First 4 Northeast Tournaments: 40 Names To Know

July 9, 2025
Chris Dryll
Northeast Tournament Scouting Director

Summer tournament season in the Northeast is in full swing, and the talent on display has been impressive. Between the Northeast Invite, Freedom Classic, and both the Northeast and New Jersey Summer Championships, we’ve watched over 200 teams across the 14U–18U divisions battle it out for tournament titles. Amid the competition, a number of standout performers have emerged. I’ve put together a list of 40 names to know moving forward — featuring players from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maine, Virginia, Ontario, Quebec, and even as far as China.

Jace Albero OF / LHP / Baldwinsville , NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 36 / POS: 8

.@LeMoyneBaseball ‘26 LHP/OF 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐨 (Baldwinsville)

No. 36 overall player in NY at 5-11, 165LBS. Fastball T90 while showcasing fluid mobility from the left side. Lethal mix to LHH, carrying FB up in zone while front-dooring CB with late, knee-buckling action.… pic.twitter.com/tCRAhZ5ID5
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPB) July 5, 2025

Coady Bailey RHP / 3B / The Stony Brook School, NY / 2026

#NESummerChampionships Follow 🆙

‘26 RHP Coady Bailey (The Stony Brook School) long and projectable 6-3, 165LBS. Creates lengthy extension on fastball T86 with 20in IVB from a high slot. Spins it well throughout a strong three-pitch mix.

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐌𝐕𝐏 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲
𝗙𝗕:… pic.twitter.com/m1ZIllBqMq
— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) June 23, 2025

Bryce Bradley 3B / 1B / Seton Hall Prep, NJ / 2027

‘27 3B/1B Bryce Bradley (Seton Hall Prep)

Possibly the most crucial piece of the BC Cyclones Championship victory. Catches this pitch a bit out front, barely needing to finish his swing to drive this ball up against the wall for a 2-run double. Follows that up by staying level… https://t.co/XVwKPUKoEb pic.twitter.com/k6xGAQpIST
— Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) July 1, 2025

Tommy Driver RHP / 1B / Ballston Spa, NY / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 4 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 153 / POS: 31

2028 RHP/1B Tommy Driver (Ballston Spa)
6-2; 145 lbs

Easy ⛽️ w/ projectable build. Nasty 3 pitch mix from the same tunnel; plus movement. Lots of levers in the delivery with a 3/4 arm slot. #1 RHP in @prepbaseballNY 2028.

3.2 IP — 10 K 🗡️

FB: 84-87; ASR
SL: 75-77; Wipeout… pic.twitter.com/4FYcVk2boG
— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) June 14, 2025

Scott Fernandez RHP / OF / St Raymond High School For Boys, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 159 / POS: 48

#NESummerChampionships Follow 🆙

‘26 RHP Scott Fernandez (St. Raymond’s, NY) long and slender 6-4, 175LBS. Pitched a 12K no-hitter in the semifinals to send his NY Grays to the Championship. Fastball T87

𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 📊
𝟳𝗜𝗣 | 𝟬𝗛 | 𝟬𝗘𝗥 | 𝟰𝗕𝗕 | 𝟭𝟮𝗞… pic.twitter.com/Qyy36BubVS
— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) June 23, 2025

Kameron Fiorani SS / OF / Cumberland Regional, NJ / 2027

‘27 SS/OF Kameron Fiorani (Cumberland Regional)

Kept on swinging it in the championship, displaying lightning quick hand speed with present feel for barrel. 3-4 with a pair of walks and 4 runs scored.#NJSummerChampionships | @KameronFiorani https://t.co/Z39E5v94Vp pic.twitter.com/llwbQtqyWj
— Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) June 30, 2025

Jordan Forde OF / 2B / Louis Riel, ON / 2025

‘25 OF/SS Jordan Forde (NPU, ON)

Sits back on this breaking ball and lines it through middle for a base hit. Talented ATH has recorded 60YD times as quick as 6.70 with EVs up to 93MPH offensively. Arm has been up to 84 from the OF.#NEInvite | @LumberYardNY | @PrepBaseballON pic.twitter.com/o1yDCuyOQr
— Prep Baseball New York Scouting (@PB_NY_Scouts) June 14, 2025

Jagger Franco C / SS / Longwood, NY / 2027

#NESummerChampionships Follow 🆙

‘27 C/UTL Jagger Franco (Longwood)

Turned some heads yesterday in the PM slots of the tournament. FB got upwards of 88 mph (⛽️) at 15-years-old. Plenty of room to add-on, got hitters to miss w/ SL as go-to BB pitch.

