2026 NY HS Scout Blog: Edition 1

2026 OF CJ Alfano (St Anthony’s)

6-0, 175, Uber Athletic w/ 5 Tool Ability. @WVUBaseball Commit

Came up big for the Friars, racking up 4 RBIs.

Smooth Hands, weight transfer. Overall easy consistent approach w/ ability to hit to all fields. @PrepBaseballNY | @SAFriarsBase pic.twitter.com/EyJqM0i8MW

2026 SS/RHP Jacob Vaccariello (St Anthony’s) @StonyBrookBASE Commit

Lean, ATH 6-2, 160 LB frame. Dominant on the bump for the Friars, strong command of FB w/ a SL that can create whiffs. Multiple Ks, creating weak contact.

FB: 87-90
SL: 75-78 @PrepBaseballNY | @SAFriarsBase pic.twitter.com/MAGOmuTDqm

. @CanesBaseball ‘26 C Devin Diaz (Iona Prep)

Defensive look at one of the top backstops in 🇺🇸

Plug Diaz into a collegiate series right now & he’ll thrive commanding the staff, controlling the running game, stealing strikes & much more‼️@DevinBaseball05 | @GaelsBaseball |… https://t.co/k8NlrLThDq pic.twitter.com/Btk4tpods4

Happy Friday.

2026 SS Aiden Ruiz putting on a show from both sides of the plate in BP.

Future plus hit tool with highest-level barrel feel and sneaky power that will show often.@VandyBoys commit & one of the top SS in the country.@PrepBaseballNY || @ShooterHunt #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/TwkfucLiIQ

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2028 OF Colin Raymond showing off the prestigious raw power in some potent rounds of BP.

Over the batter’s eye for the #️⃣3️⃣ in @PrepBaseballNY sophomore class. @prepbaseball || @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/pdEEElUvza

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Clarke-Cabezas showing off his skill set on the other side of the ball with a well hit triple to left center. Strong foundation and stays through contact.

Considerable two-way threat for years to come . @LumberYardNY https://t.co/RY1lUtEY0x pic.twitter.com/Dc0odjwrEn

‘28 RHP/OF Mason Trendowski (CBA-Syracuse) 6-2, 194 lbs

FB: 83-85 T86 MPH💥
CB: 70-72 (11-5 shape)
SL: 75-77 (2500 RPM, 2-tier)
CH: 77-79 ↙️

4IP, 1H, 2BB, 4 K - W

FB plays with hop & ASR; complements it with a high-spin SL that serves as the go-to out pitch.#LYHSClassic |… pic.twitter.com/0xqsDGE6wv

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‘26 OF Riley Clemons-Butenko (CBA Syracuse)

Physical 5-11, 210 lb 2- sport athlete🏈@wesleyan_u commit

Advanced feel for the zone; compact operation with easy power.
🎥1- sac fly
🎥2- HR@PrepBaseballNY | @rileycb_11 pic.twitter.com/c3TvbTrLSR

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2027 OF & @prepbaseball Future Game alum Rocco Grotto (@CBASyrBaseball); premium athlete.

Picks up a couple RBI here via a LD 1B and a SAC fly.

Positional Best Of 📊
60- 6.83
OF Arm: 89 MPH
Exit: 99 MPH
Bat Speed: 74 MPH@RoccoGrotto00 | @JoeWalentin pic.twitter.com/U6gXuWxExl

2028 RHP Sawyer Saddlemire (Salem); 6-0 185lbs. Short to moderate arm path with up in the zone ride.

FB: 84-86, T 88 MPH
CH: 78-82; same plane#LYHSClassic | @LumberYardNY pic.twitter.com/0l8nTrohfW

2027 RHP Stephen Yakubec (Salem); broad shouldered 5-10 200lbs.

Was close to untouchable this afternoon.

5 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 11 K

FB: 85-87; both sides ↔️
CB: 74-76
SL: 76-78
CH: 81-82#LYHSClassic | @LumberYardNY pic.twitter.com/LaXIeXXkvZ

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2026 3B/RHP & @OswegoBaseball commit Dasch Benson (Lansing); strong frame at 6-1 185lbs.

Smokes this ball through the middle while also showing a bump in velo from last season on the bump.

FB: 85-87
SL: 72-74 pic.twitter.com/40stWjp6RP

Dominant effort by multi-sport athlete and C/RHP Nicholas Sauer-Jones (Johnsburg). 6-2 195lb.

