2023 NY High School Scout Blog: Edition 3

2023 @CanesBaseball LHP JT Caruso (Mt. Sinai) 6-4 160lb build has whippy arm action and a high effort delivery. Coming from a true 3/4 arm slot he is a tough AB for LHH.

FB: 86-88 (T89)
CB: 70-71
SL: 76-77
CH: 80-82 @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/KEzYWW5mwG

2023 Nick Paszt (Niagara-Wheatfield) 6-1 210 Catcher / Eastern Florida State commit

Broad shouldered, muscular build. Aggressive lower half. Loud contact here for a double@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/VVrHRX0oDh

.@HCrossBaseball ‘23 RHP/SS Thomas Skrobe (Fordham Prep)

No. 14 senior RHP in NY is up to 91MPH with a high spin FB. Utilizes a wipeout 2-tier breaker (2500+ RPM) late in the count for S/M. Uber-athletic 5-10, 190lb frame.

FB: 87-90 T91; (2500+ RPM ?)
SLV: 73-75 (-6in IVB,… pic.twitter.com/JZWaKEf7MA

2024 RHP @FIUBaseball commit Alex Ramos (Goshen) Long 6-3, 185Lb frame. Worked a heavy, boaring FB to both sides. Improved feel for CB flashing depth w/ 2-plane break.

FB: 88-90
CB: 69-72
CH: 80-82↙️

FB was up to 92 @NEPridebaseball scout day

CG/ 3H/ 1BB/ 8K@AlexRamos1024 pic.twitter.com/L3eV6LpmMS

Regis at Fordham Prep

Uncommitted ‘23 INF Antos Kozlowski (Regis) gets extended and turns this fastball around for an RBI double to LCF. Starts with an even base and displays strength throughout. Runs well at his 6-0, 190lb frame. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/gEPgzIMdBM

Georgia Tech ‘24 RHP/OF Sebastian Lippman (Plainview JFK)

No. 4 JR RHP in NY at 6-2, 175lbs. High spin FB up to 90MPH. Head turning IVB metrics have shown as much as 25 inches of life. Snaps off an impressive 2-tier breaker in the low-70s. Heavy CH shows considerable ASR.… pic.twitter.com/mL2ZbWoYMW

.@UConnBsb ‘23 LHP Charles West (Ward Melville)

No. 4 senior LHP in NY was dominant through 6IP for a 1-hit, 13K shutout. Works at his own pace and downhill from a high slot. Well-spun FB topped 89MPH with life up in the zone. Features a big 12-6 CB with late bite.

FB: 84-86… pic.twitter.com/Y3HZy27rp9

Regis at Fordham Prep

‘25 OF/1B James Rice (Fordham Prep) is a 6-1, 220lb sophomore who generates loud contact out front. Easily one of the most potent bats in a talented Rams lineup. Two of the more well hit baseballs of the day here from either side.@PBRNewYork | @FP_Sports pic.twitter.com/gEZfdb9aef

Regis at Fordham Prep@CardinalsMAC ‘23 3B Hugo Kohnhorst (Fordham Prep) No. 13 senior 3B in NY at a physical 6-1, 200lbs. Low hand set, lifts at gather and accelerates bat head into the zone with quickness. Inside-outs this ball for an RBI knock to bring home Lopez.… pic.twitter.com/hllh2uKSOo

.@StetsonBaseball ‘23 SS Nelphie Lopez (Fordham Prep)

No. 4 senior SS in NY at a lean and athletic 6-2, 170lbs. Spark plug ? type player with quickness and feel for OBP. Fluidity and natural leadership at SS really stood out. Base knock through middle here followed by a… pic.twitter.com/4PLbp6xQAe

2025 RHP Zachary Lamberton (Spencerport)

5’9 155 build, worked downhill with quick mechanics and delivery.
Worked with good rhythm and consistently worked ahead in the count with his breaker and pounded the zone.

