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2026 Indiana Uncommitted Junior Scout Blog

May 21, 2026
Prep Baseball Indiana
Indiana Staff

Check out some of our favorite uncommitted juniors (2027s) our staff has seen throughout the last couple weeks, find our first update below, as well. 

Check out our notes on prep draft prospects we have seen, at this link, and a link to our Week #1 Player of the Week award - FOUND HERE. 

Third Update

By: Cooper Trinkle, Scouting Director

+ Eli Shoppell, RHP, Homestead: Conner has been raving about his looks at Eli this spring and I was extremely impressed with him, as well. A pick to click of mine from last summer/fall, the wiry, athletic, 6-foot-1ish righty worked 5 quality frames in my look. He made one mistake, hanging a changeup early that a high-end hitter took advantage of, but outside of that he was able to dominate the Snider lineup while executing four quality shapes. The fastball jumping in-game vs showcase (87-88 indoors in March) tells me something about the competitiveness; worked 86-89 and 88 mostly while getting up to 90 during a Saturday AM start; Conner had him up to 91 in a leverage ‘pen appearance earlier in spring. The fastball properties set the ability to execute multiple shapes; a supinator who creates “3-plane” look at times. There is significant bore on armside fastballs up, some sink/asr on arm-side & down fb’s, carry up in the zone and over the heart, and he gets some cut on glove-side fastballs. His breaking balls were sharp and there were two clear shapes at times; favored mid-70s sweeper while also going more 11/5 on a low-70s CB. At times, spin blended for a slurvey shape; overall controlled both well. I’ve seen a well-above average change from him, though he favored spin as the go-to secondary in this look; low-80s change has wipeout fade at times. All-in-all, Shoppell was one of my favorite 27 righties I saw this spring - flooded the zone with easy above average control, has a quick/athletic arm, the frame has room to add and there is some “dynamic-ness” to the athlete, along with the aforementioned shapes. 

+ Jaylen Wells-Henderson, RHP, New Albany: I saw a start from Wells-Henderson versus Center Grove in late-April & he showed a bit of a velo jump compared to last fall. His statline from this look was less-than stellar, getting chased in the third by a powerful lineup, but his exit was more-due to hits than an erratic-nature. He touched 90 early in the start, was up to 88 a couple times, but pitched mostly at 85-87 with the fastball. He blended a pair of breaking balls that ranged from 74-82; best breaking balls were tightly-spun, upper-70s sliders that played with late glove-side break. He also showed a 79-81 CH that he had feel for. Jaylen is one of, if not the best athlete on this list and that in combination with a leaner 6-foot-3 frame that projects well leaves me bullish on continued development. A projection pick, the delivery is still raw, but the arm is loose and jumps could come quickly for the young-for-class superb athlete.

+ Luke Haley, RHP/IF, Homestead: Haley is a broad-shouldered, 6-foot-2, 190-pound two-way athlete. I have the higher ceiling on the mound due to a corner R/R offensive profile, but he did show above average power to all-fields in my look (backside 2B; PS HR) and went for triple digits exits at our Preseason All-State. On the mound, Haley worked 85-88 from a continuous arm stroke while creating sink from a ¾ slot and held his velo for five frames. He went east-to-west with a low-80s cutter and change that both came out the hand with a fastball look. He was able to get soft-contact vs RHH and pitch in vs. LHH w/ the cutter. I really like the changeup and in my opinion it is his best offering, a sinker-type that will occasionally show serious bottom for swings-and-misses; confident to throw vs RH/LHH alike. Mixed a tighter, 75-78 slider that ran away from RH barrels as a swing-and-miss pitch, too. The floor on the hill is fairly high given the ability to go to multiple weapons, along with the way the arm works, and the durability to the frame. Stands as a top 10 uncommitted arm in the class per our staff’s rankings. 

+ Shane Bardwell, OF, Homestead: I’ve followed Bardwell close since he was a youngster and he continues to set himself apart as one of the top bats on the board, in my opinion. Built like a running back (plays RB for Homestead; went for 9 TD’s last fall) with plenty of strength compacted into a 6-foot, 200-pound frame. Runs like one, too, a 6.70 showcase runner who turned in 4.2s on two separate occasions. LHH; starts slightly open with a shorter leg lift stride and uses strong wrists to lead the barrel on a short, direct path. Went 1-for-4 in my look with a backside double, a pair of rocketed groundouts, a deep PS sac fly, and flared backside F7 - along with reaching base via HBP/walks in 4 other trips. There is some steepness to the path that leads to top-spin/flare, but the ability to work short allows for quality bat-to-ball that plays to the profile (only 6 K’s in 100+ PA as of 5/20). He plays extremely hard and runs the bases with instincts; had 22 stolen bases on the spring following my look, and 26 as of 5/20.

