Shore baseball Class of 2025 juniors: 175 players in our rankings, All-Shore Watch List

With NJSIAA baseball tournament getting underway, it is time to look at this season's Shore Conference baseball top Class of 2025 junior players.

Here is our top 20 ranking of the top junior players followed by others on our All-Shore Watch List.

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1. Dylan Passo, 2025, 1B, Bats Left, Throws, Left, Red Bank Catholic

The Skinny : Passo has made a non-binding oral commitment to Notre Dame and is in his second season as a starter.

2. Matt Ferrara, 2025, SS, Bats Right, Throws, Right, Toms River East .

The Skinny: Ferrara, who is one of the key players on Toms River East’s Ocean County Tournament championship, has made a commitment to Seton Hall.

3. Ryan Prior, 2025, P, 2025, Throws Right, Red Bank Catholic

The Skinny: Prior, the nephew of former Major League pitcher Mark Prior, has made a commitment to the University of Virginia. He recently pitched a one-hitter against Matawan.

4. Curtis Chropuvka, 2025, CF, Bats Right, Throws Right, Ranney

The Skinny : The No. 3 hitter in Ranney’s order, Chropuvka is in his second season as a starter and has made a commitment to Lafayette College.

5. Zach Hampton, 2025, P/1B, Bats Right, Throws, Right, Middletown North.

The Skinny: Hampton has been both a pitching and hitting standout for the Lions, who have surged lately after a 1-6 start. He is in his third year as a starter and has been on a Group 3 championship team as a freshman and a Central Group 3 championship team last season. He has made a commitment to the University of Maryland at Baltimore County.

6. Collin Denton, 2025, P/1B, Bats Right, Throws Right, Monmouth.

The Skinny : Denton has developed into one of the Shore’s better pitchers. He has a win over Shore Conference Class A Central champion Wall. He has made a commitment to St. Peter’s.

7. Andrew Parisi, 2025, C/3B, Bats Right, Throws Right, Ranney.

The Skinny: Parisi, who transferred from Rutgers Prep in the offseason, is the Panthers’ leadoff batter. He has shown he can play multiple positions.

8. Tyler Huzzy, 2025, C, Bats Right, Throws, Right, Jackson Memorial.

The Skinny : Huzzy was a key player in the Jaguars’ run to the OCT championship game. He has made a commitment to NJIT.

9. Danny Tsimbinos, 2025, C, Bats Right, Throws, Right, Christian Brothers Academy.

The Skinny: An excellent defensive catcher, Tsimbinos is in his second season as a starter. He is CBA’s cleanup hitter.

10. Max Dantoni, 2025,  SS, Bats Right, Throws, Right. Red Bank Catholic.

The Skinny : Dantoni, in his second season as a starter, has made a commitment to Rutgers.

11. Tommy Kowaliwskyj, 2025, P, Throws Right, Ocean.

The Skinny : The hard-throwing  Kowaliwskyj is averaging almost 1.5 strikeouts per inning and has averaged nine strikeouts a start.

12. Tyler McLeod, 2025. P/3B. Bats Right, Throws Right, Southern

The Skinny: McLeod is averaging well over a strikeout an inning and has been contributor at the plate for the Class A South champion Rams.

13. Ben Robinson, 2025, SS/P, Bats Right, Throws Right, Ocean.

The Skinny: Robinson, in his second season as a starter is the Spartans’ leadoff batter and closer. He has set the Ocean school record for saves in a career. He has made a commitment to NJIT.

14. Jimi Popp, 2025, LF, Bats Right, Throws Right, Brick Memorial.

The Skinny: Popp has been one of Brick Memorial’s most consistent hitters out of the cleanup spot in the order.

15. Will Fahey, 2025, CF, Bats Right, Throws Right, CBA.

The Skinny: Fahey is in his second season as a starter and is the No. 3 hitter in the order.

16. Tyler Levine, 2025,CF,  Bats Right, Throws Right, Donovan Catholic.

The Skinny : Levine is hitting well over .300 and is the No. 2 hitter in the order.

17.  Connor Tongring, 2025, C, Bats Right, Throws Right, Ocean.

The Skinny : Tongring is solid defensively and is in his second season as a starter. He is the No. 3 hitter in the order.

18. Gavin Toth, 2025, C/OF/P, Bats Right, Throws Right, Toms River East

The Skinny: Toth has been a jack of all trades for Ocean County Tournament champion Toms River East.

19.  Aiden Lynch, 2025, P, Throws Right, Toms River South.

The Skinny : Lynch has been a shining light in Toms River South’s rough season. He has complete-game shutouts against Toms River North, Point Pleasant Boro and Southern and a game where he struck out 14 in a 1-0 defeat against Monroe.

20. Chris Quick, 2025, 1B, Bats Right, Throws Right, Brick.

The Skinny : Quick has been a dependable hitter for a Brick team that has shown solid improvement over last season,. He is the No. 3 hitter in the order.

