NJ 2023 High School Scout Blog: Edition 1

April 11, 2023
PBR New Jersey Staff

It's been a talent-rich start to the season in the Garden State. The Scout Blog is full of high end players performing at their highest levels as the season progresses. Take a look at some that stood out from the week that was:

Edition 1

4/8/23 Delbarton vs. Poly Prep (NY)

Salvador Garcia SS / Delbarton , NJ / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 11 / POS: 3

#Duke ‘26 SS Sal Garcia (Delbarton) with a 2B over CF head

Super ATH 6’1/170lb frame

Walk away load with whip in the barrel through the zone @PBRNewJersey @DukeBASE @DelbyBaseball @SG3Baseball @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/c2jLSDk8dl
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 8, 2023

Jack Harley 3B / Delbarton, NJ / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 19 / POS: 2

#Rice commit ‘24 3B Jack Harley (Delbarton)

Strong 6’1/195lbs frame with more room to fill out

Small toe tap leading to a turn w/ length through the middle @PBRNewJersey @RiceBaseball @jackharley61 pic.twitter.com/Wm5oOi4zbU
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 8, 2023

Ryan Holman RHP / Delbarton , NJ / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 37 / POS: 10

#uncommitted ‘25 RHP Ryan Holman (Delbarton)

Against Poly Prep-NY:
3 IP 0 H 0 R 1 BB 2 K’s

FB: 84-85 paints on corners
CB: 70-72 12/6 with late bite
CH: 75-76

6’0/185lb ATH has great feel for the hook @PBR_Uncommitted @PBRNewJersey @ryanholman25 pic.twitter.com/6QUm1IH4zI
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 9, 2023

4/8/23 DePaul Catholic vs. Parsippany

Jason Amalbert SS / DePaul Catholic, NJ / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 3 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 163 / POS: 49

#Indiana commit ‘26 RHP Jason Amalbert (DePaul Catholic) earned his first varsity W

FB: 87-88 with firm ASR
SL: 76-78 tight spin 11/5
CH: 78-79 heavy arm side fade

6 IP 0 R 12 K’s @PBRNewJersey @amalbert_jason @ShooterHunt @DPBaseball13 pic.twitter.com/kvQzqsJaOT
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 8, 2023

JC Pacheco SS / Depaul Catholic, NJ / 2026

#uncommitted 2026 SS JC Pacheco (DePaul Catholic) with a pullside 2 run homer

Strong base with loose hands

Simple movements leading to a smooth path big power potential@PBRNewJersey @jc_pachecojr3 @PBR_Uncommitted @ShooterHunt @DPBaseball13 pic.twitter.com/RwQ3MbPpvm
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 8, 2023

4/7/23 - Rowan-Gloucester CC vs. Ocean CC

#Delaware commit OF Aaron Graeber
(Gloucester CC)

Wiry, ATH frame at 6’3/210lbs

Currently hitting:
.438 AVG 5 HR 33 RBI .719 SLG @PBR_JUCO @graeber_aaron @GloucesterBaseb @PBRNewJersey @DelawareBASE pic.twitter.com/1zYfBrinBu
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 7, 2023

Top juco prospect 3B Rocko Brzezniak (Gloucester CC)

Homers for his 7th time of the year

Explosive bat speed and legit gap to gap pop@PBR_JUCO @PBRNewJersey @GloucesterBaseb @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/XdrcC7Z26q
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 7, 2023

Top juco prospect 3B Rocko Brzezniak (Gloucester CC)

Currently hitting:
.387 AVG 6 HR 30 RBI .693 SLG @PBR_JUCO @PBRNewJersey @GloucesterBaseb pic.twitter.com/xyCYJU6d5U

— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 7, 2023

4/6/23 - Ranney vs. Manasquan

AJ Gracia OF / LHP / Ranney School, NJ / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 329 / POS: 55

#Duke commit AJ Gracia (Ranney)

Showcasing some of the most advanced skills in the ‘23 class

Wide base with a toe tap creating simple repeatable movements

Sprays the oppo gap for a base hit

#2 OF in the state @PBRNewJersey @ShooterHunt @TJHunt_PBRNJ @DukeBASE pic.twitter.com/MboE1DziyR
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 6, 2023

#Duke commit LHP AJ Gracia (Ranney)

2nd inning of work
FB: 88-90 T(91)
CH: 79-80 @PBRNewJersey @ShooterHunt @prepbaseball @DukeBASE pic.twitter.com/bS8fTucRC9
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 6, 2023

4/6/23 - Marlboro vs. Colts Neck

Paul Santos OF / Marlboro , NJ / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 50 / POS: 6