+ Jackson Treadway, SS, Carmel: I’ve seen Treadway across a couple looks this spring. He has impressed me most in the box; saw him hammer a backside XBH vs. a top-ranked arm outta KY & also for 8 at-bats in a DH look. The swing plays from a balanced base and he is able to maintain connection throughout the turn for a short attack. In my looks, these traits have allowed for consistent bat-to-ball. There is adjustable length out-front that in-conjunction with a connected turn allows him to backspin the baseball to the big part of the field. He has some future power that has begun to show in the last 12 months and especially as of late; athletic, high-waisted, 6-foot-2 frame has plenty of room for future strength gains that will contribute to added power. As far as swing decisions go; I have seen well-above average from Treadway. On the defensive side, I have his hands as his best trait. I think he can stick on the dirt at the college/D1 level, though I have him more as a 2B than left-side guy. There is average arm strength at times, though it is fringy more-often-than-not, and he is athletic enough to range to stay up the middle. I have gotten run times in the 4.3s on Treadway in-game. We have him as our #2 ranked uncommitted junior IF in the class as of now; could gain big traction in recruiting with a strong summer on the circuit. 

+ Chase Nelson, IF, Andrean: I have gotten very offensive looks on Nelson throughout the spring and I have him as one of the top pure hitters amongst the uncommitted crop of juniors. It is a compact, strong, 5-foot-9 frame; strength translates to twitch and barrel strength in the box with doubles power showing in my looks. The swing decisions are excellent and there is real feel to add/subtract intent in proper counts. I haven’t gotten a run time, largely due to his ability to consistently get the ball in the air, but I have the run tool graded as just average. On the defensive side, he plays 3B for Andrean, and I have seen him play an above average 2B in my history with him. Overall, he is likely not an everyday SS at the college/D1 level, but I do think he has the arm to play 3B and consistently turn the double play at 2B. All in all, you are buying a bat here, and Nelson continues to cement the hit-tool this spring that I have seen from him consistently. 

+ Mark Neels, OF, Carmel: I caught Neels in a doubleheader look where he impacted the ball in 3 of his 6 at-bats for a backside single vs a tougher angle L/L matchup, along with a firm L8 and deeper F8 earlier in the day. Strong, 6-foot, 205-pound frame with 6.46 speed being his best tool; wasn’t able to show it off in this look. Sets up in a balanced stance with fixed, connected angles in the setup that he maintains into launch. Turns tight with more-lofty path; works inside the ball well with majority of his hits going the opposite way. With that being said, I have seen him get into real raw power to the pull-side to the tune of mid-100 exits when things sync-up out-front. High character kid; shows leadership qualities. Stands as one of the top uncommitted OFers in the state per our staff’s rankings. 

+ Paxton Lukac, OF/RHP, Andrean: A gifted natural athlete who is not only one of the top uncommitted defenders in the class, but I would consider him as an easy top 5 defender amongst juniors in the state of Indiana - regardless of position. Lukac is a flat-out weapon in CF and I’ve seen a couple acrobatic catches in center from him this spring; something I’ve grown accustomed to in my follows. The instincts and ability to flip hips and track in center will directly translate to the college level; was a 6.56 runner in showcase this March and looks all of that speed underway. He couples the glove with advanced arm strength in the OF, into the low-90s in showcase, and I’ve seen him use it with accuracy for outfield assists this spring. The arm translates to the mound and I am currently split on the profile in college; could go-off as a true two-way but has tremendous potential on the hill with real quickness to the arm and a high-spin slider. The bat is behind the defensive/athletic tools, but he does show advanced bat speed to get off a level swing that works more-downhill. There is wiry strength in the 6-foot, 180-pound frame that leads to triple-digit showcase exits and occasion in-game power (homer in clip below), but the ambush-style forward move does lead to inconsistencies at times. All-in-all, you’re buying an athlete with tools with Lukac and he provides a very safe floor with the aforementioned abilities in centerfield. 

+ Luke Bryant, RHP, Carmel: I caught Bryant for a brief 2-inning look where he was in the zone at a near-70% clip and pitched with a big lead. He cruised through his pair of innings, largely going to a riding 84-87 FB that played with hop from a lower-release height. He gets down the mound well for bigger extension. In short, the fastball plays above the velocities due to the combination of hop/ride and extension. He flashed a low-to-mid-70s breaking ball that has looser depth, and also an upper-70s change in warmups; was not able to get to his change in-game but I have it as his best secondary. There is projection still to a high-waisted, future-physical, 6-foot-2, 200-pound frame. 

