December 4, 2023
Dan Valerio & TJ Hunt
PBR NJ Staff
With the Fall coming to a close, it is time for an update of the 2026 class. This class is full of talent from top to bottom. Throughout the fall, the players in this class attended a lot of our events like the ID North and South, Top Prospect games, and Last Chance Open, along with attending various national tournaments all across the country. This gave our staff an up close look at just truly how talented this group is.
What to expect from this class? Depth at the catching position. Left handed arms with major upside. Right handed pitching with high 80s / low 90s stuff. On the hitting side, some really impressive bat to ball skills as well as advanced approaches.
Below you will find a look at the class top 10-players and a link to the complete class of 2026.
CLICK HERE to see the full list of NJ 2026 rankings.
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+ No. 1 RHP Jason Amalbert (DePaul Catholic / Indiana)
6-foot-170 pounds. Wiry athlete, free and easy arm action. H 3/4 slot with run to the arm side. High 80's fastball into the low 90's. Effective speed change uses all four quadrants. Has a downer that is 73-75 and sinking CH 81-83. Lanky levers with tons of room to fill out. At the plate Amalbert shows just how athletic he is. Quick twitch in his hands and hips.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) September 18, 2022Lots of moxie from ‘26 Jason Amalbert (NJ) going against a talented older lineup.
Quick arm working 81-82 (85) w/ athleticism present in delivery.
Feel for 75-77 SL w/ manipulated shape. Frame projects. ??#PBRCup || @PBRNewJersey pic.twitter.com/MAIO6ClJwt
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+ No. 2 3B/RHP Guy Lynam (Gloucester Catholic / Uncommitted)
6-foot-160 pounds. The South Jersey native and 2023 Future Games standout remains at the No.2 ranked spot in the state. The LHH has a lot of moxie - tall athletic setup, limited backshift, creates carry and backspin to all fields. Impressive arm talent as well, 88 from the infield and 86-87 on the mound with high spin breaker at +2800 rpm. Lynam currently has a lean frame but over time look for him to add to this with size and strength.
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+ No. 3 RHP Alex Weingartner (St. Augustine Prep / Uncommitted)
6-foot-170 pounds. Weingartner makes a splash into the No. 3 spot. Dominated the summer with FB into the low 90s. At the Fall Top Prospect Games he was 88-90 T 91. An easy fluid arm action. Breaking ball 12/6 break in the 73-75 range. Long whippy levers, gets down the mound with conviction with an easy delievery. Premier arm for the class.
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) October 9, 2023???? ??? ???????? ???? @PBRNewJersey
‘26 RHP Alex Weingartner (St.Augustine Prep)
FB: 88-90.7 (2332) ?
CB: 74-75 (2375) 11/5 ?️Fluid, ATH easy mover.
Intriguing arm talent. Name to follow! @weingartnera13 | @ShooterHunt @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/rGt9S0aUYr
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+ No. 4 C Braeden Lipoff (Gloucester Catholic / Uncommitted)
6-foot-195 pounds. Lipoff is broad shouldered. Strong build with explosive actions. At the 2023 Future Games he higlighted the event with a launching pullside grand slam. Behind the plate Lipoff, possesses a strong throwing arm and advanced receiving skills. Look for him to be a productive piece in Gloucester Catholic's lineup this season.
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) July 31, 2023?????? ???? ?: 2023 Future Gamer
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Plus raw power @PBRNewJersey pic.twitter.com/rGQfXyDUnX
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+ No. 5 RHP Ethan Lee (Don Bosco Prep / Uncommitted)
6-foot-2-190 pounds. High level arm speed. Low 90s fastball paired with a sharp SL in the 76-79 range. The breaking ball seems to be Lee's put away pitch. Lanky build with an OTT release. Injuries stifled Lee last spring as a freshman, but look for him to be a big part of the Non-Public A defending champs run at a three-peat.
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See AlsoTeam New Jersey 14U: Workout Day, Quick HitsUpdated 2023 New Jersey Player RankingsGrading and ranking NFL's new uniforms: Broncos, Jets, Lions, Texans change jerseys for 2024 seasonUpdated NJ 2024 Player Rankings (Spring 2023)‘26 RHP @ethan_3_lee's (NJ) first national introduction was eye-opening as he showcased premium present stuff with equally as exciting upside. @ShooterHunt @PBRNewJersey
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+ No. 6 SS Sal Garcia (Delbarton / Duke)
6-foot-2-170 pound frame. Lean and athletic. Garcia led his Delbarton team in many offensive categories as a freshman. Dynamic athlete with feel for the game. Glides around the field on defense and the bases. Quick twitch in the batters box, hits for average while using the whole field.
