2023 Northeast Academic Showcase (08/26/2023 - 08/27/2023)

8/27/2023 5:00:00 AM

Connor Gryzwacz (2025 OF, Warrington, PA) jumped on a FB to smoke a line drive back up the middle in the top of the 4th, showcasing a level bat path through the zone with a contact oriented approach. 

Houston Koch (2025 SS, RM Aberdeen, SK) successfully stayed on an off speed pitch to line a single to CF in the top of the 5th, displaying good hand speed while keeping the barrel in the zone for an extended period of time. 

Landon Tillson (2026 C, Lewisburg, PA) came up clutch for his side by driving in a run with a single to CF in the top of the 5th, flashing a simple and repeatable approach with good rhythm present in the stroke.

Peter Kulik (2024 SS, Alexandria, VA) successfully generated impact out in front in game two for the Royal team, finding some space down the left field line to pick up a double in the 3rd. The strong framed 5-foot-9, 185 pound righty displayed solid balance in the stroke with good bat speed to pair. 

Jonah Green (2025 3B, New York, NY) did a nice job of covering the zone to drive a double to deep RF in his first AB. The 5-foot-9, 140 pound righty flashed the ability to use the opposite field with carry and backspin production on the baseball. 

Kodi Cox (2025 C, Elmont, NY) provided tons of defensive value behind the plate during his opportunities, gunning a runner out at 2B with clear ground gained in the footwork. He showed bounce out of the set with an in-line transfer that released quickly and consistently to put throws on the bag.

Alexander Trapani (2025 C, New York, NY) rocketed a double to deep CF and made the most out of his AB's on the day, creating clear carry on the baseball with leverage in the stroke.

Gianluca Logan (2024 1B, Bayonne, NJ) put good swings on the baseball all day, using all parts of the field to do damage with easy jump off the barrel. The strong framed 6-foot-2, 190 pound righty displayed physicality to the stroke with evident strength in the hands.

Jackson Schiro (2025 C, Purchase, NY) barreled up numerous baseballs gap to gap, flashing pull side power potential with a low effort stroke. He displayed present bat speed with the ability to impact the ball out in front.

Danny Nawrocki (2025 OF, Rockville Centre, NY) picked up multiple extra base hits throughout his day, showcasing effortless backspin and carry production with advanced barrel skills displayed. Once on the bases, the 6.64 speed tool was evident as the '25 prospect was a constant run scorer for his side.

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Charlie Lods (2026 C, Rockville Centre, NY) was impressive with his ability to consistently impact the baseball with authority, while displaying plenty of present bat speed and adjustability from pitch-to-pitch. He implores a leveraged stroke with separation and uses his strong lower half to generate tons of torque. 

Larry Hotaling (2025 SS, Brooklyn, NY) stayed consistent throughout his round, as he sprayed line drives from gap-to-gap. He stays short and direct with his stroke, has some quickness to his hands and finds the barrel quite often. 

Mario Cabrera (2024 3B, Jericho, NY) used a low-effort stroke with good separation and strength at impact to consistently carry the gaps during his round. It is a loose, leveraged stroke with feel for the barrel and some present bat speed. 

James Cronin (2024 OF, Brooklyn, NY) was mightily consistent throughout his round, as the left-handed hitting outfielder implores a simple, compact stroke with line drive tendencies and quickness to his hands. He used the entire field exceptionally well and has feel for the barrel. 

Aidan Loszynski (2024 SS, Castleton, NY) took perhaps the loudest round of the day, as the twitchy 2024 Grad impacted the baseball from gap-to-gap with a low-effort, quick stroke. He stays quite with his movements into launch, has plenty of present bat speed and flashed budding power potential through the middle-of-the field. 

Joseph Rondinella (2025 LHP, Holbrook, NY) showed exceptional feel for the barrel to consistently send line drives from line-to-line during his round. He implores a simple, repeatable stroke and found the barrel quite often. 

Brandon Bartick (2025 SS, Bohemia, NY) took one of the more consistent rounds of the day, scorching several line drives with his simple yet quick stroke. He displayed sound barrel skills, made adjustments from pitch-to-pitch and has plenty of present bat speed. 

Kodi Cox (2025 C, Elmont, NY) continued to show his propensity to find the barrel throughout his round, as the right-handed hitting backstop simply impacted the baseball with authority through the middle-of-the field. It is a slightly elongated stroke that stays through the hitting zone for a long time. He has strength in his hands and plenty of present bat speed. 

Peter Kulik (2024 SS, Alexandria, VA) used tight turns and plenty of present bat speed to produce several line drives during his round. He stays short and direct with his path, has feel for the barrel and budding gap-to-gap power potential. 

