2023 NY High School Scout Blog: Edition 2

.@ClemsonBaseball ? ‘23 SS/2B Samuel Stafura (Walter Panas)

No. 1 senior SS in NY / No. 32 senior SS in the USA ?? projects to be selected in the early rounds of the 2023 #MLBDraft. Athletic 6-0, 187lbs. Flashes LIGHTNING⚡️quick bat speed in an explosive swing. Easy power with… pic.twitter.com/yjMW6QOxJA

University of Albany commit, 2023 SS Cooper Rossano (Will. East) athletic muscular build at 5’9 186lbs. Solid approach at the plate. Comfortable in the box all day. Drive a ball through the six hole pic.twitter.com/s9QIhuGMgw

‘24 RHP Marcel Kulik (Iona Prep)

No. 3 JR RHP in NY at 5-11, 185lbs has been filling out and seeing considerable jumps in velocity over the past year. Now up to 93MPH after topping 84MPH last June. High spin FB and SL have maxed 2300/2500 RPM respectively while CH kills spin.… pic.twitter.com/rjuZB2v7SY

‘24 @OleMissBSB commit, MIF Tyler Acevedo (@MinisinkBase ) High level athlete w/ ? in the actions.

?-Stays back on an off speed pitch getting the barrel on plane & staying through the zone for a 2B down the line -> shows the foot speed tagging up on routine F8@josetylerace1 pic.twitter.com/eyG45VULWl

.@ECUBaseball ?‍☠️☠️ ‘23 RHP Jackson DiLorenzo (Walter Panas)

No. 5 senior RHP in NY at 6-0, 225lbs. Up to 93MPH and competes with a serious edge. FB sat an easy 91-93 during his first 2IP before settling in at 89-91 throughout a CG shutout. Gets ahead early with a high spin FB,… pic.twitter.com/ZJ7aJKlgnr

Northeastern University ‘24 SS/OF AJ Aschettino SS/OF (Rocky Point)

No. 26 ranked JR shortstop in NY at a lean and athletic 6-0, 160lbs. Level path, on-plane early and stays long through the zone. Bat speed maxed 79.3MPH at our Northeast ProCase. First clip an RBI knock into RF.… pic.twitter.com/gd80qttrh2

2023 Charles Gill (Canisius)

Good approach, showing the ability to go the other way. Battled in the box with a good two strike approach, keeping his hands back and taking the ball the other way for a base hit pic.twitter.com/nRChSbxHmi

2023 Gabe D’Angelo (Orchard Park) Hudson Valley Community College commit

6-4 215 3B Good size and projection. Had good at bats all day. Drives this pitch to right center for a two run double pic.twitter.com/Z2dprV6Mtp

2024 3B Jack Reimann (Will. East)

Smooth swing and efficient bat path. Starts very open, coils the hands back tightly near the helmet at load. Stays noticeably fluid and loose throughout. Took the ball to the opposite field on two separate occasions for base hits@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/PRjjoWJgrZ

2024 Evan Hernandez (Orchard Park)

6-3 170 lean, athletic build. Lots of athleticism from the lefty stick. Sets up tall with a quick load and rotational swing. Finds the barrel with a deep drive to centerfield pic.twitter.com/lTErMjtmIW

2024 LHP/OF CJ Hurley (Amherst)

Long 6-2, 180lbs with present strength in the lower half. Arm swing is long and hides the ball well with a late whip from behind the head at a low 3/4 slot. Spotted arm side consistently.

FB: 82-83 T84
SL: 71-73 pic.twitter.com/RApE6heofl

2024 RHP Brian Smith (Will. East)

Works at a 3/4 arm slot. Long arm action, good command of both the FB and BB, mixed well. Kept hitters off balance all evening

FB: 81-82 T83
CH: 72-73
CB: 67-69 pic.twitter.com/wmn9VZrDre

.@CoastalBaseball ‘23 OF/LHP Dominick Carbone (Rocky Point)

No. 9 ranked SR in NY is a dynamic 2-way at 6-1, 175lbs. Up to 91MPH with a smooth LH stroke and range defensively. Quick twitch athlete w/ heavy feel for barrel, juice to gaps and bat speed just under 80MPH. 60YD time… pic.twitter.com/RlJEvGCcoz

‘24 1B/LHP Justin Bono (Rocky Point)

Displays a wide base and lean 6-0, 170lb frame. Toe-tap stride and catches this out front, shooting it to RF for a base hit. Lead leg firms at landing into a rotational swing.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/Jm0FiW2vtX

