2024 PA HS Scouting Blog: Edition #1
April 16, 2024
The 2024 Pennsylvania high school baseball season is off and running. Our Prep Baseball PA Scouts have boots on the ground all across the state covering games throughout the week! Take a look at the talent that we have seen durng this first portion of the high school season.
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Each week more names will be added to our Heat sheet as we are seeing new pitchers every day we have boots on the ground.
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#Clemson commit ‘24 3B Chase Harlan (Central Bucks East, PA) @ChaseHarlan_
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) March 15, 2024
6’3” 215. Strong.
Harlan in his last at bat of the day hits a booming oppo double.
Such balanced and controlled approach. Doesn’t chase out of zone. #MLBdraft @ShooterHunt // @PBR_DraftHQ pic.twitter.com/CnJwZiFMbJ
‘24 1B/LHP Tague Davis (Malvern Prep, PA) @MPFriarBaseball
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 7, 2024
6’3” 215@LouisvilleBSB recruit.
Broad shouldered. Wide base. Limited movement. Whips the barrel through. Beats the shift for a base hit. @ShooterHunt // @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/ijll3HtVEW
‘26 IF Brady Abate (Malvern Prep, PA) @bradyabate3
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 7, 2024
5’11” 180 @PBR_Uncommitted.
Hits in the middle of the order for a stacked Malvern team. I can 👀 why; calm/controlled demeanor.
ATH setup. TT trigger, pull-side 1b. @ShooterHunt // @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/GS8AuQ66Pk
2024 C Mason Clark (@MPFriarBaseball)
— Nathan Ocker (@ocker_n) April 7, 2024
Takes 97 the other way collecting a base knock
Mature approach, works a BB in 2nd AB of the game@BCBirdBall Signee // @masclark3 pic.twitter.com/vKJE0wXqjZ
2024 LHP DJ Peterson (@MPFriarBaseball)
— Nathan Ocker (@ocker_n) April 7, 2024
Comes in out of the pen and gets out a jam in T3, feel for 3 pitches in zone
Ability to get s/m on SL
FB: 87-89
SL: 80-82; late depth
CH: 82-83; fades@YaleBaseball Signee // @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/k1XhsMWphV
2025 MIF Nolan Behm (@cbebaseball)
— Nathan Ocker (@ocker_n) April 8, 2024
‘23 @prepbaseball FG Alum & ‘24 #NEProcase attendee shows ability to drive the baseball to all fields
First AB shown here, he is now 2-2, low pulse with a simple approach @Pitt_BASE recruit @NolanBehm // @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/96IvkZXwy8
2024 OF Jack Mislan (@cbebaseball)
— Nathan Ocker (@ocker_n) April 8, 2024
‘22 @prepbaseball FG Alum & ‘24 #NEProcase attendee
6.64 runner in strong frame; covers ground well in CF
Shortens up here & takes what’s given; present juice to all fields 105+EV@LafayetteBsbl recruit@JackMislan // @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/oDESKK42qQ
HAVE A DAY😮💨
— Nathan Ocker (@ocker_n) April 8, 2024
2025 MIF Chase Fulford (@cbebaseball)
Goes deep 2️⃣ times & just misses a 3rd tonight💥
Quiet hands and an explosive first move creates natural back spin with obvious ability to leave the yard‼️@BinghamtonBASE recruit @ChaseFulford // @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/gQ1gGgBu5Y
2024 RHP Sam Bliss (@cbebaseball)
— Nathan Ocker (@ocker_n) April 9, 2024
Threw really well tonight, good pace and executed pitches throughout his start
Landed quality SL in zone and had the ability to bury for s/m all game
FB: 83-85
SL: 70-73@DSonBaseball recruit @SamBliss2024 // @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/LtVjxr63pE
2025 INF Colin Lynch (@cbebaseball)
— Nathan Ocker (@ocker_n) April 9, 2024
‘22 @prepbaseball FG Alum & ‘24 #NEProcase attendee
Punches this ball through the left side of the infield
Has shown ability to lift the baseball & hit for power to all fields @Pitt_BASE recruit @ColinLynch_ // @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/ZUkViK6mvi
2024 3B Chase Harlan (@cbebaseball)@ChaseHarlan_
— Nathan Ocker (@ocker_n) April 9, 2024
Good 👀 at one of PA’s top #MLBDraft prospects
2K approach here taking the pitch the other way, still able to produce power to all fields
+ zone awareness ✅@ClemsonBaseball recruit 🐅@ShooterHunt // @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/F5RzOfQo5e
2024 LHP Nolan Walker (@NPKnights)
— Nathan Ocker (@ocker_n) April 9, 2024
6-4 185lb southpaw hides the ball well during his delivery; still room for added strength
Executed FB (87-89) well in his first inning of work out of the pen @BUHuskiesBase recruit@NolanWalker2024 // @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/cDM6akr6SA
2025 C/2B Chase Jones (@NPKnights)
— Nathan Ocker (@ocker_n) April 9, 2024
Barrels this ball to CF early in the game, strong athletic frame that grinds out ABs
79MPH arm & sub-2.00 pop times behind the plate @chase_jones08 // @PrepBaseballPA @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/3nYfOa7z6G
‘25 RHP Christian Lucarelli (Riverside) 6’3, 208
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) March 26, 2024
Solid March outing for @DukeBASE commit. FB sat 90-92, up to 93mph w/ ASR. Got stronger as the game went on; struck-out 6 of last 8 batters. Strong, muscular build. Quick arm, explosive finish. @clucarelli10 // @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/PpUyJyrav0
2025 1B/RHP Zachary Hare (Riverside) 6-3, 215 lbs.
