J.R. Rosado of Bridgewater-Raritan and the DJacks Super 17U is among the top catchers in NJ.
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, June 11 and set your GPS to Diamond Nation, Flemington, N.J. for the 11th Garden State Underclass Games, where the top 100 underclassmen in New Jersey will perform in front of hordes of college and pro scouts.
This Jersey-centric event has been a can’t miss on scouts calendars since its inception in 2014.
“These games not only provide New Jersey’s top players exposure to hundreds of colleges and pro scouts, but also gives them a distinct advantage over the rest of their peers,” says Nick Massari, Diamond Nation’s Executive Vice President, “The Garden State Games gets these players in front of college coaches at the very beginning of the summer recruiting calendar.”
One of the movers and shakers at the very start of the Garden State Underclass Games concept has been Steve DiTrolio, then Diamond Nation’s recruiting coordinator, now a scout with the Milwaukee Brewers.
“With the ever-changing landscape of travel baseball, one thing has remained pretty constant,” said DiTrolio, “and that is the entire New Jersey baseball community coming together — high school coaches, travel coaches, professional and college scouts — recommending and supporting such a great night of baseball.
The evening begins with player registration at 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Things ramp up as batting practice begins at 4:30 p.m. on Diamond Nation’s Field 1. Infield/Outfield follows at 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for the four teams. Player introductions will be conducted at 6:45 p.m. and the first pitch of each of the two games is set for 7:15 p.m.
The 100 players will be divided into four-teams of 25 by region, Central, Northeast, Northwest and South.
“I’m extremely grateful to everyone who has been supporting the event from the beginning and donating their time and resources so the top underclass baseball talent can be recognized,” said DiTrolio.
The past four Underclass Games drew more than 150 scouts to Diamond Nation, creating an intense and highly competitive baseball atmosphere.
“As a former New Jersey high school player who never got to experience this type of exposure, it brings me joy to know that the best kids in our state today will not fall through the cracks,” said Massari.
Prep Baseball Report (PBR) New Jersey will be on site to accumulate player data, fine-tune rankings, and sum up the night with their much sought-after player assessments.
Here are the Top 100, or so, underclassmen in New Jersey, by position. We look forward to what is sure to be a highly competitive evening of baseball.
Pitchers
Sean Budis, David Brearley
Danny DiTulio, Christian Brothers Academy
John Donahue, Montgomery
Justin Hascup, Old Bridge
Dylan Iwanyk, Christian Brothers Academy
Chase Kaplan, Manasquan
Shane Langan, Christian Brothers Academy
Ryan Prior, Red Bank Catholic
Jackson Redmond, Freehold Twp.
Sean Loggie, Christian Brothers Academy
Aiden Ogando, St. Joseph (Mont.)
Logan Chi, St. Peter’s Prep
J.J. Drennan, Seton Hall Prep
Jason Kuhn, Don Bosco Prep
Christopher Marano, DePaul Catholic
Ray Stein, St. Peter’s Prep
Blaze Conte, St. Mary’s (Ruth.)
Neylin Navarro, St. Joseph (Mont.)
Ethan Lee, Don Bosco Prep
Soren Gregor, Hunterdon Central
Matthew Kurek, Summit
Christopher Cundari, Wayne Hills
Ryan Holman, Delbarton
Wes Maksimow, Chatham
Nick Rotundo, West Morris
Chris Sand, North Hunterdon
Ryan Auten, Delaware Valley
Cory Pascarella, Colonia
Chase Brandt, Bishop Eustace
Luca Bruno, Mainland
Frank Cairone, Delsea
Lucas Edwards, Bishop Eustace
Aiden Emrich, Cherokee
Finn Haines, Mainland
Connor Harrison, Delsea
Andrew Valay, Gloucester Tech
Isayiah Pierce Gonzalez, Cherry Hill West
Brett Gable, Cherokee
Catchers
Matt Falzarano, Bernards
Tyler Huzzy, Jackson Memorial
Carney O’Donnell, Jackson Liberty
Henry Ayers, Seton Hall Prep
Justin Munoz, Millbrook School
Anthony Onnembo, Old Tappan
Chase Bagley, Don Bosco Prep
Jayden “J.R.” Rosado, Bridgewater-Raritan
Alex Angelo, Ridgewood
Ayden Ellis, High Point
Mickey Gilligan, Lakeland
Braeden Lipoff, Gloucester Catholic
D.J. Lloyd, St. Augustine Prep
Dom Inzilla, Allentown
First Basemen
Carter Cumiskey, Spotswood
Dylan Passo, Red Bank Catholic
Jordan Burwell, Seton Hall Prep
Michael Novotny, Gov. Livingston
Jack Mustaro, Gloucester Catholic
Infielders
Max Dantoni, Red Bank Catholic
Joe DiMeo, Toms River East
Matt Ferrara, Toms River East
Tyler Garbooshian Brick Memorial
Cole Marchetti, Northern Burlington
Ben Robinson, Ocean Township
Michael Bravette, Seton Hall Prep
J.C. Pacheco, DePaul Catholic
Jamie Zee, Jr. Bergen Catholic
Junzen Sarza, Don Bosco Prep
Jason Amalbert, DePaul Catholic
Julius Rosado, South River
Michael Schiermeyer, Franklin
Zach Geertsma, Gov. Livingston
Jack Markovich, Gill St. Bernards
A.J. Terry, Randolph
Mason Wilson, Randolph
Noah Danza, Gloucester Catholic
Logan Dawson, Eastern
Brady Jackson, St. Augustine Prep
Luke Guire, Bordentown
Guy Lynam, Gloucester Catholic
Ethan Tolbert, Moorestown
Alex Weingartner, St. Augustine Prep
Outfielders
Brevin Bezick, Middletown South
Jayden Capindinca, Immaculata
Curtis Chropuvka, Ranney
Danny Contiliano, Hunterdon Central
Dominic Massaro, South Plainfield
Mason Myers, Paul VI
Michael Hanna, Don Bosco Prep
Will Mahala, Seton Hall Prep
Jayden Mercado, Ferris
Benjamin St. Pierre, Montclair
Bennett Siegel, West Windsor-Plainsboro South
Casey Baratta, Wayne Hills
Dylan Fitzsimmons, Morris Knolls
Zack Kochnover, Demarest
Matt Tafuri, Delbarton
Finnian O’Loughlin, Delbarton
Austin Buchanan, Delsea
Grant Fornier, Cherry Hill West
Chase Kroberger, Moorestown High
Henry Pancoast, Gloucester Catholic
Tyler Wiltsey, Audubon