2024 NY High School Scout Blog: Edition 3

Impressive outing from ‘24 RHP Ryan Mealy (@Rckbaseball1 / @MUHawksBaseball commit)

FB: 86-89 T90 MPH⚡
BB: 74-77 Sharp 2-tier
CH: 78-79 ↙️fade

In control throughout while pitching with intent. Worked ahead; ability to command & expand the zone generating plenty of whiffs… pic.twitter.com/wzJpWbwg8U

‘24 SS/RHP @HofstraBaseball commit Tyler Castrataro (@MahopacBaseball )

Athletic mover w/ a quick arm & high spin, swing & miss stuff

FB: 86-89 T90 (3x)
Prev- 20”IVB/ 27 spin score⚡

SL: 77-80 🧹
2400+ Sweeper

CB: 70-73 ↘️Depth
Prev- 2600+ / -11”IVB / 17”HRZ@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/rWrjxgVwz2

‘24 INF Robert Dusovic (@MahopacBaseball ) had himself a day with a 3B & a 2B 🎥.

Swing is compact & quick into the zone (27g Rot Acc @Blast_Bsbl ) for XBH ability to all fields.

EV up to 94 MPH & Avg bat speed 70 MPH in 2023

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‘24 INF Robert Dusovic (@MahopacBaseball ) had himself a day with a 3B & a 2B 🎥.

Swing is compact & quick into the zone (27g Rot Acc @Blast_Bsbl ) for XBH ability to all fields.

EV up to 94 MPH & Avg bat speed 70 MPH in 2023

👤https://t.co/1Glo1beLzM@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/wIlfz89LKA

‘24 LHP/1B Connor Durkin (@Rckbaseball1 / @Cortlandbball commit) 6-3, 180 lb athlete w/ 2-way abilities.

Patient at the plate putting together some good AB’s out of the 4-hole. Gets his pitch here & barrels it through the middle for a RBI 1B. Quiet hands staying in rhythm; bat… pic.twitter.com/2wMMRXvnBP

‘24 INF Robert Dusovic (@MahopacBaseball ) had himself a day with a 3B & a 2B 🎥.

Swing is compact & quick into the zone (27g Rot Acc @Blast_Bsbl ) for XBH ability to all fields.

EV up to 94 MPH & Avg bat speed 70 MPH in 2023

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.@RedDragonBsbl ‘24 MIF
Roscoe Carroll (La Salle)

Really enjoyed watching Carroll, super high energy and a gamer. Couple knocks on the day, lived up the middle.

Matches plane with a high FB shooting it up the middle for a RBI.@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/x1caLc4hs4

.@CSIDolphins ‘24 C JJ Hunter
(La Salle) Strong 6-0, 205lbs frame

Utilizes a toe tap with a flat barrel path. Strong wrists, tucks this one off the 3B bag.

Defensively has a strong arm behind the plate, hovers around a 2.00 pop. Throws have carry/accuracy@jj_hunter23 pic.twitter.com/ddBiUAP6IU

.@SienaBaseball 25 RHP/3B
Brad Curtis (Shenendehowa)

Strong 6-0, 225lb frame

Has been in cruise control this far. 50/50 mix of the FB, SL combo producing plenty of weak contact.

Has scatted 2 hits through 5 innings with 6Ks

FB: 84-86
SL: 73-76 (depth) @BradCurtis2025 pic.twitter.com/2Uz4KgeUbO

.@RhodyBaseball ‘24 LHP
Parker Aikens (Niskayuna)

Lean 6-0, 160lb

Stellar outing, threw 6 shutout innings in route to a W. Eerily similar delivery to Chris Sale. Lands closed off with a cross-body delivery. Commands all quadrants.

FB: 79-81
SL: 73-75 pic.twitter.com/PrqcOwfblm

One of the few hits allowed during today’s pitchers duel came from the bat of ‘25 3B/RHP Alex Kerr (Niskayuna).

