2025 Northeast Buzz 10/13-10/19
October 13, 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 10/13/25
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Jamari Whitley RHP / 3B / Schalick, NJ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 19 / POS: 8
One of the Garden State’s twitchiest and wiry movers off the mound. He maximizes his entire 5 ‘10 and 165-pound frame and produces fastballs up to 90 mph. Whitley works from a slow and controlled leg lift and then explodes down the mound and attacks the strike zone. On top of his 90-mph fastball, he also has a curveball that he spins up to 2800 rpm consistently for strikes and whiffs. Whitley has extremely high upside as he continues to fill out his frame.
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Connor McNally 3B / OF / Ramsey, NJ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 41 / POS: 1
The number 1 ranked third baseman in the Garden State is a physical beast. McNally boasts a 6 ‘1 and 200-pound frame that produces very impressive metrics on both sides of the baseball. With the bat he produced a max exit velocity of 99.1 mph and peaked at a max distance of 366 feet. Defensively his arm strength is above average from the outfield and infield with throws up to 90 mph from both positions. McNally is an all-around ball player to keep an eye on for next high school season.
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Colton Manning OF / RHP / Great Valley, PA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 23 / POS: 5
Manning was a top performer for Team Select this summer at the Prep Baseball Future Games. The 6 ‘2 and 181-pound outfielder had multiple difficult at-bats against left-handed pitchers and ended up winning these matchups with 100 mph exit velocity base-hits. On top of his in-game success Manning has also produced impressive metrics like a 6.98 sixty-yard dash and a max distance of 367 feet in batting practice. One of the sweetest left-handed swings in the Keystone State is still available.
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Tyler Tindall RHP / SS / Pope John Paul II, PA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 43 / POS: 13
One of the most intriguing uncommitted arm talents in the entire Keystone State. Tindall’s pitching arsenal consists of a fastball up to 89 mph, a curveball that sits 71-73 mph and is spun up to 2690 rpm, and a changeup 79-80 mph that he can throw to all batters in any count. He has confidence in all three of his pitches to create weak contact against any hitter. The 6 ‘0 and 169-pound right hander have a high-upside frame with room for growth that will be fun to monitor.
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Linus Frederick RHP / 2B / Northport, NY / 2026Rankings StateRank: 24 / POS: 11
Electric uncommitted righty up to 91 MPH with the fastball and a high-spin, swing-and-miss breaker. Won’t be uncommitted for long.
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Blake Stepniak RHP / St. Francis, NY / 2027Rankings StateRank: 36 / POS: 15
Shows good tempo and an athletic operation with a fast arm. The fastball features plus spin characteristics with ride up in the zone and arm-side run, creating a difficult look for hitters.
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