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Shore baseball Class of 2024 seniors: 185 players in our rankings, All-Shore Watch List

steven falk, asbury park press
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With the Shore Conference Tournament underway and the NJSIAA playoffs to follow near the end of the month, it is time to look at this season's Shore Conference baseball top senior players.

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

We thank Dan Valerio of @PrepBaseballNJ for his input.

1. Chris Levonas, 2024, P, Throws Right, Christian Brothers Academy.

CBA pitcher Chris Levonas has been dominant this season.
CBA pitcher Chris Levonas has been dominant this season.

The Skinny: Levonas has signed with Wake Forest University and is a potential high selection in Major League Baseball’s First-Year Player Draft on July 14. He has been overpowering in his four outings.

2. Ryan Costello, 2024, 1B/P, Bats Left, Throws Left, Ranney

Ranney's Ryan Costello has been on a power surge at the plate.
Ranney's Ryan Costello has been on a power surge at the plate.

The Skinny: Costello has 14 homers and is two away from breaking the Shore Conference single-season record of 15 set by Middletown South’s Joe Stanzione in 2022. He has signed with LSU.

More: The Shore's No. 1 power hitter has Mike Trout NJ home run record within reach

3. Sean Griggs, 2024, 3B, Bats Left, Throws Right, Red Bank Catholic

Red Bank Catholic's Sean Griggs has signed with the University of Alabama.
Red Bank Catholic's Sean Griggs has signed with the University of Alabama.

The Skinny: Griggs has signed with the University of Alabama and has been a four-year starter.

4. Jake Marciano, 2024, P, Throws Left, Donovan Catholic

Donovan Catholic pitcher Jake Marciano has signed with Virginia Tech.
Donovan Catholic pitcher Jake Marciano has signed with Virginia Tech.

The Skinny: Marciano has signed with Virginia Tech and has recorded 16 strikeouts in a game twice over the last two seasons. He also was the winning pitcher in the Griffins' win over two-time defending NJSIAA Non Public A champion Don Bosco Prep.

5. Brandon Falco, 2024, P/1B, Throws Right, Bats Right, Matawan

The Skinny: Falco, who has signed with NJIT,  has not allowed a run in 15 innings and has struck out 30. He is currently sidelined with an injury.

6. Jake Howlett, 2024, C, Bats Right, Throws Right, Wall

The Skinny: Howlett has signed with Monmouth University. He was an APP First Team All-Shore selection last season.

7. Brady Lesiak, 2024, P/3B, Bats Right, Throws Right, Southern

Southern's Brady Lesiak has signed with Binghamton.
Southern's Brady Lesiak has signed with Binghamton.

The Skinny: Lesiak has been a contributor for the Rams the last two seasons both at the plate and on the mound. He has signed with Binghamton.

8. Declan Leary, 2024, P, Throws Right, Red Bank Catholic

Red Bank Catholic pitcher Declan Leary has made a non-binding oral commitment to the United States Naval Academy.
Red Bank Catholic pitcher Declan Leary has made a non-binding oral commitment to the United States Naval Academy.

The Skinny: A United States Naval Academy recruit, Leary is a noted big-game pitcher.

9. Mason Christopher, 2024, P, Throws Left, Middletown South

The Skinny: Christopher, a Seton Hall University recruit, has allowed two runs or less in four of his five starts.

10. Andrew Gendi, 2024, P/3B, Bats Right, Throws Right, Matawan

Matawan's Andrew Gendi has been a force both on the mound and at the plate.
Matawan's Andrew Gendi has been a force both on the mound and at the plate.

The Skinny: Gendi, with Falco in and out of the rotation, has become the Huskies’ ace and one of the dominant pitchers in the Shore. He is a Felician College recruit.

11. Nick Garbooshian, 2024, P/1B, Bats Left, Throws Right, Brick Memorial

Brick Memorial's Nick Garbooshian has had an outstanding season both on the mound and at the plate.
Brick Memorial's Nick Garbooshian has had an outstanding season both on the mound and at the plate.

The Skinny:: Garbooshian has been one of the Shore's most consistent pitchers and is also a significant contributor at the plate. He has made a commitment to Drew University.

12. Nicco Maribo, 2024, CF, Bats Right, Throws Right, Brick Memorial

The Skinny: Maribo has been a force on offense the last two seasons. He is hitting well over. 400.