Stayed back on a quality slider. Some present strength with chance to hit for power. Strong arm defensively (up to 86mph this winter)@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/8NbkurhCMf

‘24 RHP John Ryder (Marlboro Central)

The @BinghamtonBASE commit dealt on the mound today going 5 inn w/ 13k’s and the W. Whip arm action, Works downhill; +hip/shoulder separation. PWR fastball dominates hitters, CB/CH effective when used.

FB: 87-89(T90)
CB: 78-80
CH: 82-84 pic.twitter.com/C8ZL2pSXQa

‘25 1B Tommy Benfer (Marlboro Central)

5’11 215 lbs; Sturdy

Multi hit day for benfer; who has solid mechanics at the dish. Hands low/on plane; quick to the ball. Uses a toe tap load and aggressive back side to drive this ball up the middle for an RBI Single @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/16q9Z8finr

‘25 2B Matthew Ciarimboli (Marlboro Central)

Great day at the plate for Matthew, topped off with this RBI single thru the 4-3 hole. Balanced approach. Guides barrel to the high ball plane and gets through the ball. Caped off with a one handed finish. @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/yNdJbtRl0L

‘25 INF Tyson Fernandez (Marlboro Central)

Very active lower half. Gets ahold of this fastball and ropes it into LF on a line. Shows of his speed and IQ turning a mistake into 3 bags. Solid power from the pull side (91 EV). @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/KDuh9O7gBq

‘24 RHP Tyler Renz (Fox Lane)

6’3 185 lbs @StJohnsBaseball

Solid outing for Renz going 6 1/3 w/ 10ks and the W. Only got stronger as the game progressed. Easy velo on the FB, SL was deadly in 2 strike counts.

FB: 89-91(T92)
SL: 76-78
CH: 82-84
CUT: 85-86 @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/OTWPMI40cx

‘25 C Logan Mammola (Fox Lane)

6’1 195 lbs

Multi hit day at the dish for Mammola. Adjusted to off speed and lined a single into LF; added on a double roped down the RF line. Coils up on the back leg, gets the foot down and explodes through lower half. @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/DgbXMynHdh

‘24 1B Peter Portugues (Fox Lane) @ChargersofDU

Speedy infielder who brings a solid bat. Lines this ball into LCF for a single. Quiet hands; gets the foot down early and rips hands through the zone. Rotational acceleration provides pull side PWR potential. @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/HAqkom8pew

‘25 RHP Hudson Cavallo (Arlington)

6’6 205; Long, Lengthy @WVUBaseball

Cavallo was shut down thru 2 inn’s w/ 5k’s. Relies on PWR fastball; comes in quick and firm, gets great extension down the mound. Mechanics are fluid, downhill, stays closed.

FB: 86-88
CB: 73-74
CH: 75-77 pic.twitter.com/hapRufvMj7

‘25 RHP Spencer Natoli (John Jay)

Natoli looked solid threw 5 innings only allowing 1 ER. Fiery competitor, who mixies in a flurry of pitches to keep hitters off balance. Fastball is straight but live, CH and SL both dangerous in 2 strike counts.

FB: 81-83
CH: 74-76
SL: 72-73 pic.twitter.com/RYQQc2Lupr

‘25 RHP Cole Mackin (Arlington)

6’0 165 @PBR_Uncommitted

Mackin came in relief and dominated. 5 inn’s w 0 ER. 3/4’s slot. 50/50 first pitch FB/CB. 2 pitch mix, FB is quick with heavy ASR. CB is sharp, tight and deceptive.

FB: 82-83(T84)
CB: 73-75(late🗡️)@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/BBxTDJ4BfF

‘25 SS Shane Driscoll (John Jay)

One of the bright spots for John Jay offensively. Zones up this fastball and sends a rocket up the middle for a single. Loads up on the back leg, brings hands on plane during load; fires hands and backside to generate power. @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/hsve5CrzXy

How about some juice 🥤 with your ☕️ this Monday morning.

