2025 NY High School Scout Blog: Edition 4

.@LSUBaseball ‘25 RHP 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐉𝐫. (Poly Prep)

Physical 6-4, 235. Plus-plus FB T100MPH🔥 on a rainy day 🌧️ in Brooklyn. Draft prospect with exceptional arm strength. Naturally alters FB shapes, either reaching 22IVB carry or sinking a heavier ball into the zone.… pic.twitter.com/Dg91ar2OLe

.@CanesBaseball ‘25 RHP 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚 (Grand Street Campus)

Top 50 RHP in USA 🇺🇸 PHYS 6-5, 245LBS. HVY FB T96x4 in 1st, held 95 throughout. Natural supinator with effortless velocity.

📊
4IP, 0H, 12K.
63 pitches, 41 strikes, 24 swings, 18 whiffs.

𝐑𝐏𝐌 | 𝐈𝐕𝐁 |… pic.twitter.com/9sc1tjhfSI

.@DukeBASE ‘27 RHP/UTL 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐤 (Bellmore JFK)

No. 9 SOPH RHP in USA 🇺🇸 at 6-3, 205. Bookended the game with 92MPH (first pitch of the game, last pitch of the game) in a 17K no-hitter. Sat a firm and consistent 90 throughout. Long, loose arm swing into a low… pic.twitter.com/ROuEwjQxoe

‘28 C/UTL Julian “JuJu” Martinez (The Stony Brook School)

No. 1 FR C in NY 🗽 | No. 6 FR C in USA 🇺🇸
Too good of a jump to throw out this runner, but Martinez shows off an impressive 1.98 in-game POP. Showcase setting C velo has reached 77MPH, showcase setting POP as low as 1.89 pic.twitter.com/CFRRjS3mw1

‘27 SS/RHP Shea Corona (The Stony Brook School)

No. 1 SOPH SS in NY 🗽 / No. 65 SOPH SS in USA 🇺🇸 at 5-11, 160. Shown here turning around 98MPH for a base knock into left. 2-2 on the day with a BB and SB. Arm has been 89MPH across from SS and 86MPH on the bump.@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/uO0XQ6gDR6

.@VandyBoys ‘26 SS/2B Aiden Ruiz (The Stony Brook School)

No. 1 JR SS in NY 🗽 / No. 8 JR SS in USA 🇺🇸 at 5-10, 160. Given the day off but showed fluid defensive actions during pregame infield. Sub-7 runner is a switch-hitter with elite hand-eye and bat-to-ball ability.… pic.twitter.com/iwPZVA4o9e

.@CanesBaseball ‘25 LHP 𝐒𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐬-𝐎𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐧 (The Stony Brook School)

No. 2 LHP in NY at 6-3, 225. FB T92MPH. Missed bats consistently with 8 whiffs in 14 swings (57%) while collecting 5K over 2 scoreless IP.

𝗙𝗕: 𝟴𝟴-𝟵𝟬 𝗧𝟵𝟮
𝗦𝗟: 𝟳𝟳-𝟳𝟵
𝗖𝗛:… pic.twitter.com/neZKgEHGZY

.@VandyBoys ‘26 RHP 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐣𝐨𝐬𝐚 (Poly Prep)

No. 2 JR RHP in NY 🗽 / No. 34 JR RHP in USA 🇺🇸 at 6-1, 175. Fastball T93 with feel for spin, filled the zone with a steady diet of sliders. Relief outing with 13/18 strikes (72%)

𝗙𝗕: 𝟴𝟵-𝟵𝟮 𝗧𝟵𝟯 (𝟮𝟰𝟮𝟱🔄)… pic.twitter.com/PIz9iEagBo

.@IndianaBase ‘25 C/1B Owen ten Oever (Poly Prep)

No. 3 C in NY 🗽 | No. 37 C in USA 🇺🇸 at 6-1, 195LBS. 2-2 day with a couple knocks to the opposite field. Controls strike zone in a disciplined approach, added a pair of walks and 3 stolen bases.