+ Franko Ortega, RHP, Columbus North: Ortega went complete game for a shut-out win the night I saw him vs. Seymour. He holds a wiry, athletic, 6-foot-1, 170-pound frame with thinner-hips and some room to add strength throughout the frame. In my look, he pitched more at 82-85 on a consistent basis and ramped up to several 87s later in counts. He pitched off a quality, 70-74 mph, tightly-spun breaking ball that featured varying amounts of sweep - was able to throw a bigger version for landed strikes while going more 73-74 for a tighter version that induced chase. Controls an even lift; delivery is balanced throughout and he is able to compete in the zone at a tick above average clip - has more control of spin and pitches backwards effectively. Looser arm stroke with some inversion, flips up with quick arm speed to a ¾ slot. 

+ Luke Roeder, OF, Roncalli: Strong, dual-sport athlete who also excels on the gridiron. Plenty of strength to a 6-foot-2, 200-pound frame and is an above average runner underway. Hits from a balanced base with an upright barrel; hand path works direct with natural lag created in a more-rotational swing. Got off above average bat speed in my look; was on-barrel twice and found an off-time hit on a chopped groundball thru the 6-hole. RHH; LH thrower that profiles as a college corner outfielder. 

+ Aidan Gnatt, 1B, Andrean: Gnatt is a bat-first guy that hits in the middle of the Andrean order and has been productive across several looks that our staff has gotten on the 59ers. In short, you’re buying a run-producer here and his physical, 6-foot-4, 205-pound frame looks the part of that. Starts in a taller stance with a slight hinging load and connected upper-half; holds angles into launch and works short-to with the ability to deviate with strong hands. The upper-half is the driver and he gets off above average bat speed derived from physical strength. While there is some stiffness to the hips, the value Gnatt provides (aside from barrel strength) is his ability to spoil quality offerings late in-counts. Not your typical boom/bust run-producer; controls the zone well and is able to spoil to take walks &/or get the pitcher to come over the heart of the plate in order to do damage. I’ve seen more firm, low contact on fastballs due to the down-to-level nature of the bat path, but I also saw him take advantage of an elevated breaking ball that he deposited onto the tennis courts at Andrean for a big homer in my last look. Has been in a DH role for Andrean in most of our looks, is a primary 1B with potentially enough athleticism to transition to a corner OF role if needed at the college level; likely LF with fringy arm strength shown. 

+ Max Walkey, OF, Carmel: Walkey had a positive showing in my look, going 4-for-4 in game 1 of a doubleheader. He is a lean, athletic, 5-foot-10 LHH OF who has a chance to add strength that will continue to elevate his overall toolset. The swing works short & to the inside-top of the baseball, translating to liners through the middle and backside. I got a 4-flat on a drag bunt single, along with a 4.3 on an infield hit. While the run numbers do not jump off the page, he runs better underway than out of the box and the tool plays up due to instincts. 

By: Conner Madding, (Indiana Area Scout & Director of Operations/Content)

+ Chase Gothrup, RHP, Harrison: We got our second look at Gothrup this spring in a start versus Westfield. The FB worked 84-87 mph with command to both sides of the plate. He gave lefties fits with a 79-81 mph changeup that played with sink and fade. The 74-77 mph CB control in this look was more inconsistent compared to previous outings. Gothrup also flashed a 78-79 mph slider with more sweep than his 11/5 curveball. He cruised through the first four innings before running into trouble after recording one out in the 5th. The delivery is balanced with a loose, free arm on the backside. There’s still room to add strength to his 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame. With a starter’s mix and a strong track record of strikes, Gothrup remains one of the top uncommitted arms still available in Indiana’s junior class.

+ Nolan Butcher, C, Leo: One of my favorite gamers still on the board, Butcher reached base three times in a mid-week look. He stood out behind the dish, showing advanced receiving abilities and mobile hips. Butcher also showed quality catch-and-throw skills, turning in pop times into the 1.9s between innings. The swing is balanced and connected, working on-plane through the hitting zone. We’ve seen Butcher consistently find the barrel throughout our looks over the past couple years. He’s a high-floor player that competes hard with instincts that stand out on both sides of the ball. One of the top uncommitted catchers still available on our junior board.

+ Paxton Lukac, TWP, Andrean: I saw Lukac in a Saturday start versus Columbus North, where he went the complete game, allowing two runs while walking two and striking out five. The uber-athletic righty sat 83-87 throughout, with a slight velocity drop from the stretch. He showed confidence in a 74-77 mph changeup to both righties and lefties. He also mixed in a 72-76 breaking ball, manipulating the depth on it effectively. The delivery is simple as he lifts to an athletic balance point before a simple move down the slope, creating a slight cross-fire look. The arm works clean and easy on the backside. I liked the ease of the operation and the ability to throw three pitches for strikes. Lukac is an uncommitted two-way follow that’s shown well for Andrean this spring. 

