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2026 Freshman All-State: Hitters Notebook

February 25, 2026
Cooper Trinkle
Scouting Director

Our final content rollout for the 2026 Freshman All-State features notes on 53 hitters from a talent-filled event at Indiana University. This event gave us a 'first look' at some of the top 2029s and 2030s in the state as they set a baseline of metrics and looked to establish themselves as a name-to-know prospects for their respective grad class. A deep crop of talent, this event featured :

  • 18 sub-7 runners; 4 sub-6.8 runners 
  • 4 100+ mph exit velocities, 12 95+ mph exits, and 57 90+ mph exits
  • 10 85+ mph position velocites; 35 80+ mph position velocities

While the metrics are not the end-all, be-all at this stage - the number of young prospects to reach these numbers at this stage is noteworthy. Read along to find the notes on standouts, some standing out with loud tools, while others did it with silky actions and present skill. 

Find the full event stats at this link

Event Superlatives

+ Top Peak Exit Velocity: SS Alex McCord - 103.6 mph

+ Top Max Distance: 3B/1B Micah Kendall - 365 feet

+ Top 60 yard dash: CF Luke Stevenson/SS Legion Gargett - 6.67

+ Top Infield Arm: SS Alex McCord - 89 mph

+ Top OF Arm: OF Parker Condon - 91 mph

+ Top C Pop: C Cooper Smock - 2.00

+ Favorite Swings: SS Noah Blackburn, 2B Oliver Wilkinson, OF Caleb Smith, OF Parker Igleheart

+ Hit/Power Potential: SS Alex McCord, OF Cain SIms, OF Adler Kellams, C Lenox McKeon, SS Kyler Thomson

+ Favorite Infield Defenders: Kyler Thomson, Hayes Loggins, Mack Williams

+ Winners: SS Deaken Johnson, 2B Oliver Wilkinson, OF Caleb Smith, SS Cayden Adley, SS Ben Berwanger, C Cooper Smock, IF Gideon Snavely, C Bowen Akers

+ Breakouts: SS/P Fletcher East, OF Chase Blanchard, 1B/OF Colton Guyer, OF Braxton Kellermeier, C Sam Maryan

+ Future Picks: 3B Louis Williams, SS Hayes Loggins, SS Mack Williams, SS Michael Mitchell

Notes

Middle Infielders

+ SS Cayden Adley, Munster: Energetic prospect who continues to elevate his toolset with familiar skill that he showed through early evaluations. 6.75 60-yard dash to begin the day foreshadowed an excellent all-around showing. Also led the event with a 1.55 10-yard split to show real burst. Hits from crouched with a higher handset that he turns tight and direct. Line drive contact prevalent; 94.7 mph peak exit. Real chance to hit with strong foundations to the swing. Nothing flashy about his work on the dirt, but the actions were crisp. Foot quickness appears on the dirt, presents hands out front with a quick transfer and above average arm. Feels like a lock to stay in the middle of the dirt, time will tell which side. Undersized with muscle compacted into a 5-foot-8, 165-pound frame. 

+ SS Ben Berwanger, Lake Central: Looking the part of yet another exciting up-and-coming Lake Central product, Berwanger stood out with the bat most. It is a simple swing that he repeats well, lifting the front leg for a short hover before flicking with loose-wrists out-front. Impacts don't jump, peaking at 89.4, but he accurately caught the ball out front for repeated barrels to his pull-side gap. Sound actions on the dirt, up to 83 across, with a chance to stick on the dirt long-term. 7.22 runner. Metrics likely take a jump as he matures further into his wiry, 5-foot-10, 155-pound frame.

+ SS Noah Blackburn, 2030, Noblesville: Wow. Super impressed with Blackburn who looks the part with pristine athleticism in a wiry, 6-foot frame. He ran a 7.22 to begin the day and that tool looks the part of a future impact tool. The left-handed swings were about as crisp as any at the event. It is a pure stroke that plays on-plane and gets to extension. Real chance for hit/power/speed profile. 86 exits at peak and a lot more on the way. Feet carry on the dirt, though it is a bit too soon to say where he ends up ultimately, but I feel confident in saying it is up-the-middle. Reminds me of Isaiah Snavely as a freshman. 