‘24 OF Paul Santos (Marlboro)

Strong, ATH 5’10/185 lbs

Crouched setup Broad shouldered frame Stays in legs through swing

Early rhythm in hands Quick load Barrel creates length through the zone

60 time: 6.86 runner@PBR_Uncommitted @PBRNewJersey @PaulSantos44 pic.twitter.com/YuRj3B5QHT
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 6, 2023

4/5/23 - Ranney vs. Red Bank Regional

Nicholas Coniglio RHP / Ranney , NJ / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 42 / POS: 22

#Northeastern commit ‘23 RHP Nick Coniglio (Ranney) pitched a PERFECT game!

5 IP 0 R 0 H 12 K

FB: 86-88 w/ride through the zone
SL: 75-78 sharp 11/5 w/late break

Nick was composed and dominant from the start @PBRNewJersey @TJHunt_PBRNJ @nick_conigs @GoNUbaseball pic.twitter.com/iNy3s2XBci
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 6, 2023

Curt Chropuvka OF / Ranney, NJ / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 98 / POS: 16

#uncommitted 2025 OF Curt Chropuvka (Ranney)

Relaxed setup with repeatable load

Really strong projectable frame

Look out for a big season from this dynamic player @PBRNewJersey @PBR_Uncommitted @TJHunt_PBRNJ @ShooterHunt @curt_chropuvka pic.twitter.com/e1y4aQqARc
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 5, 2023

Diego Tavarez 2B / Ranney, NJ / 2023

#Wagner commit ‘23 INF Diego Tavarez (Ranney)

Simple step and natural sink into his power position

Level bat path resulting in Double

6’2lb/175lb frame @PBRNewJersey @WagBaseball @diegotavarez11 pic.twitter.com/dWf20sflxn
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 5, 2023

4/5/23 - Middletown South vs. Freehold Township

Will Christopher 3B / Middletown South , NJ / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 97 / POS: 6

‘2023 Will Christopher (Middletown South) pullside homer

This @StonehillBASE commit has a strong frame with big time power potential @PBRNewJersey @WillChristoph13 pic.twitter.com/5jVhmEhP3D
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 5, 2023

Louis Dalessio OF / Middletown South, NJ / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 112 / POS: 12

‘24 OF Louis D’alessio (Middletown South) hitting a pullside home run

Showing off his dynamic load with front foot and hands working in sync

This swing is complimented with speedy range in the OF @PBR_Uncommitted @PBRNewJersey @DalessioLouis pic.twitter.com/rpZCXQTNOs
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 5, 2023

Brevin Bezick LHP / Middletown South, NJ / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 26 / POS: 2

‘24 LHP Brevin Bezick (Middletown South) working up to 86mph after his first inning of work @PBR_Uncommitted @PBRNewJersey @BezickBrevin pic.twitter.com/4Xm4JvxrPQ
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 5, 2023

4/5/23 - Millburn vs. Seton Hall Prep

Steven Echavarria RHP / Millburn, NJ / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 104 / POS: 33

‘2023 Will Christopher (Middletown South) pullside homer

This @StonehillBASE commit has a strong frame with big time power potential @PBRNewJersey @WillChristoph13 pic.twitter.com/5jVhmEhP3D
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 5, 2023

Marcelo Harsch RHP / Seton Hall Prep, NJ / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 5 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 303 / POS: 77

#Wake commit Marcelo Harsch (Seton Hall Prep)

Long, loose arm action High-3/4 to almost OTT Heavy arm side life to FB

FB: 88-90
SL: 81-82

2025 6’4 175lb Lean athletic frame @PBRNewJersey @WakeBaseball @marcelo_harsch pic.twitter.com/NH9XfZ2Hud
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 5, 2023

Matthew Weiner 3B / Millburn, NJ / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 89 / POS: 7

2024 3B Matthew Weiner (Millburn) having a day featured here is a oppo rbi triple

Wide crouched stance starting with a leg kick into a flat barrel path through the zone @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/HhHlegiiCL
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 5, 2023

4/5/23 - St. Joseph's Metuchen vs. Monroe Township

Josiah Brown SS / St. Joseph's Metuchen, NJ / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 98 / POS: 15

#Jaspers commit ‘23 SS Josiah Brown (St.Joes Metuchen)

Open stance setup with length through the middle

Keeps things simple here and serves it up the middle for a base hit

Plays terrific defense @JaspersBaseball @PBRNewJersey @JosiahX10 pic.twitter.com/EVT8S1RSgI
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 4, 2023