FB 84-86, T88
SL 74-75 pic.twitter.com/noLAkjYSLF
— Dominic Beecher (@dombeecher) June 23, 2025

Aidan Hartholt RHP / 1B / Sacred Heart, ON / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 76 / POS: 33

‘26 RHP/1B Aidan Hartholt (Sacred Heart, ON / @reds_canada) @CardinalsMAC commit

Strong 6-3, 215LBS right hander. The No. 33-ranked RHP in the ‘26 class via, @PrepBaseballON. Works counts well with 3-pitch arsenal. Locates SL down and away to mix hitters eye level. FB reached… pic.twitter.com/DrZUZuvQvn
— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) June 15, 2025

Jordan Harvey OF / RHP / Quebec, QC / 2027

‘27 OF/RHP Jordan Harvey (Quebec, QC)

Strong 6-0, 175LB SOPH. Middle of the order bat with an athletic stroke shown here, driving this baseball into the gap for a double. Defensively, arm strength has reached 89MPH from the OF.#NEInvite | @LumberYardNY | @PrepBaseballNY |… pic.twitter.com/8NjRDcX0NI
— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) June 14, 2025

Collin Haug OF / C / Islip High School, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 104 / POS: 20

‘26 OF/C Collin Haug (Islip)

Has continued finding barrels throughout the weekend. Flat path here with a hard hit line drive to short for a tough luck L6.#NESummerChampionships | @USG_Baseball | @CollinCH27 https://t.co/70A3hlv7gi pic.twitter.com/5S33eSS2cU
— Prep Baseball New York Scouting (@PB_NY_Scouts) June 22, 2025

Trout He OF / RHP / ChangZhou Beijiao high school, TOURNEYS / 2025

2025 RHP/OF Trout He (ChangZhou Beijiao HS); 6-0 175 lbs

FB: 87-89 T90
SL: 75-76🥏

Clutch relief appearance by the ultra-physical utility man. The SL has been the pitch of the afternoon thus far. Super late, deceptive break✔️

Peppered the k-zone w/ a firm, arm side FB that… pic.twitter.com/ZftjW04xuL
— Nate Goranson (@NathanGoranson) June 21, 2025

Cody Hodgson C / OF / Nelson High School, ON / 2027

‘27 C/OF Cody Hodgson (Nelson, ON)

Electric game-tying HR in the 16U quarterfinals! Down 2-1 in the 7th, Hodgson absolutely mashes this pitch over the LF wall for a line drive solo shot. The Royals would go on to win 3-2 in extras, advancing to the 16U semis.#NYFreedomClassic pic.twitter.com/u3AW0g2A3o
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPB) July 6, 2025

Alexander Jendras SS / RHP / John Jay - East Fishkill , NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 11 / POS: 3

.@SHUBaseball ‘26 SS/RHP Alexander Jendras (John Jay - East Fishkill, NY)

Stayed hot in the next matchup, barreling this baseball for a line drive 3-run HR 💣 over the left field wall.#NESummerChampionships | @AlexJendras3 https://t.co/O7ZzL05vBF pic.twitter.com/uMnKbZy2Bg
— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) June 21, 2025

Grady Jones SS / RHP / Reds Academy, ON / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 14 / POS: 2

‘27 SS/RHP Grady Jones (Reds Academy, ON / @reds_canada)

Displays two-way ability as the No. 2-ranked SS in his class, via @PrepBaseballON. Tossed 5-strong w/ trust in a 3-pitch mix, uses SL to generate swings and misses. FB reached 86 📈#PBFG Participant ✔️#NEInvite pic.twitter.com/icEz91GJUA
— Prep Baseball New York Scouting (@PB_NY_Scouts) June 15, 2025

Harry Jones RHP / OF / St. Joseph High School, CT / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 51 / POS: 22

‘27 RHP/OF Harry Jones (St. Joseph, CT)

No. 22 SOPH RHP in New England at 6-1, 180LBS. Fastball T87 with 19in of late ASR for S/M. Sweeping SL racks up whiffs at 2590 RPM. Started for Technique Tigers in their Championship Game victory, going 5IP while allowing only 2ER with 8K.… pic.twitter.com/oSrwjDcdJ3
— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) July 9, 2025

Jalen Josey OF / RHP / Holy Trinity Diocesan High School, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 149 / POS: 30