Henry Parson (2024 RHP, Philadelphia, PA) implored a loose, leveraged with plenty of strength at impact and feel for the barrel to scorch several line drives throughout his round. He used his strong lower half to create some jump to the pullside and flashed some power to that same side. 

Owen Jorajuria (2025 3B, Weston, MA) showed off his strength, as the 6-foot-4, 182-pound 2025 Grad leveraged the baseball with a low-effort stroke. He creates length through the hitting zone and has tons of strength in his hands. 

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Drew Tenet (2025 RHP, Medford, NJ) put together an efficient three innings of work, striking out six batters while allowing just one hit. The 6-foot-2 right-hander pounded the zone with the heavy fastball, topping it out at 85 mph early on. He also produced several uncomfortable swings and misses with the curveball. The breaker was spun well and showed abrupt plane change with some bite.

Mario Cabrera (2024 3B, Jericho, NY) sat on a two-strike off-speed pitch and laced it down the right field line for extra bases. The 6-foot-1 right-handed hitter controls the barrel well in and around the strike zone. He reads spin well and showcased the ability to work the entire field.

Zachary Russo (2025 LHP, Tewksbury, MA) punched out four batters over three innings of work, allowing just one hit. The sturdy 6-foot-2 left-hander located the fastball well. It showed tons of life through the zone, ultimately peaking at 83 mph. He complimented the heater with a changeup that showed heavy fade and some cut. Russo also flashed a slider with good horizontal break and some bite.

Brandon Bartick (2025 SS, Bohemia, NY) barreled up a 3-1 fastball and launched it into the right-center gap for a double. The 5-foot-9 right-handed hitter showed intriguing strength in the hands and at impact. He has the ability to backspin baseballs for distance from gap to gap.

Hudson Swan (2026 3B, Chester Springs, PA) timed up a two-strike heater and lined it back up the middle for a single. The 5-foot-11 right-handed hitter has a good feel for the barrel and delivers it on-time. He remains short to the baseball and creates good strength at impact.

Joshua Wilson (2025 SS, Hollis, NH) jumped on a 2-0 heater and bounced it over the center field fence for a ground-rule double. The physical 6-foot righty has tons of strength in the hands and impacts the baseball with authority. He showcased the ability to backspin baseballs from gap to gap with ease.

Gavin Speigel (2026 RHP, McLean, VA) highlighted live action with a single through the left-side. The 6-foot-2 right-handed hitter jumped on a fastball early in the count and met it with a barrel. He displayed an aggressive approach at the plate with good command of the barrel throughout the strike zone.

Henry Parson (2024 RHP, Philadelphia, PA) tossed two innings on the mound and worked all four quadrants with his mix. The fastball showed life and carry through the zone, topping out at 88 mph. The 5-foot-11 right-hander mixed in an abrupt slider with two-plane tilt to disrupt hitters. He also landed a cutter that showed lateral tilt and downward bite, earning multiple swings and misses. At the plate, Parson timed up a 2-1 fastball and lined it right back up the middle for a single. He has tons of quickness in the hands and creates good whip to the barrel.

Bryan Hemple (2025 RHP, Bridgeton, NJ) put together an efficient outing on the mound, tossing three scoreless innings while striking out five batters. The 5-foot-7 right-hander pounded the zone with the fastball and complimented it with a more traditional curveball that earned swings and misses. He spun the breaker well and kept it down in the strike zone.

Jackson Schiro (2025 C, Purchase, NY) was on the barrel frequently in live action, posting a 2-for-2 performance at the plate. He lined a two-strike fastball right back up the middle for a single early on. The 5-foot-9 right-handed hitter displayed a mature approach at the plate and manipulates the barrel well around the zone.

Jonathan Stern (2026 OF, New York, NY) put together a multi-hit performance with two singles to the middle of the field. The 5-foot-8 right-handed hitter showcased nifty bat-to-ball skills. He directs the barrel well throughout the strike zone and can work the entire field.

Larry Hotaling (2025 SS, Brooklyn, NY) turned on a fastball and smoked it to left field line for a single. The 6-foot right-handed hitter has intriguing bat speed along with good strength at impact. He creates good extension out in front, which leads to loud barrels to the pull-side.

Spencer Kemler (2025 RHP, East Meadow, NY) tossed four innings on the mound and struck out five batters along the way. The 6-foot-1 right-hander filled up all parts of the strike zone with the heavy fastball and topped it out at 79 mph. He disrupted hitters with both a curveball and changeup, and both of which were located fairly well.

Daniel Cronin (2025 OF, Brooklyn, NY) lined a fastball right back where it came for a single. The 5-foot-10 right-handed hitter has tons of present bat speed and creates good strength at impact. He also showed glimpses of a developing power tool.