+ Connor Christiansen, RHP, Cathedral: I saw Christiansen in a start where he went three innings for the Irish. The 6-foot, 175 pound righty sat 85-88 mph throughout and touched 89 once, the heater played with arm-side life. The control was fringy in this look with 5 walks but we’ve seen Christiansen show solid command in the past. He manipulated shape on a mid 70s breaking ball and a flashed a changeup in the low 80s, as well. The arm works clean on the backside and he moves athletically down the slope. Though I didn’t see his best stuff in this look, Christiansen is an athletic arm with solid stuff that we’ve seen compete well over a 4+ year follow now.

+ Crewe Hasenour, SS/C, Gibson Southern: Hasenour is a strong, 5-foot-9, 185-pound right-handed hitter that we’ve seen perform for awhile now. In my look, he delivered a big swing late in the game, adjusting and going to CF for an RBI single. He sets up in a balanced stance with a short leg-kick stride and controlled forward move. The swing is adjustable and he shows above-average barrel control. Hasenour played shortstop and showed fundamental actions, with the arm strength standing out most. He can also go behind the dish, where we’ve seen pop times into the 1.9s. Overall, I value the makeup and gamer tendencies we’ve seen from Hasenour. Good follow.

+ Oliver Kingery, SS, University: Kingery is a wiry, 5-foot-11, 165-pound infielder that I got three at-bats on in a mid-week game. He didn’t do anything super notable in my look, but he’s been performing well in the University 2-hole all spring. The right-handed swing is athletic with present bat-to-ball feel, and added strength should bolster the impact. The feet are the best tool currently, turning in a 6.59 60-yard dash at the Preseason All-State in March. He showed fundamental actions at second base for the Trailblazers with average arm strength. Kingery is an athletic uncommitted follow in the class.

+ Caden Hackett, C, Chesterton: Hackett went 2-for-3 in my look, singling to CF on a hard ground ball and later lining another single back to CF. He’s a physical 6-foot-1, 195-pounder whose athleticism has trended nicely over the past couple of years. The swing is shorter with present bat speed, operating off a short stride forward, and he widened with two strikes throughout the game. Behind the dish, there’s noticeable arm strength and he showed solid receiving skills in my look. He’s also a slightly above-average runner for the position, having posted a 6.99 60-yard dash. Uncommitted backstop to follow within Indiana’s junior class.

+ Boston Roberts, SS, Silver Creek: I got seven at-bats on Roberts across two games in Evansville this past weekend. He has a wiry, athletic 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame with additional room to fill out. The right-handed swing is athletic with present twitch, and he showed solid bat-to-ball skills throughout the look. Roberts has been performing well all spring in the Dragons leadoff spot with a .400+ batting average. He looked the part at shortstop, showing quick feet, soft hands, and arm strength across the diamond. We’ve also seen the arm strength translate on the mound, where he’s been up to 88 mph in a showcase setting. Athletic follow.

Second Update

By: Cooper Trinkle, Scouting Director

+ SS Grady Harrell, Penn: Leaner, athletic, 5-foot-11, 165-pounder. Runs well, as low as 6.65 in showcase, did not get a run time in my look. In pregame BP, he showed consistent barrel feel and fringy raw power. In game, Harrell had three hits in my look, all against average to better velocity. His body is quiet throughout the operation as the bat lays relaxed in setup and his hands pull the barrel to upright position right before launch. Handsy, level swing and he can use the whole field if needed. Offensive profile fits more the catalyst-type. Playing 3B for the Kingsmen this spring; is more likely to play the middle at the next level. Shows sound all-around actions with quick feet and quiet, soft actions with the glove. The arm is fringy from a strength perspective, but did show accurate in my look, and he can use multiple slots. 

In-game footage at this link

+ RHP Nolan Newell, Crown Point: A highly-projectable arm out of Crown Point standing at 6-foot-6 and 185 pounds. I have seen him now twice this spring, and his velocities have ranged from 80-84 and up to 85 at best. In this look, it was mostly 82-83 with the fastball. He plays the heater up a bit with his ability to spin; two distinct shapes - low-70s CB and low-to-mid 70s SL. Both breaking balls are usable and both have sharp break at times. It is a short/compact, clean arm stroke that is conducive for future jumps as the lower half mechanics clean up. Good follow this summer.

In-game footage at this link

+ IF/C Hudson King, Forest Park: King is a physical 6-foot-4, 200 pounder out of the southern part of the state with the frame holding a blend of right now physicality, upside, and athleticism. A primary infielder, King actually caught the night I got eyes on. It is very raw behind the dish, but an interesting addition to the profile. Showed off some arm strength there and has shown a mid80s arm across the diamond in showcase. Offensively, the massive LHH sets up in a wider stance and uses simple moves to time; short leg lift stride works in-conjunction with short up-and-back hand load. I saw him get on a loud pull-side backspun double, and he overspun an infield pop up. The steep nature of the path should allow for usable bat-to-ball and pull-side lift, but will need to get more on-plane to fully tap into the raw power he possesses. 

