Northeast Championship Top Performers - Day 1/2

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Avery Brace (‘29,PA) • RHP • 6’3 195lb


Projectable right-hander with a quick arm and quality extension from a three-quarter slot. Stays stacked over the lower half while moving efficiently down the mound, creating angle and deception. Showed present feel for pitching by commanding his mix and generating consistent swing-and-miss, flashing the traits of a high-upside arm with more still to come.


FB: 83 mph


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Angel Vargas ('28,PA) • Uncommitted • RHP/1B • 6’3 185lb


Smooth, controlled delivery with a low-effort arm action that projects for more velocity to come. Works efficiently down the mound from an over-the-top slot, creating quality extension and allowing the fastball to jump out of the hand. The fastball plays well at the top of the zone, while the slider complements it with late action to keep hitters off balance. A projectable arm with clean mechanics and present pitchability.


FB: 82-84 T85 mph
SL: 73-74 mph


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Mikael Johansson (‘27,MA) • Uncommitted • C • 6’3 175lb


Wide setup with a quiet takeaway and simple stride that keeps the swing controlled and repeatable. Gets the hands out front with authority, allowing the barrel to work through the zone and produce loud contact. Drove a double off the wall, showcasing present strength, quality bat speed, and the ability to impact the baseball to the pull side.


2B: 90 mph EV


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Nick Franseca (‘30,MD) • INF • 5’8 150lb


Short, simple stride with a quick trigger that allows him to get the barrel through the zone in a hurry. Flashes quick bat speed and stays on plane through contact, creating loud impact. Turned it into an inside-the-park home run, showcasing explosive speed, quality barrel feel, and the ability to pressure the defense.



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Charlie Kennedy (‘28,PA) • Uncommitted • OF • 6’ 170lb


Simple pick-up, put-down stride with excellent body control, allowing him to keep his weight back and stay balanced throughout the swing. Showcases impressive bat speed and advanced barrel control, consistently creating loud contact to the pull side. Jumped on the first pitch of the game and launched a home run before continuing to stay on the barrel, blasting his second home run of the game. Features an easy, repeatable swing that generates effortless power through an uphill plane. An impact bat with present power, advanced feel for the barrel, and an uncommitted 2028 profile that should be drawing plenty of college attention.



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Joseph Bologna (‘29,NY) • RHP • 5’9 165lb


Controlled, repeatable delivery with a high leg lift and whippy arm action from an over-the-top slot that creates deception and allows the ball to get on hitters quickly. Filled the strike zone with a riding fastball that consistently overpowered hitters at the top of the zone, generating frequent swing-and-miss. Showed advanced strike-throwing ability and the confidence to attack hitters throughout the outing.


FB: 86–87 mph



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Jacob Young (‘26,NY) • West Chester • RHP • 6’5 235lb


Physical right-hander with an imposing presence on the mound. Features an effortless, repeatable delivery that works efficiently down the slope, creating quality extension from a low three-quarter arm slot. The fastball shows plus ride and carry through the top of the zone, consistently generating swing-and-miss, while the curveball provides a quality change of pace to keep hitters off balance. A power arm with present stuff and advanced pitchability.


FB: 86 mph
CB: 76 mph


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Dominic Ostroman (‘27,NJ) • Uncommitted • RHP • 5’10 160lb


Dominant performance across six innings, punching out 12 hitters while commanding a quality two-pitch mix from start to finish. Athletic mover down the mound with a compact arm stroke and controlled lower half that allowed him to repeat his delivery and relentlessly attack the strike zone. Kept hitters consistently off balance, showcasing advanced pitchability and swing-and-miss ability throughout the outing.


6 IP / 12 K



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Colton Cherry (’27,NJ) • RHP • Uncommitted • 5'10" 160 lbs


Dominated on the mound with an efficient, highly repeatable delivery and advanced strike-throwing ability. Attacked the zone relentlessly while commanding the baseball to both sides of the plate, keeping hitters off balance throughout a complete-game shutout. Worked with outstanding tempo and composure, allowing just three hits while piling up nine strikeouts in a commanding performance.


7 IP / 3 H / 9 K / 0 BB / 0 R



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Liam Juza ('27,VA) • Uncommitted • 3B • 5’10 165lb


Wide, compact setup with loose hands and a small leg-lift load that creates rhythm and balance. Uses the lower half efficiently to generate present power through the swing, allowing the barrel to work with authority through the zone. Drove a triple into the right-center field gap, showcasing quality bat speed, present strength, and the ability to impact the baseball to all fields.