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 8, 2023#Duke ‘26 SS Sal Garcia (Delbarton) with a 2B over CF head
Super ATH 6’1/170lb frame
Walk away load with whip in the barrel through the zone @PBRNewJersey @DukeBASE @DelbyBaseball @SG3Baseball @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/c2jLSDk8dl
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+ No. 7 OF Michael Hanna (Don Bosco Prep / Virginia)
6-foot-160 pounds. Athletic build with muscular frame. Quick hands and high metrics when it comes to bat speed and exit velo. The running speed is a plus as well turning in a 6.6 60 yard dash. In terms of hitting, Hanna gets into a strong, balanced position while maintaining posture.
— TJ Hunt PBR NJ (@TJHunt_PBRNJ) May 4, 2023B6 | 8-1 DBP
A sac fly and this two run single by Virginia commit ‘26 Michael Hanna extends the lead for the Ironmen.@DBPHRC pic.twitter.com/TNiif9J6eO
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+ No. 8 SS Mason Wilson (Randolph / Uncommitted)
5-foot-11-160 pounds. Fast twitched athlete. Ran a 6.7 at the '23 Future Games. Wilson has a tremendous feel for the speed of the game, makes routine plays on defense. On offense he a short compact stroke with whip to the barrel.
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) July 31, 2023?????? ???? ?: 2023 Future Gamer
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+ No. 9 LHP AJ Saccento (Delbarton / Duke)
6-foot, 190-pounds - broad shouldered upper 80s arm with feel for spin for strikes from a lower slot. Battle-tested early as a frosh, contributing 39.2IP and punching out 52. Competes and attacks the bottom half of the zone.
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) April 11, 2023#Duke commit ‘26 LHP Aj Saccento (Delbarton)
11k’s in 6 ip sitting 86-88mph
CB: 74-76 1/7 slurve actionThis broad shouldered 6’0/190lbs southpaw has disappearing off speed mixed with a plus FB for his class @PBRNewJersey @ShooterHunt @DukeBASE @AjSaccento pic.twitter.com/BHaFZ9liLt
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+ No. 10 C Alex D'Angelo (Ridgewood / Uncommitted)
6-foot-190 pounds. D'Angelo after a strong summer and fall makes it into the top 10 rankings for the first time. His hitting metrics are off the charts. Rotational Accelerations of 22g and Average bat speeds of 74 mph. Exit Velos also stand out over 95 mph. As a freshman on his high school team, D'Angelo hit .349 while driving in 28 runs. He has a strong build with quick hips and hands. For such a young hitter he stays connected and the power upside is intruiging to follow.
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) September 21, 2023#Uncommitted ‘26 C Alex D’Angelo (Ridgewood)
Attributes showing the ability to be a premier hitting C.
Hitting EV: 95.1
Engages backside well. Short to and long through. Creates serious PS ?.C Velo: 75 mph
Pop ⏱️: 2.06-2.21@alexdangelo2026 | @ShooterHunt @PBRNewJersey pic.twitter.com/FY32bZzeKh
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+ No. 12 C Mickey Gilligan (Lakeland Regional / Rutgers)
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) September 25, 2023????? ????? ???@PBRNewJersey #Rutgers commit ‘26 C Mickey Gilligan (Lakeland Regional)
5-foot-11, 185 pounds
Ranked No.20 in class. @GilliganMickey | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/hMYFZOkSsn
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+ No. 14 RHP Christopher Marano (DePaul Catholic / Uncommitted)
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) September 19, 2023‘26 RHP Christopher Marano (DePaul Catholic) Bullpen
No. 13th ranked in class
Lean | ATH 5’9/165lbs.
FB 84-86 Ride
SL 74-77 11/5 (lands both sides)
CH 80-81Fluid arm action. In game have seen few ticks up with FB. Collects a lot of K’s. @chris_marano24 | @CPBacademy pic.twitter.com/JvEKAw64mC
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+ No. 25 C Carney O'Donnell (Jackson Liberty / Uncommitted)
— ??? ??? ?????? (@PBRNewJersey) October 8, 2023???? ??? ???????? ???? #Uncommitted ‘26 C/RHP Carney O’Donnell (Jackson Liberty)
6-foot-2, 180 pounds.
Hitting EV: 90 mph @Carneyod33 pic.twitter.com/I0B7mXmonS
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+ No. 26 LHP Danny DiTullio (Christian Brothers Academy / Uncommitted)
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) October 9, 2023???? ??? ???????? ???? @PBRNewJersey
‘26 LHP Danny DiTullio (Christian Brothers Academy)
FB 81-83
SL 72-74 (2348) back ?
CH 76-79 fadeBroad shouldered 6’3/195lb.
