2025 Northeast Buzz 12/22-12/28
December 22, 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 12/22/25
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Ari Borek RHP / Demarest, NJ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 60 / POS: 17
Borek is a projectable right‑hander with a high‑waisted 6‑foot‑2, 160‑pound frame and the ability to land all three pitches for strikes. He works in the 83–84 mph range, touching 84.8, and pairs the fastball with a 66–69 mph curveball and a 73–75 mph changeup. His long levers create 6.6 feet of extension, adding to the perceived velocity and making him a difficult look for hitters.
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Jaden Leshinsky 1B / RHP / Bergen Catholic, NJ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 47 / POS: 1
Leshinsky, a physical North Jersey product, stands an imposing 6‑foot‑4, 235 pounds and currently holds the top first‑base ranking in New Jersey’s 2026 class. He pairs real strength with sneaky athleticism, posting a 7.54 sixty and reaching 16.5 mph at top speed. At the plate, he works from a simple gather into a controlled forward move, hitting against a firm front side and generating elite bat speed at 86.2 mph, highlighted by a 96.6 mph max exit velocity and a peak distance of 379 feet.
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Gavin Wisnoski LHP / OF / Souderton, PA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 90 / POS: 8
Wisnoski is a lean, projectable 6‑foot‑1, 170‑pound left‑hander who shows a mature four‑pitch mix. His fastball sits 82–84 mph, touching 86, with heavy arm‑side run at ‑16 inches of horizontal movement. He pairs it with a 75 mph slider and a 73–75 mph curveball that shows 14 inches of sweep, giving him two distinct breaking shapes, while his 78–80 mph changeup is thrown with conviction and intent. Working at an uptempo pace from a slight cross‑fire slot, Wisnoski creates natural deception and profiles as an intriguing southpaw to follow.
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Noah Fetko OF / RHP / Wyoming Valley West SHS, PA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 70 / POS: 14
Fetko is a well‑above‑average athlete who checks boxes across the board. He’s a 6.82 runner with both vertical and lateral quickness that shows up naturally in the outfield, where he also uncorks throws up to 90 mph. At the plate, he produces loud contact with a 96.2 mph max exit velocity, a 91.2 mph average, and an outstanding bat speed at 79.7 mph, working from a simple foot‑lift gather into a flatter, zone‑covering path. A name to follow closely out of the Keystone State.
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Rafi White RHP / OF / Pleasantville, NY / 2027Rankings StateRank: 74 / POS: 28
6-foot-1, 183-pound wiry right-hander with a trending-up profile. Has a lively FB with life and arm side run through the zone, counters with a sharp slide for a quality 2-pitch combo.
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Lucas Perillo OF / 1B / John Jay Senior High School, NY / 2027Rankings StateRank: 95 / POS: 18
5-foot-9, 180-pound well-rounded athlete with impact tools on both sides of the ball. From the outfield, shows a strong 84 MPH arm with carry and accuracy. At the plate, the hit tool stands out from a fluid left-handed swing that works quickly into the zone with quality bat speed, producing exit velocities up to 95 MPH and consistent hard contact.
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