All‑South Jersey Baseball Team 2026
The Courier‑Post has unveiled its All‑South Jersey baseball team for the 2026 season, a roster that showcases the region’s most electrifying talent. From the mound to the outfield, these players have turned heads with performances that blend skill, poise, and a hunger for victory.
At the forefront of the rotation, Jude Morgan of Gloucester Catholic earned the title of Pitcher of the Year after posting a 9‑1 record and a 2.80 ERA. His consistency helped anchor a staff that also featured Cole Marchetti from Northern Burlington, who finished 8‑0 with a 1.35 ERA and struck out 103 batters in 46.2 innings, and Tim Dougherty of Shawnee, who rebounded from injury to go 5‑1 with a 0.81 ERA and 75 strikeouts in 51.2 innings.
Dan Passalacqua, the ace for Bishop Eustace, led the Olympic Conference National Division champions to an 8‑1 record and a 1.15 ERA, while Will Hickman from Mainland went 11‑0 with a 1.13 ERA and 82 strikeouts in 68 innings. Their dominance on the mound set the tone for a season that saw multiple teams vie for conference supremacy.
Among the hitters, Alex Weingartner from St. Augustine was named Player of the Year after batting .495 with seven home runs and 36 RBIs, sealing his commitment to Penn State. Braeden Lipoff of Gloucester Catholic batted .459 with four homers and 40 RBIs and pledged to East Carolina, while Noah Danza’s .473 average, 12 doubles, five homers and 31 RBIs earned him a spot at Mississippi State.
Other notable contributors include Brett Jackson of Cherokee, a La Salle commit who hit .324 with seven homers and 17 RBIs, and Kameron Street from Ocean City, who posted a .480 average and will attend NJIT. James Rowe of Haddonfield (.460, 35 RBIs, Hobart commit) and Liam Velit of Northern Burlington (.548, eight homers, Fordham commit) rounded out a lineup that blended power with precision.
The commitments span a spectrum of collegiate programs, from Penn State and Fordham to Rowan College of South Jersey and Kutztown University, reflecting the breadth of opportunities that await these athletes. As they prepare to leave high school, the region’s baseball landscape looks poised for continued excellence, with many eyes already tracking their next steps.