College recruiting: 20 commitments from prospects outside of Mass.

Avon Old Farms catcher Myles Foster '27 committed to Middlebury College. (AOF Athletics)

September has been another busy month of college commitments for New England prospects in the Class of 2027.

Before we turn the page to October, we’re updating our database of 300-plus college commits with 20 more New England prospects.

This list includes one Division 1 commitment, three Division 2 commitments, 14 Division 3 commitments, and two junior college commitments.

Here’s a look at 20 college commitments from Class of ’27 prospects outside of Massachusetts.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS: 20 Mass. prospects in Class of ’27

Matthew Bergin ’27

Commitment: Keene State College
OF, Hollis-Brookline
Hometown: Hollis, N.H.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 5-9 | Weight: 170

The Boston Prime prospect had a monster spring season at Hollis-Brookline, earning First Team All-State honors after hitting .527 with a 1.478 OPS and four home runs.

Jacob Bryan ’27

Commitment: Plymouth State
3B, Souhegan High
Hometown: Amherst, N.H.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 5-7 | Weight: 180

The New England Ruffnecks prospect has a strong arm and the potential to hit for power. He also plays football at Souhegan.

Noah Byrne ’27

Commitment: Saint Joseph’s College
1B, Kearsarge Regional
Hometown: Bradford, N.H.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 205

The Grizzlies Baseball Club prospect posted a .403 batting average and .489 on-base percentage with Kearsarge last spring.

Joshua Cline ’27

Commitment: Plymouth State
OF, East Catholic
Hometown: Coventry, Conn.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 160

The CT Mayhem prospect posted an exit velocity high of 93 mph in August. He batted .310 this summer.

Charlie Combest ’27

Commitment: Western New England University
INF/RHP, Westhill High
Hometown: Stamford, Conn.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 205

The Baseball U CT prospect has posted an exit velocity high of 93.8 mph and an infield velocity of 88 mph.

James Evarts ’27

Commitment: Mitchell College
RHP, Fairfield Prep
Hometown: Trumbull, Conn.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 175

The Clubhouse CT prospect’s fastball sits in the low-80s and is complemented by a breaking ball and change-up.

Max Fixler ’27

Commitment: Macalester College
C, Ridgefield High
Hometown: Ridgefield, Conn.
Bats: Left | Throws: Right
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 195

The Baseball U CT prospect had a productive summer, batting .500 with a 1.247 OPS. He had a 2:1 ratio of walks to strikeouts.

Gavin Fortes ’27

Commitment: Elms College
1B, St. Raphael Academy
Hometown: Pawtucket, R.I.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 175

The L&M Baseball prospect has posted an exit velocity high in the mid-80s and an infield velocity in the low-70s.

Myles Foster ’27

Commitment: Middlebury College
C/1B, Avon Old Farms
Hometown: Bethel, Conn.
Bats: Left | Throws: Right
Height: 6-5 | Weight: 200

The Clubhouse CT prospect was a First Team All-Founders League selection with Avon Old Farms last spring, posting a .385 average and .958 OPS. His exit velocity tops out just shy of 100 mph.

Chase Gulick ’27

Commitment: Mitchell College
LHP, Holy Cross
Hometown: Wolcott, Conn.
Bats: Left | Throws: Left
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 170

The Wow Factor prospect had a standout spring season with Holy Cross, finishing the season as the No. 5 hitter in the batting order and the No. 2 pitcher in the rotation.

Maxwell Hayward ’27

Commitment: Saint Michael’s College
OF, Cape Elizabeth
Hometown: Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185

The Maine Lightning prospect is a toolsy two-way prospect who has produced exit velocity highs in the mid-90s and a fastball velocity high of 85 mph.

Grady Howe ’27

Commitment: Northern Essex CC
1B, Portsmouth Christian Academy
Hometown: Epping, N.H.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 220

The N.E. Mariners prospect will look to develop his power at NECC after showing potential to drive the ball from gap to gap.

Cal Lucier ’27

Commitment: Saint Anselm College
1B, Trinity High
Hometown: Manchester, N.H.
Bats: Left | Throws: Right
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 185

The NH Prospects corner infielder posted a .333 average and 1.162 OPS this summer. He had six home runs and 30 RBI while posting an exit velocity high of 97 mph.

Keenan Myers ’27

Commitment: Johnson and Wales University
SS, Hollis-Brookline
Hometown: Hollis, N.H.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 160

The NEB-NH prospect earned Honorable Mention All-State honors with Hollis-Brookline last spring, posting a .466 average and .557 on-base percentage.

Easton Nankervis ’27

Commitment: Nichols College
RHP, Trumbull High
Hometown: Trumbull, Conn.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 185

The Baseball U CT prospect contributed on the mound to a Trumbull High squad that won an FCIAC championship during the spring. His fastball tops out in the low-80s.

Alexander Perrotta ’27

Commitment: Roger Williams University
OF, Trumbull High
Hometown: Trumbull, Conn.
Bats: Left | Throws: Left
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 190

The Technique Tigers prospect can hit for power and is also a speedster on the basepaths. He earned First Team All-FCIAC in track.

Arlen Peyman ’27

Commitment: Eastern Connecticut State University
OF, East Catholic
Hometown: Manchester, Conn.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 230

The Gap2Gap prospect can hit for power, as is evidenced by exit velocity highs approaching 100 mph.

Brady Takacs ’27

Commitment: University of New Haven
OF/INF, Frederick Gunn
Hometown: Southport, Conn.
Bats: Switch | Throws: Right
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 165

The Baseball U CT prospect transferred to Frederick Gunn from Fairfield Warde. He earns a D1 commitment after an 18-month recovery from a serious injury.