ID: Downstate Session 1 - 10 to Know

Derek Diaz C / 3B / Iona Prep, NY / 2024

2024 C/3B Derek Diaz (Iona Prep)

Accurate short hop to second on the first throw followed by a well-deadened block and recover. 77mph catcher velocity with pop times ranging 2.06 - 2.15. Was also 82mph from 3B. Exit velo 95mph offensively.#IDDownstate | @Derek_Diaz_12 pic.twitter.com/JPtFWDc98b

— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) February 24, 2023

Gianni Generoso C / 3B / Iona Prep, NY / 2025

‘25 C/3B Gianni Generoso (Iona Prep)5’11, 220lb tank. Rhythm in the hands w/ a toe tap stride & weight shift getting down on time; generates torque against a strong front side w/ a compact stroke hitting ? through the middle/pull side gap. Peak EV94 MPH @TrackManBB #IDdownstate pic.twitter.com/vYgJipHfeI

— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) February 23, 2023

John Parpis RHP / 3B / St Anthony's, NY / 2025

ID Downstate Follow Up

2025 RHP/3B John Parpis (@SAFriarsBase) #7 ranked SOPH RHP. Lean, athletic 6-2, 185lbs with a medium arm swing. High spin arm. FB averaged 19in HM ➡️

FB: 83-84; (➕➕? avg 2,322 RPM)
CH: 72-74
SL: 71-73#IDDownstate | @PBR_NY_LI | @ChrisDryllPBR pic.twitter.com/tVAgavFuzH

— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) February 28, 2023

Carter Wuestenhoefer C / 1B / Iona Prep, NY / 2024

2024 C/1B Carter Wuestenhoefer (Iona Prep)

Two straight accurate throws down to second here. Clean transfers on both plays. Topped 76mph from out of the crouch with pop times ranging 2.09 - 2.19. Was also 82mph from 1B. EV of 87mph offensively. #IDDownstate | @CWuestenhoefer pic.twitter.com/eOdxM4CL7O

— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) February 24, 2023

Sebastian Santos-Olson LHP / 1B / Iona Prep, NY / 2024

ID Downstate Follow Up

2024 LHP Sebastian Santos-Olson (Iona Prep) intimidating presence at 6-3, 210 maxed 91mph. Long arm swing, no restrictions. Violent effort, projects as crucial pen arm w high ceiling. FB avg 16.9in HM. #6 JR LHP

FB: 89-91
CH: 80-81
SL: 80-82#IDDownstate pic.twitter.com/PplrY6r2CZ

— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) February 27, 2023

Reid Walter RHP / 1B / Cold Spring Harbor, NY / 2024

Pitched in the mid-to-upper 80's with a longer arm-swing and life to the FB. Mixed 71-73 mph CB that showed hard 11/5 shape and fading 75-77 CH.

Aidan Savinon 1B / RHP / St. Mary's , NY / 2026

ID Downstate Follow Up

2026 1B/RHP Aidan Savinon (St. Mary’s College Prep) physical 6-3, 220lb freshman, side step and belt high leg drive into a standard 3/4 slot. Plus velo and FB IVB.

FB: 81-83
SL: 71-72
SPLT: 71-73#IDDownstate | @PBR_NY_LI | @ChrisDryllPBR pic.twitter.com/et7T3MpRSN

— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) February 28, 2023

Matt Nowlan OF / 1B / Comsewogue, NY / 2024

2024 OF/1B Matt Nowlan (Comsewogue)

Been a favorite of ours to watch on Long Island. Strong, muscular 6-0, 200lb build. Blasted pitches to all fields. Peak exit velocity 92mph. 85mph from the OF, 80mph INF velo.#IDDownstate | @MattNowlan2024 | @AxcessBaseball | @ChrisDryllPBR pic.twitter.com/iaIkeNqkYr

— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) February 23, 2023

Christopher Nell RHP / 1B / The Stony Brook School, NY / 2024

Next level frame at 6-4, 195lbs with a unique lower release height that drives the FB up in zone (21 inch IVB). Reached back for an 85 mph best with durable lower half.

Matt Reiter RHP / SS / Kellenberg, NY / 2024

2024 RHP Matt Reiter (Kellenberg) with an impressive set this afternoon. Three pitch mix all for strikes.

FB: 83-85
CB: 73-75; slurvish shape
CH: 76-79; sink/fade pic.twitter.com/iixpgM370v

— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) February 23, 2023