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2025 Top Prospect Games: 26 Uncommitted 2026's

June 27, 2025
Cooper Trinkle
Indiana Scouting Director

Our Top Prospect Games, hosted annually at Grand Park, consistently brings a strong quantity of uncommitted prospects for the crowd of college coaches that recruit this event. The 2025 edition was no different, with several rising seniors performing well to boost their stock. We have compiled twenty-six 2026 grads that performed above-and-beyond their peers at this event below, along with a crop of names to circle that we couldn't forget to mention. 

Read along to find those standouts, with the full event stats to be found HERE. Stay on the lookout for a similiar summary of talented 2027 grads in attendance to come in the days to follow. 

Standouts

*in-event highlights are hyperlinked to players name unless shown below*

Collin Ash, OF, Roncalli : Short, compact frame - 5-foot-10, 170 pounds. Quick-paced load, stride with short path. Rotational swing, more pull-side type hitter from the left-side. Shows some ability to lift with more juice than 92 mph peak EV shows. Has a strong track record of hitting. Ran a 6.75 and provides above-average arm strength from the outfield. Profiles as a potential CF, but can play RF. Also can double as a LHP into the mid-80s. Good overall athlete that brings a well-rounded skillset. 

Cooper Cammack, 1B/RHP, University : Very interesting prospect, 6-foot-5, 190 pounds and wiry strength. Young for the class, has a chance to develop plus raw power. Exits reached 100+ already with buggy-whip to the barrel and present twitch. Present pull-side home run power. Aggressive swinger, some swing-and-miss to monitor. Primary 1B - 7.04 60 suggests he could man a COF spot. Has enough arm strength to play RF, also up to 84 on the bump with some upside there. Overall - plenty of upside in the frame and power potential. Has trended positively over a three year follow. 

Dane Dudley, OF, Batesville : One of the biggest winners on the position side of things, Dudley showed well in all facets with a solid overall toolset that brought in-game success. The swing is the carrying trait - a sweet, loose-wristed lefty stroke that works on-plane throughout and is also accurate and impactful. Showcased batting practice exits north of 98 mph with gap-to-gap strength shining most. Though unassuming, he burned a 6.86 60 to provide above average foot speed to the profile and his 87 mph OF arm should at least play from RF at the next level. In summation, Dudley was one of the strongest performers at this event with several traits to like presently, and a chance to develop even further as an athlete. 

Louis Gage, LHP, Andrean : One of my favorite 'light-but-right' arms at the event - Gage's 6-foot-4, 175 pound frame brings plenty of projection to suggest his 80-83 (T 85) fastball should tick up as strength/explosiveness is added. The lift is repeatable, and he syncs his long levers up at a tick above average clip for now. Long-levered arms tend to figure things out later, though he showed more polish/feel at this event than he did in a winter showcase in February - my first look at him. He supinates at release to bring a spin-over-change arsenal, and showed some ability to manipulate shape with a 68-70 CB and 71-73 SL. In summation, I value the ability the upside here, with a unique left-handed look providing real intrigue. 

Bennett Hartford, 3B, Penn : A physical 6-foot, 195 pounder coming off a big offensive season for Penn. Posted double digit extra-base hit totals this spring to back the 100+ exits he posted at this event. Starts tall, controls forward move with bat setting in a strong position to hit. Some length to the turn but delivers the barrel with a flatter angle and has the ability to spray it with strength. Some stiffness defensively but is sure-handed. Average arm strength across (83 mph). A tick better than average runner, posted a 6.97. The bat is what sells here and there is a very strong track record with it. 

Xavier Hemingway, RHP, Bloomington South : One of the best movers at the event. Ball comes out with ease. 6-foot-3, 195 pounds with tons of room to refine and add strength. Very young for the grade. Both traits suggest 82-84 T 85 FB will tick further. Feel for 72-74 spin that plays with true sweeper shape. Showed 74-76 CH. Controls the zone and repeats very well. This velocity will not jump off the page, but Hemingway has several traits to dream on and provides a high enough floor with the present ability to command the baseball. 