+ SS Easton Deckman, Columbia City: Sound base of fundamentals. More of an immature look to the 5-foot-10, 155-pound frame. Likely growth to be had if he follows the same path that his brother did. Offensively, uses a shorter swing with a line drive-oriented approach. Controls the load well, lacks present bat speed. Reached a peak exit of 85 mph. Arm appeared as the best tool; was 81 across the diamond. Well-above average actions, shows apparent feel there. Left-side projections. 

+ SS/P Fletcher East, Franklin Central: One of the biggest winners of the event in our first look. 6-foot, 160-pound frame projects very well. High-waisted with a young look to the face. Chance to grow & could end up physical if projections go the way I think they can. Starts in a relaxed, taller stance with rhythm in the handset. Loose, later takeaway w/ some timing inconsistencies; when synced the load flowed seamless into launch for an on-plane stroke that worked with length out-front. Exits reached 94-plus, if the body trends the way I think it can there is power potential down the road. Also looked the part on the bump. Short, repeatable lift with later hand break as the arm flips up on time. Solid foundational arm action. Slight supination at release led to multiple fastball profiles. 82-83 2200+ FB. Spun a CB w/ big two-plane depth in the upper-60s; 2200+ average. Killed spin on an upper-70s change. 3 usable shapes that he controlled. True two-way follow. 

+ SS Legion Gargett, Cathedral: The impact twitch and premier athleticism Gargett showed was reminiscent of where his older brother Kyuss, who is now playing at TCU, was at the age. Legion tied for an event-best 6.67 60-yard dash to show a similiar profile to Kyuss, and his 6-foot, 155-pound frame is very similiar as well. The baseball actions all-around are raw to this stage. He is handsy from both the left and right sides of the plate with a more contact-oriented feel. He rotates well, with quick hands, but lacks bat speed at this stage that will come as he adds more strength to his frame. Defensively, the feet carry him on the infield, but he is the type of athlete that feels like a lock to stay in the middle. The arm is average, maybe slightly above. In total, I value this for the impact that the feet provide, along with the switch-hitting profile, and he has a chance to polish into a premier middle in the class. 

+ SS Deaken Johnson, Hamilton Southeastern: One of the highest ceilings in attendance. Pro-style frame at 6-foot-3, 175-pounds with a younger-look. Body control stands out in everything that he does. At the dish, setup in a tall, relaxed stance with control to the forward move and a small barrel tip to counter-balance. Exits up to 92.3; impacts will louden with strength. Lacks bat speed for now, but that is one of the easier tools/traits to develop. Clean path with length out-front. Loose/easy intent. Ran a 7.07. Could not stay for defensive evals as he is splitting time with football duties; is regarded as one of the top QB prospects in the state for the 2029 class. Saw him defensively in a workout earlier this winter and he showed some of the best body control and infield actions in the class. Has above average arm strength, reached 79 on the bump with catchplay-like intent. Has top-spot potential. 

+ SS Sam Kriner, Roncalli: Semi-mature look to the 6-foot, 170-pound frame. Solid overall base of skills/tools. Stood out most in the box. Short stride w minimal hand load and turns on-plane. Some length to the uncoil to monitor. Has some bat strength; exits peaked at 90.2 mph. Showed sound actions on the dirt with abv average arm strength for this stage. 7.04 runner. Should stick on the dirt, apparent feel to hit, quality follow. 

+ SS Hayes Loggins, Harrison: Showed some of the most polished defensive actions of any at this event and was the best infield defender in the class in my early evals. Clear advanced feet with abv avg hands and glove-to-hand feel. Above average arm that he gets into quickly; is playable. Offensively, hits from the left-side with short/controlled stride and a line drive-oriented swing. Rotates well; lacks present bat speed. Lacks strength in his 6-foot, 150-pound frame. Chance for all tools to elevate drastically when strength arrives. Reminds me of Clay Dungan. High follow. 

+ SS/3B Alex McCord, Cathedral: Dropped the mic in BP with the loudest showing of anyone at the event. Exits peaked at 103.6 mph while averaging 94+ throughout. Set up in a strong base before a heavier forward move; transfers weight into the baseball extremely well with connected upper-half through the turn. Led the event in average bat speed (77+ mph) and did so with some sense of control. Also showed as a T5 infield defender at the event, overall actions have polished since the fall, projects to stick on the left-side with time to tell whether it is at SS or the hot-corner. The arm is a real tool, up to 89 across the diamond, and he hopped on the bump for a thrower-over-pitcher type look with a fastball that touched 88 on his best bullet. Strong-framed, 5-foot-11, 185-pounder with some projection remaining. 3-4 tool upside. Ran a 7.14. 