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) March 26, 2024
We saw this winter w/ EV up to 101mph at @BrosBaseballFBB scout day; does not get cheated at the plate. Gets into one here for long Home-run, 4 rbi game. Also, up to 90mph w/ FB this winter. @ZacharyHare27 / @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/AVuFXfxcOQ
2024 Bo Fornataro (Riverside) with strong showing. Nice backside single here. Also had big 3 run HR in the first inning to CF. Gap-2-gap approach. Strong athletic mover; got to everything in the OF and stole a couple of bases.@BoFornataro @PrepBaseballPA /@PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/hFWKaFLNFe
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) March 26, 2024
2027 LHP Matthew Santillo (Riverside), 6’0”, 150
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) March 26, 2024
Very effective out of the bullpen. Loose quick arm action. FB topped at 80mph. Landed CB for strikes and in dirt for swing/miss. 3 k’s in 2 innings. @PrepBaseballPA / @PB_PA_Scouts pic.twitter.com/XFTXTTBg5D
Had to spotlight 2025 2B Sean Hayes (Riverside) for being a table setter. The leadoff man was on base 3 times working deep counts and good 2 k approach. No video, but had 2 hits and multiple defensive plays to help lead team to win. @PrepBaseballPA / @PB_PA_Scouts pic.twitter.com/y9c9N60S7R
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) March 26, 2024
24’ Greg Schmidt (@natigerbaseball)
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) April 10, 2024
The 6-4, 200 lbs. RHP has intimidating presence on the mound. Ranked 74th in the ‘24 class. Continues to get stronger. Pitched into 6th and had K’s in every inning. FB sat 88-91.@HurstBaseball recruit @GregSch37190197 / @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/6P2ftgEhhq
‘27 OF/SS JJ Mancuso, 6-0, 168 lbs
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) April 10, 2024
1️⃣ of the best OF in the PA ‘27 class, the @natigerbaseball freshman is already making an impact. Every day starter for the 6A contender; stays inside the pitch well here to barrel a ball deep and plate a run. @jj_mancuso / @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/XjAMc2OFHA
‘25 2B/SS Augie Maslo (@natigerbaseball), 5-8, 170 lbs.
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) April 10, 2024
A dynamic player who can impact the game in many ways. Laces a ball here into the RCF gap and shows off his 6.75 speed for an easy triple.@AugustMaslo / @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/rhbJzx5lAF
‘25 SS/2B Mason Smith (@natigerbaseball), 6-0, 180 lbs.
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) April 10, 2024
The rangy IF gives the Tigers a solid DP combo w/ his strong arm. Really impressed over the winter at events. Was on base all game and is a threat to run. Caught the barrel here single. @itsmasonsmith / @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/QYQfeDB0dh
‘26 SS/2B Boden Lenyk (Butler), 5-9, 161 lbs
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) April 10, 2024
Made debut in PA ‘26 rankings last month after strong winter event performances. Part of young talented Butler Inf. Good AB’s all day. Gets to top of ball here; hammers pitch to left to plate a run.@boden_lenyk13 / @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/TLGLXndL4a
‘24 LHP Charles Mau (@natigerbaseball ) 6-4, 185lb
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) April 14, 2024
Tall lanky frame. Throws from 3/4 arm a slot. FB steady 87-88mph all game. More in the tank. Everything moves. Very good command of FB/BB mix. @PennStateBASE recruit @CharlesBMau / @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/F3jTvCNdFM
‘25 Colin Moore (@natigerbaseball ) 6-2, 195 lbs
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) April 14, 2024
Strong durable build. Easy repeatable delivery. Tossed 3 scoreless innings for the save. FB sat 86-88, T89. Effective off-speed for strikes.@PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/W9imZpwa9U
‘26 RHP/1B Nolan Stefaniak (Butler) 6-2, 175 lbs.