Pullside 2B at this link

By: Conner Madding, (Indiana Area Scout & Director of Operations/Content)

+ RHP Isaac Gill, Mishawaka Marian: One of my favorite arms still on the board, Gill features an athletic, ultra-projectable 6-foot-5, 180-pound frame. The operation is raw but athletic, lifting to a moderate balance point before moving down the mound with ease. The arm action is full and works quick and clean. He worked at 84-88 mph with two fastball shapes, mixing a sinker at 84-85 and a four-seam at 85-88 mph with easy intent. His slider at 72-75 mph had some sweep and he demonstrated solid feel to land it. An upside offering that can really improve with refinements. Gill also showed a fading changeup at 76-79 mph that he used to both right and left-handed hitters. I loved the low-effort operation, arm action, and his ability to compete over the plate. Gill’s ceiling is very high and we’ll continue to monitor him very closely as the spring progresses.

+ SS Brayden Ring, Zionsville: I got seven at-bats on Ring during a Saturday round robin, and he finished with three singles and a walk. The right-handed swing is repeatable, starting from a wide base with a short toe-tap stride. He works on-plane through the zone and has shown consistent barrel accuracy for four-plus years now. Defensively, Ring is steady and dependable at shortstop with quality body control and an above-average arm. An above average runner, as well. The athletic 6-foot-1, 180-pounder plays with a quiet confidence and brings a well-rounded toolset across the board. A former Future Gamer, Ring is the top uncommitted position player on our board and one of our favorite shortstops in the class.

+ 1B/OF Eli Harris, Jeffersonville: I saw Harris as Jeffersonville traveled to Center Grove. A physical, athletic 6-foot-4, 215-pound frame, he immediately stands out in the box. Harris didn’t get much to hit in this look, drawing three walks across his first three plate appearances, but took a quality swing in his final at-bat, driving a ball deep to left field for a flyout. He hits from a balanced stance with a slightly open setup. The barrel works with present bat speed on a slightly uphill plane. Harris has big-time power potential from the right-side. While there wasn’t in-game production in this look, Harris has gotten off to a strong start this spring; hitting .406 through 12 games with four doubles, two triples, and three home runs. A quality uncommitted bat to follow.

+ RHP Eli Shoppell, Homestead: I got my second look at Shoppell in another high-leverage relief appearance. The wiry 6-foot-2, 170-pounder entered with two on and one out in a 2-0 count. He walked the first batter he faced before striking out the next two to escape the jam. He leaned heavily on a 74–77 mph breaking ball with bite, generating swing-and-miss while also showing the ability to land it confidently. The fastball had life, touching 91 mph once, 90 once, and sitting 89 mph a few times. He also buried an 83 mph changeup in a limited look. I love the competitive nature he brings, paired with standout arm speed, quality spin, and athleticism. Shoppell remains one of my favorite uncommitted right-handers I've seen this spring.

+ RHP Luke Haley, Homestead: Haley went six innings in my look against one of the state’s top lineups, allowing eight hits, two walks, and three earned runs while striking out three. The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder works to a moderate balance point with an inward turn into a simple move down the slope; the front hip will open early at times. The arm works clean on the backside with present arm speed. The fastball played at 85–88 mph early before settling into the 84–86 mph range. He mixed a 74–77 mph slider with sweep and occasional depth, flashing sharper movement at times. The 81–83 mph cutter played well off the slider and is a solid offering in the arsenal. Haley rounded out the four-pitch mix with a sinking 78–81 mph changeup, showing solid feel for it. Overall, I liked the four shapes from the young-for-class righty and his ability to compete in and around the zone.

+ RHP Lucas Collins, Garrett: Collins went six-innings in my look, allowing three runs on seven hits, walking four, and striking out 11. The strong 6-foot-2, 205-pound right-hander filled the zone at a 62% clip. His fastball showed arm-side run with occasional sink at 86–90 mph, mostly sitting 87–89 through the first four innings. As the outing progressed, Collins leaned more heavily on his 74–77 mph slider, a pitch that plays with big sweep and generated both freezes and swing-and-miss. He also flashed a mid-80s cutter and showed an 80–82 mph changeup in warmups that wasn’t used in-game. Collins worked exclusively from the stretch, utilizing a short stride down the mound with a quick arm out of a lower slot. Command wavered at times, but he creates an uncomfortable look with solid stuff.