Mark Gialluisi C / St. Joseph's Metuchen, NJ / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 11 / POS: 1

#Virginia commit Mark Giallusi (St. Joes Metuchen) off to a hot start 2-2

Short compact stroke with ability to hit to all fields

Rhythm in his setup leading to a line drive approach

2022 GMC player of the year @UVABaseball @PBRNewJersey @MarkGialluisi_ pic.twitter.com/zcDGg4zCqX
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 4, 2023

Harrison Lollin RHP / Monroe Township, NJ / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 24 / POS: 9

#Oregon commit ‘24 Harrison Lollin(Monroe Twp) displayed a solid arsenal over 7IP

FB: 88-91 Firm
CB: 74-78 12/5 break
CH: 78-81 Fade

Got the W on Opening day @OregonBaseball @ShooterHunt @PBRNewJersey @HarrisonLollin pic.twitter.com/mMlfMJExtq
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 5, 2023

Nicco Maribo OF / Brick Memorial , NJ / 2024

2024 OF Nicco Maribo(Brick Memorial) seen here unloading on a ball for his 2nd double of the day

Slow and controlled load leading to a tight upward turn

Lots of pullside power in this energetic leadoff hitter @PBR_Uncommitted @PBRNewJersey @Nicco_Maribo pic.twitter.com/ow7c7vViEQ
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 5, 2023

Nick Sellari SS / Monroe Township, NJ / 2023

2024 3B Matthew Weiner (Millburn) having a day featured here is a oppo rbi triple

Wide crouched stance starting with a leg kick into a flat barrel path through the zone @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/HhHlegiiCL
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 5, 2023

4/3/23 - Red Bank Catholic vs. Rumson-Fair Haven

Alex Stanyek RHP / Red Bank Catholic, NJ / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 16 / POS: 9

2023 RHP Alex Stanyak (Red Bank Catholic)

Very impressive FB 88-92 consistent for 6 innings

13k’s on the day

6’0/190lb strong frame with quick arm @GWBaseball1 @akex69770026 @PBRNewJersey pic.twitter.com/WuRRJ97oRl
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 4, 2023

JOHN GOODES RHP / RUMSON FAIR-HAVEN, NJ / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 24 / POS: 15

#Rutgers commit ‘23 RHP John Goodes (Rumson Fair-Haven) showing very deceptive stuff for 8k’s

FB 87-92
SL 76-78 true breaking late slider

This 6’4/220lb has the ability to keep teams off balance @JohnGoodes2 @PBRNewJersey @RutgersBaseball pic.twitter.com/lWe5pK41KP
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 4, 2023

Sean Griggs 3B / Red Bank Catholic, NJ / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 3 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 139 / POS: 8

#Alabama commit ‘24 3B Sean Griggs (Red Bank Catholic) pull side homer. He creates rhythm in hands prepitch. Foot lift and stride with easy, effortless juice through the zone. Consistently on time.

#3 ranked player in the state @PBRNewJersey

@ShooterHunt @Sean_Griggs2024 pic.twitter.com/yPZK0zSi51
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 3, 2023

4/3/23 - Middletown South vs. Freehold Township

Ben Schild RHP / Middletown South, NJ / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 15 / POS: 8

2023 RHP Ben Schild (Middletown South) is showing why he’s one of the state’s top returning pitchers this spring so far on Opening Day.

FB 89-92 w/ late life
CB 73-75 11/5 bite for swings and misses

6’3/200lbs 6k’s on the day@UConnBSB @schild_ben @TJHunt_PBRNJ pic.twitter.com/1qYBK4Z4ws
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 4, 2023

4/3/23 - Old Tappan vs. Ridgewood

Eric Cha 1B / Old Tappan, NJ / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 41 / POS: 3

Got a chance to see an intriguing 2024 in RHP Eric Cha (Old Tappan)

Durable 6’4/215lbs

FB 85-87
CB 71-74 w/ 10/4 bite

Quick arm, high-3/4 slot. Able to mix in the CB in any count. Slammed the door for Old Tappan in an opening day W.@PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/qcPdraMj3U
— ??? ??? ?????? (@PBRNewJersey) April 4, 2023

Summer 2023 Events

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
2023 NJ Summer Preview	NJ	06/03	Centenary University - Hackettstown, NJ
2023 Junior New Jersey State Games (2027 Grads)	NJ	06/27	William Paterson University - Wayne, NJ
2023 New Jersey State Games (Session 1)	NJ	07/01	FDU Florham Park
2023 New Jersey State Games (Session 2)	NJ	07/02	FDU Florham Park