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Eric Schaffer ('28,MD) • Uncommitted • SS/RHP • 6’1 165lb


Slightly open, athletic setup with tall hands and a small leg kick that keeps the swing connected and repeatable. The barrel stays level through the zone, allowing his bat speed to play while producing loud contact. Drove a triple down the left-field line, showcasing advanced barrel control, present strength, and the ability to impact the baseball to all fields. 


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Timothy O'Sullivan ('27,NJ) • Uncommitted • 1B/LHP • 6’1 195lb


Smooth left-handed hitter with a controlled small leg lift that keeps him balanced and connected throughout the load. Stays extended through contact, allowing the barrel to work through the baseball and generate easy carry. Drove a loud double off the top of the wall, showcasing present strength, advanced barrel feel, and the ability to impact the baseball with authority.


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Ian Ferguson ('31,NJ) • INF • 5’9 140lb


Athletic hitter with a loose setup and small, controlled leg lift that keeps the swing balanced and repeatable. Keeps his hands inside the baseball, driving a RBI line-drive single into the right-center field gap. Continued to showcase plus-plus bat-to-ball skills throughout the day, finding the barrel again with an aggressive path through the zone and lining a loud double into the left-center field gap. Demonstrated advanced barrel control and the ability to consistently create hard contact to all fields.


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Dylan Naimoli (‘28,MD) • Uncommitted • C • 6’ 190lb


Wide setup with fluid movements throughout the swing and a quick trigger that allows his present bat speed to play. The barrel works efficiently through the zone, producing loud contact and driving a pull-side RBI double down the line. Showcased quality barrel control, present gap power, and the ability to impact the baseball with authority.


2B: 93 mph EV



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Henry Marshall (‘27,PA) • Uncommitted • RHP • 6’1 190lb


Live, fluid arm action from a high three-quarter slot with quality tempo and intent working down the mound. Repeats an athletic delivery while showing present feel for a polished three-pitch mix that consistently keeps hitters off balance. Filled the strike zone throughout the outing, mixing all three offerings effectively and showcasing advanced pitchability.


FB: 83-86 mph
CB: 68-71 mph
SL: 74-76 mph



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Lucas Rothstein (‘26,PA) • West Chester University • LHP • 6’1 175lb


Long levers create a fluid, whippy arm action with easy effort through release. The Western Carolina commit shows advanced feel for a polished three-pitch mix, consistently creating uncomfortable at-bats by sequencing pitches effectively and keeping hitters off balance. The fastball sets the tone, while the slider and changeup both flash quality action to generate weak contact and swing-and-miss. A polished arm with present pitchability and the ability to attack hitters in multiple ways.


FB: 85-87 mph
SL: 72-73 mph
CH: 77-79 mph



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Kayden Rutherford (‘28,PA) • Uncommitted • 1B • 6’4 225lb 


Physical 6’4”, 225-pound left-handed hitter who continues to use his strong frame to produce loud contact and high exit velocities. Features a fluid left-handed swing with present strength, driving a backside RBI double off the wall before adding a pull-side single by stacking into the back leg with a controlled coil and getting the barrel out front. Consistently showcased advanced barrel feel, easy power, and the ability to impact the baseball to all fields.


2B: 90 mph EV
1B: 94 mph EV



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AJ Schaaf (‘29,PA) • OF • 5’10 155lb


Controlled load onto the back leg creates a quick trigger and allows his present bat speed to play through the zone. Gets the barrel out front with authority, generating easy carry and loud impact to the pull side. Turned on this pitch and launched a pull-side home run, showcasing present strength, advanced barrel feel, and impactful power.



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Kris Way Jr (‘29,PA) • 3B • 5’10 230lb


Quiet takeaway with advanced feel for the barrel and present pop through the swing. Stays connected with a direct path through the zone, producing loud contact and driving an RBI double off the wall. Showcased present strength, quality bat speed, and the ability to impact the baseball with authority.


2B: 98 mph EV



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Jake Nalepka (‘31,CT) • CF • 5’7 140lb


Elite bat speed and exit velocities for the class continue to stand out. Turned on a pitch for a loud inside-the-park home run, showcasing present speed to go with impact power. Later stayed through the baseball with a high-hands setup and quick barrel through the zone, lining a hard-hit backside single to continue an impressive offensive showing.



HR: 95 mph EV
1B: 85 mph EV


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