2025 PA High School Scout Blog: Edition 1

‘26 RHP Josh McFadden (Central Catholic) spun a CG, 7 inning gem yesterday afternoon @ Mt. Lebanon.

The @Ohio_Baseball commit commanded 3 pitches that tunnel nicely from a repeatable high 3/4 slot.

Strong 6’3” build with a smooth, well-timed delivery.@PrepBaseballPA |… pic.twitter.com/y6OCcJ52fY

‘26 RHP Dylan Paul (Bethel Park) was impressive in game 2 last night @ USC.

Heavy sinker with depth & late ASR yielded tons of ground balls.

The @GannonBaseball commit sat 87-88 T89 in chilly conditions and held velo for all 3 innings.

Athletic, fluid delivery with projection… pic.twitter.com/VFCkB3Qmu8

‘25 SS Ryan Petras (Bethel Park) & @PUTigerBaseball commit had himself a night.

6-6 in the doubleheader showcasing a simple toe-tap load and quick hands plus silky smooth actions @ shortstop. Flies on the base paths as well.

Easy to see why he’s ranked #26 in @PrepBaseballPA… pic.twitter.com/Tx5hWny2w3

‘26 IF/RHP Mike Bruckner (Bethel Park) is arguably my favorite uncommitted junior in the WPIAL.

Here’s 1 of his 2 barrels from game 2 last night. Balanced approach w/ well-timed leg kick & elite ability to segment hips from shoulders to create separation.

Showcases the same… pic.twitter.com/MshLawmtyl

‘26 OF CJ Proch (Central Catholic) just missed this one for a double off the fence, but got all of one a few innings later.

His 3 run 💣 proved to be the difference in @baseball_vikes 3-1 win following a 6-inning pitchers duel.

Proch is proving early that his 105+ EV’s… pic.twitter.com/9ETB74cWNy

2026 C/RHP Jason Abert (Central Bucks East HS, PA)@ESU_Baseball Commit

FB has natural ASR & SNK is very heavy. Locates to both sides of the plate well. Increased velo & stuff throughout the game. Hit 89 in 4th inning.

Ran into trouble in 6th, started leaving SL slightly… pic.twitter.com/mouOz0HM3J

2026 C/RHP Jason Abert (Central Bucks East HS, PA)@ESU_Baseball Commit

FB has natural ASR & SNK is very heavy. Locates to both sides of the plate well. Increased velo & stuff throughout the game. Hit 89 in 4th inning.

Ran into trouble in 6th, started leaving SL slightly… pic.twitter.com/mouOz0HM3J

2025 C Matthew Sharkey (Central Bucks East HS, PA)@CHCBaseball Commit

Gets the 2k CH & crushes it down the LF line. Called a Hr & eventually gets over turned for a foul ball. @sharkey_m8 | @PrepBaseballPA | @cbebaseball pic.twitter.com/Sqrwj7ZTpr

2026 OF Christian Barnes (North Penn HS, PA)

The No. 5 OF & No. 30 overall player in PA rips a double down the 3rd base line. Showcased his 6.86 60 time w/ this in game speed out of the box. Strong, physical player. @C_barnes2026 | @PrepBaseballPA | @NPKnights pic.twitter.com/mhFTGOlIzN

2026 SS/2B Tyler Muzsi (Central Bucks East HS, PA)

Puts a good, strong swing on this pitch & drives it on a line to the fence in LF. Has a quick, line drive swing. @bengrattan934, 2025 @Muhl_bsball commit, comes from LF & flys into the fence making a great catch. Took extra… pic.twitter.com/yUXkNPlZH5

2025 1B/3B Mason Coyne (North Penn HS, PA)@JeffersonBSB_ Commit

Simple set-up, quiet hands. Drives this slider into LF for a RBI single. @MasonCoyne18 | @PrepBaseballPA | @NPKnights pic.twitter.com/loyQnnlUe8

2028 1B/LHP Grayson Fontaine (North Penn HS, PA)

The No. 1 1B & No. 3 overall player in PA came in for the last out. Attacked his hitter with FB in the zone. Large, physical frame.

