Each week during the spring, our staff tabs a 'Player of the Week'. We rely heavily on coaches' submissions for this award, so it is imperative that coaches respond to our submission email each week in order to give our staff the ability to give recognition to players that are deserving. Each week, coaches can submit their candidates to [email protected].

Baseball is finally back in full swing and several teams across the state got their season underway last week. Without further ado, find our Player of the Week for the opening week of the spring, along with a group of honorable mentions.

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Player of the Week

Brady Anderson 3B / RHP / Lincoln, IN / 2026 + Anderson got off to an outstanding start to his junior campaign and opens the season with Player of the Week honors. It is fitting, after Anderson was a huge riser in our preseason rankings update, for him to begin the season 5-for-5 with a pair of doubles, & 2 RBI. He also got a start on the bump and helped Lincoln to a win over Southridge, where Anderson threw a run-rule shortened, complete game shutout with the following line : 6 IP, 13 K, 2 H, 2 BB, 0 R - and he threw 75% strikes in that outing.

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Honorable Mentions

Trevor Corbett, MIF, Noblesville, Senior (2025)

+ Corbett swung a red-hot bat during opening week with 8 hits in 11 at-bats, while walking four times as well, to reach base at an .800 clip in his first 15 plate appearances. He was not only reaching base, but doing damage as well, hitting a pair of home runs as he collected (7) RBI during (5) games. 

Adam Traylor, OF/LHP, Southwestern (Hanover), Senior (2025)

+ The Goshen recruit got his season started in the best way possible, tossing a 5-inning, run-rule shortened, no-hitter to begin his senior campaign. Traylor struck out (9) and allowed just two base runners (2 BB). He also went 2-for-6 (.333), with (2) RBI, (3) R, and (2) SB.

Ian Taylor, CF, Guerin Catholic, Junior (2026)

+ Taylor made a huge impact for Guerin out of their 3-hole during opening week, scoring over (2) runs per game, with (9) runs scored in (4) games. He added (5) RBI, too, accounting for (14) total runs (RBI + runs) over the course of this 4 game stretch. He also showed off his speed/power combo with (7) stolen bases, and a pair of extra-base hits (1 2B, 1 3B). 

Briar Goda, OF, Terre Haute North, Junior (2026)

+ The Indiana recruit helped the Patriots to a 3-0 opening week, and he went 3-for-5 (.600), highlighted by (2) home runs during the opening week of the season. Goda also added (3) RBI, (5) runs scored, (6) walks, (1) HBP, and a stolen base. 

Jaxon Sparks, 1B, Fort Wayne Carroll, Senior (2025)

+ Sparks, an Indiana State commit, was impactful for #20 Carroll during the opening week - and his stat line is as follows : 6-for-11 (.545), (2) doubles, (1) home run, (7) RBI, (3) runs scored, (2) walks. 

Huston Dunn, SS, Fishers, Senior (2025)

+ Dunn had a strong week for the #7 Tigers and helped them to an undefeated week versus all Top-25 ranked opponents. The sweet swinging Ball State recruit went 6-for-10 (.600) on the week, including a pair of triples, and (6) RBI in total. 

Karson Smith, SS, Guerin Catholic, Junior (2026)

+ Smith made a big impact for Guerin in our coverage of their game versus Zionsville, and his stat line in total for the week was impressive, as well. He went 7-for-15 (.467) with (6) runs scored out of the Guerin leadoff spot, stealing a pair of bases as well. He added some impact, too, with (3) doubles and (1) triple on the week. 

Sean Dunlap, C/OF, Crown Point, Junior (2026)

+ Indiana's No. 1 ranked junior helped #8 Crown Point to a 2-1 week, including a 1-1 record versus top-10 ranked opponents in their respective class. The Tennessee recruit went 4-for-9 (.444) with (2) doubles and (1) home run in three games, on top of (4) runs in total and a pair of stolen bases. 