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭… pic.twitter.com/4OMtJGwxUF

2025 Ross Yoshida @_RossYoshida / @CornellBaseball

FB: 84-88 T90
CB: 74-77

Strong lower half has paid off as I've seen him now for 4 years develop. Aggressive with his FB and over powering most times when in upper 80s. CB is sharp and effective when he's ahead in count. pic.twitter.com/ZHsby1STPO

.@WinthropBSB ‘25 RHP 𝐋𝐞𝐨 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢 (The Stony Brook School)

Entered in the 3rd as bulk reliever and went the remaining 5IP, racking up 12K with 0ER for the victory. Filled zone with FB T90 while sequencing efficiently to generate countless whiffs (51%) Potential… pic.twitter.com/TMUvbUw7Ej

‘26 MIF Jake Cross (@BaseballNFA )

Athletic w/ some twitch in the actions. Short, compact swing; got the Goldbacks on the board w/ a RBI 1B(swing 1). Finished the day 2-3 with a 2B. @PrepBaseballNY | @Jakecross22 pic.twitter.com/SUN9M9mktR

‘26 MIF Daniel Aviles (@MiddieAthletics )
2-sport athlete w/ speed & athleticism 🤼‍♂️

QAB’s out of the 2-hole, fouled off multiple pitches before backside 2B. 3-4 on the day w/ a SB. Fluid actions w/ confident glove.

‘25 stats: .478, 6 R, 2 2B, 6 RBI, 8 SB

@bizmarc456 pic.twitter.com/kmItFbLUgK

‘25 1B/LHP Colby Stoehr (@MiddieAthletics ) @UticaBaseball1 commit.

Present pull side 🧃in the bat. Just missed XBH (swing 1), gets on w/ a loud LD to start the 6th.@colby_stoehr44 pic.twitter.com/HAKeu3YqZM

‘25 RHP Chase Rounds (@BaseballNFA )

Works up tempo/confident with a high spin FB/CB combo, whiffs in & out of the zone with both. Flashed feel for CH to LHH.

FB: 82-84 MPH
(𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃 𝗺𝗮𝘅- 𝟮𝟯𝟳𝟵 𝗥𝗣𝗠, 𝟭𝟲”𝗜𝗩𝗕, 𝟭𝟴”𝗛𝗭)
Sink: 80-81 MPH
CB: 67-70 MPH
(𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃… pic.twitter.com/jHdnc5LZq8

Herricks at Massapequa Follow 🆙@SalveBaseball ‘25 MIF Christian George (Massapequa) No. 45 SS in NY at 5-10, 160. Chiefs two-hole hitter displayed an athletic stroke, going 2-3 with a triple, 3RBI and a stolen base. 6.81 runner in the 60YD.@PrepBaseballNY | @ChrisDryllPBR pic.twitter.com/F1pJdMOwoN

Herricks at Massapequa Follow 🆙

‘26 OF/LHP AJ Conza (Massapequa) 5-11, 175 LHH. Displays an efficient stroke here in a lineout to SS. Went 1-2 in this contest with a triple and run scored.@PrepBaseballNY | @ChrisDryllPBR pic.twitter.com/Mx3rlHcJHE

Herricks at Massapequa Follow 🆙

‘25 C/OF Kenny Gein III (Massapequa) No. 43 C in NY at 5-10, 165LBS. 3-3 day with a HR, 3 runs scored, 2RBI. Dual-sport athlete is committed to SUNY Maritime for football 🏈@PrepBaseballNY | @ChrisDryllPBR pic.twitter.com/PLEw6iWsAD

Herricks at Massapequa Follow 🆙

College of Staten Island ‘25 1B/3B Jason Romance (Massapequa) imposing 6-0, 215LB cleanup hitter. Gets bat head out and lines this pitch into LF for a tough luck lineout.@PrepBaseballNY | @ChrisDryllPBR pic.twitter.com/a8F9GqHp1D

2026 2B/SS Jagger Adamo (Connetquot)

6-0, 170lbs

Key contributor in the Chiefs lineup, made an impact throughout the whole game no matter where he was on the field. Lots of twitch and explosiveness on display on the base-paths. @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/0i7vQwDkSz

2025 OF/2B Andrew Amarando (Connetquot)

Multiple loud barrels during the game for the lean SR. Works the opposite field really well, Multi-hit game including a few runs scored. @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/mXH2J8CQpH

2025 SS/RHP Brandon Bartick (Connetquot)@CSIDolphins Commit

Multiple hard fought ABs with loud contact during the game, gets a piece of this one deep enough for a Sac Fly RBI. Speedy legs, sub 7 sec 60 yd time. @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/qCByEWTC5k

2026 RHP DJ Filippone (Connetquot)

Lanky 6-1, 170 lb build. Solid day on the bump racking up multiple Ks, allowing one hit through 4IN.

Great HRZ ride on both FB as well as CH, 2 seam plays a few ticks down with CH feel.

