Fifth Annual Mike Leiderman Cup Showcases Top 2026 Talent

The fifth annual Mike Leiderman Cup once again delivered an event stacked with talent, featuring four nationally ranked players just one year after highlighting three future MLB draft picks in Michael Oliveto (DET - 34 overall), Anthony Frobose (NYM - 283 overall), and Nick Frusco (PIT - 593 overall).

A handful of MLB scouts and college coaches were in attendance as 28 of Long Island’s top seniors defeated 24 of NYC’s best senior athletes to secure a 5–3 victory. This article highlights some standout performers from the event.

David Hinojosa RHP / 2B / Poly Prep, NY / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 3 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 134 / POS: 50 .@VandyBoys ‘26 RHP David Hinojosa (Poly Prep) No. 50 RHP in USA🇺🇸 at 6-1, 185. FB T95 w/ 2450+ RPM on 8/2 at @EastCoastPro1. Shows confidence in SL at 2700+ RPM. Filled zone in 1-2-3 inning w/ 2K#ECP25 FB: 92-95 (2450+🔄) SL: 78-81 (2700+🔄) CH: 88 (1700🔄)#LeidermanCup2025 pic.twitter.com/itpfTIKfLP — Prep Baseball New York Scouting (@PB_NY_Scouts) August 17, 2025

Ty Van Valkenburg RHP / 3B / SAUGERTIES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, NY / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 85 / POS: 28 .@CanesBaseball ‘26 RHP Ty Van Valkenburg (Saugerties) No. 1 RHP in NY | No. 28 RHP in USA 🇺🇸 at 6-4, 215. Fastball explodes out of the hand, T92 with 2475 RPM. 1-2-3 inning with 2K. FB: 90-92 (2475🔄) CB: 72-74 (2260🔄) CH: 78-80 (1850🔄) SL: 76-77 SK: 87-88#LeidermanCup2025 pic.twitter.com/TGn1vOp0y6 — Prep Baseball New York Scouting (@PB_NY_Scouts) August 17, 2025

Devin Diaz C / OF / Iona Prep, NY / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 4 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 269 / POS: 19 .@CanesBaseball ‘26 C Devin Diaz (Iona Prep) No. 19 C in USA 🇺🇸 at 5-10, 185. Sac fly and a couple BP swings here, EVs reach 95 with 350ft max distances. 6.75 runner in the 60YD excels defensively, showcase setting POP 1.89-1.94 while 83MPH out of the crouch.#LeidermanCup2025 pic.twitter.com/Fk6p7NthlI — Prep Baseball New York Scouting (@PB_NY_Scouts) August 16, 2025

Ryan Morel OF / 2B / Citius Prep, NY / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 8 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 499 / POS: 90 .@GoBearcatsBASE ‘26 OF/MIF Ryan Morel (Citius Prep) No. 90 OF in USA 🇺🇸 at 5-10, 170. EVs reach 96 with 350ft max distances, bat speed tops 78MPH with 31g rotational acceleration. 60YD times as quick as 6.61 with 85MPH arm strength from the OF. #PBFG24 alum.#LeidermanCup2025 pic.twitter.com/ZwPwmFandb — Prep Baseball New York Scouting (@PB_NY_Scouts) August 16, 2025

.@StonyBrookBASE ‘26 OF Jalen Josey (Holy Trinity)

No. 28 OF in NY at 6-1, 170LBS. Rangy defender in the outfield has recorded 60YD times of 6.76. Exit velocities reach 92 with 24g rotational acceleration via @Blast_Bsbl. Arm strength up to 86MPH from the OF.#LeidermanCup2025 pic.twitter.com/p7ZbhA9B7P

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.@StJohnsBaseball ‘26 OF/SS Jayden Gigante (Carey)

No. 19 OF in NY at a lean, ATH 5-10, 165. Sub-7 runner impressed with a pull side barrel in gameplay and consistent round of BP during the workout. Entering his senior year at Carey as the program hits leader.#LeidermanCup2025 pic.twitter.com/4To2wsGouE

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.@WVUBaseball ‘26 RHP Luke Coats (St. Anthony’s)

No. 8 RHP in NY at 6-3, 215. FB T92 in a 1-2-3 inning with 2K.

FB: 90-91 T92
CB: 75-76
SL: 77-78

2025 HS 📊
42K in 31IP
.152 BAA | 1.23 WHIP | 3.48 ERA
32% K
2.33 K/BB
338/559 strikes (60%)
81/242 whiffs (33%)#LeidermanCup2025 pic.twitter.com/1xYSkExcKf

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.@StJohnsBaseball ‘26 RHP Victor Acosta (Holy Trinity)

No. 16 RHP in NY at 5-11, 190
2K in 1IP

3/8/25
FB: 89-91 (2230🔄24IVB,11ASR↖️)
CB: 76-78 (2450🔄-2IVB,-15HM↘️)
SL: 78-79 (2445🔄3IVB,-8HM➡️)
CH: 83-84 (1615🔄10IVB,19ASR⬅️)
SK: 87-88 (1840🔄13IVB,18ASR⬅️)#LeidermanCup2025 pic.twitter.com/Sbfdx7tq64

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‘26 C/INF Ayden Roman (Archbishop Molloy)

No. 4 C in NY at 5-10, 185. EVs reach 100 with bat speed up to 80MPH. Has recorded 60YD times of 6.98. Defensively, showcase setting POP as low as 1.82 with 80MPH arm strength out of the crouch. #PBSRFG25 participant.#LeidermanCup2025 pic.twitter.com/SdQR7qAu3E

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.@StJohnsBaseball ‘26 RHP Andrew Caramico (Chaminade)

No. 13 RHP in NY at 6-3, 170. Long AA into FB T89, jumping out of the hand from a high 3/4 slot. Sat a consistent 85-88MPH.@NextLevelBaseba SUMMER STATS 📊
31 K in 21 IP
.062 BAA | 0.810 WHIP | 1.00 ERA#LeidermanCup2025 pic.twitter.com/FJfyy8erXm

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.@BonniesBaseball ‘26 OF/3B Austin Seipp (John Jay - East Fishkill)

No. 20 OF in NY at 6-1, 195. EVs reach 103 with 400ft max distances and bat speed up to 83MPH. Has recorded 60YD times of 6.68 with 90MPH arm strength from the outfield. #PBSRFG25 participant.#LeidermanCup2025 pic.twitter.com/bOUymkZ8jC

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‘26 SS/2B Lorenzo Jorge (Kennedy Catholic)

No. 21 SS in NY. Pulls this pitch into the hole for a hit. EVs reach 95.5 with 370ft distances and 33g rotational acceleration. 6.97 runner in the 60YD. Shows efficient transfers at SS with 85MPH arm strength across.#LeidermanCup2025 pic.twitter.com/W2j7Td2LzO

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.@PB_Uncommitted ‘26 LHP/1B/OF Joe Carey (Garden City)

Long, loose and projectable 6-4, 190LB southpaw. FB T86 while sitting 84-85. Mixed in a breaker at 75-76 in 1-2-3 inning with a K.

2025 HS 📊
58 IP | 73 K | 19 BB
.180 BAA | 0.95 WHIP | 1.33 ERA
3.84 K/BB#LeidermanCup2025 pic.twitter.com/WcGUkhGMyS

— Prep Baseball New York Scouting - Long Island (@PB_NY_LI_Scouts) August 17, 2025