Tyler Hughes, MIF/OF, Zionsville : Athletic, 5-foot-11, 175 pounder. LHH with a very short, repeatable swing. Posted peak exit of 96.6 mph - surprising juice for how short the path is. Struck out at just a 14% clip this spring. The ability to put bat-to-ball is the carrying trait with this prospect and makes him one of the higher-floor hitters from this event. Defensively, he is fundamental with ability to play in a utility role, likely fits best as a 2B/LF at the next level. 6.95 runner. 

Kye Jacobs, SS/CF, Clinton Prairie : A twitchy, 5-foot-9, 160 pounder that has the ability to play all over the diamond. Solid infield actions with a chance to stick at SS, with enough arm strength for the position (86 across). Gets into arm strength well and plays with feel. Can pop out to CF with 6.69 speed. Short, easy stroke from both sides - more fluid from the right-side (natural) but shows equal bat strength from both sides. High IQ with gamer traits sticking out over a 2 1/2 year follow. 

Sullivan Kress, OF/RHP, New Prairie : Easily the biggest riser of the event. Completely tooled-out with a leaner, 6-foot, 170 pound frame that provides tons of twitch. Arm is best tool - up to 98 (2x) from the OF and 92 on the mound. Ran a 6.79, was also 96+ off the bat. Highest ceiling appears on the mound - is more a thrower than pitcher now but the upside is undeniable. High intent, highly-athletic delivery. Sat 86-90 and was able to get swings-and-misses with the fastball. Killed spin on low-70s splitter, spun an upper-60s CB - developing feel for both. In total - the athlete and twitch is what I value here. There are unteachable traits the create some real intrigue, but there is also polish needed. Offensively, there is length to the swing, but there is bat speed as well with the arm strength and foot speed likely to translate defensively allowing for some 2-way upside. 

Jake McCammon, C, Bloomington South : A 6-foot-3, 205 pound backstop with real projection to the frame. Some strength already present in the frame, took one of the most consistent batting practice rounds with exits peaking north of 98 mph on the top-end. Slight barrel tip to trigger, moves forward with some control, and torques the handle to produce an on-plane stroke that plays with above-average bat speed. Quality receiver with soft hands, above-average glove-to-hand with a 76 mph arm from the crouch. Trending very well with strength gains likely to further enhance the overall toolset. Strength over speed athlete. 

Jackson Mitchell, RHP, Avon : For flashes, Mitchell looked like the best arm at this event when his 6-foot-8 levers synced up. He sat 87-88 for a bit with an outlier release height producing a riding fastball that bullied hitters at the top of the zone. He settled 84-87 and had occasional control issues, but there were flashes of a high-ceiling shown that intrigued recruiters and our staff alike. He dropped in a 72-76 mph CB that tunneled well off the heater to create a two-pitch S/M combo. Mitchell was likely the highest ceiling arm in attendance amongst 26 grads and his performance at this event is a positive trend in my 3 year follow with Mitchell. 

Jaden Norris, RHP, Sullivan : Strong-framed, 6-foot-2, 195 pound right-hander. Simple inward turn lift with controlled aggression as he uncoils. Compact arm gets inverted but flips up to sync at an above average clip. FB worked 86-88 and touched 89 with some arm-side life shown. Tunnels 77-82 slider off the FB, SL is an above average offering and he is able to get chase with it. Intentful operation - hunts for swing and miss. Relief profile, but the SL and present velocity creates a solid floor. 

Chase Nickols, INF, Cathedral : Nickols has made positive trends within his athleticism over a two year follow, now blossoming into a 6-foot-2, 175 pounder build full of lean muscle. There is still room for added strength to louden a hit tool that has shined in my follow with Nickols, though the 98+ mph batting practice exits indicate he is beginning to tap into more of his power. The swing works on a loose, level plane with hand-eye apparent in the bat-to-ball skills. He burned a 6.91 60 and should develop more foot speed with continued maturation. On the dirt, he is sure-handed, with average arm strength, likely profiling best as a 2B/3B at the collegiate level. 