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) April 14, 2024
Good look at young talented arm. Loose easy arm action. Competitive and composed. Good lower half drive. FB sat 85-88, T89. Nasty wipe-out BB. @nolan_stefaniak / @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/SICdRorucu
‘26 RHP Kyle Casteel (Butler) 6-4, 195 lbs.
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) April 14, 2024
Tall lanky build. Raw talent with a lot of upside. Part of young Butler team to keep an eye on. FB T88mph@KyleCasteel010 / @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/rclgWJfbvT
‘24 3B Andrew Lucas (Butler) 6-2, 165 lbs.
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) April 14, 2024
Long athletic build. Competitive at-bats all day. Good bat control to stay inside pitch. Clutch RBI single here.@PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/c1oqHHWgp5
‘24 RHP/SS Tyler Skeen (@SFLionsBaseball ) 5-10, 165 lbs.
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) April 14, 2024
Compact delivery. Competitive bulldog approach. Changes arm angles and can really spin it. Quick arm; FB sat 86-87, T88. Used BB to get ahead and finish.@ToppersBaseball recruit @TylerSkeen19 / @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/jt3k0PVgpF
‘24 INF/RHPAdam Caye
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) April 14, 2024
Like a lot of @SFLionsBaseball hitters, really battles at the plate. Tough outs up and done the lineup. Barrel’s one here with 2 k’s to the RCF. @AdamCaye01 / @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/RvTn7n6a7o
‘27 SS/RHP Colin Stofik (Peters Twp) 5-9, 148 lbs.
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) April 14, 2024
Freshman making a big impact. Highlighted his play over the winter. Great effort/backhand stop here at SS and heads-up play to get the out at third. @ColinStofik / @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/hcAaKBPepO
‘25 OF Jackson Stocker (Peters Twp)
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) April 14, 2024
Long athletic frame. Showed some easy pull side juice with a deep shot to right here. @J_Stocker28 / @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/ntt1bhllXk
‘25 C/RHP Zach Miner (Peters Twp)
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) April 14, 2024
Athletic lanky frame. Flat bat path. Stays on plane through the zone. Easy barrel turn here for a single to right. @ZachMiner17 / @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/eSHuLg1Fwz
‘26 SS/3B Bo Stover (@SFLionsBaseball) 5’11, 167.3 lbs.
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) April 14, 2024
Strong athletic infielder. Elite left side defender w/ a strong arm. The sophomore is a top of the order hitter. Balanced approach; shows good bat control w/ a well executed hit and run here.@Bo11Stover / @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/16A4OIg95k
‘24 INF/RHP Gino Satira (@SFLionsBaseball) 6-1, 190 lbs.
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) April 14, 2024
Strong athletic build. Swiss army knife player. Helped contribute in several ways throughout the day. High energy/competitive at-bats. Barrels a low 2 strike pitch here. @GinoSatira / @PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/vhTDnZQFOy
‘25 OF/P Brayden Harris (@SFLionsBaseball)
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) April 14, 2024
Strong stocky frame. Slight leg kick, contact approach. Hit the backside hard all day. 💥@PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/UkLJoc0DTk
‘27 RHP/2B Charlie Taylor (Peters Twp.) 6-4, 155 lbs.
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) April 15, 2024
Long loose arm action. Big upside for the freshman. Effective relief outing with advanced command of CB.@PrepBaseballPA pic.twitter.com/2KE8okyLID
6’4”, 220-lb 1B/RHP Drew Benchich (@HSDSportsScores) has been effective on the bump using a tight, late breaking slider as his primary pitch. ‘24 two-way prospect is also 2-2 at the plate. @ToppersBaseball signee.
— Greg Williams (@PrepBaseball_GW) April 8, 2024
FB: 81-82, T84
SL: 77-78
CH: 76-77 pic.twitter.com/xMn9pMdzAw
‘25 catcher Josh O’Toole (@HSDSportsScores), a @CoastalBaseball commit, continues to develop into a run producer at the plate. Followed this loud single with an RBI double to right center in the next AB. Premium defender is among the top ranked ‘25 catchers in the country. pic.twitter.com/u2cUKYVTWq
— Greg Williams (@PrepBaseball_GW) April 8, 2024
‘24 OF Chuck Sheerer (@HSDSportsScores) is a prototypical leadoff hitter with a short stroke & middle of the field approach. Started the game with a bullet to CF to ignite the Hempfield offense. @BlueJaysBASE recruit. pic.twitter.com/4BixbeEZSy
— Greg Williams (@PrepBaseball_GW) April 8, 2024
‘26 IF Camden Hulock (@HSDSportsScores) continues to impress early in his SO season. Following a HR in his last game has been right on the barrel in 2 AB’s today. Simple approach & attacks FB early in counts. One to keep an eye on! pic.twitter.com/kJfJv56ahB
— Greg Williams (@PrepBaseball_GW) April 8, 2024
‘25 SS Jackson Custer (@crestbaseball) has shined with the leather, making several plays that kept his team in the game early on. 6’0, 180-lb 3-sport athlete competes hard & makes players around him better. pic.twitter.com/mJMcDUEvrY
— Greg Williams (@PrepBaseball_GW) April 8, 2024
‘24 OF Ky Watson (@BaronMCBaseball) is the ideal table setter. Stays long through the zone & lines a triple to the gap to get the offense started for Manheim Central.
