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2026 Midwest Super Sophomore Games: Team Indiana Takeaways

August 7, 2026
Cooper Trinkle
Scouting Director

The annual Midwest Super Sophomore took place at Bart Kaufman Field on the campus of Indiana University this past weekend and featured the top rising sophomores from Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan. Indiana's squad was comprised of twenty-four players from all-parts of the state and gave us a look into the next up-and-coming prospects within the state. Find notes on players within each position group below.

Find the entire event stats, here. 

Infielders

+ SS Cayden Adley, Munster: The most productive hitter for Team Indiana of the weekend, Adley tallied (5) hits in (7) trips and also reached base via free pass on three separate occasions. Unassuming at 5-foot-8, 165-pounds, Adley packed a punch from a semi-rigid, arm-barred setup with (3) 90-plus exits in-game and a peak of 95 mph during batting practice with a quick-wristed stroke that delivers the barrel to the front of the zone consistently. While power will not be the ultimate carrying tool, his ability to work short-to and backspin the baseball from gap-to-gap with above average bat speed for a prospect at this stage presents some gap to gap abilities. The aforementioned power is played even higher when considering the bat-to-ball abilities and impact foot speed Adley provides. Adley made an instant impact for the Mustangs this spring where he struck-out at a miniscual 7% rate, and that same impact ability to make contact was on display this weekend as he left the weekend without striking out against some of the top arms in his class in the Midwest. A 6.6 runner in workouts who stole bases at will in gameplay and used innate instincts throughout, the feet provide real value and even further play up the above average impacts and bat-to-ball. The feet translate on the infield, as well, with well-above average range shown. His hands and arm are both average for now which may delegate him to a 2B profile down the road, but the value provided by future-plus foot speed and as good of bat-to-ball as any within this class makes him one of the higher-floor players in the class as it stands now. 

+ SS Zac Alexander, Hanover Central: Alexander was one of my favorite prospects in the class throughout several summer looks with a chance to polish into a premier shortstop moving forward. All prerequisite traits are shown for him to blossom into a higher-end prospect this time next year, beginning with natural athleticism presented in an athletic, broad-shouldered, 6-foot, 175-pound frame. A 6.98 runner who plays even faster (stole multiple bases; led the team in runs scored w/ 6), Alexander provides easy impacts to pair with athleticism to hint at a future speed/power profile. The load begins with a bigger backshift that turns into a heavier forward move creating some inefficiencies at times, though his ability to get the barrel up to speed quickly left a lingering impression. Alexander hammered balls to the tune of 98 mph peak exits during batting practice and translated the same abilities to gameplay with a 97 mph triple versus an upper-80s fastball, and (3) exits at 90-plus in (6) at-bats. On the infield, it is a raw-but-athletic look with above-average arm strength. He played best at shortstop, carrying the ball across well, and he showed soft hands throughout the weekend. Some inefficient routes led to a couple miscues, but the traits to stick at short are there as he develops further. All-in-all, the natural abilities he exudes along with the room for continued development leaves me confident in cementing Alexander as one of the top shortstops in the class. 

+ SS Chase Holmes, Zionsville: By my evaluations Holmes was the best defensive shortstop on the squad with all things considered. Athletically-built with still some projection to a 6-foot, 165-pound frame, Holmes made every play on the infield while showing an 85 mph arm across the infield that carried well across from the left-side. His hands and actions check boxes, as well. Hampered a bit by a hamstring issue that prevented him from showing his speed in-full, Holmes turned in a 6.9 60 in the preseason and should at least develop into an above average runner in the long-term, if not better. On the offensive side, Holmes hit (.333) on the week with a balanced right-handed swing that worked with whip in the barrel head and average to a tick above impacts at this stage. While the impacts on the offensive side are not outstanding to this point, future strength feels safe to project and will only enhance the outputs he is able to produce. He showed a sound ability to make proper swing decisions throughout the weekend, as well, similiar to what I saw on the circuit this summer and in a handful of at-bats that I got on him during the varsity season last spring. 

+ SS Hayes Loggins, Harrison: Loggins is a projection pick that provides a youthful look within a lean, 6-foot, 140-pound frame. The left-handed stroke works tight in the turn and direct to the baseball, though lacks impact-ability for now prior to strength arriving. The run tool is similiar, lacking for now but an athletic gait suggests future strength should brings at least an average run underway. A mechanically sound left-handed stroke leaves room to dream on what he could get to, as does the actions in which he presents on the defensive side. Confident with the ball between his feet, Loggins made every play with clean footwork and an average arm across that plays above its velocities with carry. If strength / maturity arrives within the next twelve months, Loggins' game could take off in all areas. 