Vince Painter, SS/RHP, Brownsburg : A true two-way prospect with his ceiling showing equally as high on the mound as it does as a middle infielder. His best tool to date is his foot speed, turning in a 6.69 60-yard dash at this event. There is twitch here with athleticism to pair, and his 6-foot-2, 175 pound frame holds room for more strength. The swing works direct with some ability to lift to the pull-side and budding impacts shown with 95+ showcase exits. His arm is a solid tool, playing 87 across the diamond. It translates well to the bump, where he sunk a mid-80s fastball (T 85.4) while showing feel for a short, 72-74 SL. There is plenty of intrigue in a well-rounded, twitchy, athletic profile and he should be able to impact the game on both sides of the ball at the next level. 

Carson Paulik, RHP, Rochester : Paulik was my favorite arm of the day, providing a high-floor look with enough athleticism to bet on future jumps. The 6-foot, 190 pound frame still appears to have 10-15 pounds of strength to be added, and it produced present day velos in the 84-87 range, touching 88 with a well-commanded heater. He mixed with a 74-77 SL that played with sweep. He was able to land the SL glove-side while also getting some chase. Flashed 79-81 sinking CH. The ability to command three pitches is a box checked, as is the way he moves within the delivery and the full-circle, fast arm action he shows. He popped off the bump for an uber-athletic PFP play to even further solidify my bullish outlook on him. While his frame, nor stuff, jumps off the page - the floor he presents is likely the highest amongst all '26 participants and this is a 'sure-to-rise' prospect in our next rankings update for the class. 

Kendrick Pena, INF/C, Harrison : One of my favorite offensive prospects from this event. Silky actions across the board - moves very well. Loved the swing in batting practice and produced 96+ exits. With strength added to the 6-foot, 170 pound frame, he could really grow into impact. The in-game bat speed does not jump off the page, but I think strength gains could help that. Defensively, moved well with low-pulse actions and showed the ability to pick it at 3B at this event. Arm plays with carry over strength across. Can play 3B, 2B, and 1B - while also showing some ability to catch at previous events. Ran a 6.97 with an athletic, easy-effort gait. Bullish follow with a real chance to blossom. 

Aiden Phillips, SS, Homestead : Stood out in the uniform, premier frame at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds. Starts tall before subtle sink and aggressive move forward. Torso retracts as he turns the barrel tight and works uphill. 96+ exits and has been into the 100s. Some top-spin caused by the path but can impact the baseball. One of the top hitters on a quality Homestead club this spring. Sure-handed on the dirt with an 84 mph arm to pair, profiles best as an offensive-oriented 2B. 6.93 runner. Plenty to dream on with present skills and athletic traits to provide a higher floor. 

Nolan Ratcliff, MIF/CF, 2026 : Uber-twitchy in an undersized, 5-foot-9, 165 pound frame, Ratcliff burned a 6.51 60-yard dash to begin the day before showcasing a 94 mph arm from the outfield and was up to 88 on the dirt. Offensively, the right-handed hitter uses a hovering leg lift stride before a flat path is presented with twitchy bat speed. He grabbed a pair of in-game hits, with the flat path allowing for consistent contact. I've seen him play all three positions on the dirt, with 2B the likely home there with the rangy nature of excellent foot speed. However, I actually think CF is the highest-ceiling, long-term home. Regardless, it is a middle of the diamond athlete with real twitch in the frame. 

Jonathan Riley, OF, McCutcheon : Riley brought one of the heaviest barrels of the event with his strong, 6-foot, 195 pound frame producing 100+ batting practice exits with gap-to-gap power shining most. He is coming off a big junior spring and has a strong track record of hitting in his past two seasons with the Mavericks. There is some length to the barrel turn, but the bat speed he produces is noteworthy and helps to create the power that he produces. He rounded out the toolset with a solid run time (6.90 60) and above average arm strength (85 mph). 