— Greg Williams (@PrepBaseball_GW) April 9, 2024
6-1, 180 @CoastalBaseball signee has a chance to play early in his college career. pic.twitter.com/cRvlojFl3o
‘24 SS Nolan Book (@BaronMCBaseball) has been an RBI machine during his HS career. Rarely tries to do too much. Drives this pitch to RF for a sac fly & RBI. Picked up his 2nd RBI of the game on a 2B to LF in his 3rd AB.@Mount_BSB signee pic.twitter.com/TnyUw5Pef6
— Greg Williams (@PrepBaseball_GW) April 9, 2024
‘26 RHP Colin Connelly (@BaronMCBaseball) will be an arm to follow as he matures into his 6-0, 165 frame. Athletic arm swing leads to late life through the zone when synched up. Battled around some early command issues for a quality start.
— Greg Williams (@PrepBaseball_GW) April 9, 2024
FB: 80-82 (T83)
SL: 76-77
CH 75-76 pic.twitter.com/4bELXl8Q83
‘26 SS Chase Book (@BaronMCBaseball) is the 3rd Book to lace up the spikes for Manheim Central (oldest brother Colton currently pitches at @StonyBrookBASE).
— Greg Williams (@PrepBaseball_GW) April 9, 2024
Displays the same competitive nature & baseball IQ as his brothers.
Lines this pitch for a single in a 2K count. pic.twitter.com/vV6VKafwxc
#Uncommitted 2025 Greg Minnick (Indiana [PA] HS) showing bigtime arm talent today. Some run & riding life on FB topping at 93. Pairing it with a BB he's locating well to his gloveside. Kid is strong - 6'2" 200. Big future!
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania Scouting (@PB_PA_Scouts) April 8, 2024
FB: 89-93
BB: 74-78@gregminnick__ @IHS_Baseball pic.twitter.com/ZBbBl5jiVY
2024 Jacob Stallsmith (Knoch HS, @CALU_baseball commit) squares one against a quality arm. Good adjustment from tough AB's earlier in the game - w/ tying run on 3B, chokes up & works hard to get the barrel to it. Ties the score 4-4.@StallsmithJacob pic.twitter.com/Xqo2VMNrUG
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania Scouting (@PB_PA_Scouts) April 8, 2024
Charlie Manzi (@IHS_Baseball) strokes a 2B into left center. @PennsylvaniaPbr's #75 prospect in the 2026 class shows big potential. Physical kid at 5'11" 200. Ball jumps off his bat when he squares it! DH'ing today. @CharlieManzi11 pic.twitter.com/cXDpEChF5o
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania Scouting (@PB_PA_Scouts) April 8, 2024
2026 Charlie Manzi (@IHS_Baseball) on the hill here. 78-82 from the stretch and he can spin it! As a 2026 you can expect velo to tick up over the next couple years. Interesting 2-way player. And showing competitive FIRE on the mound & as a hitter! #futureleader@CharlieManzi11 pic.twitter.com/LGkfGrpDZX
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania Scouting (@PB_PA_Scouts) April 8, 2024
2024 RHP/3B Ben Ryan (@IHS_Baseball) dominant as closer in this game. Pitching 90-93 T94, ultra quick pace, and no messing around. Coming at you with straight GAS. The @TheQBaseball commit & @PrepBaseballPA's #31 prospect in PA was impressive on the mound! @benryan310 pic.twitter.com/3UqBghGS0W
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania Scouting (@PB_PA_Scouts) April 9, 2024
2023 Ben Ryan (@TheQBaseball commit, @IHS_Baseball) shows plus tools at the plate. Just misses one here in his first AB. Ryan has always been strong, but he's changed his physical makeup in the past few years and looks like a beast in the uni.@benryan310 pic.twitter.com/TB5SglpG8B
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania Scouting (@PB_PA_Scouts) April 9, 2024
2026 RHP Zane Pacek (@knochbaseball) is REALLY interesting! 6'10" 260, basketball player, athletic for a big man! Showed solid 3-pitch mix today! Has feel for CH w/ run & sink. CB will back up, but keeps it down. @PrepBaseballPA's #77 prospect for '26
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania Scouting (@PB_PA_Scouts) April 9, 2024
FB 84
CB 75-76
CH 75-77 pic.twitter.com/Mbneni1WpC
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