+ SS Donovan Merriwether, Evansville Harrison: More of a mature look to the 5-foot-10, 160-pound frame. Smooth/fluid actions in everything that he does. Starts open in the box with a relaxed vibe; hinges into a strong launch position and turns the barrel on-plane and works slightly uphill. Chance to hit, some length to the uncoil now. Flashed bat speed, in total it is just above average for the age now. Showed same fluidity/ease on the infield. In-control feet with very soft hands and quick transfer. Average arm strength but playable from multiple slots. 7.35 runner. High-floor follow. 

+ SS Michael Mitchell, Center Grove: Lean/athletic frame at 5-foot-10, 130-pounds. LHH SS. Hits from an athletic stance, uses a short gather/load. Handsy/direct swing, lacks present bat speed, but still reached a peak exit of 86.5. Strength gains should really elevate the bat. On the infield, showed solid actions with developing arm strength. 7.17 runner; chance for that to end up as a very solid tool. Profile and present skillset makes him a high follow. 

+ IF Austin Ramsey, Noblesville: Tall/lean/projectable frame at 6-foot-3, 160-pounds. Simple right-handed swing with some buggy-whip to it. Lacks present strength but has power potential down the road if he packs on strength. Some wiry twitch, ran a 6.9 60. Capable actions on the infield with developing arm strength. Quality follow as he continues to mature. 

+ SS/P Kyler Thomson, 2030, Center Grove: On the overall impact list, Thomson probably would've seen his name somewhere in the top 5. As just an 8th grader, I thought this was the best present day SS at the event, and there is immense projection to the 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame. Setting up in a taller, athletic stance, Thomson flowed into an athletic, heavier forward move before unleashing quick hands on a direct, linear path with tremendous length out-front. There is feel to backspin with exits climbing north of 92 at this event. On the infield, I thought he was the best overall defender at the event. The footwork is polished and there is glove-to-hand ability present, along with the ability to get into future-plus arm strength quickly. 7.02 runner. 

+ 2B Oliver Wilkinson, Mt. Vernon: Showed one of, if not the most polished swing at the event. Oozes confidence in the box with a real hitterish look. Sets up tall within a wide base. Hits against a firm front-side to allow the barrel to whip thru the zone; tremendous length out-front. Shows above average bat speed for this stage while reaching a peak exit velocity of 95 mph. Ran a 6.89; strong trends there. Hit/power/speed upside. Primary 2B who has the athleticism to play the OF as well. Bat carries the profile for now. Reminds me of Super 60 alum & Virginia signee, Isaac VanderWoude, from the 2024 class. 

+ SS Mack Williams, Evansville Memorial: One of the more polished defensive actions at the event. Crisp feet w/ soft hands and playable arm across. At the dish, hits from a crouched setup with quick hands and shorter hover stride. Swing plane plays with natural lag and produced line drive contact. Exits reach 84.5 at peak. Strength gains will pay dividends. Has a chance to climb, some of the best overall base of fundamentals of any infielder in the class. 

Outfielders

+ Hayden Becker, Lake Central: Strong follow in the class with a wiry look to the 5-foot-10, 155-pound frame. Anchors back leg while coiling hips and bat around the back hip with an in-control load. Holds coil forward as upper body angles hold tight. Rotates well w/ some steepness to the path. Quick hands. Looks like there is feel to hit. Exits reached 88-plus at peak. Run tool is behind, but the arm is above average for the age, up to 82 from the OF. 

+ Rowan Bell, Carroll-Flora: Very sound left-handed swing stands as the best attribute. Real chance to hit. Works from a simple, strong base with a slight inward turn and connected upper-half. Rotates well and works on-plane throughout. Exits peaked at over 90 mph with the ability to impact from gap-to-gap. Averaged within 10% of his max exit. Average runner with an above average arm from the OF (83 OF arm). 

+ Chase Blanchard, Mt. Vernon: The strides in development were substantial for Blanchard who looked like a different player compared to his showing at the Underclass Games last summer. Toe taps out of a posted back leg with looser takeaway counterbalancing the move forward. Loose, level swing path that flashed impact bat speed from the left-side. Exit reached 89.5; averaged 95% of his max exit to speak to the barrel feel. 7.18 runner with average arm strength. Still an immature look at 5-foot-9, 140-pounds, but the left-handed bat and the barrel feel that comes with it provides present value with safe projections as the frame matures. 