13. Bryson Kirby, 2024, P/OF/DH, Bats Right, Throws Right, Point Pleasant Borough

The Skinny: Kirby, a Monmouth University recruit, has been a key contributor for the Class B South co-champion Panthers both on the mound and at the plate. He is on the verge of becoming Point Borough's all-time strikeout leader.

14. Roger Dreher, 2024, P, Throws Right, Southern

The Skinny: Dreher, a South Carolina-Upstate recruit, has almost two strikeouts an inning.

15. Matt Brunner, 2024, CF, Bats Right, Throws Right, Red Bank Catholic

The Skinny: Brunner has moved up to the No. 2 spot in the Caseys' batting order after hitting in the bottom part of the order in 2023.

16. Joe Maier, 2024, SS, Bats Right, Throws, Right, Donovan Catholic

The Skinny: Maier, a Felician College recruit, is solid both defensively and at the plate.

17. Dylan Shaffer, 2024, P, Throws Right, Manalapan

The Skinny: Shaffer, a University of Maine recruit, is averaging about 1.5 strikeouts an inning.

18. Brevin Bezick, 2024, P/DH., Bats Left, Throws Left, Middletown South

The Skinny: Bezick has been a key contributor all season both at the plate and on the mound for a Middletown South that is second in Shore

19. Paul Santos, 2024, CF, Bats Right, Throws Right, Marlboro

The Skinny: Santos has made a non-binding oral commitment to St. Peter's and is Marlboro's leadoff batter.

20. Cristian Soto, 2024, C, Bats Right, Throws Right, Central

The Skinny: Soto has been a starter for four seasons. He is a Lafayette College recruit.

Other Class of 2024 seniors on our All-Shore Watch List

Class A North

  • Lou D’Alessio, Middletown South

  • Carmine DeCrescenzo, Middletown South

  • Dante Farrell Brown, Middletown South

  • Andrew Marquis, Middletown South

  • Derek Commander, Middletown South

  • Anthony Vallaro, Colts Neck

  • Tommy Diffley, Colts Neck

  • Casey Gardiner, Colts Neck

  • Kyle McCarthy, Colts Neck

  • Tosh Mancini, Colts Neck

  • Dylan Neves, Colts Neck.

