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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Avery Brace (‘29,PA) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 23, 2026
Quick arm w/ extension from 3/4 slot. Stays stacked at LL while getting DTM effectively. Present feel for pitch mix generating S/M.
FB: 83 mph #NEChamp| @rcswarpath
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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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Angel Vargas ('28,PA)⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 23, 2026
Smooth & controlled down the mound w/ low intent AA. FB jumps out the hand, plays well to the top of the zone. Throws from a OTT arm slot, gets down the mound well generating good extension.
FB: 82-84mph T85
SL: 73-74mph #NEChamp| #Uncommitted|… pic.twitter.com/vUQDlmlqLe
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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Mikael Johansson (‘27,MA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 23, 2026
Wide setup w/ quiet takeaway+simple stride, gets hands out for loud 2B off the wall.
Exit Velo: 90 mph #NEChamp| #Uncommitted| @GBG_Hawks
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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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Nick Franseca (‘30,MD) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 23, 2026
Short+simple stride into quick trigger, uses quick bat thru zone for ITP HR. #NEChamp| @MarylandLegends
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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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Charlie Kennedy (‘28,PA) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 23, 2026
Simple pick-up/put-down stride while showing body control to keep weight back throughout. Shows off impressive bat speed+barrel control for loud PS HR to lead off the game. #NEChamp| #Uncommitted| @PBT_BellRingers
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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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Joseph Bologna ('29,NY)⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 23, 2026
Controlled, repeatable delivery with high leg lift and whippy arm action from OT slot to create deception. Filled the zone with above-average ride FBs to overpowered hitters and generate consistent whiffs.
FB: 86-87 mph #NEChamp| @NorEastClippers … pic.twitter.com/FvebkEVMfU
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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Jacob Young ('26,NY)⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 24, 2026
Right-hander with physical presence on the mound at 6'5", 235lbs. Effortless delivery, working down the mound efficiently to create quality extension from low 3/4 slot. FB plays with plus ride and carry thru the zone to induce consistent whiff at the top… pic.twitter.com/s7p1POlvcH
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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Dominic Ostroman ('27,NJ)⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 24, 2026
Dominate performance going 6 IP w/ 12 punch outs. Commanded the 2-pitch mix the entire outing keeping hitters consistently off balance. Athletic moves down the mound w/ compact stroke and controlled lower half. #NEChamp| #Uncommitted|… pic.twitter.com/0yvKs0GNoX
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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Colton Cherry ('27,NJ) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 24, 2026
Dominant performance on the mound. Showcases an efficient, highly repeatable delivery w/ command, relentlessly attacking the zone. Tosses a CG SHO allowing just 3H while racking up 9Ks.
7IP / 9Ks / 0 BB / 0 R #NEChamp| @BaseballUJersey|… pic.twitter.com/Zh3PL3Ok89
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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Liam Juza ('27,VA)⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 24, 2026
Wide, compact setup w/ loose hands & small leg lift load. Efficient use of the bottom half, generating power thru the swing. Shoots this one to RCF for a 3B. #NEChamp| #Uncommitted| @LJuza_Baseball| @PrimeTimeBSBLL
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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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Eric Schaffer ('28,MD)⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 24, 2026
Slightly open, athletic setup w/ tall hands & small leg kick that stays connected. Barrel stays level thru the zone, shows good bat speed. Shoots this one down LF line for a 3B. #NEChamp| #Uncommitted| @ericschaff2028| @TheYardWolfpack
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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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Timothy O'Sullivan ('27,NJ)⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 24, 2026
Smooth 6'1 195lb LHH w/ small leg lift that stays controlled thru the load. Stays extended, shoots this one off the top of the wall for a loud 2B. #NEChamp| #Uncommitted| @Timosully44| @BaseballUJersey
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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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Ian Ferguson ('31,NJ)⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 24, 2026
Continues to find the barrel today showing ++B2B skills. Barrel works aggressively thru the zone, shoots this one to LCF for a LD 2B. #NEChamp| @Oilers_BPC
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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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Dylan Naimoli (‘28,MD) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 24, 2026
Wide setup w/ fluid movements throughout, present bat speed+quick trigger for PS RBI 2B DTL.
Exit Velo: 93 mph #NEChamp| #Uncommitted| @dylannaimoli| @TheYardWolfpack
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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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Henry Marshall (‘27,PA) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 24, 2026
Live+fluid arm from H3/4 slot. Works w/ tempo while getting DTM w/ intent. Present feel for 3 pitch mix to keep hitters OB.
FB: 83-86 mph
CB: 68-71 mph
SL: 74-76 mph #NEChamp| #Uncommitted| @HenryMarsh35906| @AllStarBaseball
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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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Lucas Rothstein (‘26,PA) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 24, 2026
Uses long levers to generate fluid+whippy arm w/ easy effort thru release. The @BaseballWcu commit shows present feel for 3 pitch mix to create uncomfortable AB’s for hitters.
FB: 85-87 mph
SL: 72-73 mph
CH: 77-79 mph #NEChamp| @BaseballWcu|… pic.twitter.com/vjOfuz3P0b
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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Kayden Rutherford (‘28,PA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 24, 2026
Continues using strong frame to produce high exit velos+loud contact today at #NEChamp. Uses fluid LH swing for backside RBI 2B off the wall.
Exit Velo: 90 mph #NEChamp| #Uncommitted| @Krudd4444| @KSBombers
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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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AJ Schaaf (‘29,PA) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 25, 2026
Controlled load onto back leg to start quick trigger w/ present bat speed for a PS HR. #NEChamp| @AJSchaaf_29| @USEliteMA2029
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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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Kris Way Jr (‘29,PA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 25, 2026
Quiet takeaway w/ feel for barrel+present pop to drive loud RBI 2B off the wall.
Exit Velo: 98 mph #NEChamp| @_kriswayjr_14_| @FTB_PhilliesDB9
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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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Jake Nalepka (‘31,CT) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) July 25, 2026
Elite bat speed+exit velo’s for class, continues herring showing at #NEChamp w/ loud ITP HR.
Exit Velo: 95 mph #NEChamp| @NorEastClippers
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