13. Brady Steinart (Chaminade)
Has grown a lot since this video, he close to 6’3 now. As a SS, that’s pretty rare, but he does appear to have the athleticism to stick. I really like the balanced swing in the video, looks like that will translate into extra base power.
12. Jake Moss (Manhasset)
He’s already in the low 80s on the mound and has no nerves. He went 6.2 innings in his varsity debut as a freshman, needing just 70 pitches. His coach called him the “real deal” and they will be counting on him in the rotation this season.
11.Liam Bowes (Shoreham-Wading River)
Liam Bowes (Shoreham-Wading River 2022) pic.twitter.com/8RjTaGi7kq
— Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) December 3, 2018
Power-hitting catcher that saw time on varsity last year. He may not start but he could be a weapon off the bench for a playoff team.
10. Jack Quinlan (Sayville)
The starting catcher on the Long Island Champs. He hit a huge game-winning HR in the postseason. Very mature beyond his years and strong for his age. He will be critical to their success this year.
9. Matt Carrera (Mount Sinai)
Matt was named All-League as a freshman at Mount Sinai and was one of the main reasons they were able to stay in the hunt until the last week of the season. He is a reliable defensive third baseman and has an advanced approach at the plate, he batted .320 with a .400 OBP. Expect him to match or exceed those numbers this year.
8. Jack Vallario (St. Anthony’s)
Played a lot as a freshman on varsity, and it coincided with St. Anthony’s turning around their season. Has the athleticism to play all over the diamond and the ability to hit anywhere in the lineup.
7. Joseph Ariola (Chaminade)
Hard-throwing lefty that has impressive pitchability. At the moment, it’s unclear whether he will be called up because Chaminade has had only six sophomores on varsity in 40 years, but he’s the type of player that should be.
6. Dylan Banner (Plainview JFK)
Dylan Banner (Plainview JFK 2022) has had a good showing the past two days. 6’1 180 lb middle infielder with pop pic.twitter.com/6FaExcDx28
— Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) June 26, 2019
Played well on varsity as a freshman for a young team. Now with a year of experience under his belt, I expect him to take the next step. Has big-time power potential.
5. Frankie Noto (Westhampton Beach)
Frankie Noto (Westhampton Beach 2022) showing some impressive 100 mph exit velocity pic.twitter.com/Vz5Blhyz2h
— Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) January 16, 2020
It’s hard not to be impressed with his physical stature. He’s built like a linebacker at 6’1 210 lbs and absolutely crushes the ball. He has already garnered interests from major schools, but first he has to step on the field as a sophomore. Working against him is playing at a small high school, but that has worked out fine for left-handed power hitters from Long Island in the past (i.e. Ross Gload, Carl Yastrzemski).
4. Sadier Vicioso (Holy Trinity)
Long Island Baseball captures the 15U Championship with a 7-6 come-from-behind victory.
Sadier Vicioso fired four hitless innings in relief to record the win pic.twitter.com/uAZQdJT10K
— Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) October 14, 2019
If I didn’t see him for myself, maybe I wouldn’t have bought the hype. But this is a 15-year-old southpaw that is well beyond his years in terms of maturity on the mound. He throws 79-82 and pounds the strike zone. He will be effective as soon as he plays at the varsity level. Additionally, he has already proven himself against hitters at the college level as he struck out three JuCo hitters in the fall during an exhibition game.
We profiled him in November which you can read here.
3. Mikey Brunetti (Manhasset)
A standout catcher on both sides of the ball that started every game for a playoff team as a ninth grader. His head coach called him an “absolute grinder” and stated that “he enjoys doing the things that most players don’t enjoy, like blocking pitches in the dirt.” He’s well-built at 5’9 175 lbs, so he’s not far off what most colleges would look for in a catcher. He’s proven himself to be a clutch hitter and a student of the game.
2. Leyton Pulsipher (Center Moriches)
Leyton Pulsipher (Center Moriches 2022) displaying his strong arm and athleticism. He stands at 6’0 175 lbs pic.twitter.com/qqvTiZtQqp
— Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) June 26, 2019
Son of a former Major Leaguer, he certainly has the genes on his side. Like many of the other players on the list, he already has the size of a varsity player. Unlike any of them, he already was a starting player on an undefeated state championship winning team. Oozes athleticism, with the ability to play middle infield and pitch.
1.Kyle Chase (St. John the Baptist)
Freshman Kyle Chase lines a clean single to left for the first hit. He will be a name to remember pic.twitter.com/ceePzfuVaA
— Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) April 9, 2019
This one is pretty easy. Chase was outstanding for the Cougars last season as a freshman, having an impact in just about every way that you can. He was named All-League, he was rock-solid defensively, in the middle of the lineup and on the mound. He stood toe-to-toe with Logan Koester in the postseason and carried a no-hitter into the fifth inning. This summer I watched him hit 84 at a showcase. He’s a Division-I bat and pitcher. Truth be told, he was all foreshadowed when he hit 11 HR and drove in 26 runs while hitting .833 (25-for-30) in Cooperstown in 2017. He also threw for 200 yards and 2 TDs in his first varsity game as a freshman. Just a special type of athlete, and the college offers have already began to roll in.
We profiled him in December 2018 which you can read here.
