2022 High School Scout Blog: Edition 3

‘22 OF/LHP Evan Dieter (Kingston/ @BonniesBaseball commit) gets a run on the board in the 1st w/ this RBI 1B. Pre pitch rhythm in the hands w/ simple timing; short, compact stroke barreling the ball through the middle@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/WWcHp7pXwA

‘24 RHP/SS Derek Constance (Kingston) Some deception striding across, arm drops behind the hip before getting up quick through a H3/4 slot.

FB: 82-84 MPH w/ life out of the hand & ASR
CB: 66-68 sharp 10-4 shape@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/KpgFkiBgIH

‘23 C Dylan Barnhart (Kingston) Quiet hands out in front with a simple approach; good feel for the barrel (73% On plane @Blast_Bsbl ) staying through the zone. ? LD sac fly / 2RBI 2B to LCF@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/5StgZ7eCie

‘23 2B Tyler Martin (@BaseballNFA ) Highly productive out of the 2-hole (.600+OBP/ 11 R/ .500 Avg); hands start back & up w/ a quick, direct path to contact on this RBI 1B through the middle. Steady defender@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/AGW5VI9r58

.@FDUKnightsBase ‘22 RHP Gary Gill Hill (Kennedy Catholic) is a force on the mound. Lean, athletic build at 6’2 160lbs. Low 3/4 arm slot, worked from the left side of the rubber.

FB: 90-92 T93
SNK: 88-89
SL: 75-77
CH: 80-82@PBRNewYork @Pbr_DraftHQ pic.twitter.com/SJwPdUniYU

. @VCUBaseball ‘23 SS Chris McHugh (@ChrisMcHugh2023) is an intimidating presence at the plate for Commack. The 6’2, 190lb junior starts with an even stance, slight bend in the knees with feet shoulder width apart. Proper weight transfer creates a powerful swing.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/wISZ9i10wh

#Uncommitted ‘23 OF Joey DiMotta (@JoeyDiMottaBase) showing off a sweet swing from the left side for Commack. Starts with an open stance, keeps the hands moving behind the ear before load. Matches pitch plane early out of the hand and hooks an RBI single into RF.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/6kETxjzC41

. @FordhamBaseball ‘22 SS Jack Vallario (St. Anthony’s) is an impressive player to watch. Generates bat speed off an aggressive leg kick. Good hand speed and really displays barrel control. Shown here ripping both an RBI triple and 2RBI base knock.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/v8UelMYrtZ

#Uncommitted ‘25 C/UTL Philip Mazzola (St. Anthony’s) certainly doesn’t play like a freshman. An aggressive load turns his back to the pitcher before whipping his hands through the zone. Inside-outs a pitch foul and follows up by roping a triple into right center.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/bdEiB7KfW4

. @VernBaseball ‘22 2B Mike Pulcini (Commack) has a short, compact swing with a nice looking finish. Starts with a wide stance leading into a toe tap stride.

First clip is a take to show the start of his stance, followed by a 2RBI single smoked to left.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/ZnW7ctEKrO

‘23 RHP Josh Knoth (Patchogue-Medford) is anything but a comfortable at-bat. Standard 3/4 arm slot, works from the left side of the rubber with controlled tempo. College of Charleston commit.

FB: 91-92 life
CH: 85-87
SL: 76-78 lateral
CB: 74-75 depth@PBRNewYork @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/wiFQp6Oe7G

‘24 OF/1B/P Robbie Melo (Patchogue-Medford) shows an easy swing from the left side. Open stance, relaxed hands just above the chest. Gets into the backside well after load.

Gets under this one for a fly out, but the Army West Point commit displays lots of potential.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/tMsou5AdMg

‘23 1B/OF Frank Romano came up clutch today for West Islip. Down by a run in the last half inning, he yanked a solo shot over the wall to send it to extras.

Quick leg lift trigger, good bat to ball skills with no wasted movement in the swing.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/QDPs04oD9a

‘22 LHP/OF Jake Rivera (West Islip) works predominantly towards the middle of the rubber with an over the top arm slot. Commands his fastball with a good pitch mix. Committed to Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham

FB: 76-79
CH: 69-72
SL: 67-69
CB: 63-65@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/QnJJv6SAYy

‘23 UTL/C/P Johan Franco (@JohanFranco2023) can do it all for The Stony Brook School as he stays up the middle here for a base knock.

Wide stance, relatively quiet hands. Short leg kick load, generates energy well from the back hip.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/le38DOVaw0

‘24 OF/RHP Sebastian Perez (The Stony Brook School) barrels a fastball into left field for a base hit.

Subtle toe tap before stride, load creates a lot of torque in the upper body. Flicks the wrists at this one and makes good, hard contact.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/sHxQ8MxS2l

.@NJTechBaseball ‘23 MIF Tyler Jones (@TylerJones_7) shoots this pitch through the right side for an RBI single to keep The Stony Brook School’s offense in motion.

