2026 Northeast Buzz 1/27-2/2

January 27, 2026
Kristian Kallesten
PBR Staff

Welcome back to The 2026 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 1/27/26

	Jack Lerro RHP / SS / St. Augustine Prep, NJ / 2027 Rankings StateRank: 14 / POS: 6 2027 RHP/SS Jack Lerro (St. Augustine Prep, NJ) No. 1 RHP & No. 5 overall in NJ worked into some traffic but won the battles. FB has tons of life & plays up in the zone. SL is sharp & located in down in the zone well. 1.2 inn, 1H, 1ER. The SO showed the ability to handle… pic.twitter.com/FJeML1fmNx — Nate Goranson (@NathanGoranson) March 28, 2025 The St. Augustine Prep right-hander is the top remaining uncommitted arm and the second highest ranked uncommitted prospect. Lerro has a lean, athletic 6-foot-2, 160-pound frame with considerable projection remaining. We saw his fastball sitting 86-88 mph, touching 89 mph, complemented by a sharp 77 mph slider this past high school season. Lerro is poised to be a frontline starter for one of New Jersey’s top clubs this upcoming season.
	Antonio Causerano 3B / OF / Bishop Eustace Prep, NJ / 2027 Rankings StateRank: 83 / POS: 5 #NJFallTPG Follow 🆙 2027 3B/OF Antonio Causerano (Bishop Eustace Prep); 5-9 164 lbs Barrels this elevated FB for a double to deep CF. Versatile defender that can provide some thump at the plate💪@AntonioCau95428 pic.twitter.com/G7GqcnBisZ — Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) November 3, 2025 Causerano is a versatile defender from South Jersey. He has shown the ability to handle the hot corner and patrol the outfield while producing an 85 mph arm strength from both positions. At the plate, he has produced a 93.6 mph max exit velocity and a max distance of 348 feet.. He has a loose and whippy barrel that covers the zone well. Causerano is an intriguing prospect to follow.
	Austin Cwynar OF / 1B / Pine-Richland, PA / 2027 Rankings StateRank: 72 / POS: 15 2027 OF/1B Austin Cwynar (PA) jumps all over this and drives it out over the LCF wall for the 2-run 💣. 94 EV/ 370 Ft. Great balance with explosive hands through the zone and present strength throughout the physical 6-foot-2, 200-pound frame. @PrepBaseballPA @maruccispikes… pic.twitter.com/av4uB1On46 — Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) June 29, 2025 Cwynar is a power-hitting outfielder and first baseman that is looking to build off a scorching hot summer circuit. He has a 6-foot-2, 205-pound frame and ran a 6.87 sixty-yard dash that peaked at a 20.7 mph sprint speed. At the plate, he utilizes his long levers to produce a 102.1 max exit velocity and max distance of 391 feet. He has also thrown 87 mph from the outfield. Keep an eye on this Western PA product.
	Josiah Caceres LHP / 1B / East Stroudsburg Shs North, PA / 2027 Rankings StateRank: 101 / POS: 10 2027 LHP/1B Josiah Caceres (East Stroudsburg North); 5-10 192 lbs FB: 80-83 FB came out of his hand with some jump. Held plane at the top of the zone well✔️#NEPrideScoutDay \| @King_Josiahh \| @NEPridebaseball https://t.co/StlMbqtbhS pic.twitter.com/hT9kJ3SYbM — Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) August 16, 2025 Caceres is a left-handed pitcher from the northeastern part of Pennsylvania. He has been seen up to 84 mph and is trending up into the upper 80s after an impressive off-season training. He has also flashed a 67-70 mph curveball with a 100 percent zone rate, and a 72-75 mph change up. Caceres has a 5-foot-10, 196-pound frame with noticeable physical strength.
	Spencer Polsky RHP / RHP / Pelham Memorial High School, NY / 2027 Rankings StateRank: 79 / POS: 32 ‘27 RHP Spencer Polsky (Pelham Memorial, NY) No. 30 RHP in the state of NY ‘27 class. Works in two pitches. FB has been up to 87 with a CB in the mid 70s. Battled through 4 innings of work. 4.2 IP 3R 6K#NEFallInvite \| @PrepBaseballNY \| @LumberYardNY pic.twitter.com/SKXNTE6yUI — Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) September 20, 2025 Operates with a high-spin profile built around a dynamic FB/BB combination, complemented by a developing changeup that shows low spin and arm-side fade.
	Ben Fineberg C / 3B / Rye, NY / 2027 Rankings StateRank: 138 / POS: 23 #PreseasonID Follow 🆙 ‘27 C/3B Ben Fineberg (King School, CT) physical 5-10, 195LB sophomore displayed big improvements defensively. C velo up 6MPH from last June, now 79MPH out of the crouch. Pops lowered to a more consistent 2.01-2.08.#PreseasonID \| @PBNewEngland pic.twitter.com/7I7h7dJT8P — Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) March 7, 2025 Well-proportioned strength in a 5-10, 190-lb build. Arm plays big out of the crouch, touching 79 MPH last March. Offensively operates with a compact, repeatable swing and a gap-to-gap line-drive profile.