2023 NY High School Scout Blog: Edition 4

May 2, 2023
PBR-NY Staff
Ground Forces

The coverage continued but was cut short due to poor weather late in the week.

Edition 4

Connor Southwell LHP / OF / Suffern, NY / 2024

‘24 LHP @BCBirdBall commit Connor Southwell (@SuffBaseball ) Athletic 6-1, 190 lbr worked a live FB w/ ASR to both sides. Has good feel for a S/M CB that tunneled out of the hand

FB: 83-86 T 87
CB: 71-74

6IP 2H 1ER 9K to get W in a pitchers duel@csouthwell229 | @ne_supreme pic.twitter.com/zhG9LrUSqw
— Joe Walentin (@JoeWalentin) April 27, 2023

Cristofer Cespedes RHP / North Rockland , NY / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 23 / POS: 15

#Uncommitted ‘24 RHP Cristofer Cespedes (North Rockland) Lengthy 6-3, 210Lb

Athletic delivery repeats w/ good pace; shorter, clean arm action hides the ball well to H3/4 slot. Attacks zone w/ heavy FB & sharp BB

FB: 88-90 T91
BB: 76-79 ↘️@PBR_Uncommitted @CristoferCespe8 pic.twitter.com/BjMY8TCVeZ
— Joe Walentin (@JoeWalentin) April 27, 2023

Chris Viggiano CF / Seaford, NY / 2023

Seaford at Locust Valley@USMMA_Baseball ‘23 OF/LHP Chris Viggiano (Seaford) with a sac fly to CF. High leg kick and drops bat head onto this pitch down and in, staying fairly directional through the zone. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/IzXAQENOHv
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) April 26, 2023

Jameson Walsh RHP / 3B / Southwestern , NY / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 251 / POS: 81

2024 Jameson Walsh (Southwestern) RHP

Athletic build with a loose arm. Attacks the zone with a high life fastball. Also flashes a potential true out pitch with a late breaking slider

FB 82-84 T86
SL 73-75@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/hl9s6TivZS
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) April 29, 2023

Cole Schraufstetter 2B / OF / Williamsville North , NY / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 304 / POS: 10

2023 Cole Schraufstetter (Williamsville North) 5-6 160. Alfred St. commit

Pesky middle infielder. Showing + lead off ability. Keeps his hands back on the OS pitch, taking it back through the box@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/ZUrpl41fvK
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) April 29, 2023

Anthony Greco RHP / OF / St. Joes Collegiate Institute, NY / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 49 / POS: 18

2023 Anthony Greco (St. Joseph’s) 6-0 185. William & Mary commit

Finds the four hole for an RBI single@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/xkeTwuNgof
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) April 29, 2023

Caleb Jackson RHP / 1B / Canisius, NY / 2025

2024 Caleb Jackson (Canisius) 6-3 195 RHP

Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish.

FB 75-76
CB 60-62@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/ohmoOvX2al
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) April 29, 2023

Owen Smith RHP / OF / Williamsville North, NY / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 31 / POS: 18

2024 Owen Smith (Williamsville North) 6-3 210

Long, athletic build. Toe tap stride to a tight turn; keeps the barrel long through the zone. Peak EV 101 MPH. Two run single through the six hole@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/yYPD2XpCZt
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) April 29, 2023

Anthony Littere SS / RHP / Niagara Falls, NY / 2026

2026 Anthony Littere (Niagara Falls) 5-11 185 RHP

Easy velo, high RPM arm w/ killed spin on fading CH. SL with bite avg 18in HM.

FB: 80-82 (T83)
SL: 67-70
CH: 68-69@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/5GpuU1EL1m
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) April 29, 2023

Anthony Altobelli SS / RHP / Kings Park, NY / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 297 / POS: 52

Kings Park at East Islip

‘24 MIF Anthony Altobelli (Kings Park) No. 52 JR SS in NY shoots this pitch into LCF for a hit. Displays a high hand set that slots to back shoulder at load. Fairly plane-efficient path while getting the hands extended.@PBRNewYork | @AntAltobelli06 pic.twitter.com/QtIudanO9o
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) April 25, 2023

Joey Panzarella C / C / St. Francis, NY / 2024

2024 Joey Panzarella (St. Francis) 5-10 170

Lean athletic frame. Times up this FB at the top of the zone, showing great bat path for an RBI double to deep right field@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/ymDMQ7cB4C
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) May 1, 2023

Justin Ball 2B / SS / Canisius , NY / 2023

2023 Justin Ball (Canisius) RHP

Easy arm action with smooth delivery. High 3/4 release, FB has some ASR

FB 75-78
CB 63-65 pic.twitter.com/CBQPjGYTHL
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) April 29, 2023

Sean Costello RHP / SS / Seaford , NY / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 127 / POS: 35

Seaford at Locust Valley@PaceUBaseball ‘23 RHP Sean Costello (Seaford) lifts this for a double to deep RCF. All-County and Conference A4 Player of the Year with a 1.25 ERA and 0.92 WHIP last season. Up to 86MPH at our NYS Games in 2022 with a wipeout, 2-plane SL.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/H44FMOiedo
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) April 26, 2023

Carson Mazur RHP / 1B / St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute , NY / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 125 / POS: 31

2025 Carson Mazur (St. Joseph’s) RHP 6-4 215

Protectable frame with room to add strength, player to keep eyes on ?