+ Parker Condon, Brownsburg: Strong, athletic, 5-foot-9, 180-pounder. Athletic setup with short toe tap stride into a rotational swing. Level path. Rotates well with well-above average bat speed that is strength derived. Best tool is the arm; up to 91 from the OF which is tied for the best in the class. Arm also works up to 83 on the hill, 2way upside but the ceiling appears higher on the offenside side. Also a well-above average runner for the class as he turned in a 6.93. Some stiffness overall, but the toolset is loud for this stage. Name to follow. 

+ Jackson Dutcher, New Prairie: 5-foot-10, 150-pounder with lean frame. Quick feet are best present trait; 6.9 runner at this event. Hits from a simple RH setup with vertical bat through the hitting zone and quick hands. Exits reached 84-plus at peak. Chance to profile in CF. Good follow w/ strength likely to elevate all tools. 

+ OF/RHP Easton Foley, Harrison: Wiry athleticism to the 6-foot-1, 150-pound frame. Upward, scoopy swing plane with exits over 89 mph and some hand and bat speed. 6.85 runner; clear twitch. Leaves as a follow due to the frame and athleticism. Has some arm strength that is usable on the mound and from the OF; 80 mph FB and 81 from the OF. Strength should pay dividends. 

+ Parker Igleheart, 2030, Castle: 2030 prospect who showed one of the sweeter swings of the event, regardless of class. Relaxed setup with short, controlled takeaway that he times well. Gets the front foot down early. Really impressive bat speed from stand-still rhythm; 72+ avg which is considered above average for recruitable talent, let alone an 8th grader. On-plane throughout with exits up to 88 mph. High-end follow. Was 77 from the OF; 7.4 runner. 

+ LHP/CF Adler Kellams, Fort Wayne Carroll: Continues to reaffirm his status as the top overall prospect in the class. Lean, twitchy, wiry, 6-foot-ish L/L OF/P. Body control has taken strides and really took shape in his look on the bump. Played catch at 83-86, T 87 with lift to the fastball from a lower release height (5-foot-2). SL is abv avg for the age; low-70s with short sweep and feel to land. CH at 72-73 profiles well and should end up as a strong third, or even his go-to secondary. Burned a 6.7 60-yard dash to begin the day; easy plus projections for that tool down the road. Repeats a simple left-handed swing well for all-fields impact. Exit velocities peaked at 97 mph; averaged 87 and also showed the ability to flush the ball in the air pull-side. 89 from the OF; profiles as a true CF. Chance for 5 tools on the offensive side with about as high of a floor as any pitching prospect in the class.

+ Braxton Kellermeier, Avon: Super intriguing follow out of Avon with a premier athletic LHH profile. 6-foot, 155-pound frame looks the part with future growth to be had. Athletic stance w/ short/controlled stride. On-plane with length out-front; some length to monitor. Showed above average bat speed while his best ball left the bat at 92 mph. Turned in a 6.93 60; average arm from the OF. 

+ Kiptyn Kluesner, Jasper: One of my favorite in-game hitters in the class in early evaluations. Stands at 5-foot-11, 150-pounds with a wiry athletic look. Works off a posted back leg with rhythmic hand moves that he times well. Works behind & to the inside part of the ball and uses the whole field. Exits up to 88.3. 6.97 runner with above average arm. Profiles as a top-of-the-order type bat with a chance to be a plus runner when its' all said and done. High follow. 

+ Kaden Knight, Harrison: Interesting follow from Harrison who stood out in early evals with the bat and continued to do so at this event. Stocky strong 5-foot-8, 165-pounder. Efficient lower half patterns; hits from a wide base with reaching toe-tap stride and transfers weight into the swing. Strong top hand leads a more-direct path that flashed well-above average bat speed for the age. Rotates w/ authority. Exits reached 93-plus. Chance for the run tool to develop down the road; slightly above average now at 7.28 in the 60. Chance to hit. 

+ Nolan Lemasters, Center Grove: Impressive stride in development since December. Quiet repeatable load w short hovering stride. Rotates well w quick hands and direct path, some steepness. Exits peaked at 89.5 mph; some tendencey to over-rotate but still a quality foundation to build from. 7.12 runner who hits from the left-side. Slight abv avg arm. Left-handed bat + potential well-above average run tool set a high floor. Good follow. 

