Pennsylvania Weekly Standouts: Sixth Edition 2024

March 16, 2024
Charlie Spano
VP of Scouting PA/NY

As we conclude our 2024 winter event schedule, we want to highlight some of the standout players from last weeks events. These are players, that are uncomitted, who caught the attention of Prep Baseball staff.

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Conner Rippo OF / RHP / Northeastern , PA / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 25 / POS: 2

Talented 2-way prospect at the next level. Came ready to dominant the day and put on an impressive workout.

Have a freaking day!

Jumps on the bump and absolutely dominated, gets into scap load well, explosive arm with 🎳 action.

Uncommitted 2-way follow heading into a big junior season‼️

FB: 87-89
CB: 72-74#PreseasonID https://t.co/fb9TYSgVnS pic.twitter.com/YlFoHhzLZr
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) February 25, 2024

Lucas Turner RHP / Bishop McCort Catholic , PA / 2025

What a day for Lucas! Look for him in our updated 2025 rankings.

PA Preseason ID: Southeast#Uncommitted ‘25 RHP Lucas Turner (Bishop McCort) with one of the more memorable pens I’ve had the privilege of experiencing, as @JoeWalentin and I learned along with Lucas that he topped 90.2MPH. This time last year, Lucas’ peak velo was 72MPH! Since… pic.twitter.com/kqopHAz3bv
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) February 26, 2024

Braden Leed RHP / 3B / Manheim Township, PA / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 57 / POS: 21

Continues to get stroner. Starter make-up at the next level.

‘25 RHP Braden Leed (Manheim Township)

6-3, 200LB #PBFG23 alum took a big jump this afternoon, up to 92MPH with an average FB spin of 2500 RPM.

FB: 90-91 T92 (2500🔄16IVB,18HM↗️)
CB: 74-75 (2320🔄-6.6IVB,-10.3HM↙️)
CH: 81-83 (2160🔄4.6IVB, 18.3ASR↘️)#PreseasonID | @BradenLeed pic.twitter.com/2GsWVQfuQr
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) February 25, 2024

Jack Herbein RHP / 2B / Malvern Prep, PA / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 14 / POS: 6

Already high on the radar. Stock will continue to rise. Ready for a big sophomore season.

2026 RHP Jack Herbein (Malvern Prep) 6-0 160;

Very professional pen from the No. 14 ranked player from PA’s 2026 class. Sinks into hip to create lots of back leg torsion; +hip/shoulder separation. Fastball is lively, mixed in w/ tight curve/change that fades off the map.

FB:… pic.twitter.com/Vrt28V6r2j
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) February 25, 2024

Brady Guzzie OF / LHP / Conwell Egan Catholic, PA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 4 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 77 / POS: 18

Already doing it on the big stage. Can impact a game in many ways. Bright future ahead.

‘27 OF/LHP Brady Guzzie (Conwell Egan Catholic)

No. 1 FR OF in PA / No. 18 FR OF in USA 🇺🇸 at 6-0, 160LBS. Kept the throws on target while topping 89MPH from the OF. Layback position really stands out. #PreseasonID | @bguzzie3 https://t.co/w72QiIXvbJ pic.twitter.com/BKrx3MtWFS
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) February 26, 2024

Logan Kriner RHP / OF / Palmyra Area SHS, PA / 2026

Definite stock riser. Look for him in the updated rankings. Ready for a big season.

2026 OF/RHP Logan Kriner (Palmyra Area), 6-0, 185

Impressive day overall for the sophomore. Located well and pounded the zone w/ FB. Good feel for CB and CH w/ fade action.

FB: 88mph
CB: 76mph
CH: 78mph@5StarMasonDixon https://t.co/2Y8hukHN1e pic.twitter.com/Yw0BpSagdg
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) February 25, 2024

Jager Nailor SS / 2B / Mechanicsburg Area, PA / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 68 / POS: 12

Baseball gym rat, loves to work. Continues to get stronger. Exciting follow.

'25 MIF Jager Nailor (Mechanicsburg, PA)

Was just warming up. Decided to put on an encore in the afternoon. Jager does not get cheated at the plate. Upped his numbers and reached 💯 mph exit velocity 😳. Loud barrels all day💥

EV: 100mph@5StarMasonDixon scout day @JagerNailor https://t.co/axXBXi6l3W pic.twitter.com/CFc6vpNXIo
— Charlie Spano (@CSPANO4) February 26, 2024

Aidan Brokenshire RHP / OF / Mount Carmel Area HS, PA / 2028

Put up some impressive metrics for a 2028. Keep him on your follow list for the future.

RHP/OF Aidan Brokeshire (Mount Carmel Area)

Note worthy follow in the ‘28 class. Showed a strong arm, up to 82mph on the mound. Hit the ball hard w/ advanced bat control and gap-to-gap approach (EV-88mph). Have a day! @5StarMasonDixon scout day pic.twitter.com/sxBnoPqeAO
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) February 26, 2024

Niko Thalassinos RHP / 3B / East Pennsboro, PA / 2025

2nd time seeing him this winter. Lives in the mid 80's with his FB. Working hard to have an impact Junior season.

‘25 RHP/3B Niko Thalassinos (East Pennsboro)

Toed the rubber and showed a 3-pitch mix. CH with similar break plot and killed spin compared to FB. Depth shown to the SL.

FB: 84-85 T86 (2120🔄21IVB, 15HM↗️)
SL: 72-73 (-3IVB⬇️)
CH: 75-77 (1625💀🔄20IVB, 12HM↗️)@GoWagsTeams https://t.co/Q7wBLRP9ho pic.twitter.com/JntodjKhp5
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) February 26, 2024

Will Kocher OF / 1B / Cedar Cliff HS, PA / 2026

Smooth barrel path with pop in the bat. Open some eyes and will be one to follow this spring.

'26 OF Will Kocher (Cedar Cliff)

BUILD: 6-1, 220 | Sturdy
APPROACH: Relaxed
EV: 97 | easy🧃@GowagsTeams pic.twitter.com/TMo0EZPaLn
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) February 25, 2024