  • Jaxon Sevilla, CBA

  • Jake Petro, CBA

  • Varun Gabbita, Manalapan

  • Erik Johnson, Manalapan

  • Josh Pecoraro, Manalapan

  • Chris Silva, Manalapan

  • Mike Consolazio, Marlboro

  • Joseph Santos, Marlboro

  • Daniel Trentacosta, Marlboro

  • Nick Scaff, Marlboro

  • Matthew Padalec, Marlboro

  • Dylan Briggs, Middletown North

  • Jason Quardt, Middletown North

  • Braden Walsh, Howell

  • Rohan Shah, Howell

  • Mike Avino, Freehold Township

  • Lex Nelsen, Freehold Township

Class A Central

  • Truir Brown, Wall

  • Jon Cofone, Wall

  • Mike Horowitz, Wall

  • T.J. Legere, Wall

  • Al Delia, Red Bank Catholic

  • Brandon Hendrickson, Red Bank Catholic

  • Evan Booth, Monmouth

  • Brandon Geiger, Monmouth

  • Dominic Migliaccio, Monmouth

  • Mike Milevoi, Monmouth

  • Joseph Santi, Shore

  • Cole Stefanelli, Shore

  • E.J. Stefanelli, Shore

  • Robert Stock, Shore

  • T.J. Minner, Shore

  • C.J. Sears, Shore

  • Phil Kramer, Raritan

  • John Molnar, Raritan

  • Jack Riva, Rumson-Fair Haven

  • Aaron Del Tin, Rumson-Fair Haven

  • Gavin D'Aponte, Rumson-Fair Haven

  • Jackson Gallagher, Rumson-Fair Haven

  • Joe Barbarino, Holmdel

  • Luke Buda, Holmdel

  • James Valillo, Holmdel

Class A South

  • Gabe Tomei, Southern

  • Brian Harper, Southern

  • Ray Mulhern, Southern

  • Jack Cahill, Southern

  • Joe Nascimento, Southern

  • Ryan Koman, Toms River East

  • Brandon Safoschnik, Toms River East

  • Jack Mika, Toms River East

  • Brandon Lavin, Toms River East

  • Michael Giola, Brick Memorial

  • Julian Caruso, Jackson Memorial

  • Nick Izzo, Jackson Memorial

  • Collin McCarron, Jackson Memorial

  • Joe Naffaa, Jackson Memorial

  • Jacob Soto, Jackson Memorial

  • Jovani Hallihan, Jackson Memorial

  • Nick Striano, Jackson Memorial

  • Joseph Zundritsch, Jackson Memoria

  • Kieran Mulholland, Toms River North

  • Matt Petrocelli, Toms River North

  • David Marcus, Brick

  • Jayden Espana, Brick

  • Robert Distlecamp, Brick

  • Chase Newton, Central

  • Brayden Lowden, Central

  • Mason Lisewski, Central

  • Rob Abatemarco, Toms River South

  • Cooper Greitz, Toms River South

  • Billy Madigan, Toms River South

  • Shaun Olcott, Toms River South

  • Shane Byrne, Toms River South

Class B North

  • Sal Cassano, Matawan

  • Chris Galasso, Matawan

  • Sean Hart, Matawan

  • Eric Friedman, Matawan

  • Mark Kovach, Matawan

  • Jack Sassa, Matawan

  • James Hare, Ranney

  • Grayson Testino, Ranney

  • Bodhi Lettieri, Ocean

  • Matt Koenig, Manasquan

  • Luke Ramire, Manasquan

  • Austin Griffith, Manasquan

  • Jack Maggs, Manasquan

  • Nick Gandolfo, Red Bank

  • Tim Kelly, Red Bank

  • Tommy Ruth, Red Bank

  • Ryan Robinson, Red Bank

  • P.J. Whitehead, Red Bank

  • Hoyt Smith, Red Bank

  • Kevin DiPede, St. John Vianney

  • Owen Murtha, St. John Vianney

  • David Hamlin, St. John Vianney

  • Josh Medina, Freehold

  • Nick Montello, Freehold

  • Danny Opramolla, Freehold

  • Spencer Friedman, Freehold

  • Aidan Rivera, Freehold

  • Cal Christie, Neptune

  • Cal Christie, Neptune

  • Aedan Martin, Neptune

  • Alex Soto, Neptune

Class B Central

  • Nate Clayton, Point Pleasant Beach

  • Quinn Cali, Point Pleasant Beach

  • John Coakley, Point Pleasant Beach

  • Liam Dolan, Point Pleasant Beach

  • Ryan Doyle, Point Pleasant Beach

  • Nick Larsen, Point Pleasant Beach

  • Jack Tiernan, St. Rose

  • Anthony Crudo, St. Rose

  • James Doster, St. Rose

  • Brennan Sherman, St. Rose

  • Jose Cuevas, Long Branch

  • Romeo Martinez, Long Branch

  • Aiden Winters, Henry Hudson

  • Nick Dowd, Henry Hudson

  • Hayden Kurdes, Henry Hudson

  • Chris Parmigiani, Henry Hudson

  • John Gilliand, Keansburg

  • Phillip Sears, Keansburg

  • Erik Schmidt, Keyport

  • Carter Williams, Keyport

  • Andrew Staeger, Keyport

Class B South

  • Ryan Acquisto, Point Pleasant Borough

  • Jack Macaluso, Point Pleasant Borough

  • Brian Simoes, Point Pleasant Borough

  • John Ward, Point Pleasant Borough

  • Wyatt Dewysockie, Point Pleasant Borough

  • Collin Moore, Point Pleasant Borough

  • Hunter Johnson, Donovan Catholic

  • Dave Yorke, Donovan Catholic

  • Hunter Lefkus, Donovan Catholic

  • Brett Benecke, Jackson Liberty

  • Vincent Grande, Jackson Liberty

  • Jack Kanis, Jackson Liberty

  • Matthew O'Brien, Jackson Liberty

  • Joe Bentivenga, Manchester

  • Patrick McKay, Manchester

  • Evan Palmer, Manchester

  • Riley Wescott, Manchester

  • Anthony Eckerson, Lacey

  • David Golini, Lacey

  • Michael Marcus, Lacey

  • Ethan Anderson, Lacey

  • Joseph Preston, Lacey

  • Shane Trangone, Lacey

  • Tyler Caril, Barnegat

  • Quentin Torres, Barnegat

  • Jordan Cook, Barnegat

  • Kaden Inman, Pinelands

  • Logan Russo, Pinelands

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: NJ Shore baseball recruits Class of 2025 senior rankings, All-Shore Watch