FB: 80-84
2SM: 77-79
CH: 71-74@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/EkCnV6i1iW

‘25 OF/INF Eli Lowenstein (Bellmore JFK)

Leadoff-hitting CF displayed efficient hand speed in a 2-2 day at the plate. Doubled, scored 2R, stole 2 bags, collected 2RBI and worked a pair of walks. Last season hit .460 with 40H, 18RBI, 45R and 15SB@PrepBaseballNY | @ChrisDryllPBR pic.twitter.com/TuNKM2faWw

.@PB_Uncommitted ‘25 INF Vito Mannino (Bellmore JFK)

6-1, 195LBS. Pieced together a highly impressive 2-4 day. Belted baseballs in the air each time up, coming up just short of homering a few times in this contest. Handful of barrels shown here.@PrepBaseballNY | @ChrisDryllPBR pic.twitter.com/P2ZDNIckC2

‘26 3B/1B/RHP Alex Demas (Bellmore JFK)

6-1, 185LB corner infielder. Batted 6th as the designated hitter in this contest. Goes and gets this breaking ball off the outer half, able to lift it the other way to right for a sac fly.@PrepBaseballNY | @ChrisDryllPBR pic.twitter.com/NYMCQ848WL

Van Arsdale at Grand Street Campus Follow 🆙@PB_Uncommitted ‘25 1B/3B Izayah Mercedes (Grand Street Campus) imposing 6-4, 235LBS. Flyout to CF and a lineout the other way to RF shown here. Powerful stroke, does not get cheated at the dish.@PrepBaseballNY | @ChrisDryllPBR pic.twitter.com/upeW2bbGCT

Van Arsdale at Grand Street Campus Follow 🆙

‘26 SS/2B Bryan Figueroa (Van Arsdale) shown making an impressive diving stop up the middle before gathering and tossing to first. Second clip a clean charge and throw on the run for the out.@PrepBaseballNY | @ChrisDryllPBR pic.twitter.com/v5iETCdQRZ

2025 Evan Sullivan (Frontier) #uncommitted

FB: 81-84
SL : 71-73
CH: 74-75

Loose and easy out of the hand with minimal effort. Arm slot is short and fast out in front. Worked both sides of the plate on a very windy day. Still available.@DanCevette @JC_NY_PA pic.twitter.com/usG1uXu4rB

2025 Ashton Putney (Fredonia) @NiagaraTwolves commit

FB: 80-84
SL: 73-75

Short compact delivery with quick arm action out in front. Challenged hitters and was aggressive with his FB moving in and out. Slider was sharp with late break and was a nice compliment. @JC_NY_PA pic.twitter.com/qCBnSfv7uI

2025 Matthew Ganschow (Clarence) @NiagaraBASE commit
FB: 82-85
SL: 73-76
Pitched saturday in a cold windy environment, still ran up to 85. Polished delivery, minimal effort in delivery and stays on top of the FB. Breaking pitch was sharp as well. Good size at 6'2 205. pic.twitter.com/R10C6KT2kO

2027 OF Mark Rapp (St Joseph's Collegiate)

Only a sophomore but he's been the most polished hitter I've seen this spring. Quiet in loading, soft landing with no head drift. Quick loose hands and ball jumps off barrel. Stays inside well and is gap to gap.@DanCevette pic.twitter.com/GurGpMynJE

2025 OF/3B @UAlbanyBaseball Commit Zach Mravlja (Niskayuna) sits back and drives the ball the other way for a double.@PrepBaseballNY | @zachmravlja pic.twitter.com/XiOenjeWdM

2026 RHP/OF Jameson Hotaling (Ballston Spa)

SN- 78-81
SL- 71-74

Sinker/Slider mix works well off each other, induces off balanced swings, groundball heavy.@PrepBaseballNY | @HotalingJameson pic.twitter.com/7MHXbICnRZ

Uncommitted 2025 RHP/3B Alex Kerr (Niskayuna)

FB- 81-84 (85)
BB- 64-67
CH- 72-74

Final Line- 7 IP, 8 K, 0 R, 2 H, 4 BB

3 pitch mix, Heavy use of Breaking Ball, locates it well for strikes. Induced weak contact throughout the outing.@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/tcdCqfw25r

2025 RHP Ryan McMenamin (Archbishop Molloy)

5-10, 163 lbs

Effective 1-2 punch from the SR hurler. Exaggerated leg lift, great command with off-speed, multiple looks for a strike.

