Signing Period - Division 1 Recruiting Class Breakdown
November 10, 2021
Dennis Healy and Trevor Brown
PBR New England Co-Directors of Scouting
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Signing Period - Division 1 Recruiting Class Breakdown
The NCAA signing period is from November 10th-17th. With the start of the signing period upon us, we look to break down each individual Division I commitment from in-state prospects, where they are headed and what tools they will bring with them.
* Schools are listed in alphabetical order
** Total Commits is reflective of commitments in the PBR Database
Boston College Eagles
- Total Commits: 11
- # Top 100 Players Ranked (State): 7
- # Nationally Ranked Players: 2
- Immediate Impact Player: Adonys Guzman
- Sleeper of the Class: AJ Colarusso
Snapshot
- Gio Arzuaga, RHP, Tabor Academy (MA)- Quick armed right-hander.
- Bobby Chicoine, RHP, Byram Hills (NY)- Projectable right-hander.
- AJ Colarusso, LHP, Groton School (MA)- Excellent left-handed arm.
- Owen Deshazo, SS, Hanover (VA)- Athletic middle infielder.
- Ryan Dimaggio, LHP, The Hun School (NJ)- Promising young left-hander.
- Connor Dreyer, MINF, Delbarton, (NJ)- Athletic middle of the field guy.
- Adonys Guzman, C, Brunswick School(CT)- Athletic catcher with a plus skill set.
- James Hackett, SS, Glenbrook South, (ILL) - Smooth and athletic middle guy.
- Jason Hernandez, SS, Green Farms Academy (CT)- Excellent athlete.
- Cohl Mercado, OF, St Joseph’s ( NJ)- Athletic outfielder with good bat to ball skills.
- Kyle Wolff, LHP, Middlesex (MA)- Good looking, durable left-handed arm.
Brown Bears
- Total Commits: 8
- # Top 100 Players Ranked (State): 1
- # Nationally Ranked Players: 0
- Immediate Impact Player: Peter Dubie
- Sleeper of the Class: Mika Petersen
Snapshot
- DJ Dillehay, SS/RHP, Tullahoma (TN)- Athletic middle infielder, with an above average arm, should be able to help off the mound as well.
- Peter Dubie, RHP, Park Tudor (IN)- Big frame, works downhill, look for him to pitch right away, tight curveball.
- Ty Harris, LHP, Woodlands (TX)- Long and loose LHP, mid to upper 80’s fastball, with feel for secondary stuff.
- Logan Meusy, OF, Liberty, (NV)- Plus runner, can swing it, handles the bat.
- Mika Petersen, OF Westhill, (CT)- LHH, can really run, top of the order hitter, will cause havoc.
- Carter Rasmussen, RHP, Northwest (TX)- Upper 80’s fastball, with a swing and miss breaking ball.
- Mark Shenson, SS, Roxbury Latin (MA)- Athletic middle infielder.
Bryant Bulldogs
- Total Commits: 9
- # Top 100 Players Ranked (State): 5
- # Nationally Ranked Players: 0
- Immediate Impact Player: Justin Hackett
- Sleeper of the Class: Vinnie Purpura
Snapshot
- Colton Adams, LHP, Severna Park, (MD)- Long and loose, very clean arm action, striker thrower.
- Caden Dulin, SS, Williamstown (NJ)- Athletic, can play on both sides of the field.
- Ross Dyer, RHP, Malden Catholic (MA)- Quick arm RHP.
- Greg Gorman, 1B, Westerly (RI)- Monster LHH with plus power to all fields, major threat.
- Max Gustafson, INF, Burlington School (NC)- Corner infielder, pop in the hands.
- Justin Hacket, INF, Lyman Hall, (CT)- Athletic, offensive, left-side infielder, pro-potential.
- Kyle Neri, OF, Augustine Prep (NJ)- Power bat, advanced approach. Throws it well from the outfield.
- Vinnie Purpura, LHP, Hopkinton, (MA)- LHP, Major feel for all 3 pitchers, very high ceiling.
Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils
- Total Commits: 6
- # Top 100 Players Ranked (State): 1
- # Nationally Ranked Players: 0
- Immediate Impact Player: Drew Munn
- Sleeper of the Class: Bryce DiPiero
Snapshot
- Nic Benhardt, RHP, Rocky Point (NY)- Power RHP, feel for secondary stuff.
- Ryan Cook, RHP, Whitesboro (NY)- Long and loose RHP, late biting curveball, with feel for Changeup.
- Bryce Diperio, LHP, Enfield (CT)- Shows tons of projections, mid 80’s fastball.
- Antonio Ducatelli, OF, Island Trees, (NY)- Smooth swing from the left-side, athletic in OF.
- Drew Munn, RHP, Cold Spring Harbor (NY)- Mid to upper 80’s clean arm, big body.
- Leyton Pulsipher, SS, Center Moriches (NY)-Athletic middle infielder, with good actions.
Connecticut Huskies
- Total Commits: 13
- # Top 100 Players Ranked (State): 12
- # Nationally Ranked Players: 2
- Immediate Impact Player: Ryan Daniels
- Sleeper of the Class: Gavin Greger
Snapshot
- Jude Abbadessa, RHP, Niles Senior (NY)- Plus breaker, 88-91 mph, pitchability.
- Nico Brini, OF, Boston College HS (MA)- Top of the order hitter, on base machine.
- Sam Clark, RHP, Cheverus (ME)- Big Bodied RHP, good slider, fastball 88-89 mph, projection.
- Maddix Dalena,1B, Montoursville Area (PA)- Power bat in the middle of lineup, can really swing it.
- Ryan Daniels, SS, St. Paul Catholic, (CT)- LHH, can really swing it, advanced approach.
- Gavin Gregor, OF, Avon Old Farms, (CT)- Potentially two-way player.
- JJ Hood, RHP, Wyoming Area (PA)- Strike thrower, competitive, upper 80’s fastball.
- Ryan Juliano, SS, Bedford, (NH)- Athletic middle infielder, can swing it, can play all over.
- Drew Kron, OF, Xavier, (CT)- Super athletic OF, shown the ability to really hit.
- Levi McAllister, C, St Mark’s (NH)- Advanced, strong defensive skills.
- John McGowan, RHP, Walt Whitman, (MD)- Good frame, lanky, ¾ slot, heavy sink at 87-88.
- Kolby Pascarelli, LHP, St Thomas More (CT)- Mid to upper 80’s, potential two-way player.
- Noah Sorenson, SS, Scranton Prep (PA)- Plus defender, true SS, very good athlete.
- Ryan Vandewater, RHP, Our Lady of Lourdes (NY)- Sleeper, upper 80’s, can spin it.
Dartmouth Big Green
- Total Commits: 6
- # Top 100 Players Ranked (State): 1
- # Nationally Ranked Players: 0
- Immediate Impact Player: Aidan Plummer
- Sleeper of the Class: McAllister Burke
Snapshot
- Nico Banez, OF, Olympia, (FL)- athletic outfielder with an advanced skill set.
- McAllister Burke, SS, Amity (CT)- advanced skill set.
- Taer Rodriguez, SS, La Sierra (CA)- good looking athlete in the middle of the field.
- Milo Suarez, SS, Gulliver Schools (FL)- slick fielding middle guy.
Fairfield Stags
- Total Commits: 10
- # Top 100 Players Ranked: 4
- # Nationally Ranked Players: 0
- Immediate Impact Player: JP Kuczik
- Sleeper of the Class: Matthew Bucciero
Snapshot
- Matthew Bucciero, INF, Ridgefield (CT)- Corner player, with ability to swing with power.
- Aidan Colagrande, LHP, Kings Park (NY)- Southpaw thrower.
- Kevin Kell, RHP, LaSalle College Prep, (PA)- Strike thrower, mid 80’s fastball, shows an above average curveball.
- JP Kuczik, C, Don Bosco Prep (NJ)- Advanced behind the plate, solid catch and throw guy.
- Jake Memoli, RHP, Watchung Hills (NJ)- Projectable RHP, upper 80’s arm, heavy arm side sink,
- Luke Nomara, SS Columbia (NJ)- Athletic, with above average actions, arm is electric.
