The All‑North Jersey baseball selections for 2026 have been announced, honoring the region’s top high school talent as the spotlight shifts toward the upcoming North Jersey High School Sports Awards ceremony.
Pitching Dominance
On the mound, seniors such as Thomas Collins of Don Bosco and Selden Kolkebeck of Old Tappan set the bar high. Collins finished his season with a 0.72 ERA and 61 strikeouts in 39 innings, while Kolkebeck posted the same ERA but fanned 126 batters and led his team to a Group 3 state championship. Sean Spitaleri from Glen Rock added a 9‑1 record and a 1.80 ERA, underscoring a deep pool of ace talent across the county.
Among the first‑team honorees are Thomas Collins, Selden Kolkebeck, Ryan Nitch, Jack Walsh, Chase Bagley, Mickey Gilligan, Brody Barber, Roberto Cotes, JC Pacheco, Sean Spitaleri, Jason Amalbert, Jonah Carbon, Michael Hanna, Anthony Onnembo, Melvin Genao and Luke Senatore. Collins’s 0.72 ERA and 61 strikeouts paired with a .507 batting average and 22 RBIs made him a dual threat, while Kolkebeck’s 126 strikeouts complemented a .538 average and 40 RBIs despite a cancer battle. Nitch combined a .467 average, six homers and an 8‑2 record, and Walsh posted a .411 average with a 1.77 ERA. Bagley helped Don Bosco repeat as Bergen County champions with a .378 average, and Gilligan batted .639 with 13 homers and 54 runs scored. Barber hit .419 with 24 RBIs, Cotes posted a .482 average and 35 runs, Pacheco delivered 24 homers and 23 RBIs over his career, Amalbert hit .500 with 12 homers and 39 stolen bases, Carbon scored 32 runs and stole 17 bases, Hanna was named MVP of the Bergen County Tournament, Onnembo’s .538 average and seven homers highlighted his resilience, Genao posted a .559 average with 45 runs, and Senatore’s .519 average and 29 RBIs powered his team to the Big North American title.
Awards Ceremony
All first‑team players will be eligible for the 2026 North Jersey Player of the Year award, which will be presented at the North Jersey High School Sports Awards show. The ceremony promises to celebrate not only statistical excellence but also the perseverance and leadership demonstrated throughout the season.
The recognition reflects the growing competitiveness of high school baseball in North Jersey and signals a bright future for these athletes, many of whom have already committed to collegiate programs. Their performances this spring will be remembered as a benchmark for future generations.