+ OF/RHP Brooks Miller, Danville: True two-way follow with explosive athletic ability. Ceiling appears equal on both sides. Fast pace to the delivery, short strider that gets to a unique OTT slot. Short arms it with stiff arm action. Carries the fastball well with true ride at 82-84.4. True downer CB at 71-73; some armside fade on 74-76 CH. Showed abv avg control. Offensively, it is a simple swing with some crudeness and plenty of raw twitch. Peaked at 92.2 while averaging 86.6 throughout. Quick hands with present above average bat speed. Also a 6.95 runner who was 86 from the OF. Intriguing follow. 

+ Krayson Riggs, 2030, Lapel: Showed well-rounded tools throughout the day w/ compact strength/athleticism for a 2030. 5-foot-9, 180-pounds with a runningbacks' build. Anchors back leg well while using a quick toe tap stride to time. Syncs knob and front foot well. Direct swing path w/ high finish. Swing reminds me of 27 Mason Meyer. 6.99 runner with a well-above average arm for the age (81 OF). 

+ OF/RHP Knox Simmons, Evansville Mater Dei: Good mover with projection to the 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame. Looks bigger than that, chance for growth. I like it best on the offensive side, for now, but does have 2way potential. 6.93 runner; hits from a more-narrow stance with a shorter coiling load as he strides. Uncoils efficiently. Some steepness to the swing, average bat speed, but was fairly accurate with the barrel for a peak at 92-plus. 84 OF arm is an above average tool that projects well. On the mound, used an athletic delivery w clean, compact arm action and above average arm speed. Pitched at 80, touched 82.4, with some feel to shape an upper-60s breaking ball. More athlete over polish as a P. 

+ OF/RHP Cain Sims, Evansville Mater Dei: Looked the part of a premier run-producer and continues to reaffirm status as one of the top prospects in the class. The most pro-style body at the event with well-proportioned strength in a high-waisted, 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame. Starts from an athletic, relaxed setup before controlling the forward move with the hands climbing up & back to launch. Some inconsistencies in the hand load, but when synced gets off future-plus bat speed. Looks the part of a premier power hitting RF. Exits climbed over 100 mph at this event, averaged 92.4. Also ran a 6.94 with an 86 mph arm from the OF. 3-4 tool upside as it appears now on the offensive side. Holds one of the higher ceilings of any in this class on the bump, though this look was not his best. Pitched at 85-86 with inconsistent secondaries. Top spot potential. 

+ Caleb Smith, Center Grove: Continues to reaffirm himself as one of the top hitters in the class with each look. Wiry, 5-foot-10, 155-pound frame with improved run tool; 7.02 runner at this stage which is a 0.5 second improvement from the fall. If I needed a hitter from this event to go make contact against a 95 mph fastball right now, Smith would be one of my first choices. Short/quick/repeatable stroke with innate barrel flick & ability to shrink the front arm and adjust. Real quickness to the hands; above average bat speed & flashed better. Impacts peaked at 95 mph off the bat. Also showed arm strength to the tune of 85 from the OF and 84 on the mound. Hit-tool grades as one of the highest in the class. Arm/run have a chance to be tools down the round w/ strong foundation now. If the run tool continues to trend has CF potential. 

+ CF Luke Stevenson, Noblesville: One of the best athletes in the class with strength compacted into a 5-foot-8, 160-pound frame. Tied for an event-best 6.67 60-yard dash to profile as a true CF. Above average arm that reached 83 from the OF. Exits up to 90 mph with a low-effort, shorter swing. Creates above average bat speed with strong forearms. Chance to polish offensively with the twitch allowing for more impact than the frame suggests. Reminds me in some ways of 25 Maalik Perkins. Run tool + profile provides a high floor. 

+ Atticus Zartman, Avon: Stiif/strong 5-foot-9, 180-pounder. Barrel-chested. Holds ground within a short leg kick stride, operates within a tight space. Linear hand path with strength derived bat speed that came in at a well-above average clip for the age. Exits reached 94 at peak. Some speed/power with a 7.05 60 as well. Arm is behind the other tools. Lacks projection but shows a couple well above average tools for the grade. 