- TJ Schmalzie, OF, Wallenpaupack Area (PA).
- Payten Warwick, OF, Loomis Chaffee, (CT)- Speedy, old school OF, swings it from left-side.
- Will Youngman, LHP, Wyoming Seminary Upper, (PA)- Super clean arm from left-side, tons of projection, fastball is low to mid 80’s.
Hartford Hawks
- Total Commits: 3
- # Top 100 Players Ranked: 4
- # Nationally Ranked Players: 0
- Immediate Impact Player: Brandon Fish
- Sleeper of the Class: Sean Yoest
Snapshot
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Harvard Crimson
- Total Commits: 7
- # Top 100 Players Ranked: 3
- # Nationally Ranked Players: 1
- Immediate Impact Player: Giovanni Colasante
- Sleeper of the Class: Callan Fang
Snapshot
- Giovanni Colasante, SS, Poly Prep (NY)- Slick fielding middle infielder.
- Brian Dowling, LHP, Avon Old Farms (CT)- Quick arm left-handed pitcher.
- Callan Fang, 3B/RHP/Util, Pennsbury High School PA- Versatile young player.
- Jordan Kang, 3B, Harvard Westlake (CA)- Hitter with potential.
- Justin King, 3B, Oakwood, (OH)- Advanced skill set.
- Max Lane, SS, Corona Del Mar, (CA)- Good looking overall player.
- Jack Smith - Mt. Lebanon High School, PA RHP - Quick arm right-hander.
Holy Cross Crusaders
- Total Commits: 12
- # Top 100 Players Ranked (State): 4
- # Nationally Ranked Players: 0
- Immediate Impact Player: Maxwell McGrady
- Sleeper of the Class: Jake Needham
Snapshot
- Oliver Brown, RHP, South Anchorage (Alaska)- Quick armed right-hander.
- Cameron Bryant, SS, Cincinnati Country Day (OH)- Athletic infielder.
- CJ Egrie, SS, Phillips Academy (MA)- Aggressive and athletic infielder.
- Ralph Gariano, LHP, Germantown Academy (PA)- Quick armed left-hander.
- Will Harding, OF, Walsh Jesuit (OH)- Good looking hitter.
- Jake Jaszcz, OF, Episcopal Academy (PA)- Hits and shows versatility.
- Danny Macchiarola, RHP, Xavier, (NY)- Durable and solid right-hander.
- Lucas Manning C, West Forsyth, (NC)- Tough minded with advanced skill set.
- Maxwell McGrady, RHP, Central Bucks East, (PA)- Good looking right-hander.
- Jake Needham, RHP, Phillips Academy, (MA)- Long and athletic right-hander.
- Jack Toomey, OF, St Sebastian’s (MA)- Physical right-handed hitting outfielder.
- Jaden Wywoda, RHP, Jonathan Law (CT)- Promising young right-hander.
Maine Black Bears
- Total Commits: 11
- # Top 100 Players Ranked (State): 3
- # Nationally Ranked Players: 0
- Immediate Impact Player: TJ Gormley
- Sleeper of the Class: Gianni Gambardella
Snapshot
- Christian Almagno, INF, North Providence HS, RI- Athlete with versatility.
- Blaine Cockburn, LHP, Freeport (ME)- Quick arm left-hander.
- Gianni Gambardella, RHP, West Haven (CT)- Good looking young arm.
- TJ Gormley, INF, North Kingstown (RI)- Left-handed hitter with potential.
- Tyler Hicks, 3B, White Mountains Regional (NH)- Athlete with potential.
- Luc Lavigueur, RHP, Rogers (RI)- Solid arm and feel for pitching.
- Colin McDonald RHP, Gorham (ME)- Promising young arm.
- Dean O’Neill, C, Reed Henderson, PA- Advanced catch and throw skill set.
- Connor Waiting, 1B, Island Trees (NY)- Hitter with potential.
