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Top Prospect Games - Session IV: Quick Hits

July 19, 2026
Nathan Goranson
Northeast Scout

On July 1st, our staff hosted the NJ Top Prospect Games - Session IV at Rutgers University in Piscataway, 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

+ SS Jackson Soos (Wall, 2028) a 6-foot-1, 193-pound short stop who showcased some of the best pure power from the plate in the entire event. During batting practice, the long-levered right-handed hitter produced a max exit velocity of 104.1 mph, an average exit velocity of 92.7 mph and a max distance of 370 feet. Soos has a noticeable rearward hand load that creates a stretch between his top and bottom halves. This stretch then fires his hands through the zone producing bat speed with a level bat path into contact. During gameplay he was able to demonstrate his power by driving a line drive into the left-field wall that jumped off his bat like a rocket. Soos has all of the making of a very intriguing Northeast prospect to follow. 

+ C Eddie Mitchell (Lenape, 2028) is an uber physical catcher with a compact build of 5-foot-8, 202.6-pounds. Mitchell is a right-handed hitting catcher who swings with an intention to do damage with every single swing. During batting practice he generated a max exit velocity of 102.9 mph, an average exit velocity of 98.7 mph, a max distance of 378 feet, and a hard-hit percentage of 100 percent. Mitchell works into his lower half very well by gathering his weight into his backside, gains ground with a leg kick but keeps his weight back and snaps the barrel behind the baseball. During gameplay, Mitchell swung with the same intensity and power and produced a pull side double and line drive single back up the middle. Defensively, he showcased a high-level receiving foundation alongside an arm strength that continues to develop into the “elite” category at 83 mph from the crouch. The top 2028 Garden State backstop is a must see player in the Northeast.

+ OF Joseph Sprague (Rancocas Valley, 2027) was a production machine at the plate all day. The left-handed hitting outfielder worked quality at bats every time he stepped up to the plate inducing an at bat where he hit a triple over the left-fielder's head off a 95 mph fastball. A simple setup with a bat-to-ball approach allows Sprague to see the baseball deep and just react to the pitch which limits his swing and misses. While having a simple, repeatable swing he also produced a max exit velocity of 98.5 mph. Sprague also ran the event’s second fastest sixty-yard dash 6.74 seconds and peaked at a max sprint speed of 21.0 mph. 

+ OF Trey Chalfin (Northern Highlands, 2029)  a freshman with real thunder in the left-handed bat and early-impact tools. The 6-foot-1, 183-pound outfielder made a loud statement at the NJ Top Prospect Games, turning in a 6.94 sixty, showing off advanced juice, and firing an 83 mph arm from the outfield — second among ’29s. At the plate, Chalfin produced a 100.7 mph max exit velocity and 407-foot max distance, driven by a mature, coiled backside that lets him rotate on time and deliver a heavy barrel with clean on-plane action and length through contact. The ball jumps off his bat with consistency and authority. A high-ceiling Northeast follow, Chalfin is a freshman who already looks the part — and a must-see prospect as he continues to climb.


Two-Ways

+ 3B/RHP Anthony Huaranga (Stony Brook School, 2028)  one of the Garden State’s top overall talents and the No. 1 third baseman in the class continues to stack high-end showings. The 6-foot-2, 210-pounder keeps adding strength and maturity to an already imposing frame, and every new look reinforces just how advanced the profile is. On the mound, Huaranga attacked hitters with an 88–90 mph riding fastball that generated consistent top‑zone whiffs. He paired it with a 78–79 mph, 2400+ rpm slider that showed late bite, plus a firm 82–85 mph changeup to round out a true three-pitch mix. Offensively, he posted a 98.2 mph max exit velocity and 371-foot max distance, loading into a powerful hitting position with a rearward scap load that lets him snap the barrel behind the baseball and stay on-plane with intent. The swing is advanced, the arm talent is elite, and the two-way impact is undeniable. Huaranga projects as one of the most heavily touted Northeast prospects in the coming years.

+ 1B/LHP Luke Palermo (St. Joe’s, 2027)  one of the loudest BP rounds of the entire event, and it wasn’t close. The 6-foot-1, 194-pound left-handed bat is already physically mature with room to keep stacking strength, and the power showed up early and often. Palermo launched multiple balls well beyond the right-field fence, peaking at 100.1 mph exit velocity and 394 feet of carry. In gameplay, he stayed adjustable and athletic, lacing a stand-up triple into the right‑center gap on a shin‑high fastball — a strong look at how his swing works against live pitching. On the mound, the southpaw let it rip, topping 86.1 mph in one of his first live outings since returning from an arm injury. Once he settled in, he attacked the zone and induced weak contact from both sides of the plate. A legitimate two-way follow, Palermo’s blend of left-handed power, physicality, and emerging feel on the mound makes him a name to circle in the 2027 class.

Pitchers

+ RHP Parker Klug (Delbarton, 2028) was the flamethrower of the event with his high octane fastball he was able to showcase. The 6-foot-5, 225-pound right-handed pitcher was 94-96 mph off the mound for 2 straight innings with his slowest fastball coming in at 93.9 mph. Klug throws from a high three quarter slot where the ball feels like it is being thrown from the clouds. On top of his fastball velocity, his fastball also has over 18” of IVB and over 11” of horizontal movement. The secondary pitch Klug mixed in was a 75-79 mph curveball with over 2600 rpm of spin. This curveball induced in-zone and out-of-zone whiffs tunneling off his fastball very well. This Delbarton product will be a must see arm at the Future Games. 

+ RHP Jack Lerro (St. Augustine Prep, 2027) Strong, compact 6-foot, 189-pound right-hander who showed why he’s one of the premier uncommitted arms in New Jersey. Lerro came out attacking with a low‑90s fastball, advanced feel for his mix, and the type of mound presence that suggests he’s nowhere near his ceiling. He works downhill with real extension, pairing a longer arm swing with late hand speed that jumps at release. The fastball sat 90–92 mph, touched 93, and carried 2300+ rpm with 24+ inches of IVB, giving it true ride through the zone. His slider was 77–80 mph, 2400+ rpm, was a true separator. Lerro landed it early, expanded it late, and showed the confidence to throw it to any hitter in any count. A competitive, polished right-hander with velocity, shape, and pitchability, Lerro has made a strong case as the top uncommitted arm in the Garden State. 

+ RHP Preston Pahang (Ocean City, 2028)  Sturdy 5-foot-11, 195-pound right-hander with a competitive look and a fastball/slider combo built for swings and misses. Pahang attacked the zone with a riding fastball that stays on plane and plays at the top of the zone, sitting 88–90 mph with 2300+ rpm and 25+ inches of IVB. The slider is a real weapon at 77–79 mph, 2500+ rpm, and tunnels tightly off the heater with late horizontal sweep that generates chase. Early on, command wavered, but once he synced up, he retired six straight hitters, showing the poise and polish you want to see. With ride, sweep, and a durable frame, Pahang checks every box of a premier Northeast arm on the rise.

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