Romney Hampton, 2-way, Rock Creek Academy, Freshman (2028)

+ Hampton had no problem transitioning to varsity baseball after batting (.500) in opening week, highlighted by a double, and he also tossed a complete game win in his first varsity start. Hampton went (7) innings pitched, allowing just (1) run and (4) hits, while striking out (11). 

Jaden Norris, RHP/3B, Sullivan, Junior (2026)

+ Sullivan got off to a 2-0 start to the season and Norris was a big reason why. Offensively, the uncommitted junior went 3-for-4 (.750) - including a walk, (2) HBP's, (3) doubles, (3) RBI's, and (3) runs scored. He was just as impressive on the mound, earning a win in his start with the following stat line : (4) IP, (6) K, (2) ER. 

Nick Godsey, RHP/SS, Southport, Senior (2025)

Godsey helped the Cardinals to a win on opening day with big stats on both sides of the ball. He started a perfect 3-for-3 at the dish, including a double, a walk, a SB, and (3) runs scored. The Purdue-Fort Wayne recruit also added (4) impressive innings on the bump, where 11/12 outs recorded were via the strikeout, and he allowed no runs or hits in total. 

Jack Whaley, MIF, Columbus North, Freshman (2028)

+ Whaley had no problem getting adjusted to varsity baseball, depositing a no-doubt homer in his first ever varsity at-bat. He followed that by collecting two more hits on the night, with his first game finishing with the following stat line : 3-for-4, (3) RBI, R, HR, SB. Whaley helped Columbus North to a 3-2 win versus Hamilton Southeastern, and his first inning 3-run homer ended up being the deciding blow. 

Ty White, MIF, Plainfield, Freshman (2028)

+ White was another highly-talented freshman that clubbed a homer in his first ever varsity game. The Plainfield shortstop helped them to a 4-0 victory over Highland with his stat line as follows : 2-for-3, RBI, R, HR, BB.

Brady Ray, RHP/3B, Indianapolis Scecina, Junior (2026)

+ Ray led 2A Scecina to an opening day victory over 4A Warren Central with an outstanding performance on the hill. The uncommitted junior earned the complete game, shutout victory, striking out (12) in his start. He allowed (6) hits, (1) walk, (0) runs, while throwing strikes at 70% clip.

Cooper Lynch, MIF, Charlestown, Sophomore (2027)

+ Lynch helped the Pirates to pair of opening week wins with a big week offensively. The sophomore middle infielder went 5-for-7 (.714) with a pair of doubles, (2) RBI, and (3) runs scored. 

Clayton Lenz, MIF, Avon, Junior (2026)

+ Lenz helped 4A #13 Avon to a 3-1 opening week, including wins over 4A #9 Homestead and 3A #5 Guerin Catholic. The uncommitted junior went 7-for-13 (.538), including (2) doubles, (2) runs, (1) RBI, and (3) SB. 

Colin Kendrick, MIF, Hamilton Southeastern, Junior (2026)

+ Kendrick collected (9) RBI during the opening week of the season, helping HSE to a 3-2 start. The uncommitted junior went 6-for-10 (.600), with (2) doubles, (1) home run, (4) runs, and he reached base at a (.667) clip. 

Jimquell Young, RHP/3B, Pike, Senior (2026)

+ Young likely holds the early lead for strikeouts in the state after punching out (20) batters during opening week. He helped Pike to a 2-0 start, with 2 appearances on the mound, with the combined stat line being : (7.2) IP, (3) H, (1) ER, (3) BB, and (20) K. 

J.D. Rotert, LHP/OF, Columbus East, Sophomore (2027)

+ Rotert helped the Olympians to a 2-1 week and earned one of those wins in a stellar performance on the bump, where he went : (6) innings pitched, struck out (9), allowed just (2) hits, (1) runs, and (2) walks to earn the win. He was impactful on both sides throughout the week. Offensively, he went 2-for-6 (.333), but walked (6) times to boost his OBP to (.667). He stole (3) bases, scored (4) runs, and also added a double.