All-Shore Watch List - Class of 2025

CLASS A NORTH

Jack Dufficy - CBA

Daniel Russo - CBA

Shane Langan - CBA

Vincent Alcure, - Middletown South

Robert Chiusano - Middletown South

Dan Daley - Middletown South

Michael Frandsen - Middletown South

Giuseppe Massagil - Middletown South

Ben Shea - Middletown South

Nick Hayden - Colts Neck

Nick Hardy - Colts Neck

Kevin Rusniak - Manalapan

Dennis Healy - Manalapan

Aiden Cruz - Manalapan

Dylan Kane - Manalapan

Cristian Ptasienski - Manalapan

Leo Vitale - Manalapan

Joseph Kelly - Marlboro

Jack Rivlin - Marlboro

Mason Alexander - Marlboro

Dylan DeGregorio - Marlboro

Gabe Ahlemeyer - Middletown North

Alipo Figueroa - Middletown North

Michael Hallard - Middletown North

Ryan Thai - Middletown North

Ian McGoldrick - Middletown North

Vinny Agnello - Howell

Phillip Christopher - Howell

Logan Koeppel - Howell

Jake Jensen - Howell

Aaron Wojenski - Howell

Xavier Cortez - Howell

Connor Brand - Freehold Township

Jack Henry - Freehold Township

Matt Nuccio - Freehold Township

CLASS A CENTRAL

Dane Rue - Wall

A.J. Sciametta - Red Bank Catholic

Luke Meyers - Red Bank Catholic

Justin Spitzfaden - Red Bank Catholic

Bobby Davidson - Monmouth

Alejandro Oceloti - Monmouth

Will Theobald - Monmouth

Josh Moeller - Shore

Sean Burnett - Raritan

Jobby Dekis - Raritan

James Nichols - Raritan

Alan Warren - Raritan

Max Mazzucca - Rumson-Fair Haven

Owen O'Toole - Raritan

Parker Shenman - Rumson-Fair Haven

Brayden Ward - Rumson-Fair Haven

Hayden Schecter - Rumson-Fair Haven

Logan Cardinoza - Holmdel

Matt Iulo - Holmdel

Nick Rakosi - Holmdel

Teddy Reddy - Holmdel

Alex Cabrera - Holmdel

Tyler Reddy - Holmdel

CLASS A SOUTH

Tyler McLeod - Southern

Gavin Toth - Toms River East

Dan Nafziger - Toms River East

Mason Pentz - Toms River East

Michael Vaccarino - Toms River East

Matt Cordi - Brick Memorial

Jaxon Figueroa - Brick Memorial

Brayden Nalducci - Brick Memorial

Dane Jorgensen - Jackson Memorial

Jackson Osmond - Jackson Memorial

Nick Sirico - Jackson Memorial

Brady Wendell - Jackson Memorial

Ryan Rivera - Toms River North

Brandan Bush - Toms River North

Peyton Horning - Brick

Brannon McBride - Brick

Shawn McLaughlin - Brick

Nick Newcomb - Brick

Sean Savannah - Brick

Pat Shave - Brick

Ryan Brescia - Central

Rob Bolletino - Central

Nick Dinicola - Central

Chase Macri - Central

Gavin Srinivasan - Central

Tommy Tuzzolino - Central

Vincent Berardi - Central

Ruben Febres - Toms River South

Alex Fischer - Toms River North

CLASS B NORTH

Bryan McCartin - Matawan

Jayce Throughman - Matawan

Colin McGeehan - Matawan

Zach Messina - Ranney

Jack Kelly - Ocean

Matt Richter - Ocean

Dillion Schneider - Ocean

Anthony Torchia - Ocean

Derek Vasquez - Ocean

Caden Eastmond - Manasquan

R.T. Runge - Manasquan

Connor Voelkson - Manasquan

Dylan Vowteras - Manasquan

Will Marziarz - Red Bank

Nick Walker - Red Bank

Jacob Pouso - Red Bank

Gavin Smith - Red Bank

Michael McCormack - St. John Vianney

Jake Mandarino - St. John Vianney

Nicholas Mirto - St. John Vianney

Jake Visone - St. John Vianney

Max Defonce - St. John Vianney

Xander Bartuk - Freehold Borough

Cole Hurley - Freehold Borough

Noah Ochoski - Freehold Borough

Nick Russo - Freehold Borough

Thomas White - Freehold Borough

Hunter Morgan - Neptune

Jack Gamba-Ellis - Neptune

CLASS B CENTRAL

Noah Banick - Point Pleasant Beach

Daniel Storch - Point Pleasant Beach

Chris Zahlmann - St. Rose

Brendan Brophy - St. Rose

Max Glassberg - St. Rose

Teddy Fariello - Henry Hudson

James Valle - Keansburg

Emmanuel Ramirez - Keansburg

Gavin Blozen - Keansburg

Jaylen Brooks - Long Branch

Havier Gonzalez - Long Branch

Noah Hoomgmoed - Long Branch

Carlos Torres - Long Branch

Nestor Castillo - Asbury Park

Eduardo Macias - Asbury Park

Greivin Velasquez-Torres - Asbury Park

CLASS B SOUTH

Hudson Griffith - Point Pleasant Borough

Nicholas Kowalewski - Point Pleasant Borough

John Busco - Donovan Catholic

Mike Santise - Donovan Catholic

Nick Lovacco - Donovan Catholic

Michael Kisseberth - Jackson Liberty

Colin Menafra - Jackson Liberty

Nicolas Nannini - Jackson Liberty

Anthony Carino - Manchester

Colton Sitarik - Manchester

Braden Spaziano - Manchester

Gavin Stapon - Manchester

Justin Uriarte - Manchester

Owen Coburn - Lacey

L'andon Raabe - Lacey

Lorenzo Scarabino - Lacey

Dylan Zech - Lacey

Cannon Roth - Lacey

Dylan Appice - Barnegat

Jaihan Dominguez - Barnegat

T.J. Nugent - Pinelands

Nathan Sofield - Pinelands

Logan Hammer - Pinelands

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Shore baseball Class of 2025 juniors: 175 players in our rankings, All-Shore Watch List