2025 Northeast Buzz 11/17 - 11/23
November 17, 2025
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Welcome BACK to The Northeast Buzz, your weekly pulse on the rising stars, breakout performances, and can't-miss moments from the diamond across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. Whether it's a flamethrower lighting up the radar gun in Philly, a smooth-swinging shortstop making noise in North Jersey, or a sleeper prospect turning heads in upstate New York, we’re here to highlight the talent that’s shaping the future of baseball in the Northeast.
Each week, we’ll deliver scouting insights and player write-ups to get a better understanding of the great talent that surrounds us. In this region, the grind is real, the ceilings are high, and the buzz is just getting started.
Week of 11/17/25
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Gavin Franchetti C / OF / Gloucester Catholic, NJ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 38 / POS: 7
The 5-foot-11 and 210-pound catcher has a strong, physical frame with present strength in the lower half. The South Jersey product has flashed a high-level pop time of 1.89-2.05 and the arm strength 79 mph from behind the plate. Offensively, Franchetti produces loud contact as the plate with a max exit velocity of 98.1 mph and has reached a max distance of 334 feet. He hits with a moderate leg kick and produces quick bat speed with a compact swing.
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Daniel Lipsky RHP / OF / Morris County School of Technology, NJ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 47 / POS: 15
A recent standout at the New Jersey Fall Top Prospect Games at Skylands Stadium. The 6-foot and 170-pound right-handed pitcher had an impressive 2 inning outing full of weak contact and swings and misses. His fastball was consistently 85-87 mph and topped 87.4 mph with a spin rate up to 2,500 rpm and peaked at 21 inches of induced vertical break. His curveball is 71-75 mph and is spun up to 2,500 spin rate as well. This right-hander has an innate ability to spin the baseball.
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Eric McAllister 3B / RHP / Altoona Area, PA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 42 / POS: 5
The strong, physical corner infielder was a standout player at the Pennsylvania Summer Top Prospect Games. McAllister produced one of the event’s most well-rounded and impressive batting practice rounds. He has peaked at a 94.9 mph max exit velocity, an average exit velocity of 91.3 mph, and has peaked at a max distance of 364 feet. He has a repeatable swing with a calm, under control aggression with the ability to drive the ball to all fields.
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Landon Eifler RHP / 3B / North Catholic High School, PA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 56 / POS: 18
This two-way prospect is already producing impressive metrics and has even more room for growth in his 6-foot-3 and 206-pounds. Offensively, the right-handed hitter has produced a max exit velocity of 102.3 mph, an average exit velocity of 91.3 mph, and a max distance of 356 feet. Eifler has also flashed electric bat speed up to 88 mph on our Blast Motion sensors. On the mound, he sits 83-86 mph and has topped at 86.3 mph with 20 inches of induced vertical break. His curveball is 69-72 mph and has a smaller movement profile with -6 IVB and -4 HM. This Western Pennsylvania prospect is a player to keep an eye on.
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Nicholas Rinaldi SS / 2B / St Peters Boys High School, NY / 2027Rankings StateRank: 165 / POS: 22
Athletic actions defensively with a soft glove, clean transfers, and an 86 MPH arm across the diamond. At the plate, the compact swing repeats well and stays grounded in the lower half. Produces a 90 MPH max exit velocity with more power on the way.
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Quentin Ruffin 3B / 2B / The Calhoun school, NY / 2027Rankings StateRank: 83 / POS: 9
Next-level athlete with strength and twitch throughout the actions. Posted a 6.76 in the 60-yard dash and shows real juice in the bat. Adds value with defensive versatility, projecting as a dynamic, impact-type player.
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