2026 Northeast Buzz 1/12-1/18
January 12, 2026
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Welcome back to The 2026 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 1/12/26
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Ryan McDonald C / 1B / Morris Knolls, NJ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 68 / POS: 11
McDonald is a power-hitting catcher and first baseman that has displayed his ability to elevate the baseball with authority. He has a strong, physical frame of 6-foot-1 and 214-pounds. During the summer Top Prospect Games, he flashed his power and athleticism with a 7.23 sixty-yard dash and a max exit velocity of 98.5 mph. At the plate he also produced a max distance of 348 feet and a bat speed of 73.6 mph. Behind the plate, he flashed a strong arm up to 77 mph and a quick pop-time of 2.03-2.16.
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Brandon Wilson RHP / 1B / Jackson Memorial, NJ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 86 / POS: 24
The Jackson Memorial product is a 6-foot, 190-pound right-handed pitcher with present strength in his frame. This summer, Wilson flashed a three-pitch arsenal that includes a fastball peaking at 85.6 mph. His fastball typically sits 82-85 mph with a max spin rate of 2,178 rpm. He also throws a curveball at 71-72 mph and a changeup at 76-80 mph. The baseball comes out of his hand with extra hop that produces an effective velocity over 87 mph.
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Keaton Barclay OF / SS / Mercersburg Academy, PA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 74 / POS: 16
The Mercersburg Academy product is an athletic outfielder that has an impressive toolset. Barclay has a lean and physical 5-foot-10, 190-pound frame that runs a quick 6.93 sixty-yard dash. Offensively, he produces a max exit velocity of 97.1 mph, an average exit velocity of 90.9 mph, and a max distance of 375 feet. He hits with a moderate leg lift and back hip hinge that allows him to control his forward move and efficiently transfer energy. From the outfield he has displayed a strong arm up to 86 mph. Barclay is an intriguing prospect to follow.
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Collin Miller RHP / 1B / Ephrata Shs, PA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 130 / POS: 37
The Ephrata High School product is a 6-foot-3, 200-pound right-handed pitcher. Miller is coming off an impressive sophomore campaign where he saw many innings, including some high-stake appearances against some very talented competition. He has a four-pitch mix that includes a fastball, slider, curveball, and changeup. His fastball is consistently 81-84 mph and tops at 84.5 mph. He throws his off-speed pitches with confidence and attacks the strike zone repeatedly. His curveball is 71-74 mph, the slider is 75-77 mph, and his changeup is 74-78 mph. Miller is a projectable right-hander with an intriguing 4-pitch arsenal.
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Ryder Froman RHP / OF / Eastridge, NY / 2027Rankings StateRank: 91 / POS: 34
High-upside arm that reached 85 mph last March and continues to trend up. Fastball features high spin with +IVB up to 21", paired with feel for a developing off-speed mix.
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Dominick Bonserio OF / 3B / The Harvey School, NY / 2027Rankings StateRank: 43 / POS: 8
Explosive athlete with a power-bat profile; features a quick move into the zone with easy bat speed and strength through contact.
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