2023 PA High School Scout Blog: Edition 3
April 27, 2023
Week three produced another 40+ players covered from one corner to the other in the Keystone State.
Edition 3
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Luke Costello 3B / RHP / Cathedral Prep, PA / 2024
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Joey Spano Jr. SS / RHP / Cathedral Prep, PA / 2024Rankings StateRank: 56 / POS: 8
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Tyler Minick SS / RHP / Governor Mifflin, PA / 2023Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 2
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Ben Ryan 3B / RHP / Indiana Area, PA / 2024Rankings StateRank: 22 / POS: 4
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Jason Fultz 3B / RHP / Cathedral Prep, PA / 2025
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Dawson Smail OF / Clarion Area, PA / 2024Rankings StateRank: 18 / POS: 2
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Luke Guth RHP / SS / Franklin Area, PA / 2023
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Matthew VanOstenbridge LHP / 1B / Wilson West Lawn, PA / 2024Rankings StateRank: 63 / POS: 9
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Derek Smail 1B / RHP / Clarion Area, PA / 2025Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 1
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Leor Kedar CF / OF / Council Rock North , PA / 2024
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James Schaffer SS / OF / Pennsbury, PA / 2024Rankings StateRank: 48 / POS: 6
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Jordan Czerniak CF / Pennsbury, PA / 2024
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Ryan Zuckerman 3B / SS / Pennsbury, PA / 2023Rankings StateRank: 11 / POS: 1
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Connor McCloskey RHP / 1B / Pennsbury, PA / 2024Rankings StateRank: 296 / POS: 86
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Scott Doran RHP / SS / William Penn Charter, PA / 2023Rankings StateRank: 38 / POS: 14
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Shawn Patrick Flynn C / RHP / William Penn Charter , PA / 2023
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Christian Clauss RHP / 3B / William Penn Charter School, PA / 2024
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TJ Cadden SS / 2B / Episcopal Academy, PA / 2023Rankings StateRank: 73 / POS: 12
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Derek Boyd-Volz LHP / OF / Episcopal Academy, PA / 2023Rankings StateRank: 183 / POS: 17
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Ben Spiri OF / RHP / Twin Valley, PA / 2024Rankings StateRank: 123 / POS: 26
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Joshua Zolty 2B / OF / Twin Valley, PA / 2023
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Kevin Eden OF / RHP / Twin Valley, PA / 2024
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Luca Bertolasio SS / OF / Hickory, PA / 2023Rankings StateRank: 64 / POS: 11
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Dante Donatelli 2B / 3B / Hickory, PA / 2023
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Nick Jackson OF / Cathedral Prep, PA / 2024Rankings StateRank: 118 / POS: 25
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Nick Hamilton RHP / OF / McDowell, PA / 2024Rankings StateRank: 125 / POS: 42
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Ryan Petras SS / 2B / Bethel Park, PA / 2025Rankings StateRank: 16 / POS: 4
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Dylan Schumacher RHP / OF / Bethel Park, PA / 2025Rankings StateRank: 126 / POS: 25
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Noah Harrison 3B / 2B / Clarion Area , PA / 2025
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Bryce Detwiler (Governer Mifflin)
‘25 SS/RHP Bryce Detwiler (@MifflinBaseball) made several athletic defensive plays at SS before making the move to the mound. The 6’1”, 190-lb sophomore has been a force in the 2-hole all season & everything out of his hand is low spin on the bump.
— Greg Williams (@GregWilliamsPBR) April 17, 2023
FB: 84-85
SL: 71-72 pic.twitter.com/Fv4YfKbJLO
Jake Virbitsky (Episcopal)
2025 C Jake Virbitsky (Episcopal Academy) has a solid frame to work with. He is a big target behind the dish. Swings it from the left side. Toe tap rhythm, hands rhythmic, short and simple. pic.twitter.com/ObVpXWUm8M
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 19, 2023
Edwin Metz (Reading)
24’ Edwin Metz has a slender frame & attacks hitters from a repeatable delivery, was really impressed w/ FB command early to the glove side an intriguing arm to ?
