foot peak distance. Ray works from a preset back‑hip coil, gains ground efficiently, and creates a powerful stretch that lets him snap the barrel behind the baseball with intent. In gameplay, Ray stacked quality at‑bats throughout the day and capped his performance with a left‑center gap double that one‑hopped the fence. Behind the plate, he showed soft, quiet hands, consistent strike‑stealing ability, and an accurate arm from the crouch. A physical, offensive-minded catcher with real defensive feel, Ray continues to trend as one of the Garden State’s premier 2028 backstops.

+ OF Jack Spitaleri (Glen Rock, 2028)  One of the most complete offensive performers at the event. Spitaleri packs serious strength into a compact 5-foot-11, 220-pound frame and pairs it with surprising straight‑line athleticism, turning in a 7.20 sixty and 18.9 mph peak sprint speed. At the plate, he works from an efficient, connected swing that stays long through the zone with real extension at contact. The ball jumps off his barrel — 104.7 mph max exit velocity and 382-foot peak distance — all while maintaining a balanced, repeatable approach. Pound‑for‑pound, Spitaleri is one of the premier offensive talents in New Jersey’s 2028 class and a bat that continues to trend upward. 

Two-Ways

+ RHP/SS Nikash Patel (St. Thomas Aquinas, 2027) The recent Villanova commit delivered one of the event’s most explosive two‑way showings. At 6-foot, 196 pounds, Patel carries a strong, athletic frame and backed it up with top‑of‑the‑board metrics on both sides of the ball. On the mound, he was the event’s hardest thrower, peaking at 90.5 mph with late life. Offensively, Patel produced a 101 mph max exit velocity with a 95.1 mph average, showcasing a violent yet controlled swing that translates in-game. Add in a 6.83 sixty, and the athleticism jumps off the page. A true two‑way threat with next‑level explosiveness, Patel projects as an instant-impact addition for Villanova and one of the Garden State’s most dynamic 2027 talents. 

+ OF/RHP Carson Frazier (Toms River East, 2028)  Turned in a 3-for-3 day at the plate, all firm pull‑side singles, including multiple gritty, extended at‑bats where he spoiled tough pitches and refused to give in. At 6-foot-4, 159 pounds, Frazier is one of the more highly projectable two‑way athletes in the class, carrying a long, lean frame with tons of physical upside still ahead. On the mound, he showed a loose, whippy arm action and flashed late life on the fastball, hinting at future velocity jumps as he matures. The ingredients are all there — size, athleticism, feel for the barrel, and a lively arm. Frazier is a long-term follow in the 2028 class with real two‑way potential as the body fills out and the tools continue to climb.


Pitchers

+ RHP Tillman Schroeder (Paramus Catholic, 2028)  One of the top overall performers at the NJ Top Prospect Games, the 6-foot-1, 195-pound right-hander showed advanced pitchability and command of a full four-pitch mix. Schroeder demonstrated comfort landing any offering early for strikes and executing chase pitches late, a polished approach rarely seen at this age. The fastball sat 85–88 mph, touching 89.2, with in‑zone miss potential. His secondary arsenal was equally impressive: a 74–75 mph curveball spinning over 2800 rpm, a 77–79 mph slider averaging 2600+ rpm, and a 79–80 mph changeup with late depth and fade. With feel, competitiveness, and true pitch design already in place, Schroeder profiles as high-level Northeast arm talent and a priority follow moving forward.

+ RHP Nick Saco (Parsippany High School, 2028)  Long, projectable 6-foot-2, 166-pound frame with plenty of developmental runway. Saco showed early feel for his mix, landing the fastball to both sides of the plate at 81–84 mph, topping 85.5, with 18+ inches of horizontal movement and carry that gives it life through the zone. His go‑to secondary was a sharper 68–70 mph curveball, creating a clean two‑pitch look that played in gameplay. He located both offerings for whiffs up in the zone and weak contact down, showing poise and competitiveness. With size, movement, and a foundation of strike throwing, Saco is an intriguing follow as he continues to mature physically and sharpen his arsenal. 

+ LHP Joseph Scarnecchia (Ramsey, 2027)  Lower three‑quarter southpaw with feel for all three pitches and one of the event’s most consistent strike‑throwers. At 5-foot-9, 140 pounds, Scarnecchia works with natural deception and keeps hitters off balance by living in the zone. His fastball sat 82–84 mph, topping 84.6, with –16 inches of horizontal movement, creating weak ground‑ball contact. He landed both his 70–71 mph curveball and 75–77 mph changeup for strikes, each showing late depth and arm‑side action. Uncommitted and trending upward, Scarnecchia’s ability to command the baseball and mix shapes makes him one of the more polished available left-handed arms in the 2027 class.