#PassaicBaseball final: DePaul 11, Passaic Tech 1 (5 innings)
Erick Pinales RBI single scores JC Pacheco to invoke the mercy rule, @dpbaseball26 first county title since 2018
#WP commit Erick Pinales (‘26, NJ) comes through in a big spot, plating a run via this double to the opposite field gap. Wide base w/ high + disconnected hands. Works to a quick + compact barrel via a quick inward LL. #PGHS@PG_Scouting@dpbaseball26
#AGTG I am excited to announce my commitment to William Paterson University. First of all, I want to thank the lord for allowing me to play the sport that I love and for keeping me healthy all these years. Second of all, I want to thank my tamily, friends and coaches who helped get here. Specially my sister and brother in law who sacrificed so much. #Go Pioneers
🔦Uncommitted ‘26 Spotlight🔦
2026 C/3B Erick Pinales (DePaul Catholic); 5-8 180 lbs
EV: 98.1💥
Dist: 364💣
Pop: 1.93-2.11⏱️
C Arm: 78💪
60yd: 7.06💨
An all-around ballplayer w/ a huge tool box🧰One of the top uncommitted ball players in NJ. Will have an impact from day 1 on campus✔️
@EPinales2026 | @DanCevette | @NathanGoranson | @TJHunt_PBRNJ
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‘26 C/3B Erick Pinales (DePaul Catholic)
Shown defensively here, both behind the plate and from 3B. Twitchy actions out of the crouch with an athletic and accurate catch and shoot down to second at 78mph. Pop times dip as low as 1.93. Arm strength reaches 83mph across from 3B.
#TriStateUnsigned | @EPinales2026
‘26 C/3B Erick Pinales (DePaul Catholic)
No. 12 SR backstop in NJ at a muscular 5-8, 180. Put forth one of the most consistent offensive rounds of the day, repeatably catching barrel for a 98mph peak EV and 365ft max distance. Bat speed reaches 77mph, 7.06 runner in the 60YD.
#TriStateUnsigned | @EPinales2026
2026 C/3B Erick Pinales (DePaul Catholic); 5-8 165 lbs
EV: 98.1💥
Displayed electric bat speed and barrel awareness⚡️⚡️Drove to the ball on a line across the field w/ authority. Impressive BP✔️
@CPBacademy | @EPinales2026 | #CPBAScoutDay
Some of my other hits this weekend. Hit the ball well all weekend with the wood. Team came in 2nd place at the tourney. Fortunate to play good competition all weekend. @WowFactor_NE@PG_Uncommitted@PGMidAtlantic
C Erick Pinales (‘26, NJ) plates 2 w/ a 2B to RF. Short, smooth cut w/ good torque. Quick hands lends to line drive power to all fields. Strong showing behind the dish, flashing 1.9 pop in a CS.
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