+ RHP Holden Hughes, New Palestine: I caught a conference start from Hughes where he went six strong innings, allowing 6 hits, 1 earned run, 1 walk, and striking out 7. The durable 6-foot-2, 210-pound right-hander works with a quick lift to a moderate balance point before a simple, repeatable move down the slope. The arm action is loose and quick to a low ¾ slot. The fastball showed sink at 87-89 mph through the first four innings before settling in at 85-87 mph late. He consistently filled the zone and pitched ahead, continuing a trend we’ve seen from him over multiple looks. His 74-78 mph sweeping slider was the reliable pitch as he landed it at will and he occasionally manipulated the shape depending on count/intent. He also showed a sinking 81-83 mph splitter that looks the part of an above average offering. Overall, it was a quality look in total with his strike-throwing ability and solid three pitch mix on display. Hughes is a high-floor uncommitted right-hander still on the board.

+ OF Micah Toler, Heritage Hills: An athletic, projectable 6-foot-3, 185-pounder, Toler really stands out visually with his frame. I saw him in four at-bats during my look where he went 1-for-4 with a single and a couple fly balls. Offensively, he features an athletic right-handed swing with some present rawness in the operation, leaving room for continued polish. He posted a 6.65 60-yard dash at a fall scout day and the arm strength plays above-average from the outfield as well. While the impact in my look was modest, the production this spring has been loud; through 10 games, Toler is hitting .510 with 10 doubles, 2 triples, and 3 home runs. The frame and athletic actions really standout for the three-sport athlete. Toler is an uncommitted junior we’ll continue to monitor closely moving forward.

+ SS Logan Drake (Castle): Drake went 2-for-5 in my look, singling to CF in his first at-bat and later burning the center fielder for a double. He stands at 6-foot-0, 185 pounds, showing noticeable added strength. The left-handed hitter operates from a balanced stance with an on-plane stroke, I’ve seen Drake consistently find the barrel for 3+ years now. Defensively, he shows solid hands at short with a fringy arm that works from a lower slot across the diamond. Overall, I value the contact skills and quality hand-eye coordination Drake possesses in the batters box. Good uncommitted follow.

First Update

By: Cooper Trinkle, Scouting Director

+ RHP Lucas Haas (Valparaiso): Our top-ranked uncommitted junior, Haas has appeared to turn a corner through a pair of spring looks. In showcase, his velocities showed steady trends with the familiar silky delivery/arm action that has him regarded highly on our board. My in-game look broughout a pair of scoreless frames where he was in the zone at a 64% clip and struck out 4. He is a lean, wiry, 6-foot-3, 170-pounder with ample projection as the shoulders are starting to widen. He pitched at 89-90 in the first, before settling at 87-89 in the second frame; FB plays with some sink. 82-83 CH was his go-to secondary, a quality offering playing with late fade that he controlled well. The breaking ball has made advancements and flashed a swing-and-miss look as he swept it at 75-78. The overall stuff continues to advance, and should do nothing but that in the future as strength is added, the control has taken a step up, and the secondaries are following suit, as well. 

+ RHP Chase Gothrup (Harrison): Gothrup is a high-floor righty that I would consider as one of my top bets to be a next-level SP. He lifts in-balance and uses a shorter cross body step that is controlled, and a clean/quick arm follows in a continous manner. He pitched at 87-89 early, and settled at 85-88, with arm-side life and carry on the FB. His breaking ball is a quality offering that he can both land and get chase with; 75-76 mph offering with tight downer break for an 11/5 shape. He showed a 76 mph change that is a usable third, but didn't go to it as often vs a lineup full of RHHs. The polished command, room for strength in an athletic 6-foot-1 ish frame, and pitch mix should allow him to make an instant impact at the college level. 

+ RHP Jack Kunas (Munster): One of my favorite arms left on the board; projectable 6-foot-2, 190-pounder with physicality beginning to emerge. Athletic, well-sequenced delivery lands square to home as a loose, whippy arm stroke is powered to a high 3/4 slot. The fastball is what I like best - he controls it to all parts of the zone at 88-90 and up to 91 in this look. The FB plays with big ride/run life to get above barrels and he got good hitters to swing-and-miss on it in this look. His breaking ball played at 72-74 with some shape manipulation. At times, the breaking ball looked more like an 11/5 CB, while others were more sweepy. He controlled both pitches well, and there is a usable change in the bag. His velos have trended steadily, but the strike-throwing nature remains. 

+ RHP Henry Haley (Cathedral): I got a scrimmage look at Haley, who is another junior arm that is trending well. He was 89-90 for his first three batters, before settling at more of an 86-89 range as the velos ticked down from the stretch. He flashed a quality breaking ball at 79-80 with two-plane bite. At times the breaking ball blended into a hanger, but a few had real bite and looked like a S/M offering. He faced only righties, but showed at least an average change at 80 mph. The strong, athletic, 6-foot-1, 195-pounder showed more control than command; I have him profiled as a reliever at the next level with a chance for three swing-and-miss pitches at some point. 

