This was fun @SHUBaseball ‘25 C Ryan Strnad (Kennedy Catholic Prep) follows up a strong defensive round with a loud BP round💥. Launching multiple balls over the fence north of 100mph.

Colin Fisher through 2 games this season: (1-0, 0.00 ERA) 13 IP 2 H 19 K 2 BB 0 ER

Staff Appreciation: Joe Walentin I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Joe for nearly a decade. He first started helping at @PrepBaseballNY events as a master video operator — and a close friend of @JC_NY_PA — but over the years his impact has grown tremendously across the Empire State. Today, Joe serves as our Scouting Director (NY) and has become our resident baseball-technology whisperer, consistently elevating the standards of how we evaluate, capture, and present player data. His work ethic, creativity, and commitment to doing things the right way have made him an invaluable part of our team. Appreciate you, Joey — thank you for everything you do. @JoeWalentin

Staff Appreciation: Jared Carrier I received an email from Jared over 10 years ago, showing some interest in being a part of @PrepBaseballNY. I'm so thankful I responded. Today, Jared is our NY Director and the heartbeat of the state. One of the best event operators in the game, hands down. Highly organized down to the smallest details. He's been my right hand for nearly a decade. Appreciate you Jed ‼️🙌 (@JC_NY_PA)

Staff Appreciation: Nathan Ocker I got to know Nathan during the minor league covid shutdown ('20), where he worked events for @PrepBaseballPA. Almost immediately I knew he was a guy I wanted in a serious role. Fast forward 5 years later and he's the Pennsylvania/WV Director and doing a phenomenal job. Loved by the players, calm and cool during the chaos of the event grind, and extremely dependable. I can’t say enough good things about @ocker_n. I'm thankful to have you on our staff and to call you a friend. 👏🙌⚾️ @prepbaseball

2028 RHP/C Desmond Hernandez (Westlake, @PrepBaseballNY) 5-11, 185 Creates a steep downhill angle at release, ability to get s/m 🆙 filled the zone to all quadrants 👍🏼 FB: 79-81 SL: 73-75 #NEPrideScoutDay

Final tourney of the summer in the books. Home Run to dead center @PGMidAtlantic with wood. Amazing experience playing with @mvpbaserecruits and this talented group of dudes. THANK YOU Coach Pete @mvpnewyork and Coach Ryan for the opportunity and believing in me. Thank you to all who have impacted my life this summer. @PerfectGameUSA @PG_Scouting @CoachMazz @rodriguezswings @PrepBaseballNY @JoeWalentin @JC_NY_PA @DanCevette @prepbaseball @JamesDelaney3 @shaymillss @_nexgen_sports @lasordalegacy @JoeyPiom2028 @Jake_bursztyn28 @charlesmac72556

Ended the summer season off this weekend @LumberYardNY @PrepBaseballNY going 3-1. Went 4-8 this weekend with 2 2B, 3B, 1B, and 4BBs. 1st clip- didn’t get runner, but good throw 2nd clip-ground rule 2B down 3B line 3rd clip- line drive PS stretched 2B 4th clip- standup 3B to RCF

2027 Graham Keen (Mt. Lebanon) 6-5, 197 Dynamic athlete, w/ an extremely high upside. One of the top two-way talents in the 🇺🇸 Fast arm that repeats, one of the top follows of the week FB: 91-94.6 Cut/SL: 86-88.5 CB: 78-79 CH: 86-87 @ShooterHunt / @prepbaseball #PBFG25

Went 4-7 with 3 BBs this weekend at @PrepBaseballPA. Bunch of hard singles. Not usually a pitcher, topped at 77 on my fb.

High ceiling, already moves well for his size!

‘28 C/RHP Desmond Hernandez (Westlake, NY) Imposing 6-0, 185LB backstop for @NEPrideBaseball. Keeps the hands inside here, catching barrel for a line drive knock through middle. #PBTPAOpen | @PrepBaseballNY

Really excited to see Desi continue to develop! We’ve been working on cleaning up the load remaining in a hinge. @desihernandez_0

Desmond Hernandez (‘28, NY) #NEPride @pgshowcases @nepridebaseball

Legit dude👇

2027 SS/2B AJ Sada (Jamesville-Dewitt, NY); 5-7, 158lbs. Noticeable added strength. Slight uphill path from both sides. Consistent & hard contact. Showed left side arm strength with the ability to change arm angles/make the play on the move. Continues to trend 🆙 60: 7.15 Exit Velo: R- 94 MPH | L 96 MPH Arm: 90 MPH 🔥 @SportsZoneAcad

THE DRAGON REIGNS SUPREME 🐉 Wehiwa Aloy. SEC Player of the Year.

BETTER GET USED TO IT KIDDO

It’s Zach Root’s world tonight, and we’re lucky to live in it.

If you gave out the Gold Glove for a single inning, this is it:

‘26 C/3B Justin Freeman (Valley Central) 5-10, 150LB athletic backstop got it done on both sides of the ball. Got the scoring started in the 3rd inning with a 2-run HR 🎥-> Feel for the barrel on display covering a BB off the plate with 2 strikes for a 1B -> Erased a runner with a clean catch & release and a 🎯2nd. @PrepBaseballNY | @JFreeman2026