New York Open (14 &15U) Scout Blog: Days 1 & 2

2024 1B Keelan Marren (Skaneateles) drives this ball into right center for a leadoff triple. 5’11, 192lb frame catches attention. Starts slightly open, short stride and matches pitch plane early. Back leg starts the swing with a strong upper body helping to create some pop pic.twitter.com/DHt9TnNDid

2024 MIF Frank Sgroi (Cicero) pulls an RBI single just out of the reach of 3B. Good action in the back leg during the swing. Pulls hands inside near the body creating some visible knob-to-baseball action. pic.twitter.com/9rDmWjOI6I

2024 CF Jameson Stevens (Liverpool) doesn’t try doing too much with this pitch, sits back and shoots it through the right side for a clutch RBI single. Starts upright and even, quick leg lift before pulling the hands through. Zero wasted movement. pic.twitter.com/1QlRIQGgoT

2024 RHP Brady Bouchard (Penn Yann) works near the left side of the rubber at a 3/4 arm slot. Fluid, athletic delivery. Front elbow pointed at his target and drives the ball downhill.

FB: 81-84 T85 run↙️
CB: 69-72
CH: 78 pic.twitter.com/iwFCvdSFdI

2024 RHP Brian Smith (Williamsville East) works near the middle of the rubber at a 3/4 arm slot. Long arm action, good command of his breaking ball allows him to throw it early and often. Uses it to get ahead in counts and as a strikeout pitch.

FB: 80-82
CH: 72-74
CB: 67-69 pic.twitter.com/F9vPlfK9Dr

2026 C/RHP Adam Sherman (Saratoga Springs) works predominantly from the right side of the rubber at a 3/4 slot. Controlled tempo with a repeatable delivery. Strike thrower who pounds the zone and uses his fastball to get ahead.

FB: 75-78
CB: 63-65 pic.twitter.com/wcXRjsilMw

2025 C/1B Michael Giamartino (Syracuse) grounds out to 2B here but has a swing that catches your eye. Athletic in the box, loose wiggle of the barrel before a short stride and a smooth swing. Good hustle down the line. Player to keep an eye on throughout this tournament. pic.twitter.com/JfA8dfjokh

2025 RHP Tyler Johnston (Wilson) entered mid-innings and shut the door for the WNY Tomahawks. Wasn’t afraid to rush his fastball in on batters’ hands. Set up a good breaker that was well sequenced.

FB: 78-81 T82
CB: 62-63 pic.twitter.com/5kdD6IiWbO

2024 1B Aiden Bailey (Wynantskill) ropes this ball right back where it’s pitched for a base hit off the pitcher’s glove. Bailey digs into the box at an imposing 6’1, 215lbs. Knees slightly bent, quick toe tap stride. Back hip starts the swing with the barrel on plane early. pic.twitter.com/m0TlF2lcSz

2024 RHP Jack Ludlow (Thousand Islands) works at a low 3/4 slot and takes the mound with a confident presence. Fastball has some zip to it out of the hand, throws it often and spots it well. Competitor in between the lines.

FB: 78-81
CB: 68-69 pic.twitter.com/hkaVHj2s93

2024 C CJ Griggs (Baldwin Place) guns down this stolen base attempt. Slips a bit on the throw and still manages to throw this runner out by a healthy amount. pic.twitter.com/UbaiWUpOlV

2025 1B Owen Schlagler (Marlboro) with a base knock despite an excellent diving stop by Fairport SS Nick Rene. Owen’s swing takes “no wasted movement” to another level as his barrel matches pitch plane from the second he steps in the box. Shows quick hands staying inside the ball pic.twitter.com/MGT9Xcc6A7

2025 SS Nick Rene (Fairport) slaps this pitch the other way through the hole. “Hitchy” hands, mechanical looking approach and punches the ball to the opposite field. Displays good bat to ball skills. pic.twitter.com/gj5h8pNYzv