FB-75-79
CB 66-72 pic.twitter.com/eaOTJcxBXN

.@ArmyWP_Baseball ‘25 SS Bennie Franquiz (Mount Sinai)

No. 15 sophomore SS just flat out hits. Big time leadoff skillset with impressive foot speed and considerable feel for barrel. Plane-efficient swing with quick hands allowing time for pitch recognition. Tattoos baseballs to… pic.twitter.com/muKUFvrlAO

.@MaineBaseball ‘23 SS/2B Jack Friend (Ward Melville)

No. 18 senior SS in NY at a long and slender 6-0, 180lbs. Stays relaxed in the hands while displaying a level, plane-efficient swing path to line this ball the other way for a 2RBI single.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/lqhDLXtZFI

2023 (@FDUKnightsBase) OF Joseph DiMotta (Commack) sturdy, muscular build put on a show at the plate today. Uses his solid lower half to drive the ball to all fields with some pop ?. Absolutely destroyed a ball over the right field wall today ? @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/vTh59BdmYv

Regis at Fordham Prep

‘24 OF/RHP James DelGaudio (Regis) No. 20 ranked JR OF in NY gets barrel on this pitch and lines it to RCF.
At our CHSAA-NYC Scout Day last Oct, @Blast_Bsbl metrics on the higher side all-around while recording a 7.06 60YD.@PBRNewYork | @DelGaudioJames pic.twitter.com/781viXTcns

2024 INF/RHP Mike Sardou (Churchville Chili)

6-0 180lb, tall athletic build;
2nd hit in as many at bats. Good approach at the plate; quick/short swing, staying up the middle for both base hits. pic.twitter.com/Ggt51YTysL

‘24 SS/RHP Alex Strickland (Miller Place)

No. 21 ranked JR SS in NY at 6-0, 185lbs. Started on the hill and set the tone in Miller Place’s victory. Gets ahead with a high ASR FB and records plenty of S/M on a SL running away from RHH. Impressed offensively with quick hands and… pic.twitter.com/Yu2svhtJZQ

2023 (@VCUBaseball) SS Chris McHugh (Commack) 6-3 200lb build waits on this off-speed and crushes it to dead center for a triple. The 6.9 runner showed his athleticism from start to finish today.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/dgaUKwYFEy

Plainview JFK at Port Washington

‘24 1B/RHP Peter Bounougias (Plainview JFK) No. 16 ranked JR 1B at 6-0, 200lbs. Skies this pitch to RCF but displays a gorgeous left-handed stroke with big time power potential.@PBRNewYork | @BounougiasPeter | @MVPNewYork | @MVPBaseRecruits | pic.twitter.com/27DaC3xyA3

Plainview JFK at Port Washington@IonaBaseball ‘24 C/OF Andrew Lenski (Plainview JFK) No. 7 ranked C in NY belts a pitch over the RF wall for a clutch HR. Couple of Lenski’s BP swings from our @TeamFrancisco Scout Day 3/2/22 shown in slide 2. Bat speed around 80MPH via… pic.twitter.com/OrJnwellF0

2023 C/3B & Le Moyne College Commit Cooper Romich (Churchville-Chili)

5-11 185lbs, strong athletic build;
slightly open stance with small leg kick. Quick hands to get to this high fastball for a line drive to LF. pic.twitter.com/FSiu5aBjSD

2024 #uncommitted RHP Zach Winter (Commack) projectable frame hit his spots when needed and struck out 11 over 5 innings. Comes from over the top and throws downhill.

FB: 83-85 (87)
SL: 72-74
CH: 76-77@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/1sDp6aZxfu

2025 RHP Derrick Allen (Greece Athena)

5’10 140 pound, tall, lengthy build. Came in relief and attacked the zone. High leg kick, right over the top arm angle, Sharp breaking ball . Projectable frame.

FB 73-76
CB 67-69 pic.twitter.com/9zdgDVTKza

Hudson Valley CC commit ’23 Jake Manco OF (Arlington)

Stays through a high fastball to drive in a run. Quiet and efficient load with the ability to get on plane early. pic.twitter.com/ib7zhxFzpH

2023 INF Dustin Hendrix (Southwestern) Strong, thick frame. Next level approach at the plate. Stays on this ball with a flat swing for an RBI line drive base hit up the middle. @BaseballHilbert commit #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/U96nOsQ3tR

@BinghamtonBASE ’23 RHP Hayden Tarsia (John Jay)

Has been attacking hitting all day with the FB. Good tempo in the delivery with life through the zone.