5 IP, 0 H, 11 K, 3BB. Also stays through this offering for a 2-run 1B.

FB: 81-84, T 85 MPH
CB: 68-70
CH: 70-72

✅ Rostered for 2026 NYS Games#HSDiamondSeries | @LumberYardNY pic.twitter.com/HmNYK0FZXM

2027 1B Jacoby Mapes (Deposit-Hancock) tucks this 2-run 2B down the RF line. Prior at bat he crushed a solo HR to CF.

6-1 225lb slugger with juice to all fields.

Consistent @blastmotion bat speeds of 70+ MPH and upper 90’s exit velos (peak 102 this preseason). #LYHSClassic pic.twitter.com/OIOo7dwr3c

2029 3B Cole Erickson (Poly Prep)

2 more hits for NY’s number 1 player in it’s 2029 class💪

Hitterish athlete that will be collecting many more hits for years to come📈@NathanGoranson | @PrepBaseballNY | @ShooterHunt https://t.co/ZemX4ZpeY9 pic.twitter.com/LvBkRg9agz

2027 3B/RHP Ben Kaulback (CBA-Syracuse) 6-3, 180 lbs✅

FB: 84-86 MPH- Hop & Ride
SL: 73-75 MPH- Sharp 2-tier↘️

3IP, 2h, 2ER, 5k

Swing-and-miss traits from the FB/SL combo. #LYHSClassic | @BenKaulback pic.twitter.com/QgxrrQAqKT

2027 RHP Hudson Reed (Poly Prep)

FB: 82-84 T85
CB: 67-69

Competitive outing turning in 3 scoreless innings during his start against one of NJ’s top teams.

FB loved on the outer half. CB had bigger break & kept hitters honest👍@PB_Uncommitted | @NathanGoranson pic.twitter.com/M3kttvxPPf

‘27 C/3B Jayren Mejia (James Monroe)

Solid 5-10, 210LB frame, built lower half that generates noticeable power.

Looked good in all ABs through the final day of the Monroe Tournament.

Reaches out and Muscles this one off the wall for a 2 run double💪@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/Uth2hH7Za7

2026 OF Jaden Ju (Shenendehowa) @Herk_Baseball Commit

Ju drives a hard ground ball the other way for a single here. He led the Shen today with 2 RBI’s and 3 runs scored in the win.@jaden_ju26 | @Shen_Baseball pic.twitter.com/Pusi4vWam2

2027 C/1B Owen Fear (Saratoga Springs)

Had great day going 4/5 at the dish, including showing his ability to sit back and drive a FB to the opposite field for a 2B.@owenfear_2 | @Togabaseballl pic.twitter.com/iz96WU6yoT

. @TerpsBaseball ‘26 SS Julian Guzman (Iona Prep)

📊 3/4: HR, 3B, 1B, 4 RBI, 2 R

LHH HR attached. Physical athlete that plays the game w/ energy & the right way👍@Jujuguzman23 | @GaelsBaseball | @NathanGoranson https://t.co/TAgZgDvZvz pic.twitter.com/8Ida93UMFk

2026 SS Raul Rodriguez (Saratoga Springs)
Miami-Dade Commit

Showed great plate presence from the leadoff spot today. Drawing 2 BBs and this leadoff single to get his team going in the 5th.@Togabaseballl pic.twitter.com/cSq0vnPfEt

2026 Brady Mills (Saratoga Springs)
William & Mary Commit

📊 3/4, 2 2B, 4 RBI, BB

Sits back on a hanging breaking ball and drives the ball deep into CF for a 3-run double.
@bradytmills | @Togabaseballl pic.twitter.com/vpS49OAbW3

2026 RHP Fred Bornn (Averill Park) @LafayetteBsbl Commit

📊5 IP, 7 K, 3 H, 1 ER

FB: 88-89 T90
CH: 80-82
SL: 81-83

Physical 6-4 frame. FB jumps, shows life through the zone. CH shows feel, SL shows late bite. Intriguing arm to follow.@FredBornn26 | @AP_Athletics |… pic.twitter.com/WObmy2pgLY

2027 RHP Max Seaver (Webster Thomas) doing Max Seaver things. Some of the best command in the state on display this afternoon.

FB: 81-84, T 85 MPH 🎯
SL: 72-73; sweep 🧹
CH: 75-78 ☠️#LYHSClassic | @LumberYardNY pic.twitter.com/5ZTcdWBQeY

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‘26 MIF Jake Cross (Newburgh Free Academy)

Athletic defender with clean, reliable actions. Offensive profile is built on a compact, quick swing with strong bat-to-ball skills.@PrepBaseballNY | @Jakecross22 pic.twitter.com/0BmsidmBKn