Rocky Point at Comsewogue Follow Up

‘24 3B/MIF Jeremy Graham (Rocky Point) shoots a base knock the other way for a 2-run single. Accelerates bat head into the zone with quickness, averaging over 20g via @Blast_Bsbl at our Preseason ID: Downstate in Feb. Multi-sport athlete is… pic.twitter.com/JVjQU1Gehe

Rocky Point at Comsewogue Follow Up

‘24 OF/1B Matt Nowlan (Comsewogue) No. 16 junior OF in NY faced with a tough matchup against a top LHP in the state. Bat speed and frame still stood out as per usual. Patrolled CF for the Warriors at his physical 6-0, 200lb build. OPS of .991… pic.twitter.com/JucQHple9P

Rocky Point at Comsewogue Follow Up

‘24 C/3B Kevin Schnupp (Comsewogue) defensive standout entering his 3rd year as a varsity starter. Finished his sophomore campaign with a 50% success rate in throwing out attempted base stealers. Two-sport athlete is also RB/WR/S for… pic.twitter.com/YuP9mq0cVN

2026 SS Brady Colbert (Greece Arcadia); solid approach at the plate for a freshman. Hit from a slightly open stance; comfortable in the box all day. Summer follow. pic.twitter.com/vuUd5Z9BcR

2025 RHP Nolan Bonnell (Brighton); lean, high waisted build at 6-0 155lbs. Controlled the zone this afternoon with both pitches and got stronger as the game went. 6Ks through 3 IP.

FB: 76-80, T 81 MPH
CB: 72-74; sweeping pic.twitter.com/trXmuNXDmM

2025 3B Wes Sturrup (Brighton); 5’11 160 pound build. Athletic stance, with quick hands. Aggressive ahead in the count, short with 2 strikes to put the ball in play and hard out of the box to beat it for a base hit pic.twitter.com/EV3h4AZgaJ

2023 RHP Zach Rometo (Valley Central) Crossfire delivery w/ a quick, whippy arm through 3/4 slot. Aggressive in the zone with quality FB / BB combo

FB: 82-83 T84 Life through top of zone w/ some ASR

BB: 72-74 sharp 2-plane break; feel to both sides of plate@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/6Ig8VYzIrF

23’ Niagara commit Carter Fink (@vshsbaseball) with an athletic build, smooth delivery and ability to command both sides of the plate today.

FB: 86-88 (late life)
CB: 70-72 (??)
CH: 76-77@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/AYlld9zf9J

2025 SS Brayden Scaccia
Brockport); 5-10, 165 pound build. Found barrels all day; slightly open stance with a short, quick approach with a lot of pop. Used the whole field with two doubles on back to back at bats. pic.twitter.com/38CC3gFekd

2023 RHP & @FordhamBaseball commit James Redick (@Shen_Baseball)

6-1, 170lb build; showed athleticism down the hill, quick scap-load followed by acceleration out in front. In control early on.

FB: 83-85, T86; strikes
CB: 73-75; Slurve/Slide action pic.twitter.com/deIvzO3LeG

2024 RHP & @StonyBrookBASE commit Matt Sgambati (CBA-Albany)

6-3, 170lb frame offers potential; velo on FB didn’t waiver throughout 5.0 IP. Coupled with a true CB with plenty of swing and miss.

FB: 84-86 T87; ride⬆️
CB: 73-76; ↘️ movement pic.twitter.com/l2fUR3Skhi

Cardinal Spellman at Iona Prep Follow Up@PaceUBaseball ‘23 RHP Brian Espinal (Cardinal Spellman) went toe-to-toe with a high ranking arm and put forth an impressive effort, giving his squad every chance to win down the stretch. Utilized a well-sequenced 3 pitch mix to keep a… pic.twitter.com/tD4E1E694Y

Cardinal Spellman at Iona Prep Follow Up

‘25 C/3B Jayden Torres (Cardinal Spellman) lines a base knock into CF off a high level arm in Kulik. Accelerates bat head into the zone with some quickness in this level swing path.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/BF5P1MqG1v

Cardinal Spellman at Iona Prep Follow Up

Uncommitted ‘24 LHP Sebastian Santos-Olson (Iona Prep) No. 1 ranked JR LHP in NY at 6-3, 210lbs has been up to 91MPH. Throws a heavy ball and pounds the strike zone. Loose, long arm swing with significant ASR on the FB. High ceiling arm… pic.twitter.com/hoH98wiMKB