FB: 84-87
CB: 67-70 (Depth)
SL: 71-73 (↘️)
CH: 74-76 (ASR) pic.twitter.com/HTlHVv0nHV

@WVUBaseball ‘23 Eric Servellon (Arlington)

Struggled with command today but was able to battle through and limit damage. Was able to keep the ball out of the middle of the zone and miss barrels.

FB: 82-85 T86 (has been up to 88)
CB: 68-72 (⬇️ action)
CH: 79-80 pic.twitter.com/H6XZwU88Mw

Beacon vs. Goshen#Uncommitted ‘23 RHP Joey Vollaro (@BeaconBaseball ) 6’2, 180Lb Athlete⚾️?

Hides the ball well with a slight coil and a shorter, quick arm action through 3/4 slot.

FB: 78-81 T82 MPH
CB: 63-66 sharp 11-5 shape

FB was up up to 85MPH last summer at NYS Games pic.twitter.com/KdbxmDHoLN

2024 Derek Jelen (Niagara-Wheatfield) SS 5-11 185

Gets loaded early into the legs allowing him to stay behind the ball. Hits this ball on the screws for a two-run double@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/Mib4fVUOiF

2023 #uncommitted CF Dom Cassino (Miller Place) athletic build shows a great two strike approach here and uses good barrel control to shoot this ball the other way for a 2RBI single.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/GN4jJJ32sI

2023 Ty Kwitchoff (Niagara-Wheatfield) 6-1 RHP

The right handed pitcher displayed a repeatable delivery. FB has late arm side run and live down in the zone.

FB 82-83 T84
CB 70-72 pic.twitter.com/xJbxmkO7Rs

2023 Jacob Smith (Niagara-Wheatfield) 6-5 200lbs. Eastern Florida State commit

Tall, lengthy build. Came in relief and attacked the zone. Projectable frame.

FB 87-89
CB 74-75
CH 77-78 pic.twitter.com/ZfbPDD6dMU

2024 OF/RHP Alexander C. Ramos (Goshen) Athletic 6’ 182 lb build

Short take back of the hands to a compact stroke. Gets on plane with a flat path through the zone; barrels this high FB back through the middle for a RBI 1B w/ a 94 MPH Exit Velo

2H & 2RBI on the day in a 2-0 W pic.twitter.com/tbJshXPzeS

2024 RHP Jameson Walsh (Southwestern) Athletic build with a loose, twitchy arm. Attacks the zone with his high life fastball, ranging from 83-85 MPH. Also flashes a potential true out pitch with a late breaking slider at 73-75 MPH. #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/xp4CEjZomV

Tyler Johnston 5-11 175 (Wilson)

Uptempo, athletic delivery; short, quick arm. Moves well. Fills up the zone. FB: Peak velo of 86 MPH, while sitting 83-85 MPH; SL: 68-70 MPH; CH: 73-75 MPH; fading action

CG shutout, 2H’s @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/EvgdLWqwT0

Thomas Russo 5-8 195lbs (Roy-Hart), Canisius College commit

High 3/4 slot. FB: Peak velo of 85 MPH, while sitting 82-83 MPH; life through the zone. SL: 74-75 MPH; slurve action. CH: 77-79 MPH; fading action.

Tossed 6 innings allowing no hits @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/Dpw5P1FMCg

2024 Robert Wegrzyn (Niagara-Wheatfield) 6-1 195 C

Muscular frame throughout, heavily crouched and low to the ground. Long barrel through the zone and stayed through the middle. Walk off line drive up the middle@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/XTwdzSeAwP

23 (@dominican_bsb) SS Tyler Barrero (Brentwood) athletic, wiry build is an exciting player to watch. Just gets ahead of this ball and flies out to left-center. Defense and speed will definitely play at the collegiate level.@PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/eWXB2zzyee