Quick path to the baseball matching pitch plane early. No wasted movement and shows barrel awareness.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/3b8USHlq0W

‘25 MIF/P Jayden Stroman (The Stony Brook School) lines out hard to center.

Wide stance and a high hand set. Generates easy bat speed off his back leg. Good barrel skills with a sweet swing from the left side. #2 ranked player in the 2025 NY rankings.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/l999K4kKaw

‘25 1B/OF/RHP Logan Charboneau (@Boomstick_13) rips this pitch through the hole for a base hit. At an imposing 6’7, 230lbs, the 15 year old freshman displays plenty of upside.

Also went 2 strong innings in relief to close out a victory for The Stony Brook School.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/wnpCGJU6lf

.@StonyBrookBASE ‘22 1B/3B/P Jason Campo with a big 3-3 afternoon for St. John The Baptist including a scalded solo shot to left and 2-run double into right center.

Open stance, toe-tap timing mechanism into stride followed by a powerful and clean swing.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/QPOcfQ3AGx

‘22 MIF/OF Nick Petrelli (St. John The Baptist) ropes this pitch for a line out to SS.

Starts his stride while bringing the hands and bat knob back. Excellent job here of keeping his hands inside the ball to find barrel. Lynn University commit.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/NG64SFgtGm

‘24 C/RHP Christian Alicea (St. John The Baptist) barrels yet another baseball.

Gathers hands back during the stride, back elbow loads high creating a barrel tip into launch. Gets the front foot down on time and whips his hands through the zone here for a double.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/CtSk61Wi19

#Uncommitted ‘22 RHP/1B Ryan Glupe (@KBergBaseball) has been a horse on the mound all season for Kellenberg.

Physical presence at 6’2, 210lbs. 5.2IP, 9K this afternoon against a good lineup in St. John The Baptist.

FB: 81-83
CB: 68-71
CH: 75-76@PBRNewYork | @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/16IKMgXw87

‘23 OF Michael Cole (@PortvilleFB)

6.7 Runner out of the lead off spot. Hands start and fire from a strong launch position. Uses a slight leg kick for timing. Connected at impact. Loud line drive back up the middle. @PBRNewYork | @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/EQNKOiVItq

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‘22 LHP Maxx Yehl (@PortvilleFB)

Another look at the ‘22 elig. LHP. Deception in the delivery, hiding the ball well. FB running up to 92MPH in the 1st. Also showed a 2-seam w/ heavy run. @WVUBaseball commit. @PBRNewYork | @maxx_yehl pic.twitter.com/IhFVqzL1zB

‘24 RHP/MIF Luke Petryszak (@PortvilleFB)

Physical 6-2, 185LBS. Hands move back, down into the slot prior to an attack that is quick to contact. Simple swing w/ high barrel %. 93MPH MAX exit velo this past winter. @northeasttwins | @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/q32IIth8SL

‘23 3B/OF Michael Zacher (Nichols)

6-0, 165LBS. Upright set up w/ hands set up away from body. Uses a slight leg lift for timing. Leads off the inning w/ a ground rule 2B to RF. @fullcircuitpowr | @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/PggcMeYSIr

‘22 Ryan McCarthy (Nichols)

Uber projectable 6-5, 205 frame. Showing feel and command for the breaking ball, throwing to get ahead and as an out pitch. FB sitting in the upper 70’s. @DYouville_BSB commit.@fullcircuitpowr | @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/5McaskNzZe

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‘22 Morgan Zientara (@nfwolverines)

Physical frame at 6-1, 230LBS. Upright stance that is slightly open. Uses a simple toe tap stride gaining ground towards the pitcher. Direct, downward bat path. Drives this ball beyond the LCF fence. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/4XTIncK6t8

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‘23 1B/RHP Nolan Smith (@HHSbaseball14)

6-2, 205LBS. Physical presence in the box w/ advanced feel. Easy controlled movements, consistently in a position to put barrel on baseball. Ground rule 2B to LCF. @PBRNewYork | @nsmith3744 pic.twitter.com/PpoMVKoTBL

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‘22 LHP Evan Chaffee (@HHSbaseball14)

Uber projectable frame and a quick/clean arm circle. The 6-2, 170LBS LHP has plenty of room to fill out as he transitions to next level. FB running up to 87MPH. @AlabamaBSB Commit. @EvanChaffee | @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/aKXeMnGJyt

‘22 RHP Joey Ruffino (@wnorthbaseball)

Repeats delivery well and keeps hitters off balance. FB living in the high 70’s and shows feel for the breaking ball. Alfred State Commit. @JoeyRuffino | @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/8TQzpYisIw

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‘22 RHP Cam Fuer (@Iroquoisbasebll)

Efficient move down the mound and whippy arm action. FB living in the mid 80’s with ASR, paired well with a high spin SL. @UAlbanyBaseball commit. @PBRNewYork | @CamFuer9 pic.twitter.com/zfIR9Iel9T