Make it a multi-hit day for @StonyBrookBASE commit, Jalen Josey. Continues to get on base and produces a run here w/ a line drive single off the glove of the SS. @B1GhostBaseball @ChrisDryllPB | #NEChampionships https://t.co/C3ZtOQwhfE pic.twitter.com/00dGuzhpal
— Dominic Beecher (@dombeecher) June 21, 2025

Robert Kilpatrick III RHP / OF / Washington-Liberty, VA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 43 / POS: 8

2027 RHP/OF Robert Kilpatrick III (Washington-Liberty HS); 6-3 193 lbs

FB: 87-90💥
SL: 73-75
CH: 83-84

The No. 7 RHP in VA predominantly attacked w/ the FB & found success. The FB was HEAVY while maintaining the firm velocity✔️Impressive amount of downward & lateral mvmt

Big,… pic.twitter.com/EVVKnvYdnw
— Nate Goranson (@NathanGoranson) June 22, 2025

Cooper Lawson RHP / 3B / Yorktown High, VA / 2026

#NESummerChampionships Follow 🆙

2026 RHP Cooper Lawson (Yorktown High, VA); 6-4 210 lbs

FB: 84-87 T88
CB: 70-71
CH: 74-76

High usage rate on the FB w/ success. The FB missed barrels and extended his outing w/ quick outs. @PrepBaseballVA pic.twitter.com/GL0I8Ghs0c
— Prep Baseball New York Scouting (@PB_NY_Scouts) June 23, 2025

Zachary Lepine C / Northern Pre-University, QC / 2027

‘27 | C | Zachary Lepine | (Northern Pre-University, QC / @reds_canada)

Quick, fluid mover: 2.03-2.07 pop time ⏱️

Continuing a great weekend of play at the #NEInvite in Cortland, NY. The 6-2, 190IBS RHH shows off his defensive ability behind the plate here.

Will be a #PBFG… https://t.co/EWQi0g9KBG pic.twitter.com/fRC1m4toWm
— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) June 15, 2025

Dalton Loguidice OF / RHP / Liverpool, NY / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 48 / POS: 7

‘28 OF/RHP Dalton Loguidice (Liverpool)

No. 7 OF in NY ‘28 class; compact swing with great barrel control lines this ball for a double from the leadoff spot. Been clocked at 90 MPH throwing from the OF with a 6.95 💨 60.#NYFreedomClassic | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/O987UxNYzJ
— Prep Baseball New York Scouting (@PB_NY_Scouts) July 6, 2025

Marcos Lopez 3B / RHP / Archbishop Molloy, NY / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 122 / POS: 17

2027 RHP/3B Marcos Lopez (Archbishop Molloy); 5-11 180 lbs

FB: 88-89💥
SL: 74-76

Came out the pen humming upper 80s‼️ Works behind the ball & spins the FB very well.

Firm, horizontal SL that he landed for strikes. A name to know as the summer circuit heats up🔥… pic.twitter.com/mu6R1O8ZZs
— Nate Goranson (@NathanGoranson) June 21, 2025

Eric Lora SS / 3B / Boonton, NJ / 2026

‘26 SS/3B Eric Lora (Boonton)

Capped off an impressive tournament by blasting this RBI triple into the gap, coming around to score on a throwing error. Played a vital role in the Cyclones championship. #NJSummerChampionships https://t.co/AcioSSW3me pic.twitter.com/8lh4ylITsa
— Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) July 1, 2025

Micah Marvin RHP / 1B / Arkport Central School, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 120 / POS: 38

‘26 RHP/1B Micah Marvin (Arkport, NY)

Stocky 6-4, 228LB operates out of the stretch from right-hand side. Recently a #NYSGames attendee, toed the rubber w/ intent and displayed a loose an fluid arm swing. @PrepBaseballNY

FB 84-86, T87
CB 67-69 ⬇️
SL 73-75
SPLT 71-72 🪓… pic.twitter.com/eLRrYMLc9p
— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) July 5, 2025

Declan McDermott SS / RHP / Kingston, NY / 2027

‘27 RHP/SS Declan McDermott (Kingston, NY)

6-3, 190LBS. Short arm action into FB T88. Three-pitch mix includes sweeping breaker with 2320 RPM and 19in horizontal. Mixes in sinker with 19in ASR.