2026 3B Patrick Diaz (Bronx) gets under this one for a fly out to right but a good looking swing from the third baseman nonethless. 6’0, 200lb frame and shows an athletic approach with good feel for the barrel. Plenty of upside for this ‘26 grad pic.twitter.com/iW732qhIIj

2024 DJ DeMatteo C (Carmel) pops this ball sky high and eventually it falls for a single. Underneath this one but displays clear capability of providing serious pop and power potential. pic.twitter.com/tiDLLXr3to

2025 1B Xavier VanBuren (Fairport) barrels this pitch for a ground rule double. Hands start and stay low near chest level with a big stride into launch. Slightly uphill bat path with some easy pop pic.twitter.com/LHcL11rtJB

Parker showing off his arm and accuracy. pic.twitter.com/oBb1iZCIUz

‘25 LHP Steven Bronson (Beekmantown HS) @PBRNewYork @pbrt_east #BeSeen

Balanced in delivery and competed w/ FB, briefly using SL/CB to get guys out. (SL/CB has late sweep.) Worked top and bottom of the zone. Arm side commands of pitcher was there.

FB-75-77 (T79)
SL/CB- 60-61 pic.twitter.com/PitkAmcFLF

Some in game action here from Steven as he does an excellent job keeping his hands inside the first pitch and inside-outing it foul. Follows up by slapping a base knock up the middle. Shows good speed and runs the bases well. Profiles as a solid leadoff type bat. pic.twitter.com/eDlhXD4W5u

2025 RHP Andre Borges (Niagara Falls) racked up 10Ks over 6 IP using a steady diet of his CB to allow his FB to play up.

FB: 75-77; strikes
CB: 64-67; 10-4 shape@PBRNewYork | @TomahawksWNY pic.twitter.com/BMJSTX1a36

‘26 Sean Spitaleri (Glen Rock HS) @PBRNewYork @PBRNewJersey @pbrt_east #BeSeen

Fundamentally, Sean is above average for his age. (Receives, throws and blocks well.) Unofficially has a pop time 2.2-2.4 with an accurate arm. I’m excited to ? him more this weekend. pic.twitter.com/YMZLIC8iNZ

‘25 Ty Corey (John C. Birdlebough HS) @PBRNewYork @pbrt_east #BeSeen

FB:77-79 (T80)
CH: 71-74
CB: 64-65

Arm side CH command is tough to hit/pickup for RHH. He uses it frequently and assists w/his FB visual velocity; creates a guessing game for hitters. (Cont. ➡️) pic.twitter.com/A9153iDL2n

‘25 SS Isaac Brozon (Southern Cayuga HS) @PBRNewYork @pbrt_east #BeSeen

Love the intent of Isaac. Executed a hit and run, and jumped on an inside FB to hit a 2B down the line. His movements in the field are there as well. Coaches think highly of him too. #WatchList pic.twitter.com/oihgOvTE6c

‘26 1B Victor Reynoso (Don Bosco Prep) @PBRNewYork @PBRNewJersey @pbrt_east #BeSeen

Victor caught my eye earlier today. He swings different than most of his peers. (Here he lined out but put a lot of barrel on the ball.) Im awaiting to see him play again tomorrow. #WatchList pic.twitter.com/SjjmfWVZxJ

‘25 Andrew Kapica (Somers HS) @PBRNewYork @pbrt_east #BeSeen

I like Andrew’s make up. He’s atheltic on the mound and has good pace. Has bend and depth to his CB. He’s up +2 MPH (79 to 81) on his FB since 6/5/22. Definite guy to keep ? on. #WatchList pic.twitter.com/upwsergaUm

@PBRNewYork @PBR_NY_Scouts @PBRTournaments #BeSeen

Matthew Kasprowicz (2024, Getzville/Lou Gehrig)

FB 79-81 T 83 with good movement and late life.

SL: 67-69 that is very deceiving out of the same arm slot.