FB: 83-84 T85
CH: 80
SL: 77

Almost didn’t have to throw any pitches after catching the runner… pic.twitter.com/otZISaw015

2025 SS David Perez (Archbishop Ryan HS, PA)@WVUBaseball Commit

The No. 3 SS & No. 16 overall player in PA displayed his ELECTRIC arm talent⚡️Ran his FB up to 95mph🔥

Was virtually unhittable today, 12k in 5inn. FB had late ASR. SL was sharp, gyro spin. Attacked hitters in… pic.twitter.com/NCfI6UfFMe

2027 RHP/3B Chris Grasso (St. Joes Prep Philly, PA)

The No. 2 3B & No. 8 overall in PA came out firing. Tall, long levers w/ a smooth arm action.

FB has late ASR. SL is more of a sweeper🥏 a lot of confidence in that pitch. Throws it early & often. Forced tons of weak contact,… pic.twitter.com/UFcHWgGN1r

2025 RHP Jake Marchesano (Archbishop Ryan HS, PA)@DelawareBASE Commit

Drives this elevated SL to the wall for an out. Best struck ball all day during this pitchers dual.

Marchesano utilizes a tall, up-right stance. Small foot lift & minimal stride. Level swing w/ evident… pic.twitter.com/at9coyrYPK

2026 SS/2B Victor Corniel (Archbishop Ryan HS, PA)

Hard hit ball, SS made good pick & throw to get him out.

Smooth, fluid mover in the box & on defense. Made a couple difficult plays in the field. @Victorcorniel7 | @PrepBaseballPA | @ARHS pic.twitter.com/3oTgPULgke

2025 3B/RHP Robby Grasso (St. Joes Prep Philly, PA)@LehighBaseball Commit

The No. 4 3B & No. 50 overall in PA stayed on this elevated slider & shut it back up the middle for a single. Also worked a walk today. @robby_grasso8 | @PrepBaseballPA | @SJPrepBaseball pic.twitter.com/oKiuyxmOmK

2026 RHP/3B Hunter Krahe (Mercyhurst Prep @mpslakers); 6’1 205 lbs.

Strong durable build. Full, loose arm swing. Tunnels out of a low 3/4 arm slot, heavy ASR. FB sat 86-89, T90. Tight SL w/ late break. Tumbling CH w/ fade action. @PrepBaseballPA | @KraheHunter pic.twitter.com/cVBMYSNKaY

‘25 OF/1B/P Tyler Benford (Fairview @F_H_S_Baseball)

Crafty LHP showed 2-way ability. Solid LHH was also able to keep hitters off balanced. Strong 2-pitch command landing CB for K’s. Located FB to all parts of zone.

FB: 76-78, T79
CB: 68-71@PrepBaseballPA | @TylerBenford_ pic.twitter.com/DpvmfDSiwO

‘27 C/3B Andrew Stevens (Fairview @F_H_S_Baseball)

Impressive Sophomore catcher to follow. Switch hitter w/ athletic feet behind the plate. Receives well, grabs the low strike. Consistent POP⏱️2.0-2.1 w/ a clean release in game; high ⚾️ IQ‼️@PrepBaseballPA | @StevensAndrew22 pic.twitter.com/SBw2BvTljY

2027 RHP/3B Hayden Spencer (Mercyhurst Prep @mpslakers ) 6’0, 225 lbs.

Muscular build, strong lower 1/2. Puts a compact swing on this pitch for a long Homerun. 2-way ability with power FB on the mound. @PrepBaseballPA | @SpencerHay22056 pic.twitter.com/t5bjvfnXwY

2026 OF/RHP Robert Benford (Fairview @F_H_S_Baseball )

Physical, quick hands. Shows great bat control staying inside this pitch for a single up the middle.@PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/ncNmysASyh

‘26 SS/2B Zack Kruszewski (Mercyhurst Prep @mpslakers )

Slightly open stance, toe tap load. Steady hands, drops the barrel on this pitch for a hard single to left.@PrepBaseballPA | @ZackKru9 pic.twitter.com/gSNUGeTrIz

‘25 LHP/OF Cole Hubert (SHS)@AggieBaseball Commit

Showcased loose, fluid arm-swing with a loaded 5-pitch arsenal. Worked quick and efficient notching 10 Ks and a complete game 👀

FB 87-89 (90)
CB 73-75
CT 85-87
CH 82-83 ↘️
SL 77-79@ShooterHunt || @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/7DwO3euGVo