2025 PA High School Scout Blog: Edition 2

2026 OF/1B Eddie Rosado (Holy Ghost Prep, PA)@SJUHawks_Base Commit

The No. 10 OF in PA finds a barrel unfortunately right at the right fielder.

Athletic, free mover. Sweet lefty stroke. Coils his back hip & keeps his weight back as he gains ground. Good looking ball player.… pic.twitter.com/1cPeROigj0

2026 SS/2B Jake Keaser (Holy Ghost Prep, PA)@HokiesBaseball Commit

Nothing to show in the hit column but the No. 5 SS & No. 19 ovr player in PA grinded out ABs. Getting on base twice & scoring both times.

Shown here are 2 defensive reps & a foul ball swing that screams… pic.twitter.com/Mu3c7f4mY5

2026 OF Tyler Bergkoetter (Holy Ghost Prep, PA)

Strong day at the dish going 3/4 w/ 3 1B & 2 RBI. Faced upper 80s & low 90s all day, proved to be no problem.

Simple approach. Wide base & drives the bat right to the ball. Used the entire field. @TylerBergkoeter | @HGPBaseball… pic.twitter.com/KRv0yMobaR

2025 RHP Christopher Cavalcante (La Salle College HS, PA)@ODUBaseball Commit

The No. 10 RHP & No. 24 ovr player in PA ran it up to 94mph🔥 while also pounding the k-zone.

Challenged hitters w/ the FB the 1st time thru. 2nd time thru he showed the ability to pitch backwards.… pic.twitter.com/6WN62qpihz

2025 RHP/1B Johnny Ortegae (Bonner & Prendie HS, PA)@Limestone_BSB Commit

Came in relief and was absolute nails for the Friars. Pounded the zone and induced weak contact.

He utilized the ASR on his firm FB to get in on the hitters. The SL was sweeper-ish & kept the hitters… pic.twitter.com/CTDMJAb3J6

2025 RHP Jack Pye (La Salle College HS, PA)@WMTribeBaseball Commit

Came in relief for the Explorers and left with a W. Not much success for the hitters against his FB.

Plenty of FB usage since Pye was throwing 89mph bowling balls🎳. Slight depth on the CH. Was able to land… pic.twitter.com/GhfSEys6DT

2026 3B/RHP Brycen Clarke (La Salle College HS, PA)

The No. 2 3B & No. 27 ovr player in PA continued swinging the hot stick🔥

📊 3/3, 3 1B, 1RBI, 1R, 1BB

Swinging a stifling .565 thru 9 games.
13/23 📈

Multiple 2 strike hits today. Simple toe-tap gather w/ a slight hand… pic.twitter.com/MKfIJf9oL4

2025 OF/LHP Michael Coleman (Bonner & Prendie HS, PA)@GBurgBase Commit

No 🎥 of the HR but here’s his other barrel & hit of the day.

Loose, twitchy ath that was doing it all yesterday. Works the barrel to the ball & doesn’t miss elevated mistakes. @PrepBaseballPA |… pic.twitter.com/eGl5kAxNzR

2025 1B/OF Aimon Chandler (La Salle College HS, PA)@HokiesBaseball Commit

The No. 2 1B & No. 27 ovr player in PA wasn’t successful in the hit column but produced 2 very loud outs💥

Quick bat w/ strong hands. Really works through the ball, allowing him to barrel a FB oppo &… pic.twitter.com/8oe70A5oFI

2026 OF/LHP Ryan Friel (Bonner & Prendie HS, PA)

Sits back and takes this 2k CB oppo for a RBI single. Friel grinded out ABs all game and also worked a walk. Plays with a visible passion that rallies the team together. @Ryanfriel24 | @PrepBaseballPA | @Bonner_Baseball pic.twitter.com/HrWlXb8XOK

2027 OF/LHP Gavin DiRita (Bonner & Prendie HS, PA)

Strong, physical build for the ‘27 grad. Handled an elevated low 90s FB easily for a rocket single.

Intriguing player to 👀 as the season progresses. Made some consistent loud contact throughout the game. @gdir404 |… pic.twitter.com/1BAzp766Uk

2027 OF/LHP Gavin DiRita (Bonner & Prendie HS, PA)

Strong, physical build for the ‘27 grad. Handled an elevated low 90s FB easily for a rocket single.

Intriguing player to 👀 as the season progresses. Made some consistent loud contact throughout the game. @gdir404 |… pic.twitter.com/1BAzp766Uk

2027 RHP Collin Romanczuk (Malvern Prep, PA)

📊 WP: CGSO, 7inn, 2H, 0BB, 7K

The young SO threw an absolute gem today for the Friars. Utilized his whole arsenal to keep Haverford honest.

Tall pitchers frame. Really fills up the k-zone with all three pitches. Stayed poised… pic.twitter.com/oNlUX8qHeg

2027 SS/3B Nicky Vanni (The Haverford School, PA)

Vanni smokes this LD to 3B & gets robbed of extra bases by @Tommysergio5 with an incredible diving catch.