Uses good pitch selection to keep hitters off balance #Watchlist? pic.twitter.com/PwkCzTFkHI

More from Farnham today. First pitch bomb to LF. Great bat speed allows plenty of time for pitch recognition. Parker can definitely swing it. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/kKF3N6WMDf

2026 IF/OF Jake Reese (Covington TWP, PA) with a base knock up the middle. Rhythmic hands, keeps the barrel moving. Big stride and coils the hands back creating a good bat path. Hands close to the body during the swing.@PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/uOVcR7CUcI

2026 C Cody Forjone (Newark, NY) punches this ball down the LF line for a double. Starts with an open stance, hitch in the hands with a lift in the back elbow during load. Loses the front side here but manages to keep his hands back and spray the ball back where it’s pitched. pic.twitter.com/EaCW6G8Y4E

2024 OF Colin McGovern (Clarkstown North) pulls a base knock through the hole. Player who caught my eye during our scout day. Wide stance, leg lift stride. Athletic and strong swing. Early on this pitch but barrel stays in the zone long enough to catch it out in front pic.twitter.com/ijHp8oXuPt

2025 OF/C Thomas LaCoe (Abington Heights, PA) with a lineout to 2B on a nice looking swing. Leg lift with no stride, back hip starts the swing and barrel gets on plane early and efficiently. Good extension through the ball. Really like the look of this swing.@PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/hl4p1aGgtX

2025 SS/RHP Silvio Giardina (Pittston Area, PA) smokes a pitch into the right center field gap. Even stance with the knees slightly bent. Hands coil back during a healthy stride. Good action from the back leg and good timing on this swing.@PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/uf5xYjZiB1

2024 1B/OF Jack Carello (Clarkstown North) displays a unique approach. Sets up with a wide stance far back in the box allowing him to jump towards the mound with a big stride. Back leg follows by flying forward. Rolls over this one but potentially a plaher to watch going forward. pic.twitter.com/kGsmBgnGvE

2025 3B/RHP TJ DiMattia (Old Forge, PA) times this one perfectly for a double down the LF line. Open stance that evens out during the stride. Stride naturally coils the hands back into load position, no wasted movement in this mechanically sound swing from TJ.@PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/QNOtW08sIX

2025 C/OF Jake Aftewicz (Pittston Area, PA) yanks this pitch that’ll sneak through the hole for a hit. Wide stance only allowing room for a minimal stride, hands on plane early. Loses the legs a bit here but still able to catch the ball out in front for a hit.@PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/brWObtAoHM

2025 OF/3B Jackson Wein (Bethel, CT) catches that lefty sweet spot here for a double that’ll rattle up against the RF wall. Quick leg lift during the load and lets the hands fly. pic.twitter.com/YG16NuQdkF

2024 C/2B Angelo Mascioli (Bethel, CT) with a shot down to 2B here to gun down this stolen base attempt. pic.twitter.com/B7nERZTQzW

2024 3B/RHP Kaden Milliman (North Rose Wolcott) doesn’t try to do too much with this pitch and shoots it back up the middle for a base hit. Player who grabs your attention in between the lines. Short, compact stroke. 6’0, 230lb frame.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/F10HRT4I8g

2026 SS/RHP Jon Roessel (Fairport) works from the left of the rubber at a high 3/4 slot. Confident presence on the hill, works at a comfortable tempo. Keeps hitters uncomfortable with good sequencing and good command of both pitches featured.

FB: 76-78 T79
CB: 65-67@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/f2rhvTvwPT

Some of Griggs at the plate here. Even stance with the knees bent, keeps the arms moving a bit. Recognizes this pitch is on the outer half and slaps it that way. Groundout to 3B here but a good look at some of CJ’s poise at the dish. pic.twitter.com/3ONJACNf19

More from Schlagler at the plate. Hard hit RBI single back through the middle. Love the efficiency of his bat path. pic.twitter.com/e85RDlXAiS