Tempo ✅
Pitch ability ✅
Moxie ✅@DannyDitullio | @ShooterHunt @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/F9gmJ3KyaC
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+ No. 23 SS JC Pacheco (DePaul Catholic / Uncommitted)
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) September 25, 2023????? ????? ???@PBRNewJersey #Uncommitted ‘26 SS JC Pacheco (DePaul Catholic)
5-foot-10, 170 pounds
Strong frame. Compact consistent barrel. @jc_pachecojr3 | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/zts1QmPtY7
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+ No. 18 1B Jordan Burwell (Seton Hall Prep / West Virginia)
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) October 26, 2023‘26 1B Jordan Burwell (Seton Hall Prep) @WVUBaseball commit
6’2/200lbs. Durable | Strong frame. @TrackManBB:
EV: 99.6
Avg; 93.3
Max Distance: 382 ftSmall hover. Maintains bat angle. Uses middle of body well. PS power @PBRNewJersey | @jordanburwell22 @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/N31aOUQvGS
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+ No. 21 RHP JJ Drennan (Seton Hall Prep / Uncommitted)
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) October 9, 2023???? ??? ???????? ???? @PBRNewJersey
‘26 RHP JJ Drennan (Seton Hall Prep)
FB: 84-85
SL: 73-76 (2417) IVM -2.9, HM -15.56-foot, 185lbs.
Durable strong frame. Heavy late breaking SL, picked up whiffs. @jjdrennan_31 | @ShooterHunt @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/KlKknOAQ8g
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+ No. 27 C DJ Lloyd (St. Augustine Prep / Uncommitted)
— ??? ??? ?????? (@PBRNewJersey) April 6, 20232026 C DJ Lloyd (St. Augustine Prep) @DJLloyd_15 | @HermitsBaseball
The currently top ranked 2026 backstop in the state. Rhythm at the dish, stays over his backside. Generates easy gap-to-gap from a strong lower half. Plus arm behind the plate.
EV: 90.9 MPH
C velo: 80 MPH pic.twitter.com/VDsAuXhphP
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+ No. 32 RHP Jackson Redmond (Freehold Twp. / Uncommitted)
— ??? ??? ?????? (@PBRNewJersey) October 28, 2023‘26 RHP Jackson Redmond (Freehold Twp)
6’4/180lbs
Tall-Learn build. High leg kick comes out with deception. Lands FB with ride and a heavy CH.
FB 82-84.5
CB 66-67
CH 75-77 @JackDRedmond13 | @ShooterHunt @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/LAhYzOobfj
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+ No. 28 C/SS Chase Bagley (Don Bosco Prep / Uncommitted)
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) October 8, 2023???? ??? ???????? ???? @PBRNewJersey #Uncommitted ‘26 INF/C Chase Bagley (Don Bosco Prep)
5-foot-8, 160 pounds.
High baseball IQ.
Hitting EV: 90.3
INF velo: 85 mph
C pop: 2.09 @ChaseBagley08 | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/qUWfAnGsSu
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+ No. 22 OF Mason Myers (Paul VI / Uncommitted)
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) October 19, 2023‘26 OF Mason Myers (Paul VI)
6’1/165lb Lean.
OF Velo: 90mph ?
Bat speed: 70.7 mph @Blast_Bsbl
RA: 15 mph
Max EV: 95.1 mph @TrackManBBSmooth/fluid ATH. Simple transition, delievers barrel.@PBRNewJersey | @ShooterHunt | @Mason_Myers2026 @AllOutBaseball | @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/p4crnNtSvz
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+ No. 30 RHP/3B Aiden Ogando (St. Joes Montvale / Uncommitted)
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) September 25, 2023????? ????? ???@PBRNewJersey #Uncommitted ‘26 SS/RHP Aiden Ogando (St. Joes Montvale)
6-foot, 155 pounds. Wiry | Loose levers.@AidenOgando @ShooterHunt @metroscoutday pic.twitter.com/DQeTOFZ7qg
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+ No. 54 C Aiden Funk (Red Bank Catholic / Uncommitted)
— ??? ??? ?????? (@PBRNewJersey) October 9, 2023???? ??? ???????? ????#Uncommitted ‘26 C Aiden Funk (Red Bank Catholic)
6-foot-1, 190 pounds.
Hitting EV: 92.7 mph @aiden_funk18 pic.twitter.com/IbFgEpelGS
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+ No. 24 RHP Nate Bott (Kingsway / Uncommitted)
— ??? ??? ?????? (@PBRNewJersey) November 28, 2023??????????? ???? ?? ????:
2026 RHP Nate Bott (Kingsway)
6'0/175lbs. Athletic mover.
Full Scouting Report. Check it out ?
?: https://t.co/O1ItS1R8BN@natebott21 pic.twitter.com/EMtqsXQarQ
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