‘22 OF Nate Milk (@WEast_Baseball)

Early, controlled load w/ weight rocking rearward. The toe tap stride and hand load work in unison. Direct barrel path. Plus runner that profiles well in CF. @NiagaraBASE commit. @PBRNewYork | @nate_milk pic.twitter.com/g0pig0V7Hl

‘23 RHP Lucas Mirti (@W_SouthBaseball)

6-2, 185LBS @PBR_Uncommitted RHP. Low effort, repeatable delivery. FB running up to 80MPH paired with an 11/5 CB. Room to fill out in an already physical frame. @PBRNewYork | @LucasMirti pic.twitter.com/ljBR1kMHHd

‘24 OF Carmen Panaro (@WEast_Baseball)

Quality left handed swing w/ connected movements throughout. High contact bat, with a barrel short to impact. Simple lower half stride. Just under this ball to CF. Baseball bloodlines. @PBRNewYork | @CarmenPanaro1 pic.twitter.com/Txt7VLxMka

‘23 INF/RHP Cooper Rossano (@WEast_Baseball)

Utilizes the lower half well and hands fire from a strong load position. Has shown adjustability and pitch recognition skills. FB works into upper 80ms on the bump. Future Games Alum. @PBR_Uncommitted | @cooper_rossano pic.twitter.com/wqLccH3SPG

‘23 INF Maddox Browning (@gowandabaseball) with a low effort knock through the right side. Put together a tough AB, fouling off multiple pitches until he was able to get a flat barrel through the zone on this pitch pic.twitter.com/fyDEdCypsX

‘23 OF/P Eric Woodley (@BaseballDepew) sits back on the off speed and lifts this ball to left for a sac fly to plate a run early. Likeable actions at the plate with a lean, athletic frame. Look out for more at bats from Woodley pic.twitter.com/wkuoHlUs0c

Here’s a good look at ‘23 RHP/SS Joshua Toolen (@BaseballDepew). Pounding the zone with only a heater thus far at 79-81 MPH. Repeatable mechanics with good downhill action on release. Stays over the ball nicely and gets good extension pic.twitter.com/ngHNbfzUGp

CF tracks the ball down here but ‘25 C Blake Herman (@gowandabaseball) puts a good barrel on this ball. Pretty direct approach with slight lift through contact. Vocal leader behind the dish ? pic.twitter.com/i23QKugdUL

‘23 SS/RHP Xavier Mann (City Honors) comes up clutch and shoots this ball down the left field line for a 3 RBI double. Mann is extremely twitchy and works w/ a tight, compact swing. #5 ranked 2B in his class in NY. pic.twitter.com/bvJe3ljeyA

One of the more impressive arms of the day so far is ‘23 RHP/OF Robert Leach (Orchard Park). The righty it up big since we last saw him in February. Sitting 82-84 T85 MPH with bulldog mentality. Floats a CB over at 69-71 MPH. Works quickly and competes every pitch @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/yL4P8uIokJ

Uncommitted ‘23 3B/RHP Brendan Bucello (St Joseph’s Collegiate Institute) with a pretty bare bones set up at the plate. Flat swing that produces line drives. Comfort in his mechanics and has exceptional feel for the zone. 13 ranked 3B in his class within the state pic.twitter.com/MvotHseN4t

‘24 RHP Brian Smith (Williamsville East) had a shaky first but has since then been dialed in. FB sits 79-80 T81 MPH but the standout pitch is his CB. It’s a steep breaker with swing and miss quality. He throws it as a get-me-over and for 2K pitch. Holds it best around 66-68 MPH pic.twitter.com/LnOwuD7YO8

. @WakeBaseball ‘24 C/OF Seven Alemais (All Hallows) guns down this stolen base attempt and knew it from the second it left his hand.

Blocks well, athletic actions behind the plate with a quick and clean transfer.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/zUpq9jXuSm

‘24 OF/3B Jeremy Sosa (All Hallows) smokes a clutch RBI double into deep right center for the eventual game-winning RBI.

High back elbow and high hand set, hands remain steady into load. The 6’0 185lb sophomore is a player to watch.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/UYTAmziKSb

. @StJohnsBaseball ‘23 C/1B Adam Agresti (Kennedy Catholic) is just a bit too quick on this fastball. Follows with a fly out to left as he gets underneath a curve.

Relaxed back elbow, starts with a wiggle in his bat. Quick leg lift trigger into launch. 6’3, 225lbs@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/i4DwGrCZAZ

‘24 INF/P Alvin Gomez (All Hallows) came up huge today with a 12K complete game shutout. Low 3/4 slot, got ahead early in counts and used his CB/SL combo to keep hitters off balance.

FB: 81-83 T85
SL: 76-77
CH: 74-75
CB: 63-65@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/5U6rFbeebg