Corner Bats

+ 3B/RHP Jackson Brock, Churubusco: One of the better-looking athletes of this mix at 6-foot-2, 185-pounds. Lean muscle throughout. Ran a 6.99 60 leaving plenty of profiles on the table. At the dish, starts with some crouch before sinking into the legs as he loads. Level bat path with above average bat speed and strength. Rotates well. Exits peaked at 92-plus, holds power potential. Showed arm strengh on the infield (84 across) and average hands. Feet are above average. On the bump, pitched at 80-ish, touched 82. Gets down the mound well and cuts the fastball for a unique shape. Shaped spin well. Some crudeness to the arm action still present. Good follow with the physical frame and athleticism providing the value to this point. 

+ 3B/C Joshua Campbell, Rushville: A standout from the Titans Scout Day last fall who showed off strength gains in the form of loud impacts at this event. Starts in a taller, relaxed stance. Smooth paced as he hovers over the back leg and controls the forward move. Uncoils w/ tremendous bat speed for the age on an uphill path. Exits peaked at 100+ mph, and he averaged 89.1 throughout. Clear power potential here. Average runner. Capable actions at both positions with shorter arm action that plays w/ average strength. Interesting follow, especially if he can stick behind the dish. 

+ 3B Blake Fitzpatrick, Fort Wayne Carroll: 5-foot-10, 210-pounder providing bat-first look. Wide, grounded setup. Short/simple moves that he repeats well. Occasionally over-strides. Shorter hand path with handsy-but-on-plane swing. Lacks present bat speed, does have strength in the barrel. Exits reached 91-plus. Arm/run tools are still developing, hands are above average on the infield. Chance to hit & chance for power. 

+ 1B/OF Colton Guyer, Lafayette Central Catholic: A lot to project with wiry strength in a massive, 6-foot-4, 185-pound frame. Chance for real physicality. Start tall before an exaggerated hinging load; gets to a consistent spot to work from. Rotates very well, works behind the ball, and creates well above-average bat speed. Exits reached 96-plus at peak, averaged 86, and showed tremendous power potential. Good runner for the frame/position profile; turned in a 7.2. Average arm strength at both positions. Clear run-producers' profile with plenty of room for future strength gains. Chance to be one of the more impactful bats in the class when all is said and done. Frame/profile reminds me of Jake Winger at the age; more twitch & less polish. 

+ 3B/1B Micah Kendall, Penn: One of the loudest showings at the event with the bat. Dominated the batted ball metrics; 101.5 peak exit (2nd), 94.6 average exit (1st), 365 foot max distance (1st), 81.9 mph peak bat speed (1st), 77.3 mph avg bat speed (2nd), and 26.8 rotational acceleration (1st). Reminds me of Penn standout Will Barnes at the age. Barrel-chested, 6-foot-3, 225-pound frame likely shifts to 1B down the road. Corner profile & lack of projection hinders the ceiling, but the bat strength is easily top-of-the class level right now. Also has upside on the mound as a right-handed arm; reached 83 on the bump.

+ 3B Will Mattingly, Evansville Central: 6-foot-1, 180-pounder with a projectable look. Strong base of fundamentals in the box. Grounded lower-half while turning the barrel on-plane and getting to extension. Exits reached 93 and likely louden as he matures into more strength. Produced impactful contact from gap-to-gap. Lacks present bat speed; should elevate as strength is added to his projectable frame. Solid actions on the dirt with an above average arm. High-floor follow. 

+ 3B Koltyn Peak, Danville: Looks the part in the box; has stood out with the bat at multiple events. Simple moves in the lower half. Rotates well and turns with connected upper-half for exits north of 93 mph. 7.28 runner with a chance for that tool to be above average. Capable defender with slingy arm action. Bat stands out most for now, but there is some athleticism to the 6-foot, 165-pound frame to allow other tools to arrive. 

+ 3B Gideon Snavely, Fort Wayne Snider: Snavely's toolset has made immense strides since last summer and across the board his metrics were strong. The body is immature at present, which is not a knock and speaks to what is left in the tank. It appears there is growth to still be had in a young-looking, 5-foot-11, 160-pound frame. He burned a 7.18 60-yard dash before showing vast improvements in bat strength during BP. He sets up with a pre-coiled back leg and loads around the back hip as he operates within a tight space. Uncoiling with quick hands, Snavely turned in a 95 mph peak exit with length out-front that should help him hit for power down the road. On the infield, he showed sound actions with above average arm strength. 

+ 3B Christian Wessel, Avon: Showed one of the more polished present day hit tools' at the event, and did it from both sides. Stocky strong at 6-foot, 190-pounds. Controlled lower half while hitting out of a strong base. Short/direct swing played with barrel feel and strength for 94-plus exits at peak. Showed above average arm strength. It is a corner profile that hinders the ceiling a bit, but the hit tool has a real chance and he gets into his power easily while the ability to do it from both sides elevates the floor. 