— Nathan Ocker (@ocker_n) April 19, 2023
FB: 82-85 T86
CB: 71-72; slurve
CH: 78; feel in zone pic.twitter.com/PPIm0UQd9P
Casey Noone (Wyoming Area)
23 Casey Noone INF Wyoming Area (uncommitted)
— PBR-PA Ground Forces (@PBR_PA_Scouts) April 19, 2023
Added 3 hits from the lead off spot for the warriors today. pic.twitter.com/dIGwYtx0VD
Kadin Karns (Franklin)
'23 C Kadin Karns (Franklin) strong backstop driving this ball up the box to tie the game 3-3. @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/WnmO2PVNP5
— Bill Bliss (@B_Bliss_) April 20, 2023
Nate Fazell (Franklin)
'26 OF Nate Fezell (Franklin) Compact athletic frame, stepping up in a big game with this single to extend the inning. @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/xFF8y2fQau
— Bill Bliss (@B_Bliss_) April 20, 2023
Tyson Djakovich (McDowell)
'23 Westminster Commit 1B Tyler Djakovich (Hickory) showing a balanced mature plate approach. Small hand load thru level stroke seen here driving ball thru the middle. @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/q6fsCTOuzi
— Bill Bliss (@B_Bliss_) April 20, 2023
Carter Redmond (Clarion)
'24 2B/SS Carter Redmond (St. Marys) aggressive actions. Showed solid run tool. Gets on top of this high fastball for a line drive single. @PBRPennsylvania pic.twitter.com/p3GtzDnUks
— Bill Bliss (@B_Bliss_) April 21, 2023
HEAT SHEET
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Max FB |
| 1 | Blake Morningstar | PA | Wyalusing Valley | 2023 | RHP | 95 mph |
| ^ | Brett Antolick | PA | Hazleton Area | 2023 | RHP | 95 mph |
| 2 | Tegan Kuhns | PA | Gettysburg | 2024 | RHP | 94 mph |
| 3 | Deven Sheerin | PA | Exeter Township | 2023 | RHP | 93 mph |
| 4 | Tyler Minick | PA | Governor Mifflin | 2023 | SS | 92 mph |
| ^ | Ben Ryan | PA | Indiana Area | 2024 | 3B | 92 mph |
| ^ | Danny Nelson | PA | Hershey | 2025 | RHP | 92 mph |
| ^ | Cade Oleary | TN | Farragut High School | 2024 | RHP | 92 mph |
| ^ | Christian Lucarelli | PA | Riverside | 2025 | RHP | 92 mph |
| ^ | Miguel Hugas | PA | Shaler Area | 2023 | RHP | 92 mph |
| ^ | Tyler Pitzer | PA | South Fayette | 2023 | RHP | 92 mph |
| ^ | Gavin Chillot | PA | North Pocono | 2023 | SS | 92 mph |
| 5 | Will Hummel | PA | Mechanicsburg | 2023 | RHP | 91 mph |
| ^ | Charlie Oschell | PA | Malvern Prep | 2023 | RHP | 91 mph |
| ^ | Maddex LaBuda | PA | Boiling Springs | 2023 | RHP | 91 mph |
| ^ | Tyler Brashear | PA | Owen J Roberts | 2024 | RHP | 91 mph |
| ^ | Ian White Jr. | PA | The Haverford School | 2024 | RHP | 91 mph |
| ^ | Jonah Richardson | PA | Boiling Springs | 2024 | RHP | 91 mph |
| 6 | Jared Murray | PA | Manheim Central | 2023 | LHP | 90 mph |
| ^ | Tristan Dietrich | PA | Owen J. Roberts | 2023 | LHP | 90 mph |
| ^ | Kross Howarth | PA | Perkiomen School | 2024 | 3B | 90 mph |
| ^ | Tucker DeLisle | PA | Springside Chestnut Hill Academy | 2024 | RHP | 90 mph |
| ^ | Andrew Hart | PA | North Allegheny | 2023 | 3B | 90 mph |
| ^ | JD Costanzo | PA | North Allegheny | 2024 | LHP | 90 mph |
| ^ | Trey Tiffan | PA | Malvern Prep | 2023 | 3B | 90 mph |
| ^ | Tucker Chamberlin | PA | Shippensburg Area | 2023 | RHP | 90 mph |
| ^ | Tague Davis | PA | Malvern Prep | 2024 | 1B | 90 mph |
| ^ | Chase Krewson | PA | South Fayette | 2023 | OF | 90 mph |
| 7 | Julio Ermigiotti | PA | Central Bucks West | 2023 | 2B | 89 mph |
| ^ | Cooper Ryan | PA | State College Area | 2023 | RHP | 89 mph |
| ^ | Luke Guth | PA | Franklin Area | 2023 | RHP | 89 mph |
| ^ | Mikey Rodriques | PA | Sharon | 2023 | SS | 89 mph |
| ^ | Micah Wells | PA | Germantown Academy | 2024 | RHP | 89 mph |
| ^ | Luke Costello | PA | Cathedral Prep | 2024 | 3B | 89 mph |
| 8 | Ben Spiri | PA | Twin Valley | 2024 | OF | 88 mph |
| ^ | Joseph Curreri | PA | Honesdale | 2023 | RHP | 88 mph |
| ^ | Nico Varlotta | PA | North Allegheny | 2025 | RHP | 88 mph |
| ^ | Tyler Kidwell | PA | Springside Chestnut Hill Academy | 2023 | OF | 88 mph |
| ^ | Isaiah Shayter | PA | Elizabethtown Area | 2025 | RHP | 88 mph |
| ^ | Antonio Doganiero | PA | Hazleton Area | 2024 | LHP | 88 mph |
Entire Spring 2023 Velo Tracker
In Addition
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2025 Johnny Ortegae (Bonner-Prendie); 87 MPH
2024 Edwin Metz (Reading); 86 MPH
2025 Bryce Detwiler (Governer Mifflin); 85 MPH
2023 Joey Serafin (Boiling Springs); 84 MPH
2023 Mac Schnur (Butler); 84 MPH
2023 Jackson Snyder (Octorara Area); 84 MPH
2023 Joey Gale (Archbishop Wood); 83 MPH
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