September 30, 2021
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Updated Class of 2024 Player Rankings (September)
We are pleased to announce the 2024 rankings, the summer was a grind but the players continue to show through in the brightest of ways. There has been an influx of new players in each and every class. The 2024 class in New England is very talented and we look forward to watching them improve is all facets of their game.
Below we will take a look at “Who Is At The Top”, “The Risers”, "The Sleepers", and some of the top uncommitted by position.
Covering six states, New England is a prime area for legit baseball talent and now we would like to bring to you the 2024 Player Rankings.
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WHO’S AT THE TOP?
- Gabriel Tirado, the UConn commit remains at the top of the rankings as he shows plus power with the bat.
- Michael Yaeger, a 2024 corner infielder, committed to Virginia, shows potential with the bat. The skill set is well above average.
- Matthew Conte, right-handed hitting catcher who is headed to the ACC and Wake Forest. His game continues to grow as he matures.
- Jack LaRose (Video), left-handed hitting infielder with a plus skill set. He burst onto the scene at the Future Games.
- Griffin Crane and Braxton Pearson round out the top 6 in our rankings. Crane is an athletic outfielder headed to Louisville and Pearson is a right-handed pitcher headed to Maryland.
THE RISERS
- Anthony Ruggiero (Video), the left-handed hitting outfielder continues to impress with his game.
- Colin Larson, quick twitch left-handed hitting outfielder is a plus runner with plus bat speed.
- Jason Flaherty, continues to grow behind the dish and with the bat.
- Tate Bannish, excellent athlete who’s best days are in front of him.
- Watson Mexico, left-handed pitcher and left-handed hitting outfielder. The skill set continues to grow.
- Joey Tonnotti continues to improve positionally and on the bump.
- Tyler Longoria, A right-handed pitcher, arm is clean and fast, with two solid secondary pitches.
- Jayden Novak, A right-handed hitting catcher, shows an above average skill set. Defensively, can really catch, with pop in the hands at the plate.
THE SLEEPERS
- Auggie Albert (Video), big and physical right-handed hitter. He shows plus juice with the bat.
- Andrew Ray, athletic utility player who handles the bat and plays the game hard.
- Patrick Foulis, young right-hander with a quick arm. His best days are in front of him.
- William Dionne, big and physical right-handed pitcher. The projection is huge.
- Eliot Medlock, excellent looking young player. Swung the bat very well this summer.
- Ozzie Weber is a young right-handed with the makings of plus stuff.
- Nick Parker, a free and easy right-handed pitcher, the stuff is good, strong physical frame.
- John Mass, A left-handed hitter, from Portsmouth, RI, can flat out play, old school, gets dirty and competes at a high level.
UNCOMMITTED PLAYERS
+ Top Right-Handed Pitchers:Joey Tonnotti | Nick Parker | Patrick Foulis | William Dionne | Ozzie Weber
+ Top Left-Handed Pitchers: Watson Mexico | Derek Roberts | Nick Kelly | Tommy Mitchell | Quinn Sotero
+ Top First Basem*n: Caleb Kirkpatrick | Auggie Albert | Griffin Schutte | Joey O'Hara | Jaiden LeDuc
+ Top Second Basem*n: Alex Benevento (Video) | Jake Haarde | Kyler Lorenz | Jake Harring | Paden Larkins
+ Top Shortstops: Ryan Puglisi | John Mass | Eliot Medlock | Jack Byrne | Sebastian Ortiz
+ Top Third Basem*n: Tate Bannish | Colin Crowley | Zachary Meehl | Garrett Snyder | Michael Fischetti
+ Top Catchers: Jace Roossien | Jayden Novak | Jason Flaherty | Max Jossen | Carlos Merejo
+ Top Outfielders: Anthony Ruggiero | Colin Larson | Dylan Kennedy-Fujah | Brian Olson | Andrew Ray
New England Class of 2024 Rankings
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Commitment | |
| 1 | Gabriel Tirado | CT | The Loomis Chaffee | 2024 | C | Connecticut | |
| 2 |  | Michael Yeager | CT | Brunswick School | 2024 | 3B | Virginia |
| 3 | Matthew Conte | MA | Dexter Southfield | 2024 | C | Wake Forest | |
| 4 | | Jack LaRose | RI | Bishop Hendricken | 2024 | SS | Connecticut |
| 5 | | Griffin Crain | RI | Bishop Hendricken | 2024 | OF | Louisville |
| 6 | | Braxton Pearson | RI | Bishop Hendricken | 2024 | RHP | Maryland |
| 7 | Joey Tonnotti | CT | Cheshire Academy | 2024 | RHP | ||
| 8 | Mavrick Rizy | MA | Worcester Academy | 2024 | RHP | Connecticut | |
| 9 | | Ryan Puglisi | MA | Lawrence Academy | 2024 | SS | |
| 10 | Anthony Ruggiero | MA | Nipmuc Regional | 2024 | OF |
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