FB 78-80 T81
CH 69-70
CB 60-62 pic.twitter.com/fjmW9tuoYV
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) April 29, 2023

TJ Scannevin OF / Kings Park, NY / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 378 / POS: 74

Kings Park at East Islip@RCNJ_Baseball ‘23 OF TJ Scannevin (Kings Park) No. 74 senior OF in NY remains loose and athletic in the hands, delivering the only run of the day with this RBI knock through the middle.@PBRNewYork | @TJScannevin_ pic.twitter.com/lnrsKWxdHA
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) April 25, 2023

Brendan Bucello 3B / RHP / St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute , NY / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 256 / POS: 17

2023 Brendan Bucello (St. Joseph’s) 5-11 190 SS. Committed to St. John Fisher

Quick bat, taking a FB for a line drive to the right center gap for a triple@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/aHFa5VZ66Z
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) April 29, 2023

Domenic Hickok OF / SS / Niagara Falls , NY / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 224 / POS: 30

2023 Domenic Hickok (Niagara Falls) 6-0 180 OF. Committed to Fredonia State

Hit a HR earlier in the day and puts a good barrel on this one, driving it to deep right center. + speed (6.8 60)@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/9UDvIH6oSD
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) April 29, 2023

William Kind RHP / Seaford, NY / 2023

.@AdelphiBaseball ‘23 RHP Billy Kind (Seaford)

? PERFECT GAME ? for the 6-2, 215 right-hander! Up to 87MPH and set down the opposing lineup with QUICKNESS⚡️needing a total of just 70 pitches in this contest! Came out throwing strikes ? with a polished and imposing mound… pic.twitter.com/0E5HmMhXio
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) April 26, 2023

Owen Weber 3B / 1B / Kings Park, NY / 2023

Kings Park at East Islip

College of Staten Island ‘23 3B/1B Owen Weber (Kings Park) catches this pitch off inside of the barrel and skies it deep to CF before it’s reeled in. Shown in slide 2 making a clean play on a slow roller to 3B.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/C7MRGXjLmj
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) April 25, 2023

Tyler Pohlman SS / Orchard Park, NY / 2023

2023 Tyler Pohlman (Orchard Park) 6-0 155 RHP

Impressive performance from the right-hander. Showcased a two pitch mix with noticeable movement to both pitches. FB 78-80 T81@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/cLrPuthKNA
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) April 30, 2023

Noah Wasiura RHP / OF / Saint Francis, NY / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 16 / POS: 11

2024 Noah Wasiura (St. Francis) 5-11 200 RHP

Steady pace using a strong lower half to drive down the mound and get quality hip-shoulder separation to accelerate against a strong front side

FB 85-87 T90
SL 77-78
CH 82-83 pic.twitter.com/iIyELkVSd7
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) April 30, 2023

Luke Rybczynski C / 3B / St. Francis, NY / 2024

2024 Luke Rybcynski (St. Francis) 6-0 190 C

One of the more impressive uncommitted prospects of the day, strong and athletic. Stays behind the ball with good rotation, keeping his barrel on plain. Multiple loud barrels today. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/lY97cQtlDM
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) April 30, 2023

Andrew Cook RHP / RF / St. Francis, NY / 2023

2023 Andrew Cook (St. Francis) 6-0 160 RHP

Displayed a repeatable delivery while working downhill from a high 3/4 slot. Was able to throw both offerings in any count with excellent command

FB 75-76 T77 pic.twitter.com/Xtoxyveh9e
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) May 1, 2023

Jack Wisniewski RHP / 2B / Orchard Park, NY / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 248 / POS: 74

2023 Jack Wisniewski (Orchard Park) 6-1 RHP

FB has life through the zone & CH has fading action, standard 3/4 slot

FB 77-79 T80
CB 68-70
CH 70-71 pic.twitter.com/ZTusFRKS7q
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) May 1, 2023

Brady Hill 3B / 1B / St. Francis, NY / 2023

2023 Brady Hill (St. Francis) 6-2 185 3B - Niagara County Community College commit

Lean, athletic build. Bat will play at the next level. Tons of projection from the Franies hot corner. Short compact stroke, staying inside and through the baseball for a line drive up the middle pic.twitter.com/qGHGNyMCA5
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) April 30, 2023

Miguel Sime RHP / OF / Poly Prep, NY / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 43 / POS: 9

#UNcommitted ‘24 SS Malachi Costello (Poly Prep) wasted no time with a ringing first-pitch double, 93MPH off the bat.

