New York Weekly Standouts: Fifth Edition 2024

‘25 LHP Michael DiOrio (Manhasset)

No. 20 JR LHP in NY at 6-0, 180LBS. High spin arm throws nothing straight from the left side. FB fights gravity up to 22in IVB, plenty of sweep to the SL.⁰⁰FB: 84-86 (2345🔄 22 IVB, 13 ASR ↗️)⁰SL: 72-74 (2450🔄 15 HM ⬅️)⁰CH: 79-81 (1900🔄… pic.twitter.com/efa8RQanX5

2025 RHP/3B Jesse Kostulias (Mineola) Projectable 6-0, 141.5 lb frame.

FB: 84-86 MPH - Life w/ 19” IVB⬆️

CB: 72-73 MPH - late action↘️

CH: 71-72 MPH - heavy

Live arm; comes out easy with some hop through the zone.@TeamFrancisco pic.twitter.com/zkRC8VeRyV

Loud round from 2-way prospect ‘28 RHP/1B Sam Dicker (Bronxville)

Exit Velo: 95 MPH🚀

High hand set w/ rhythm from a knee knock floating stride consistently getting down on time; ADV rotational ATH (27.6 G Rot Acc @Blast_Bsbl ) w/ a heavy barrel through the zone.

Plenty of… pic.twitter.com/e8Ok7CgQdc

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐃: 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 & 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬

‘𝟮𝟱 𝗥𝗛𝗣 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘀 (𝗥𝘆𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗸/𝗜𝗠𝗚 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆) is one of the top uncommitted JR right-handers in NY at 6-1, 175LBS. Long arm swing picks up speed and gets deep into a… pic.twitter.com/1yk6yVKGqA

Electric night at @velouniversity with plenty of P/C talent.

2026 RHP/3B Joseph Deljevic (Eastchester, NY) checks in at 6-0, 200 lbs. The durable righty brought the noise to close out the night‼️⁰⁰FB: 87-89, 🔝90 MPH ⛽️⁰SL: 76-78 MPH; tight spin / back up⁰CH: 82-83; cut pic.twitter.com/R7E1FAAAM9

‘26 C/SS Ayden Roman (Citius Prep)

No. 5 SOPH C in NY possesses a muscular build throughout his 6-1, 180LB frame. Very strong BP rounds tonight, showing a flat path off a high-hand set. Peak EV 94MPH.#PreseasonID | @AydenRoman1 pic.twitter.com/DOUeSZaTnU

Top round of the night from 2025 C/3B Ben Raspanti (Pearl River) The physical 6-0, 215 lb backstop led the event in Max & Avg EV & batted ball distance.

Exit Velo: 98 / Avg 93 🚀
Max Distance: 358’

Stays in the leg; strong hands generate bat speed up to 77 MPH. Present power… pic.twitter.com/c1Fe1NPUqz

‘25 C/RHP Jayson Espinal (Clarkstown North)

No. 32 JR C in NY at 5-10, 200LBS. Quick into catch and throw, up to 78MPH on a hop down to second. Pop times ranged 2.03-2.13.#PreseasonID | @JaysonEspinal25 pic.twitter.com/51QqAWeWBV

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐃: 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

‘𝟮𝟲 𝟯𝗕/𝗥𝗛𝗣 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀 (𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀) No. 5 SOPH in🗽/ No. 313 SOPH in 🇺🇸 found the weight room at 6-0, 185LBS. High leg kick into a smooth stroke and 97MPH peak EV. Bat speed 77MPH. Balanced defender… pic.twitter.com/pIugCzQ4Ol

2025 SS/2B Dylan Acevedo (Minisink Valley) 5-11, 190 lb build with a strong lower half.

Exit Velo: 97 MPH/ 90 MPH
Max dist. 367’ @TrackManBB

Stays in the legs & balanced through out generating advanced bat speed (Max 78/ Avg 76 MPH @Blast_Bsbl ) Natural lift & carry w/ power… pic.twitter.com/etwzflokMY

2026 SS/RHP Nolan Stark (Oneonta , NY); 5-11, 147.5 lbs.

Showed 2-way ability. Ran FB up into mid 80’s. Good feel for off-speed landing CB for strikes.

FB: 85mph
CB: 71mph#PreseasonID | @nolanstark2026 https://t.co/LnGmbRJG9v pic.twitter.com/p0rhC8zSEd

2026 RHP/OF Colin Mack (Saratoga Springs, NY); 6-1, 175 lbs.⁰⁰Showed a up-tempo delivery with feel for the three pitch mix. High spin traits with some outlier numbers.
⁰FB:85-87 (2,460rpm🔄)⁰CB:72-75 (-8.6in IVB⬇️, -9.8in HZ➡️)
SL:73-75(sweeper, 0in IVB, -11in HZ⬅️)… pic.twitter.com/UYl7Db5qft

2026 RHP/3B Bryce Cureo (St. Joseph’s Collegiate) Long, lean 6-3, 180 lb frame.

Fluid, repeatable delivery w/ command of quality 3-pitch mix

FB: 86-87 MPH Life w/ ride & run↗️
2207 RPM / 18” IVB / 14” HRZ

SL:75-78 MPH Sharp 2-tier break
2188 RPM / -2” IVB / -5.8” HRZ ↙️

CH:… pic.twitter.com/4IoT5duHiZ