FB: 81-83
CB: 65-69
CH 74-76@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/wOmIFaqABl

2026 3B/C Ayden Roman (Archbishop Molloy)

5-9, 192lbs

True 5 tool potential, every aspect to his game is well polished. Although hitless on the day, every out was productive. Shows the range here w/ a nice web gem with the bare ✋@PrepBaseballNY | @AydenRoman1 pic.twitter.com/dzq4iDVZTF

2025 C/OF Ryan Ortega (St Mary’s)

5-9, 165 lbs.@CSIDolphins Commit.

Key Cog in the Gaels lineup, solid day behind and at the dish. Stays back here on a breaking pitch, putting solid wood for a single. @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/JpW5zAMxJ5

2026 C Charlie Lods (Archbishop Molloy)

Sturdy 5-9, 185lb build, gets low and defends behind the dish. Strong and accurate behind the dish.

Arm Velo peaking at 80 during the day. @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/WkslxAw7Ug

.@VUBaseball ‘25 SS/2B Larry Hotaling (The Stony Brook School)

No. 10 SS in NY at 6-0, 185LBS. Huge performance yesterday, going 2-3 with an RBI triple to break open the scoring and give the Bears a 1-0 lead. Arm strength has been 87MPH across from SS.@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/koXVnmfBJs

2025 SS/RHP Rigo Mercedes (St Mary’s)

5-11, 175 lbs

Strong 1,2,3 sequence shown from the Felician College Commit, kept the Stanners lineup in check during his 3 IN of work. Impressive athleticism in the field

FB: 79-82
SL: 65-69@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/SarlEEkujm

McQuaid Jesuit @ Rush-Henrietta

‘26 OF/LHP Matthew Turner (Rush-Henrietta) No. 47 JR OF in NY at 5-10, 185. Just under this pitch for a lineout to CF.

𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 📊
𝟭𝟱𝗚𝗣, 𝟱𝟵𝗣𝗔, 𝟭𝟬𝗦𝗕
.𝟯𝟱𝟯 𝗔𝗩𝗚 / .𝟰𝟰𝟭 𝗢𝗕𝗣 / .𝟰𝟳𝟭 𝗦𝗟𝗚
.𝟵𝟭𝟭 𝗢𝗣𝗦@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/7oLJOcXk4t

McQuaid Jesuit @ Rush-Henrietta@GCCSports ‘25 OF/RHP Mason Davey (Rush-Henrietta) 5-11, 185. Couple angles of a base knock through middle here

𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 📊
𝟭𝟰𝗚𝗣, 𝟱𝟯𝗣𝗔, 𝟭𝗛𝗥
.𝟯𝟰𝟭 𝗔𝗩𝗚 / .𝟯𝟵𝟲 𝗢𝗕𝗣 / .𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗦𝗟𝗚
.𝟴𝟵𝟲 𝗢𝗣𝗦@PrepBaseballNY | @RHbsebl pic.twitter.com/JzNTFDNRIe

McQuaid Jesuit at Rush-Henrietta

‘26 3B/RHP Jason Larsen (McQuaid Jesuit) No. 16 JR 3B in NY. Got it done at the dish in this matchup, shown here leading off the 2nd with a solo shot over the left field wall. Went 2-2 with an RBI and 2R scored.@PrepBaseballNY | @ChrisDryllPBR https://t.co/QqozpUVKrK pic.twitter.com/3VNeHM2mpG

McQuaid Jesuit @ Rush-Henrietta

‘26 RHP/3B Hayden Hodgeman (Rush-Henrietta) No. 108 JR RHP in NY at 5-10, 150LBS. Started and went 6IP for the Royal Comets. Fastball has been up to 82MPH, two-tier CB at 72-74. @PrepBaseballNY | @ChrisDryllPBR | @RHbsebl | @HHodgeman85825 pic.twitter.com/ArtZBQjp6b

McQuaid Jesuit @ Rush-Henrietta

‘27 SS/2B Oliver Wright (Rush-Henrietta) base hit the other way shown here. 2-3 day w/ a walk and 2RBI.

𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 📊
𝟭𝟰𝗚𝗣, 𝟱𝟭𝗣𝗔
.𝟯𝟲𝟲 𝗔𝗩𝗚 / .𝟰𝟴𝟬 𝗢𝗕𝗣 / .𝟰𝟴𝟴 𝗦𝗟𝗚
.𝟵𝟲𝟴 𝗢𝗣𝗦
𝟭.𝟮𝟵 𝗕𝗕/𝗞@PrepBaseballNY | @RHbsebl pic.twitter.com/GvW5ZdbWCo

McQuaid Jesuit at Rush-Henrietta

‘26 OF/2B Thomas Bailey (McQuaid Jesuit) No. 31 JR OF in NY at 6-0, 180LBS. Grounds this baseball pull side for a hit. 6.84 runner in the 60YD, EVs reach 96MPH. @PrepBaseballNY | @ChrisDryllPBR | @McQuaidBaseball | @DiamondPro3 pic.twitter.com/gWqCau98Li

McQuaid Jesuit at Rush-Henrietta Follow 🆙

‘26 C/3B Zach Craib (McQuaid Jesuit) No. 46 JR C in NY at 5-10, 180. Balanced approach into a flat swing path. Hard hit ball here for a lineout to LF. Went 1-3 with an RBI and run scored in this contest@PrepBaseballNY | @ChrisDryllPBR pic.twitter.com/pdXpbG5qoN

McQuaid Jesuit at Rush-Henrietta

‘27 SS/C Daniel Luce (McQuaid Jesuit) ATH, versatile SOPH at 5-10, 160. Started at 2B while batting in the two-hole. Keeps the hands in while going up to get barrel to this pitch for a flyout to LF@PrepBaseballNY | @ChrisDryllPBR | @Danny22Luce pic.twitter.com/IbExZKoYQy

McQuaid Jesuit at Rush-Henrietta

‘27 SS/2B Dominic Corona (McQuaid Jesuit) 5-10, 170LB sophomore. Started at SS while batting cleanup for the Knights. Closed side lineout to 1B and a flyout to CF shown here.@PrepBaseballNY | @ChrisDryllPBR | @McQuaidBaseball | @DiamondPro3 pic.twitter.com/4YeOCPAC64

The Stony Brook School at Poly Prep

‘26 OF Kobi Marshall (Poly Prep) starting right fielder for the Blue Devils at 6-1, 170. Pieced together a 1-3 day at the plate with this base knock through middle, just out of reach of a diving shortstop.@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/rj7gYKqwAA

‘27 OF/RHP Benicio Quinones (Poly Prep)

6-2, 185LBS. Pinch ran in the 5th and got himself an opportunity to leadoff the 7th. Flies out to LF here but makes solid contact while displaying a balanced, plane-efficient stroke through the zone.@PrepBaseballNY | @ChrisDryllPBR pic.twitter.com/OvJPt64tkc

‘26 C/RHP Felix Heller (Poly Prep)

No. 10 JR C in NY at 6-0, 180. Starting backstop for the Blue Devils with a couple pre-inning throw downs shown here followed by 2 caught stealings (one straight steal, one delayed.) Showcase setting C velo has reached 77MPH.@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/qfxLKFiugT

‘28 3B/RHP Josh Diaz (The Stony Brook School)

No. 1 ranked FR 3B in NY at 5-11, 185LBS. Grounds this baseball pull side for an infield single. Talented freshman athlete has already been up to 85MPH off the mound. @PrepBaseballNY | @ChrisDryllPBR pic.twitter.com/XR1oLB6FBt

‘28 C/OF Colin Raymond (The Stony Brook School)

No. 2 FR C in NY 🗽 | No. 9 FR C in USA 🇺🇸
6-1, 175LBS. Kept at bay in this matchup, lineout the other way to 3rd shown here. Frame is strong, mature and imposing. Dangerous athlete with enormous potential.@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/FROt2mXiYe

.@DelawareBASE ‘25 C/1B Anthony DeCesare (The Stony Brook School)

No. 19 C in NY at 6-1, 215. Hard hit ball pull side here for a hit. Next 2 clips are a throw down to second on a stolen base attempt. Showcase setting C velo has reached 83MPH, showcase setting POP as low as 1.88 pic.twitter.com/hYgXsliFCa

.@DukeBASE ‘27 1B/3B/RHP 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐤 (Bellmore JFK)

No. 1 SOPH 1B in USA 🇺🇸 at 6-3, 205LBS. Shown here absolutely launching this hanging breaker, just missing his Long Island leading 8th HR of the year as it drifts foul. Follows with a base knock through middle in… pic.twitter.com/Bq3A3pCRpe

.@StJohnsBaseball ‘25 LHP 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 (Massapequa)

No. 5 LHP in NY at 6-4, 215LBS. FB T88 in an easy and repeatable operation. Generates 2300+ RPM to both FB and CB, pairing well with his high EXT (6.8ft) / high slot / high IVB (22in) profile. Induced 23 whiffs… pic.twitter.com/hb88h1mveN