Strong wrists kept barrel long through zone, really can run. Came around to open scoring.@PBR_Uncommitted @MalachiCostell4 @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/EBP7yjXcDa
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 26, 2023

Malachi Costello / RHP / Poly Prep , NY / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 176 / POS: 1

#UNcommitted ‘24 SS Malachi Costello (Poly Prep) wasted no time with a ringing first-pitch double, 93MPH off the bat.

Strong wrists kept barrel long through zone, really can run. Came around to open scoring.@PBR_Uncommitted @MalachiCostell4 @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/EBP7yjXcDa
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) April 26, 2023

In Addition

2023 INF Nicholas Apollo (Seaford)

Seaford at Locust Valley

Uncommitted ‘23 3B/1B Nicholas Apollo (Seaford) with an absurd 8 RBI performance, including a 1st inning ? GRAND SLAM ? and a couple 2-run singles. 6-2, 200lb corner infielder with arm strength and easy pop.@PBRNewYork | @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/08Z30u3dRx
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) April 26, 2023

2023 C Stephen Ierides (Seaford)

Seaford at Locust Valley

Uncommitted ‘23 C Stephen Ierides (Seaford) yanks this pitch through the hole for a base hit. All-Conference in 2022, batting .439 with a .629 OBP over 62 PA. Leadoff skillset - high contact, draws walks and steals bags. Mature personality showing… pic.twitter.com/4nqwxjXnJG
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) April 26, 2023

2023 INF TJ Harrington (Seaford)

Seaford at Locust Valley@OswegoBaseball ‘23 INF TJ Harrington (Seaford) displays a flat path, going up and in to get to this pitch. Liner to third gets knocked down but is beaten out for a hit. Led Seaford in RBIs last season while hitting .320 on the year.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/8yYxeuRud2
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) April 26, 2023

2025 OF/LHP Luke Walsh (Seaford)

Seaford at Locust Valley

‘25 OF/LHP Luke Walsh (Seaford) flies out to deep RF but gets a lot of this one. Lefty stroke is fairly short to contact off a high hand set. In the OF - acrobatic catch made on a low liner in the 4th to preserve the eventual Perfect Game.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/wTYxhBRoee
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) April 26, 2023

2023 OF Will DeVito (Seaford)

Seaford at Locust Valley

‘23 OF Will DeVito (Seaford) goes down and finds barrel, lining this pitch over short and into LCF for a hit. Long and slender frame, will be attending Siena college and majoring in Pre-Law. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/ftegnHGqje
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) April 26, 2023

2024 RHP Hunter Colagrande (Kings Park)

.@StonyBrookBase ‘24 RHP Hunter Colagrande (Kings Park)

16 year old up to 88MPH at a long and elastic 6-2, 180lbs. Works quickly, pounding the zone and showing command of all three pitches. 2H, CG shutout to clinch a playoff spot for Kings Park.

FB: 86-88; (ASR, STRIKES ⬅️?)… pic.twitter.com/g152Dz055P
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) April 25, 2023

2023 MIF EJ Ettinger (Kings Park)

Kings Park at East Islip Follow Up@UNewHavenBase ‘23 SS EJ Ettinger (Kings Park) with a couple smooth plays at short. Charges a slow roller behind the mound, gathering with a seamless transfer and jump throw cross body. Slide 2 moving efficiently to his right and showing feel… pic.twitter.com/FDXZ2BV2Tn
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) April 25, 2023

2023 LHP Nick Rizzo (East Islip)

.@StonyBrookBase ‘23 LHP Nick Rizzo (East Islip)

Highly impressive performance from the 6-1, 180 left-hander. Showcased a three pitch mix with noticeable movement to the entire arsenal. Ability to throw CB for strikes, getting ahead early AND putting batters away late. Breaker… pic.twitter.com/TbYhdlEqFy
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) April 25, 2023

2023 3B/RHP Brady Culhane (Clarence)

2023 Brady Culhane (Clarence) 5-11 195 3B/RHP - Niagara County Community College commit

Gets extended on a FB for a 3-run blast ? @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/8uxdmjkYru
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) April 29, 2023

2024 INF Carter Bandelion (Sweet Home)

2024 Carter Bandelian (Sweet Home) 5-6 145 IF

Short compact stroke, demonstrating good bat speed. Line drive base hit through the left side@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/GF5dgiLVZn
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) April 29, 2023

2023 RHP Noah Callesto (Williamsvile North)

2023 Noah Callesto (Williamsville North) RHP

Attacks the zone with a FB/CB mix. Has strength in the lower half.

FB 76-78
CB 60-62@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/g9edmXJhK0
— PBR-New York Ground Forces (@PBR_NY_Scouts) April 29, 2023

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