+ OF Brody Langhans (Crown Point): Our #3 ranked uncommitted OF currently in the class, Langhans showed well in my look to begin the spring. He is stocky strong at 6-foot, 185-pounds with his plus foot speed being his best tool. A 6.41 runner in showcase, Langhans went 3.25 on a steal in my look and tracked well in the OF. Started in CF, played some LF later in the game, and ranged in impressive fashion to catch a routine ball in CF that the CF lost off the bat. Offensively, he hits from a strong base and uses a shorter leg lift with a smaller hand load. The swing works uphill and there is some strength to it. Collected a hit and a SAC fly in my look. 

+ C Cal Lemmons (Morgan Township): Uncommitted LHH C. 6-foot ish athletic frame. Throws well; turned in 2.0-2.1 pops b/w innings. Looked like a sound receiver across a two-game look. The profile as a LHH C is valued, and the hit tool is at least above average. Starts upright with vertical barrel and makes smaller moves before the knob leads the barrel on a direct path. Has average to better strength, esepcially when he catches the ball out-front. Good follow this spring/summer for schools in-need of a 2027 C. 

+ C/UT Connor Gaines (Crown Point): A flat-out gamer who is second in hitting through 5 games amongst a loaded CP lineup; 7-for-15 thus far with a 3B and a HR. Unassuming, 5-foot-10, 170-pounder. An above average runner, thrower, and receiver, but his best skill is his bat-to-ball ability. There is some wiry strength that leads to some impacts, but he gets his hits more-by being on barrel consistently over brute strength or loud bat speed. Controls the zone well. Good follow this spring and summer. Hit tool is the carrying trait, but has a chance to be a #1 C at the college level. 

+ RHP Aiden Stephan (Fort Wayne Carroll): A caught a quality start from Stephan vs Columbia City where he went 5 innings, punched 10, allowed just 3 hits and 2 walks, and worked around 2 un-earned runs to pick up the win. The delivery is polished; lifts to a taller balance point and uncoils well for a shorter land. Loose, clean arm action projects for more velocity at some point, especially as the 5-foot-11, 145-pound frame matures into more strength. Pitched in the low-80s and touched 84 once with some carry life and feel to paint the outside black and work above barrels with it later in counts. The 73-76 change was a weapon and he went to it consistently; plays with late fade and he is confident enough in it to throw it in any count and vs. RHH and LHH. Spun a more-gradual, low-70s breaking ball that he landed for strikes and used as a chase pitch. Though the velos don't jump out, this kid can flat our pitch and the change is a pitch that will beat next-level hitters. 

By: Conner Madding, (Indiana Area Scout & Director of Operations/Content)

+ RHP Eli Hall (Noblesville): I caught Hall in an early season scrimmage, one of the top uncommitted juniors in the state. A strong, 6-foot-2, 210-pound right-hander, he operates from a simple, stretch-only delivery with a clean, full-circle arm swing. He worked 89–91 mph and touched 92 in a five-batter look, showing feel to locate a fastball that featured some cut. His go-to secondary was a 78–80 mph slider with sweep and some depth, generating swings and misses. He also flashed an 88 mph cutter once that tunneled well off the fastball. Hall did not turn to the changeup in this outing, as he continues to develop feel for the pitch. He punched out three of the five hitters he faced, operating with a low-pulse demeanor throughout. Hall has allowed just 2 earned runs in 14 innings pitched early on this spring with 21 strikeouts and just 5 walks. With a strike-throwing track record and quality stuff, Hall continues to solidify himself as a high-follow arm in the 2027 class.

+ RHP Griffin Snider (Noblesville): Snider is an athletic, 6-foot-4, 190-pound right-hander with plenty of room to add strength. The uncommitted arm showed well among a deep Noblesville staff in a scrimmage look. He worked 88–90 mph and touched 91 twice, showing heavy, turbo sink in on right-handed hitters hands. He paired it with a sharp 78–80 mph slider that showed sweep and projects as a potential wipeout offering. Snider moves athletically down the mound with a loose, quick arm action from a ¾ slot. He showed solid command of the two-pitch mix in this look, a positive step forward compared to previous in-game looks. With swing-and-miss stuff and what seems to be improving control, Snider is an uncommitted arm we’ll continue to monitor very closely.

+ RHP Eli Shoppell (Homestead): Shoppell came on in relief on opening night and was outstanding in a high-leverage spot. The wiry, 6-foot-1, 160-pounder struck out five of the seven hitters he faced across two innings, issuing one walk while also inducing a groundout. The fastball showed a slight tick up in velocity than we’ve seen previously, working at 87-89 mph and touching 90 twice with some life. His sweeping breaking ball at 74-75 mph missed bats and showed the traits of a potential wipeout offering. He did not show the low-80s changeup that he features. Shoppell works with a tall, inward turn before a shorter stride down the slope. The arm swing is clean, with standout arm speed. A quality uncommitted arm for recruiters to follow closely throughout the spring and into the summer.