+ 3B/C Louis Williams, 2030, Evansville Memorial: Really impressed with this 2030 grad despite the metrics being lackluster at this stage. The 6-foot, 160-pound frame really looks the part. Strong foundation to the right-handed swing. Repeatable load with on-plane delivery that works with length to the front. Arm is best present tool, 78 across the infield with solid actions at the hot-corner. High-end follow. 

+ 1B/OF Jacob Witter, Covenant Christian: Looks the part at 6-foot-2, 180-pounds while standing in the left-handed batters' box. Raw operation; some strength as he produces 93-plus exits with an easier, wrist-flick type swing. Rotates well. Chance to polish into power. Other tools are behind the upside that the bat has. Has shown as a C, OF, and 1B. 

+ 3B Nolan Wright, Plainfield: Wright stood out in a major fashion with a physical-look to his 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame. Getting to a consistent launch position, Wright uncorked well above-average bat speed consistently while looking the part of a run-producer. His exit velocities peaked at 96 and his 88.4 mph average was good for a top 5 mark at the entire event. He is an above average thrower, as well, reaching into the low-80s across the diamond and on the bump. There is some length to the turn to monitor, but he looks the part of a run-producer at this stage and he brought one of the more-polished hit tools amongst a strong crop of corner bats at this event. 

Catchers

+ Bowen Akers, Carmel: Showed outstanding strides in his development since the fall. Has matured into more strength over the winter, now stands at 6-foot, 170-pounds. Smooth-paced operation in the box. Lower-half holds ground as the upper body flows to launch. Works connected w/ occasional steepness, firm front leg allows for some barrel-whip out-front. Exits reached 91 at peak. Also ran a 7.1. Tied for third-best pops of the event at 2.08. Quality follow in the class. Reminds me of Eastern Illinois signee Ryan Rodman at the age with a little more polish. 

+ C/SS Henry Cherry, Fishers: 5-foot-10, 155-pounds with a younger looking frame. Hits out of a tall/open stance. Short stride back to even, gets down early. Direct path works out-front with accuracy, exits peaked at 86 mph. Lacks present bat speed, should elevate w/ future strength. Stood out most defensively with fundamental actions throughout. Glove-to-hand stands out at both positions. Average arm strength. 2.08 pop was good for third at the event. Strong foundation for when strength arrives. 

+ Sam Maryan, Center Grove: 5-foot-9, 155-pounds with an athletic look. Good runner for the age & position (7.22). At the dish, works from wide and remains in-balance throughout. Tips barrel to trigger hands; works on a linear hand path. Direct path w/ occasional steepness. Reached a peak exit of 89.5 mph. Receives very well. Arm is behind the hands. Good follow in the class. 

+ Lenox McKeon, 2030, Lapel: One of the most advanced combinations of hit/power I've seen at this stage. Massive, country-strong look at 6-foot-2, 220-pounds. Posts the back leg from an open stance and controls a short drift well. Turns tight with a direct delivery of a heavy barrel. Big strength at impact for exits up to 95.6 mph. Clear power potential. 74 mph arm from the crouch w/ an above average transfer for the age. The arm strength is clearly advanced, also reached 83 mph on the mound. High-end follow with safe projections as a middle-of-the-order bat. 

+ C/RHP Drew Nowarita, 2030, Andrean: As premier as a frame can get for this stage, 6-foot-3, and 185-pounds with a physical look that still has room for future strength. The arm stands out at as the best present tool; chance for jumps on the hill with a fastball up to 78 mph now. Was also 74 from the crouch. The baseball skills are raw to this stage but it is still extremely early. Hits out of an athletic setup. Short tilting load before launching uphill; reached a peak exit of 91+ mph. Holds power projections as he polishes. Also a very good athlete for the age, ran a 7.10. 

+ Cooper Smock, Huntington North: Smock has made outstanding strides in his development over the offseason and looked the part of the top catcher in attendance. The batting practice round was crisp as he repeated a quick right-handed stroke again & again. Rotates very well. Quick hands. Exits up to 91.1. Turned in the top throwing metrics amongst catchers; 75 from the crouch and 2.00-2.08 pops. 5-foot-9, 160-pounder. Quality follow.