An overall great sequence of baseball. Vanni barrels the elevated FB & Sergio flashes the leather👏👏@nicky_vanni |… pic.twitter.com/89I3b702tT

2025 3B/SS Owen Hammond (Malvern Prep, PA)@TuftsBaseball Commit

The No. 8 3B in PA delivered what would be the game winning 2RBI 2B in the second inning.

Goes down and crushes this pitch that one hops the wall in LF. @ohammond25 | @PrepBaseballPA | @MPFriarBaseball pic.twitter.com/UT8vquHOlA

2026 LHP/OF Jacob Horwitz (Haverford HS, PA)

The No. 7 LHP in PA was virtually unhittable in his 4 innings of work.

📊 4inn, 1H, 2ER, 4BB, 5K

Had a tendency to be wild, BUT it was an effective wildness. FB had ride & held plane when GS. SL was the go-to BB. Was a very… pic.twitter.com/r7kNPmRBC0

2026 SS/2B Jackson Melconian (Malvern Prep, PA)@VandyBoys Commit

The No. 3 SS & No. 13 ovr player in PA laces this ball right into the SS’s glove. Unlucky outcome but a great piece of hitting. @JacksonMelco11 | @PrepBaseballPA | @MPFriarBaseball pic.twitter.com/TLdsITLMgS

Quick shot of ‘27 SS/3B Tommy Sergio (Malvern Prep, PA) swiping 2B after his second walk of the day.

Worked counts in multiple ABs, showed the in-game speed & flashed the leather throughout the entire game. @Tommysergio5 | @PrepBaseballPA | @MPFriarBaseball pic.twitter.com/PAQCVIPHhx

2025 C/OF Pat White (The Haverford School, PA)@rit_baseball Commit

Hits a 🚀 to RCF and gets robbed of extra bases. But finds some green the next AB.

Simple heel turn, load & go approach. Strong player that can find the barrel. @PatWhite2025 | @PrepBaseballPA |… pic.twitter.com/Hq06lP4mGk

2028 1B/RHP Zack Lawler (The Haverford School, PA)

The No. 3 1B & No. 8 ovr player in PA is every bit of his 6’6 frame. 📏

Utilizes a tight turn🔁 to stay inside this pitch. Impressed w/ his compact swing while being 6’6. Watch out 👀@Zack_Lawler5 | @PrepBaseballPA |… pic.twitter.com/URMjD2sCOY

2028 1B/RHP Zack Lawler (The Haverford School, PA)

The No. 3 1B & No. 8 ovr player in PA is every bit of his 6’6 frame. 📏

Utilizes a tight turn🔁 to stay inside this pitch. Impressed w/ his compact swing while being 6’6. Watch out 👀@Zack_Lawler5 | @PrepBaseballPA |… pic.twitter.com/URMjD2sCOY

2025 OF Aidan Autovino (Perkiomen Valley HS, PA)@MSMBaseball Commit

The No. 6 OF in PA with the hardest hit ball of the night☄️. Drives this FB to the deepest part of the park for a 2B.

Keeps his hands in tight. Utilized his long levers to extend thru the ball.… pic.twitter.com/OcLfY1OTPy

2027 RHP/SS Tyler Tindall (Pope John Paul II, PA)

Getting it done with the bat as well. Multiple clutch hits on the day that helped PJP take the victory.

📊 2/4: 1B, 2B, 2RBI, 1R@Tyler_tindall99 | @PrepBaseballPA | @PJPHSBaseball | @ocker_n https://t.co/7HuJFoXCmP pic.twitter.com/7iK4zNKGMi

2025 RHP/OF Luke Terlesky (Pope John Paul II, PA)@BaseballWcu Commit

Came in relief firing FBs past hitters. Sat 88mph in his first inning of work. Settled in after at 86-88. Hitters struggled to hit the FB. Mixed in a couple tight SL.

FB: 86-88
SL: 73-76
CH: 77

📊 2.2inn,… pic.twitter.com/ywKdcr42IY

2025 SS/RHP AJ Diaddezio (Pope John Paul II, PA)@BaseballWcu Commit

Adjusts on this CB & drives it deep to LCF. Gets slightly caught up in the wind swirl & the play gets made. Good actions up the middle @ SS as well. @aj_diaddezio | @PrepBaseballPA | @PJPHSBaseball pic.twitter.com/FAq5mo4mdc

2027 OF/RHP Sam Buckley (Pope John Paul II, PA)

Big time 7th inning base knock to extend their lead. Went 2/4 & put together competitive ABs all night long.

Small foot lift & scap load. Line drive approach w/ consistent bat-to-ball ability. @PrepBaseballPA | @PJPHSBaseball pic.twitter.com/Cc3doz1LCb

2027 C Nate Hartman (William Penn Charter, PA)

The ‘27 grad goes down and puts a good swing on this 2k pitch. Competed in the box all afternoon against tough competition. @PrepBaseballPA | @QuakersBaseball pic.twitter.com/jRw4YfOh2P

2026 LHP/OF Gavin Ruta (William Penn Charter, PA)

First outing recovering from TJ surgery. Came out firing all FBs and filled up the K-zone. Some ASR w/ occasional cut on the FB.