Cardinal Spellman at Iona Prep Follow Up@BinghamtonBase ‘24 3B/SS Tim Denet (Iona Prep) No. 2 ranked JR 3B in NY at 6-1, 185lbs. Skies this pitch over the LF wall for a HR. Back hip shoots through cleanly, hands get slotted behind back shoulder and work up through pitch plane… pic.twitter.com/8Ade86dLhe

Cardinal Spellman at Iona Prep Follow Up@LehighBaseball ‘24 MIF Edwin Betances (Iona Prep) No. 14 ranked JR SS in NY at a lean and athletic 5-11, 175lbs. Stays directional through middle here and shoots this pitch into CF. Rotational acceleration up to 25g at our ‘22 NYS Games.… pic.twitter.com/zmaiswXsdk

Cardinal Spellman at Iona Prep Follow Up

‘23 MIF Nick Russo (Iona Prep) No. 35 senior SS in NY slices this pitch into CF for a base hit. Skilled leadoff profile with zero wasted movement and quick hands, adept at producing contact. Speed threat on the bases ran a 6.83 60YD at… pic.twitter.com/yQfKcdnCcZ

Cardinal Spellman at Iona Prep Follow Up

Dickinson College ‘23 C/3B Kyle Bailey (Iona Prep) No. 44 senior C in NY. Ropes this ball towards the gap in LCF for an XBH. Physical 5-10, 185lb build. Second clip showing more of Kyle’s swing - BP round from our CHSAA Scout Day last… pic.twitter.com/l7kPWApoyG

2024 3B/RHP Ryan Kiendle (Connetquot) 6-2 180lb frame the @StJohnsBaseball commit had a day as he hit a solo HR and came in for the last two innings in relief to secure the win. Displayed a 94 max exit velo this winter

FB: 84-85 (T86); late life
CH: 77-78
CB: 67-69
SL: 74-75 pic.twitter.com/aBotGc5rI3

Walter Panas at John Jay Cross River

Boston College ‘23 OF Tony Humphrey (Walter Panas) No. 11 SR OF in NY slices this to pitch RCF with some force behind it. Stays up a bit too long as CF tracks it down. 6.70 runner accelerates bat head into the zone with consistent efficiency.… pic.twitter.com/IyfjqxbnUe

Walter Panas at John Jay Cross River

‘24 1B/OF Randy Wiesner (Walter Panas) closed side view of this large and physical 6-2, 195lb junior. Ropes this ball down the RF line but eventually called foul. Bats left, throws right. Big power potential as the bat continues to develop.… pic.twitter.com/IAxbL7SNAh

Walter Panas at John Jay Cross River

‘25 INF/OF Nicholas Di Maso (Walter Panas) sophomore swung it well all day, flipping the lineup over while manning 3B defensively. Base hit to CF here followed by a flyout to LF. Swing path really emphasizes staying long through the zone.… pic.twitter.com/2LRzFjZYEf

Walter Panas at John Jay Cross River

UMass Boston ‘23 1B/OF Derek Hawley (Walter Panas) pulling a couple base knocks to LF. Toe-tap for timing, swing elevates through out front. High two-handed finish.@PBRNewYork | @Panas_Baseball | @BeaconsBaseball | @DerekHawley4 | pic.twitter.com/LaMZ0CygNB

Walter Panas at John Jay Cross River@Marist_Bsb ‘23 C/2B Scott Esposito (John Jay - Cross River) just catches up to this fastball and sprays it down the RF line for a hit. Second clip a flyout to right but shows more of the swing. Active defensively, likes to show off the arm… pic.twitter.com/zVXCTdSWf1

Walter Panas at John Jay Cross River

Uncommitted ‘23 LHP/OF Andrew Lombardi (John Jay - Cross River) gets his barrel to this fastball and launches it deep towards the gap in RCF before it’s reeled in. Batted 3rd and patrolled CF for the Wolves at his long and athletic 6-0, 170lb… pic.twitter.com/AYczxowRO3

Walter Panas at John Jay Cross River

‘25 INF Will Civetta (John Jay - Cross River) makes a spectacular play to rob Panas of a hit, knocking down this liner with a full extension dive glove side. Quick recovery and release to 1B for the out. Two-sport athlete is also a forward… pic.twitter.com/XGTV4RD38u