Philadelphia Invite Top Performers - Day 2
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Rocco Joseph (RJ) Pluchino (26, NJ) • RHH • Uncommitted • 5’11” 205lb
Muscular RHH with great use of the hips, showcasing his raw power. Barrels the ball with an uphill bat path for an RBI 2B to the LCF gap. Has the ability to spray the ball on all parts of the field while being very effective in the field as well. Good day at the plate today, playing a big part in helping his team pick up the win in pool play.
2-3, 2B, 2R, 3RBI
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Rocco Joseph (RJ) Pluchino (26, NJ) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 9, 2025
Strong RHH w/ efficient hip fire creating easy power. Uphill bat path for a RBI 2B to deep LCF gap. #PhillyInvite | #Uncommitted | @sportika_NJ | @RoccoJosephPlu1
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Brighton Fontaine (‘26, PA) • RHP • University of Alabama Commit • 6’3” 210lb
Muscular RHP w/ nasty 3 pitch mix - heavy FB, bullet SL, and off the table CH. Muscular lower half and good drive down mound w/ firm, balanced landing. Hides ball well from H3/4 slot and gets ahead of hitters early and often. Dominated in outing against a tough lineup. Projectable RHP displaying easy velocity and impressive put-away stuff. Keep an eye on this 2026 RHP as he continues to fill out frame and fine tune arsenal
5IP / 0H / 8K / BB / 0ER
FB: 85-89 T90mph / 1900+rpm / 12.0” IVB / 5.2” HB / Heavy
SL : 70-74 / 1600+ rpm / -5.2 IVB / -9.8” HB / Bullet
CH: 74-76 / 1400+rpm / 4.7” IVB / 9.2” HB / Off the table
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Brighton Fontaine (‘26, PA)🔋• Alabama Commit • 6’3" 210lb
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 9, 2025
Muscular RHP w/ nasty 3 pitch mix - heavy FB, bullet SL, and off the table CH. Strong lower half and good drive down mound w/ firm, balanced landing. Hides ball well from H 3/4 slot and gets ahead of hitters early and… pic.twitter.com/ymiyoSXRxC
Matthew Sisco (26, NJ) • RHH • Uncommitted • 6’0” 185lb
RHH with a consistent approach at the plate, looking to do damage early. Good feel for the barrel hitting a backside 1B past the 3-4 hole. Has a knack for finding the barrel, helping put the ball in play to move the runners over in scoring position. Good presence in the field, making it look easy out there, making all the tough plays look routine, and helping his team in a big way today.
2-3, 2R
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Luke Melton (26, NJ) • OF • Uncommitted • 6’3” 195lb
Athletic LHH showing off pullside pop on this ground rule double to RCF. Stacks weight on backside w/ toe tap and quick, whippy barrel through zone. Made loud, consistent contact all day at the top of the order including a ground rule double. Quick out of the box w/ good reads on bases. Talented bat w/ more juice left in tank as he continues to grow and build muscle.
2B Exit Velo: 104mph / LA: 35° / 356ft
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Luke Melton (26, NJ) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 9, 2025
Athletic LHH showing off pullside pop on this ground-rule 2B to RCF. Stacks weight on backside w/ toe tap and quick, whippy barrel through zone.
2B: 104mph / LA: 35° / 356ft #PhillyInvite | #Uncommitted | @Njmarlins | @LucasMeltonbase … pic.twitter.com/dm4eIt4pfG
Tyce McConnaughey (‘26, NJ) • OF • Barry University commit • 6’3" 195lb
Lean RHH w/ quick barrel through zone on this single through 5-6 hole. Short, simple stride w/ level bat path and one handed finish. Had great day at plate going 2-3 w/ triple. Showed off wheels on the bases w/ long smooth strides. Projectable 2026 OF w/ more room to fill out frame.
2-3, 3B, RBI
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Tyce McConnaughey (‘26, NJ) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 9, 2025
Lean RHH, quick barrel through zone -- 1B through 5-6 hole. Short, simple stride w/ level bat path and one hand finish. #PhillyInvite | @BarryUBaseball | @Njmarlins | @T_McConnaughey
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William Margolies (‘26, CT) • LHP • Uncommitted • 6’7” 200lb
Tall build with a 3-pitch mix working downhill with a soft landing, pounding the K zone. FB has tons of life and runs, generating whiffs. SL breaks early down and away on RHH, getting soft contact. CH breaks away to the arm side with late depth, getting hitters off balance. Racking up 7 Ks during his outing, getting whiffs throughout the day. Good command throughout the day, making hitters chase throughout the zone.