Massachusetts-Amherst Minutemen
- Total Commits: 7
- # Top 100 Players Ranked (State): 2
- # Nationally Ranked Players: 0
- Immediate Impact Player: Jared Munoz
- Sleeper of the Class: Mason Kulpa
Snapshot
- Justin Blumenthal, 3B, Portsmouth (NH)- Hits and handles the corner.
- Mason Kulpa, SS, Dighton-Rehoboth, (MA)- Athletic middle guy.
- Justin Masteralexis, LHP, Amherst MA- Quick arm left-hander with potential.
- Gavin Moss, LHP, Bridgton Academy (ME)- Quick arm left-hander.
- Jared Munoz, OF, Bishop Hendricken, (RI)- Hitter who runs.
- Michael Toth, Catcher, Granby MA- Excellent catch and throw skill set.
- Dylan Terwilliger, RHP, Medford NJ- Projectable right-hander.
Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks
- Total Commits: 9
- # Top 100 Players Ranked (State): 4
- # Nationally Ranked Players: 0
- Immediate Impact Player: Jordan Gorham
- Sleeper of the Class: Trevor Crosby
Snapshot
- Trevor Crosby IF, North Andover, (NY)- Athletic infielder who swings the bat.
- Nick Dirito, RHP, Catholic Memorial, (MA)- Athletic right-hander.
- Brian Foley, RHP, Milton, (MA)- Durable right-hander.
- Robert Geisler, C Bayonne, (NJ)- Catch and throw guy.
- Owen Hoyt, LHP, Union Endicott (NY)- Quick armed left-hander.
- Jacob Jette, LHP, Franklin (MA)- Long and loose left-hander.
- Michael Simes, RHP, Wachusett Regional (MA)- Long and loose right-hander.
- Sean Smith, RHP, Arlington (NY)- Quick armed right-hander.
Merrimack Warriors
Snapshot
- Jayden Asencio, C, St John the Baptist (NY)- Solid catch and throw skill set.
- Hayden Bond, INF/P, Bridgeton Academy (MA)- Versatile young player.
- Zachery Broderick, LHP, Fairfield Warde, (CT)- Promising young left-hander.
- Chris Goode, OF, Franklin (MA)- Hitter with versatility.
- Christian Scanlon, OF, Hamden Hall (CT)- Athletic outfielder.
- Sam Sherman, SS, Taconic (MA)- Athletic middle infielder.
- Joseph Spaccavento, OF, Northern Highlands Regional (NJ)- Athletic outfielder.
Northeastern Huskies
- Total Commits: 11
- # Top 100 Players Ranked (State): 6
- # Nationally Ranked Players: 0
- Immediate Impact Player: Charlie Walker
- Sleeper of the Class: Sean McGee
Snapshot
- Matthew Brinker C, Xaverian Brothers (MA)- Advanced skill set.
- Aiven Cabral, SS, St Mary’s (MA)- Athletic and quick middle guy.
- Ryan Griffin, RHP, North Andover (MA)- Projectable right-hander.
- Joseph Hauser, RHP, St Francis Prep (NY)- Projectable right-hander.
- Cameron Maldonado, SS, Hamden Hall (CT)- Reliable young middle infielder.
- Sean McGee, SS, IMG Academy (FL)- Athletic middle guy.
- James Morice, 3B, Canterbury School (CT)- Corner guy who swings the bat.
- Carmelo Mussachia, SS, Fordham Prep (NY)- Solid skill set in the middle of the field.
- Craig Ottaviano, RHP, Westhill, (CT)- Potential on the bump.
- Charlie Walker, RHP, Milton (MA)- Physical right-handed pitcher.
- Carson Walsh, RHP, Worcester Academy (MA)- Quick arm right-hander.
Quinnipiac Bobcats
- Total Commits: 7
- # Top 100 Players Ranked (State): 3
- # Nationally Ranked Players: 0
- Immediate Impact Player: Michael Poncini
- Sleeper of the Class: John Heitzman
Snapshot
- Matt Alduino, LHP, Yorktown (NY)- Clean arm from the left-side, electric stuff, fastball 88-90 mph.
- Julian Buchman, OF, Marlboro (NJ)- Chance to be very offensive.