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 #𝐍𝐘𝐒𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟑
𝗙𝗕: 𝟴𝟲-𝟴𝟴 (𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟬🔄 𝟭𝟴𝗜𝗩𝗕,… pic.twitter.com/wXp4ntUMoI
— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) July 8, 2025

Lukas Mcdowell RHP / Frontenac Sr. High School, ON / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 41 / POS: 20

.@OspreyBSB ‘26 RHP 𝐋𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐜𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 (Frontenac, ON)

No. 20 JR RHP in Ontario🇨🇦 at 6-8, 240LBS. Pounded the zone with fastball T93 in an easy operation, expanded with put-away SL to collect whiffs in an efficient outing.

𝗙𝗕: 𝟵𝟬-𝟵𝟮 𝗧𝟵𝟯 (𝟮𝟮𝟳𝟱🔄 𝟭𝟰𝗜𝗩𝗕,… pic.twitter.com/ZMiHZMH2Cr
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPB) June 16, 2025

Maddox Mingucci OF / 1B / St. Joseph's Metuchen, NJ / 2028

‘28 1B/OF Maddox Mingucci (St. Joseph)

Drills this ball down the left field line for a single#NJSummerChampionships pic.twitter.com/7LFsQC5M2P
— Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) June 28, 2025

Michael Murphy C / 3B / Liverpool , NY / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 50 / POS: 6

‘27 C/3B Michael Murphy (Liverpool)

5-11, 185LB

Rocks back and drives through the ball to launch a HR over the LF fence. Strong, explosive rotation from RH side. 💥 #NYFreedomClassic // @MAMurphy_20 pic.twitter.com/0tiMf6bnph
— Prep Baseball New York Scouting (@PB_NY_Scouts) July 4, 2025

David Paul 3B / SS / Philemon Wright High School, QC / 2026

‘26 INF David Paul (Philemon Wright, QC)

With another base knock shown here from CF angle. Twitchy athlete with feel for barrel pull side. Key piece of the order for Canada Reds 17U.#NEInvite | @LumberYardNY | @PrepBaseballQC https://t.co/4ljyohT1Dq pic.twitter.com/90EwP9cJY3
— Prep Baseball New York Scouting (@PB_NY_Scouts) June 14, 2025

Jacoby Porter 1B / OF / Falmouth High School, ME / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 101 / POS: 8

#NESummerChampionships Follow 🆙

2026 1B/OF Jacoby Porter (Falmouth HS, ME); 6-5 242 lbs

Just missed his 2nd 💣 in as many games. Stands at an intimidating 6-5 240+ frame & swings for damage💥A true 1st base power bat🧃 pic.twitter.com/N8mjjQwvT8
— Prep Baseball New York Scouting (@PB_NY_Scouts) June 23, 2025

Willoughby Puryear 1B / LHP / Charles O Dickerson, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 121 / POS: 8

‘26 1B/LHP Willoughby Puryear (Charles O Dickerson, NY)

No. 8 1B in NY at 6-2, 190LBS. Swift-moving leadoff hitter triples down the right field line here to drive in a run. EVs have reached 100MPH with max distances up to 360ft and bat speed T81MPH via @Blast_Bsbl. Arm has been… pic.twitter.com/qezJY633Qy
— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) July 5, 2025

Andrew Smith RHP / HS of American Studies at Lehman College, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 18 / POS: 7

#NESummerChampionships Follow 🆙

‘26 RHP Andrew Smith (HS of American Studies at Lehman College, NY) No. 7 RHP in NY at 6-3, 210. Fastball has T91 with 2310 RPM and 22in ASR from a 5ft release height. Started and went 5 scoreless innings against some of China’s top 17u/18u… pic.twitter.com/8VvGsJ2GPA
— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) June 23, 2025

Matteo Stevenson RHP / OF / Reds Academy, ON / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 20 / POS: 12

2027 RHP/OF Matteo Stevenson (@reds_canada)

The 12th ranked RH arm in @PrepBaseballON 2027 had a dominant outing in the opening round of bracket play. Plenty of dotted corners & s/m on the running FB. SL thrown for strikes.