FB: 83-86 T88 / 1900+ rpm / 14.3” IVB / -10.5” HB
CB: 72-74 / 2300+ rpm / -11.3” IVB / 11.4” HB
CH: 79-82 / 1100+ rpm / 2.5” IVB / -11.5” HB
3 IP / 2 H / 1 ER / BB / 7 K
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William Margolies (‘26, CT) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 9, 2025
6’7” 200lb LHP w/ soft landing and balanced delivery, working downhill w/ a controlled 3-pitch mix. FB shows life and arm-side run, generating whiffs in the zone. SL breaks early down and away to RHH, inducing soft contact. CH features late depth… pic.twitter.com/jQWDUx7dXF
Brayden Loquasto (‘26, PA) • LHP • Uncommitted • 6’4" 211lb
Tall, deceptive LHPP with a 3/4 arm slot works downhill from the windup, locating his FB in all quadrants of the K zone while generating whiffs at a high rate. SL has good velo separation using it as his main K pitch. CH with late fade located on the outer half of the zone. Working effectively, pounding the zone all game using fewer pitches. Helping his team go near the distance, racking up 7 K and only allowing 2 BB, showing great command in the zone.
FB 81-83 T 84
SL 72-75
CH 75-78
6.2 IP / 2 H / 2 BB / 7 K
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Brayden Loquasto (‘26,PA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 9, 2025
Tall, deceptive LHP w/ H ¾ arm slot working downhill from the windup. Locates FB to all quadrants w/ late life, generating consistent whiffs. SL shows good velo separation and serves as a primary out pitch. CH features late fade and is spotted on the… pic.twitter.com/DlVgOFQNyH
Mario Valais (‘26, PA) • CF • Uncommitted • 5’11” 195lb
Great 2-out, 2K AB from the 2026 CF - fouled off tough pitches before dropping in big 3-run 3B to LF. Simplified approach w/ wide stance and mini stride. Great day at plate from the 2026 CF - went 2-3 w/ 3B and 3 RBI and played great defense. Good range and strong, accurate arm w/ carry. Polished profile on both sides of ball w/ more room to grow.
2-3, 3B, 3RBI
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Mario Valais (‘26,PA) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 9, 2025
Delivers a bases-clearing 3B to LF after a tough 9-pitch AB. Simplified setup w/ wide stance and mini stride. Short, quiet load and quick hands keep him on time while controlling the barrel. #PhillyInvite | #Uncommitted | @FTB_PhilliesDB9
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Jake Hafer (‘26, PA) • 1B • Uncommitted • 6’1” 195lb
Smooth, level swing on this hard hit single to RF. Tall stance w/ high leg kick and quick barrel through zone. Stays hot this tournament going 2-3, consistently finding the barrel. Polished hitter w/ more juice in the tank. Sure handed defender at 1B - made a couple tough picks. Projectable middle of the order bat w/ athleticism to play corner OF. Keep an eye on Hafer as he continues to fill out frame.
1B Exit Velo: 91.2mph
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Jake Hafer (‘26,PA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 9, 2025
Tall RHH w/ high leg kick and fluid rhythm. Smooth, level swing w/ quick barrel through the zone, producing a hard-hit single to RF.
1B EV: 91.2 mph #PhillyInvite | #Uncommitted | @FTB_PhilliesDB9
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Sebastian LaRosa (28, PA) • LHP • 5’11” 165lb
Deceptive P who works downhill well with an OT arm slot. FB has good command of dotting on the outer half of each side of the plate. Highlighting his 12-6 CB breaking from the release of the hand generating swing and misses, especially getting hitters out in front. Getting the W for his squad and excelling at getting out of highly intense situations, especially in the 6th inning with a full count and bases loaded.
6 IP / 3 H / ER / 7 K
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Sebastian LaRosa (‘28,PA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 9, 2025
Deceptive LHP w/ OT slot and downhill plane. FB shows command to both sides, dotting the outer half. 12/6 CB w/ depth from release, generating swing-and-miss and getting hitters out in front. Utilizes a deliberate, paused delivery before driving down… pic.twitter.com/PQVOwGRktX
Zach Ruple (‘28, PA) • RHH • 6’1” 170lb
Tall C had a good day at the plate today, being a reason why his team picked up the W today. Agile C behind the dish makes blocking look super easy. Going 3 for 3 at the dish, spraying the ball all over the field.