- John Heitzman, OF, Fairfield Warde (CT)- LHH, with major feel at teh plate, can handle the bat, chance to be a double machine.
- Michael Poncini, RHP, RHAM (CT)- Electric stuff at times, late sweeping breaker, should help immediately.
- Andrew Rubayo, RHP, Peddie School (NJ)- Big physical frame, RHP, with heavy sink in the upper 80’s, with a power slider.
- Christian Smith, C, Fairfield Ludlowe (CT)- Solid catch and throw guy, advanced skill set, look for him to compete for playing time.
- Aaron Zunus, RHP, Cushing (MA)- Projectable RHP, mid to upper 80’s, feel for the secondary stuff.
Rhode Island Rams
- Total Commits: 11
- # Top 100 Players Ranked (State): 8
- # Nationally Ranked Players: 0
- Immediate Impact Player: Jack Hopko
- Sleeper of the Class: Jake Foster
Snapshot
- Michael Anderson, 1B, Monsignor Bonner (PA)- Mature frame, chance to be a legit two-way player, power threat at the plate, upper 80’s off the bump.
- Joey Bogart, INF, Gloucester Catholic (NJ)- Offensive middle guy, plays with a ton of energy.
- Cole Carroll, OF, Lake Travis (TX)- Onefielder from the LoneStar state.
- Anthony Fernandez, OF, Cranston East (RI)- Outfielder.
- Jake Foster, RHP, Lincoln (RI)- Solid two-pitch mix, fastball upper 80’s with life, can soin it as well.
- Connor Grotyohann, RHP, Pope John XXIII (NJ)- Physical frame, RHP, heavy fastball at 89-90 mph, with a power slider, look for him to help right away.
- Jack Hopko, 1B, Maine Endwell (NY)- Left-handed banger, with advanced approach with power to all fields. Super smooth around the bag at 1st.
- Nicholas Toro, C, Lincoln (RI)- RHH catching prosect.
- Jeremy Urena, RHP, Johnston (RI)- Upper 80s righty.
Sacred Heart Pioneers
- Total Commits: 7
- # Top 100 Players Ranked (State): 3
- # Nationally Ranked Players: 0
- Immediate Impact Player: Nicholas Kane
- Sleeper of the Class: Sal Dastoli
Snapshot
- Matthew Carrera, MINF, Mt Sanai (NY)- Plus athlete, can run, swings the bat with pop.
- Joe Cilea, C, Colts Neck (NJ)- Solid catch and throw guy, can handle the bat.
- Mitchell Hawkins, RHP, Pomeraug (CT)- RHP, good feel for 3 pitches, a strike thrower.
- Connor Johnston, RHP, Trumbull (CT)- A long and loose RHP, pounds the zone, can spin it, look for him to pitch right away.
- Nicholas Kane, RHP, Conard (CT)- Big RHP, upper 80’s, with a power slider.
- Gino Manicchio, 3B, Ossining (NY)- Shows plus pop at the plate, can pick it at third base.
Yale Bulldogs
- Total Commits: 7
- # Top 100 Players Ranked (State): 6
- # Nationally Ranked Players: 0
- Immediate Impact Player: Tai Nguyen
- Sleeper of the Class: Beck Milner
Snapshot
- Daniel Cohen, RHP, South Glens Falls (NY)- Long and loose RHP, life to his 88 ,mph fastball, can spin it, much more in the tank.
- Tate Evans, RHP, Marcus (TX)- Long and loose, projectable, fastball in the upper 80’s.
- Davis Hanson, SS, Loomis Chaffee (CT)- RHH infielder, pop to all fields, can play the left-side, good actions.
- Luke Lantz, RHP, St. Xavier (KY)- RHP, strike thrower, pounds the zone with heavy two-pitch mix, look for him to compete for innings.
- Ethan Lewis, RHP, Golden (CO)- Big time arm off the bump, up to 90 mph, with a power curveball.
- Beck Milner, C, Taft School (UT)- Solid catch and throw guy, can handle the bat, look for him to compete for playing time.
- Tai Nguyen, 1B, Bishop Gorman (NV)- Advanced approach from the right side, bangs it to all fields. Plays first and right equally well.
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