4 IP - 0 H - 0 ER - 6 K

FB: 84-87
CB: 66-67
SL:… pic.twitter.com/ggFpS9NbPY
— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) June 15, 2025

Robbie Van Scoy C / SS / Notre Dame Catholic High School, CT / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 38 / POS: 3

‘26 C/SS Robbie VanScoy (Notre Dame Catholic, CT)

5-10, 170LB backstop. Showcases an athletic stroke here, driving this baseball into RCF for a standup RBI triple. #NYFreedomClassic | @PBNewEngland pic.twitter.com/XTWy0RkxyD
— Prep Baseball New York Scouting (@PB_NY_Scouts) July 3, 2025

Owen Wang C / Nanjing Dongshan Foreign Language, CN / 2025

‘25 C Owen Wang (Changzhou Beijiao HS, China 🇨🇳)

Blasts a 1st inning 2-run HR 💣💥 over the LF wall in this semifinal matchup. Hard to put into words just how impressive this player has been. Have seen this MLB Development Center team a handful of times over the past month, and… https://t.co/5DPz2KRWIg pic.twitter.com/8e2dT5aD7D
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPB) July 8, 2025

‘25 C Owen Wang (Beijing, China)

Also impressed defensively with extreme twitchiness up out of the crouch. Shown here with a lightning quick time to release, gunning down this runner by a few steps. @PrepBaseballInt | #NESummerChampionships https://t.co/ybFHh7WmzG pic.twitter.com/igPJL7JD34
— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) June 24, 2025

Torres Wang LHP / 1B / Changzhoubeijiao High school, TOURNEYS / 2026

‘26 1B/LHP Torres Wang (Changzhou Beijiao HS, China)

Continues to find barrel, launching this baseball the other way into left for a standup RBI triple.#NYFreedomClassic | @PrepBaseballInt https://t.co/kGZlsI205h pic.twitter.com/YT3oqJFHSg
— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) July 6, 2025

‘26 LHP Torres Wang (Changzhou Beijiao HS, China)

Projectable 6-1, 165LB left-hander. Fastball T84 with 10in ASR. Kills spin on CH while mixing in a lethal breaker at 72-74.

𝗙𝗕: 𝟴𝟯-𝟴𝟰 (𝟮𝟬𝟰𝟬🔄 𝟭𝟰𝗜𝗩𝗕, 𝟭𝟬𝗔𝗦𝗥 ⬅️)
𝗕𝗕: 𝟳𝟮-𝟳𝟰 (𝟭𝟵𝟱𝟬🔄 -𝟲𝗜𝗩𝗕, -𝟭𝗛𝗠… pic.twitter.com/W1HYEASlz3
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) July 3, 2025

Ricky Watt OF / C / Schalick, NJ / 2027

‘27 C/OF/1B Ricky Watt (Schalick, NJ)

Continues displaying a sweet stroke with feel for bat-to-ball. Showed pop to RCF w/ a triple in the gap, also pulled the hands in to spray a hard hit ball through right side for a hit.#NJSummerChampionships | @PrepBaseballNJ | @RickyWatt_ https://t.co/0K8aRuj7MY pic.twitter.com/aNTMfKLOi8
— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) June 29, 2025

Quinn Weber OF / RHP / Rutherford, NJ / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 26 / POS: 6

‘28 OF/RHP Quinn Weber (Rutherford)

No. 6 FR OF in NJ at 6-5, 185LBS. Exit velocities have reached 93 with 77MPH bat speed via @Blast_Bsbl. Line drive base hit into LF shown here. #NJSummerChampionships | @QWWWThree pic.twitter.com/5Ae8lgXY0i
— Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) June 28, 2025

Jamari Whitley RHP / 3B / Schalick, NJ / 2027

‘27 RHP 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐲 (Schalick, NJ)

15 year old T90MPH at a slender and high-waisted 5-10, 150. Loose mover had full arsenal on display, racking up whiffs throughout his 1-hit, 10K outing.

𝗙𝗕: 𝟴𝟳-𝟴𝟴 𝗧𝟵𝟬
𝗖𝗕: 𝟲𝟳-𝟲𝟴
𝗦𝗟: 𝟳𝟯-𝟳𝟰
𝗖𝗛: 𝟴𝟮-𝟴𝟰… pic.twitter.com/pBT5PlVJ29
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPB) June 28, 2025

Dexter Wilson OF / 3B / Cardinal Hayes High School, NY / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 261 / POS: 52

‘25 OF/3B Dexter Wilson (Cardinal Hayes)

No. 52 OF in NY at 6-0, 180LBS. Absolutely unloads on this baseball for a 3-run HR 💣 over the LCF wall, putting his NY Grays up 3-1 in the 6th. Twitchy rotation at the plate with 88MPH arm strength from the OF.#NESummerChampionships pic.twitter.com/dwLR2iX2dx
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPB) June 20, 2025