3-3, RBI, SB
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Matthew DeFilippo (‘26, CT) • RHP • Boston College commit • 6’2” 185lb
Lean RHP w/ good extension down mound from 3/4 slot. Attacked hitters w/ heavy FB and tight SL. Showed ability to get ahead of hitters and battle back in counts out of relief. Projectable arm w/ present velocity and command. Keep an eye on this 2026 Boston College commit as he continues to fill out and fine tune his impressive repertoire.
2IP / H / 3K / 0ER
FB: 90-92 T93 / 2200+ rpm / 9.4” IVB / 5.3” HB / Heavy
SL: 80-83 / 2300+ rpm / -4.3” IVB / -13.2 HB / Tight
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Matthew DeFilippo (‘26, CT) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 9, 2025
Lean RHP, good extension down mound from 3/4 short arm slot. Attacked hitters w/ heavy FB and late/firm SL. Showed ability to get ahead of hitters and battle back in counts out of relief.
2IP / H / 3K / 0ER
FB: 90-92 T93 / 2200+ rpm / 9.4” IVB /… pic.twitter.com/iqULvztprU
Cam Freeman (‘26, MA) • RHP • Fairfield University commit • 6’0" 190lb
6’0"190 RHP dealing from a L3/4 slot working in a nasty FB/SL mix. Smooth tempo down the mound w/ a quick arm. Heavy FB gets on hitters, hard SL puts them away. Induced lots of whiffs and soft contact - dominating stuff from the Fairfield commit. Young arm w/ impressive peripherals and knack for the strike zone. Kept pitch count low and hit spots consistently. Must watch 2026 P as he continues to fill out frame.
4.1IP / 4H / 2K / 0BB / 0ER
FB: 89-92 T93 / 1800+ rpm / 8.7” IVB / 16.7” HB / Run
SL: 80-82 / 1900+ rpm / 2.7” IVB / -1.4” HB / Hard
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Cam Freeman (‘26, MA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 9, 2025
6’0" 190lb RHP dealing from a L 3/4 slot working in a nasty FB/SL mix. Smooth tempo down the mound w/ a quick arm. Heavy FB gets on hitters, hard SL puts them away. Induced lots of whiffs and soft contact - dominating stuff from the Fairfield commit.… pic.twitter.com/mJZ883lPPU
Evan Miza (28, PA) • RHP • 6’0” 165lb
The young P had a good outing, picking up the W for his squad. Highlighting a 2-pitch mix showing his FB getting in on hitters that have been getting swings and misses all game. A hard CB that has a late break to it, freezing the hitters throughout the game. Great command of the zone, racking up double-digit K’s on the bump. Getting the W for his squad in a much-needed game going late into pool play.
FB: 80-82 T85 / 1900+ rpm / 13.4 IVB / 9.7 HB
CB: 70-71 T72 / 2000+ rpm / -7.7 IVB / -9.2 HB
5 IP / H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 10 K
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Evan Mizia (28, PA) 📝
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 9, 2025
Young RHP had a good outing, earning the W. 2-pitch mix, attacking w/ FB -- getting on hitters quick. Sharp CB w/ late break. Great command of the zone, racking up double-digit Ks on the bump.
FB: 80-82 T85 / 1900+ rpm / 13.4 IVB / 9.7 HB
CB: 70-71 T72… pic.twitter.com/8iebQ1A98F
Jack Moriarty (28, NJ) • RHH • 6’1” 160 lb
Tall build with a wide stance with a little bit of weight shift. Little stride in the swing, letting the ball travel deep, hitting an RBI 1B up the middle. Good feel in the box, racking up 3 hits and spraying the ball all over the field. Good eye in the box drawing long at-bats, getting him to BB in the game. RBI machine racking up 3 of them, while also scoring a run also in the game.
2-2, 3RBI, R, BB
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Jack Moriarty (28, NJ) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 9, 2025
Tall RHH, wide stance w/ slight weight shift. Short stride, letting the ball travel deep -- RBI 1B through the middle #PhillyInvite | @B1Ghostbaseball
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Jack Malley (‘28, PA) • SS • 6’0” 140lb
Lean SS w/ simple backside approach on this single through 3-4 hole. Efficient rotation w/ good extension through ball. Smooth actions in the IF, gets around ball well w/ accurate arm through target. High IQ baserunner w/ good dirt ball reads. Went 2-2 w/ BB at plate, showcasing good discipline and bat to ball skills. Keep an eye on the young SS as he continues to fill out frame.
2-2, BB
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Jack Malley (‘28, PA) ⬇️
— Prospect Select Scout (@PSBaseballScout) August 10, 2025
Lean SS w/ simple backside approach -- 1B through 3-4 hole. Efficient rotation w/ good extension through contact. #PhillyInvite | @buckscobaseball
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