+ SS Reid Walker (Bloomington South): A long-time performer in front of our staff, Walker impressed again in an early season look. The 5-foot-9, 170-pounder doubled twice, one a liner to the left-center field wall, the other burning the left fielder. He hits from a balanced, athletic stance with a short leg-kick and will widen with two strikes. Walker works short to the ball and consistently finds the barrel in our looks. Defensively, he showed soft hands with the ability to vary arm slots, the arm is accurate and above-average arm across the diamond. The actions are clean, and Walker looks like he has a real chance to stick at short. Uncommitted gamer with a high floor.

+ OF Shane Bardwell (Homestead): I saw Bardwell hitting out of the leadoff spot and playing right field on opening night. The strong, 6-foot, 200-pound left-handed hitter went 2-for-2 with a single through the middle and an infield hit to the left side, beating it out with a 4.2 down the line. He hits from a taller, open stance with a slight forward drift, and the swing is direct with a level, sometimes steep path. A more contact-oriented approach than I have previously seen in this look. Bardwell is off to a solid start to his junior year, totaling a handful of hits with a couple of extra-base knocks. The arm plays from the outfield, as well. The left-handed hitter remains one of the top uncommitted bats on our board.

+ RHP Keaton Miller (Twin Lakes): Miller turned in a complete-game shutout against Lafayette Central Catholic, flooding the zone throughout his seven innings. He allowed five hits and one walk while striking out four. The 6-foot-3, 185-pounder works to a tall balance point before making a controlled move down the slope, the arm works clean and easy on the backside. Miller sat 84-86 mph and touched 87 a handful of times with relatively easy intent. The fastball showed occasional arm-side run and he commanded it effectively to both sides of the plate. He mixed in a 79-80 mph slider that he went to frequently, though it backed up at times, it flashed as a solid offering. He also showed feel for a bigger 70-74 mph curveball, using it to get ahead in counts. He also has some feel for a 79-81 mph changeup. Miller’s strike-throwing nature, solid feel for his arsenal and easier intent delivery allow for easy starters’ projection. With plenty of projection remaining in the frame, there’s clear upside here and his best days are still ahead.

+ RHP Cole Sabelhaus (Brownsburg): I caught Sabelhaus in a 1-inning relief stint versus Lawrence North. He stands at 6-foot-1, 192-pounds, with some projection still remaining in the frame. He works from the stretch-only, lifting quickly to a moderate balance point with a simple move down the slope. The arm works long and quick to a higher slot. He cut the heater at 89-91 mph and touched 92 twice. He showed two breaking balls, a 74-76 mph curveball and a 76-77 mph slider. He also flashed a 83-84 mph changeup. The control of his arsenal was inconsistent throughout as he walked three with less than 50% strikes but the raw arm talent was very intriguing and some of the best I’ve seen early on this spring.

+ OF Amari Moore (Lawrence North): Moore reached base in three of his four trips to the plate, with 1 hit and 2 walks, he singled up the middle in his first at-bat before quickly swiping second. The foot-speed stands out most in his game as he totaled two stolen bases on the day and seems to put pressure on the defense. The right-handed swing is short and quick, geared for contact with a line-drive approach. Defensively, Moore showed quality footwork in center field with the ability to cover ground and showed solid arm strength. A premier athlete who continues to polish his offensive game, Moore is currently ranked just inside our top 75 and is one of the top uncommitted junior outfielders in the state.

+ RHP Quin Hendrich (Noblesville): Hendrich is an arm that showed big jumps at our Preseason All-State, and I saw much of the same in an early-season look. The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder worked 85–87 mph and touched 88 once, showing occasional cut with average command. His best pitch was a 74–77 mph curveball with depth that he manipulated at times, showing confidence to land it for strikes. Hendrich also flashed a 76 mph changeup with some sink. The right-hander lifts quickly to a moderate balance point and lands slightly cross-fired, while the arm works free with late intent from a higher slot. A good follow in the state’s junior class.

+ SS Ryland Montgomery (Pendleton Heights): A fundamental player that I got some at-bats on at an early season scrimmage. The athletic, 5-foot-10, 165 pounder doubled to left-center field in his last at-bat, driving a well-struck ball that carried through the gap. The operation is simple in the box with a short leg kick stride before a controlled move forward. The path is direct with length out front, and he’s shows some adjustability. At short, he showed quality actions with clean, confident hands and he plays under control. The arm is above average and plays well across the diamond. An above average runner as well.