2023 NY High School Scout Blog: Edition 5

Owen Paino SS / RHP / Roy C. Ketcham, NY / 2024

‘24 SS/RHP @OleMissBSB commit Owen Paino (@Rckbaseball1 )2-way prospect was ⚡️on the bump. FB has life & ASR through the zone. CB has 11-5 shape w/ depth (land for k - expand) & low spin CH w/ fade

FB 90-92 early; 88-91
CB 66-68 ?2400+
CH 75-77↙️

CG 4H 1ER 0BB 6K @OwenPaino pic.twitter.com/3HQ8OqA9hu

— Joe Walentin (@JoeWalentin) May 3, 2023

Connor Durkin LHP / OF / Roy C. Ketcham , NY / 2024

‘24 LHP/OF Connor Durkin (@Rckbaseball1 ) Projectable 6’3, 180 lb athlete.

Compact stroke w/ feel for the barrel & +bat speed (76 mph @Blast_Bsbl in preseason). Barrels this inside FB for a go ahead 2-run 2B. Finished 2-3 on the day@connor_durkin24
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— Joe Walentin (@JoeWalentin) May 3, 2023

Jack Davis RHP / Arlington, NY / 2023

‘23 RHP @SNHU_Baseball commit Jack Davis (@AHS_Admiralsbse )6’2, 200Lb frame.

Longer arm swing w/ good hand speed through a H 3/4 slot. High? FB jumps through the zone; counters w/ a sharp, slurve action CB.

FB 84-87 (88 x2 T 89)
CB 73-76 12”➡️
CH 79-81 heavy@jdiddy1012tv pic.twitter.com/F7DueVAGxT

— Joe Walentin (@JoeWalentin) May 3, 2023

James Capellupo III RHP / 3B / Hilton, NY / 2023

2023 UMASS-Lowell comitt RHP James Capellupo had his slider and curveball working today. Was around the zone with all of his pitches, ran his fastball up to 86

FB 83-85, topped at 86
CB 72-74
SL 74-76 pic.twitter.com/RkpohokaZC

— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) May 2, 2023

Will Stanek RHP / Fairport, NY / 2024

2024 RHP Will Stanek (Fairport)

5’10, athletic built… worked from the stretch, short, simple. Stayed around the zone, pitching to contact

FB 77-79
CB 67-71 pic.twitter.com/HWeIQDkEmz

— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) May 2, 2023

John Harkins SS / Babylon, NY / 2025

‘25 INF John Harkins (Babylon)

Solid piece but a little too much hang time for a sac fly to CF. Loose, athletic low hand set gathers and tightens to back shoulder at stride. 2022 All-League selection as a freshman, batting .311 after his call up to varsity.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/DnE1OQHjos

— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) May 3, 2023

Cristino Tufano SS / RHP / Babylon , NY / 2023

George Washington ‘23 SS/3B Cristino Tufano (Babylon)

Lines out to CF but follows up with a triple hooked down the LF line. Short to contact with noticeable hand speed. Smooth, rangy defender finished ‘22 with a .982 fielding percentage in 110+ chances. Easy carry across the… pic.twitter.com/nhgzisi4fH

— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) May 4, 2023

Andre Jenkins RHP / SS / Chester Academy , NY / 2024

‘24 RHP/SS Andre Jenkins (Chester Academy)
Was in control all day against an undefeated Wallkill lineup. Worked at a quick pace and kept hitting off balance with a FB/SL mix. Went to the slider when needing a strikeout and was able to command.

FB: 81-84
SL: 73-75 (sharp, S/M) pic.twitter.com/GhjM8j89tU

— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) May 6, 2023

Added a sharp hit single on the day. Used a slight bat wiggle pre pitch to get in rhythm. Let this fastball get deep into the zone and exploded through the ball with a quick bat. https://t.co/o6k2Kk7zjp pic.twitter.com/p76mEafEiL

— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) May 6, 2023