Liam Salapka, OF, Zionsville : Salapka is another riser from this event after turning in the days' best 60-yard dash (6.48). He has turbo feet with impressive acceleration to create an apparent slam-dunk in CF, though I do not have the track record in-game to say that his athletic ability equates to tracking. Offensively, the 5-foot-9, 160 pounder showed a twitchy right-handed swing that starts from a wider stance. There is lag in the path with standout rotational capabilities. Overall, the twitch is what I value here, with the foot speed to immediately impact the game at the next level. 

Reed Sawa, OF, Center Grove : Sawa was one of the more productive hitters in-game with a pair of rocketed hits (tripled and singled) after peppering liners across the yard with a peak exit velocity of 98 mph. A 6.6 runner - Sawa's calling card has been his defensive abilities, but the bat has trended well, especially as strength has been added to the 5-foot-10, 170 pound frame. The swing is athletic with a direct path and controlled lower-half. There are shades of a strength/speed combo developing offensively with the defensive prowess establishing a safe floor. 

Noah Sena, RHP, Valparaiso : Mobile athlete with a wiry, 5-foot-11 frame. High leg lift with glove pat timing mechanism. Intentful operation but syncs at an above average clip. Long arm action gets fully extended on the backside, uses front side as a lever in order to create arm speed. 85-88 T 89 FB comes out with arm-side life and 75-77 SL tunnels well with the heater. Showed mid-70s CB and low-80s change as well. Present stuff creates a comfortable floor. 

Joel Tracy, C, Center Grove : I thought Tracy was the best defensive backstop at the event - he can flat out receive. Built like a fullback in a 5-foot-11, 190 pound frame, he receives with soft hands and strong wrists with a high motor present. His catch-and-throw is fueled more by glove-to-hand than it is arm strength, but the arm is above average (77 mph). Offensively, it is a rotational, short, occasionally steep, right-handed swing that plays with strength to the pull-side. 

Jackson Trueblood, RHP, Seymour : Highly-projectable, high-upside arm with an athletic, 6-foot-4, 195 pound frame full of lean muscle. High-intent operation with long, deep arm action. Cuts his 86-88 T 89 mph FB. Effectively wild at times. Tunnels 75-77 mph SL that plays with occasional wipeout sweep. Flashed a CH. Uncomfortable look in total. Control over command for certain, but the strikes have trended in a gradual-positive fashion. 

Reid Turner, SS, Yorktown : Turner has been to two events this summer and each time, he has spent the entire batting practice going full-boar taking groundballs at shortstop. This kid can really pick it, and the motor for the game shines even in a showcase setting. The infield actions are some of the best in the class and he has enough arm strength to stick at SS long term (up to 88). Offensively, his 5-foot-11, 160 pound frame is growing into impact, but the short, foot-down-early swing has enough contact skills to play at the next level. 7.10 runner. In short, Turner has turned me into a fan - especially over the last 6 months. He has been a follow for a while, a late bloomer that is really progressing as he heads into his senior year. 

Eason Woodrum, RHP, Floyd Central : Upside arm standing at 6-foot-2, 170 pounds. Quality mover with some effort to the operation, uses lower-half well to power the delivery. Loose, semi-stab arm action causes some inconsistencies with the breaking ball, when synced it is a low-70s CB that plays with depth from his high 3/4 slot. 83-86 FB touched 88 and flashes carry. The intrigue begins with the ability to add strength to the frame and the fact that he is very young for the grade. I think there is a real shot he develops plenty more velocity, & he has trended well over a two year follow. 

More Names to Circle

*in-event highlight hyperlinked*

Gunner Alexander, C, Gibson Southern

Isaac Arterburn, RHP, Heritage Christian

Grant Beard, C/OF, Guerin Catholic

Matthew Berry, C, Frankfort

Jet Dutton, SS, Andrean

Mason Hamlett, RHP, South Dearborn

Daniel Phillips, 1B, Brownsburg

Kaden Keys, OF, Harrison

Zaire McKinney, OF, Michigan City

Gavin Russ, 1B, Westfield

Brayden Schwitz, OF, LaVille

Miles Tebben, RHP, Fishers

Gabe Unger, RHP/UTL, Covenant Christian

Drew White, OF, Plainfield