-Troy Sutherland
Royer Stanley Moreno-Cedeno, LHP, Englewood, N.J.
Class of 2023| PG Rank: 500
MLB Breakthrough Series
In 59 innings over the years in PG events, Moreno-Cedeno boasts a 1.30 ERA with 85 strikeouts on the stat sheet. Talk about swing-and-miss stuff, the physical 6-foot, 195-pound lefty has an advanced arsenal to get you out with including a mid- to high-80s fastball that has topped out at 89 mph with clear running life. The lower three-quarter slot generates natural movement with effortless whip to the arm action, flashing a sweeping breaker and changeup to round out the offerings.
Amari Allen, LHP/1B, Washington, D.C.
Class of 2023 | PG Rank: 500
MLB Breakthrough Series
As the No. 1 overall player in DC for the 2023 class, Allen has plenty of jump out of the hand from the left side, ultimately topping out at 91 mph in PG events. The intimidating 6-foot-4, 225-pound presence on the mound simply overpowers hitters at the plate from a shorter arm stroke and plenty of downhill extension. He has two-way ability swinging a heavy barrel on the offensive end that can leave the facility on any given pitch.
Billy Mulholland, RHP/C, Montvale, N.J.
Class of 2023 | PG Rank: Top 1000
Elite Squad
The Northeast arms just keep on coming, this time in the form of
Billy Mulholland, who is another physical RHP of interest sitting in the mid-80s and topping out at 87 mph with further room to run it up. The operation is simple and compact with a high three-quarter release, generating power and solid backside push off from the lower half. He maintains arm speed throughout the arsenal and disguises his off-speed well for swing and miss.
Joey Esposito, C/UTL, Tinton Falls, N.J.
Class of 2023 | PG Rank: Top 1000
Boston Red Sox Scout Team
Esposito is a defensive staple behind the dish, flashing a 1.93 pop time during the recent Northeast Top Prospect Games with repeatable compact mechanics that hold the running game at bay. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound prospect works directly in line downhill while gaining ground in the footwork to put throws on the bag consistently. Though known for his defensive tools, the righty can certainly get into balls at the plate and drive with backspin and carry gap-to-gap.
Miguel Hugas, RHP/OF, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Class of 2023 | PG Rank: 153
Midland Redskins
Not that this name needs any introduction, but Hugas lets the 102 mph OF velo and 93 mph off the mound speak for itself. The athletically advanced 6-foot-3, 200-pound righty truly has a cannon attached to his body with natural sinking action on the mound if the heat wasn’t already hard enough to hit. He provides value at multiple spots that translate at any level. Safe to say Hugas has options available.
Andrew Hart, INF/RHP, Wexford, Pa.
Class of 2023 | PG Rank: 500
US Elite 18u National
Hart continues to see his name garner more and more interest heading into Jupiter, as the athletic 6-foot-1, 195-pound INF/RHP has recently touched 90 mph on the bump with value in multiple aspects of his game. The actions for Hart are clean and fluid with natural ability shining through on both sides of the ball. Though he may end up as a primary arm, expect whatever program he ends up at to attempt to utilize the full talent on display.
Andrew Brown, RHP, Newtown, Pa.
Class of 2023 | PG Rank: Top 1000
Stars Baseball
The word to describe Brown would be deceptive, as the broad-framed 6-foot-4, 215-pound righty is extremely effective at changing tempo and throwing off timing with velocity up to 87 mph. From a high three-quarter arm slot, Brown creates sinking action on the heat with a hammer 11-5 curveball flashing big time vertical depth. There’s room to refine the arsenal further here but certainly worth taking a chance on if you’re looking for a ‘23 arm.
Jayden Brown, OF/LHP, Germantown, Md.
Class of 2023 | PG Rank: 500
Richmond Braves 18u Platinum
Brown’s game is defined by natural athleticism, patrolling the outfield with effortless range and a quick first step that makes difficult plays look routine. He has plenty of evident arm strength which is also featured off the mound up to 87 mph. With continued development on the offensive end, Brown is a serious ‘23 prospect to keep an eye on.
-AJ Denny