FB: 83-85@ruta2026 | @PrepBaseballPA | @QuakersBaseball pic.twitter.com/2ax4uqFEng

‘25 SS Alex Shank connected for a late 💣 to left center in @BigMac_Baseball 4-3 win over Norwin last night.

The @DubJayBaseball commit continues to follow up his impressive pre-season leading his team to an early 8-1 start.

Makes the game look easy at SS and stays connected at… pic.twitter.com/czQYlI7B7G

‘26 RHP Sebastian Shulsky (Canon-McMillan) opened some eyes in what was a pitchers duel for most of the game.

The #Uncommitted 6’5” 220 lb righty maintained 88-89 (some 87’s late) for 6.1 innings racking up 10 punchies & no walks, while scattering 4 hits.

Sweeper flashed plus @… pic.twitter.com/8q5r8MTg1a

‘26 RHP MJ Maruschak (Canon-McMillan) slammed the door, punching out both hitters he faced.@Ohio_Baseball commit

FB was 89-90 in 40 degrees 🥶🔥 and pounded the zone.

Another deep hinge guy who uses the ground well and pitches with swagger.@Mj_maruschak | @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/1Ix2N3Jnol

#11 overall in @PrepBaseballPA C/O ‘25 rankings Ben Peterson (@SJUHawks_Base) worked hard for his pitchers all game.

Not much to show @ the plate except 2 BB’s as he was pitched around in big spots.

Off to a hot start with 2 HR’s in his first 9 games, Peterson didn’t let any… pic.twitter.com/pl1EoTdckJ

‘26 RHP Caden Sivrich (Norwin) was on the other end of the pitchers duel last night.

The #PBFG24 Alum settled in at 88-90 T91 in the chilly temps and had his fair share of punch outs against one of the better WPIAL lineups.

Wasn’t the 95 he showcased in the pre-season, but… pic.twitter.com/G7dvwu9fIR

‘26 C/3B Cody Bungert (South Fayette) had himself a game, going 3-3 and driving in 5 runs in @SFLionsBaseball big win yesterday afternoon.

Just missed a grand slam with this double off the fence followed by a liner into LF.

Showcased a nice approach all day, laying off good… pic.twitter.com/GiykOoRVOT

Missed @Bo11Stover double on 🎥 but caught him looking smooth in the field.

The 2026 3B/SS slows the game down as an infielder and at the dish where he was able to work 2 walks.

Currently checking in at #56 in @PrepBaseballPA C/O ‘26 rankings for good reason. Has displayed EV’s… pic.twitter.com/ZsabxzA9DC

‘27 LHP/OF Nolan Wilson (Upper St Clair) will be a fun follow over the next couple of years.

Up to 87 in the preseason, the lefty didn’t have his best stuff yesterday but is having an outstanding sophomore campaign.

Changes arm slots/manipulates velocity as well as any young… pic.twitter.com/RARwXDGOJg

‘25 SS Brett Hamel (Mt. Lebanon) comes and gets it to end the 3rd.@EttaExpress_MC commit

Clean round of infield before the game and has an RBI single as well. Good athlete.

Mt. Lebanon leads 3-1 after 4 innings.@PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/D5slXVAOSN

‘27 RHP/IF Graham Keen (Mt. Lebanon) sitting 89-90, punching out 2 in the first before roping this RBI double to right center.

Up to 91.3 in the second filling it up with a nice 4-pitch mix.

CT: 86-87
SL: 81-83
CB: 78@PrepBaseballPA | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/O9cnwcAdnY

Great battle here between Keen and Patragas.

‘26 C/UTL Nico Patragas (Canon-McMillan) fought off several pitches before muscling a 90 mph sinker the other way for a single.

Stays in ground well w/ hand load as he sees it deep. Quality uncommitted bat that’s part of a loaded… pic.twitter.com/LnU5OqL7AN

2027 1B/RHP Brayden Radue (Canon-McMillan) uses his strength to manufacture a knock despite getting jammed.

Physical frame with a standout approach at the plate. Remains patient and swings at good pitches regardless of the situation.

Laced an RBI double the other way a few… pic.twitter.com/i2fWp80nvS

‘27 LHP/OF Kellen Chelton (General McLane) 6’4”, 238 @KellenChelton

High celling athlete w/ 2-way potential. Solid 3 pitch mix. Located FB well in/out, elevated when needed. Hard diving CH, late sink. CB feel improved late. CG 1-hit shutout.

FB: 82-85, T86
CB: 68-71
CH: 74-77 pic.twitter.com/KcVPcohcVy

'27 RHP Peyton Price (Cedar Cliff) showing off some polish from the bump last night.

Balanced delivery, above average CB with an upper 80s heater and the ability to really pitch. One of the top arms in the PA '27 class. @PrepBaseballPA @ocker_n @DanCevette @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/KX8i2Tr8gN

‘26 INF/RHP Jordan Cannon (General McLane, @GM_Athletics ) 6-2

Long arms, covers the plate well. Easy barrel turn. Smacks this pitch to the backside gap for a double. @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/uawOPqXH26