2025 MIF & @IndianaBase commit Mateo Noto (Beacon School) with his second pull side HR of the tourney. Balanced throughout with a quick trigger middle in. Northeast ProCase and @prepbaseball Future Game attendee. pic.twitter.com/P24qzT0eWY

Impressive barrel control from 2025 3B Jason Guzman (James Monroe); stays inside contact and showed off a line-to-line approach. Steady hands; moved well to his glove side. @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/YRlbKG3zhJ

‘24 INF/ RHP Hersy Felix (Grand St)

6-1 172 LBs

Raw stuff from Felix, can work on increasing command but his mid 80s FB gets the job done along with a complimentary curve. When not throwing, fluid feet in the field as well.

FB: 82-84 T85
CB: 68-70 ↘️ @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/eCwJmlDvXV

‘24 SS/RHP Brylyn Mateo Sotomayer
(John Adams)

5-9 170 LBs

Lots to like about his swing, tight hands along with a solid but not excessive leg kick. Consistently keeps his eye level in the zone, rarely opens up front side. @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/PCFBrzOTsy

A top 2-way talent in the state and the #4 ranked LHP in the class of 2026 is Anaiscio Ortiz (Richmond Hill). 6-1 180lb L/L stays on this pitch through the middle. High end preseason numbers:

89 MPH OF Arm
98.4 MPH Peak exit
77.5 MPH avg bat speed @Blast_Bsbl
FB: 87-89 pic.twitter.com/bjR9vd1Dh3

2025 OF/LF Abel Ortiz (Richmond Hill) was up a couple clicks from his preseason bullpen. Over the top release with late acceleration out in front.

FB: 80-84, T 85 pic.twitter.com/55C5DXOZKw

‘25 OF/LHP Jayden Torres (Grand St)

5-7 160 LBs

In his 2 innings of work, the southpaw shoved. Hides the ball well until needing to release. Only a 2 pitch mix but it didn’t seem to matter as he had multiple Ks. 3⬆️ 3 ⬇️ in the 7th.

FB: 84-86 T87
CB: 70-73@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/3RZ0lrxumJ

‘25 INF/RHP Ernesto Ortiz (Grand St)

5-10 160 LBs

Really liked watching this kid play, at the plate and in the field. Fluid swing that showcases an effective leg kick while keeping the hands back and steady until trigger. @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/qIcqIcoUO3

‘24 RHP Joseph Strickland (Miller Place)

5-10 160 LBs

The Misercordia commit shoved today in the W over Sayville. Went 5+ strong innings, featured a 3 pitch mix that kept hitters on edge all day.

FB: 80-82, control
CH: 75-77
SL: 71-74, whiffs@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/FTt03qlitP

‘26 C Joseph Fallon (Miller Place, @longislandu ) commit

5-10 165 LBs

Love this kids swing, calm hands and patient at the plate, rarely comes out of rhythm. Gets his pitch here & rips it through the hole to start another late game rally.@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/0RI45mOtJN

‘24 OF Ryan Krzemienski (Commack)(St Thomas Aqu commit)

6-0 155 LBs

Long Swing that stays in the zone for a while. Gathers weight from his lower half and uses it to explode through the ball. Shows his hustle by beating out an INF hit. Top 💯 player on LI.@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/NNxOftHdjp

‘24 RHP Zach Winter (Commack)

6-0 175 LBs

3 pitch mix but relied heavy on the fastball today, did not matter, he was effective at getting outs nonetheless. FB inner half control, clipping corners, drops the slider when needing to.

FB: 84-87
CH: 78-80
SL: 71-73@PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/1bAcRvwGup

‘24 INF/RHP Evan Kay (Commack)

6-0 200 LBs

(Top 50, LI , @StonyBrookBASE commit). This kid has tree trunks for legs, dosent need much to get behind a baseball. Keeps head down through the ball. Keeps his hot season going with another multi-hit game. @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/6q6WUlenwq