+ 1B/OF Isaac Marshall, Heritage Christian: One of the most physically impressive prospects of the group, Marshall thrived in workouts with tremendous outputs and borderline-freakish metrics in several areas. Amongst a loaded crop of prospects from across the Midwest, Marshall produced 1) the best max exit velocity of any prospects at 104.8 mph, 2) the best average bat speed at 76.2 mph, 3) the futhest batted ball in batting practice at 394 feet, along with 4) the second hardest in-game exit velocity of the week at 100 mph. Aside from impressive batted ball metrics, Marshall also logged a top 5 mark amongst all players in attendance in the vertical leap (27.6") and the 11th-best 60-yard dash (6.88). All-in-all, the 6-foot-1, 180-pounder brings unteachable power and athleticism while translating the impacts to gameplay with (4) batted balls at 93-plus. The corner profile hinders his prospect status some, as does some rawness in the box shown at times, but the athletic traits and toolset shown makes it easy to project a move to the outfield enhancing the overall profile. Along the same lines, Marshall showed susceptible to chase in looks this spring and summer, but left this event with only (1) strikeout in (9) plate appearances while squaring off against some of his top peers from the Midwest on the mound all week. 

+ SS Gideon Snavely, Zionsville: Providing significant physical projections with a high-waisted, 5-foot-11, 160-pound frame, Snavely presented a well-rounded toolset during workouts along with present skill in all areas. A 7.07 runner with sure hands and an average arm, Snavely is likely to mature into more arm strength and foot speed that should keep him on the left side in the future. Offensively, he makes a bigger barrel tip while the lower-half remains in balance. There were some timing inconsistencies caused by a later barrel tip, but when synced he produced a rounded 95 mph peak exit velocity during batting practice. Though hitless in gameplay, the at-bats proved to be better than the statline showed as he had some tougher-luck outs and made quality swing decisions throughout. 

+ 2B/OF Oliver Wilkinson, Mt. Vernon: Wilkinson boasts one of the sweetest swings of the group and finished the week with (3) hits. A 6.9 runner with plenty of physical projection to an athletic, 5-foot-11, 155-pound frame, the left-handed swing works direct with promising length out-front that allowed him to get hits even when off-time. Peaking at 95 mph in an event earlier this summer, his impacts were down a bit during batting practice after a long summer, but the physical projection he presents along with quality bat to ball leaves me bullish on him getting to at least average or better power down the road. The bat is the carrying tool as the defensive profile is that of a 2B/LF/RF moving forward, but he has the athleticism to play multiple positions at an average to better clip. 

Outfielders

+ OF Cooper Gear, Valparaiso: Gear exudes a level of confidence that is second to few amongst this group while providing a floor that feels extremely high. The left-handed hitting outfielder posted standout tools across the board with a 6.82 60 time, a peak exit of 99 mph, and an OF arm topping out at 88 mph. The physical look to the frame at 5-foot-11, 190-pounds feel to be pushing him more towards a corner profile, but the bat carries tremendous weight as he posted (3) hits across the weekend including two for extra bases. Hitting from a simple setup with the barrel entering on a more vertical trajectory through the hitting zone to create loft, Gear was able to perform against some of the top arms that we faced while making good swing decisions throughout. He swung and missed some throughout the week, but the upside brought by left-handed power and quality swing decisions continues to cement Gear as one of the top prospects of the group. 

+ OF Kiptyn Kluesner, Jasper: On par with a typical Jasper-native, Kluesner played hard at all times throughout the weekend while shortening to put the ball in play consistently and making things happen with his feet. A 6-footer who appears far from a finished product as far as the frame goes, Kluesner showed advanced bat to ball while tallying (3) hits and (3) RBI's throughout the weekend. A well above average runner for the class, the left-handed swing works in more-of a slappy manner than most, but plays to his game as he works counts effectively and is able to move the ball around late. Holding CF upside, Kluesner is more a skill over tool guy, with a big offseason looming where he could add impact and further solidify advanced foot speed if strength gains are made. 

+ OF Caleb Smith, Center Grove: Though not the most productive week, Smith was one of the biggest winners of the summer for me and continued to show the same blossoming skills / tools in flashes throughout the Midwest Super Sophomore Games that I saw all summer. By my accounts one of the top hit tool guys in the class, the wiry, athletic, 5-foot-11, 160-pounder turned in an 89 mph arm from the outfield to pair with a 6.93 60-yard dash and mid-90s peak exits. I love the way the hands present the barrel with a chance for continued power outputs as strength is added and the lower-half moves are refined. The left-handed swing is a touch ahead for me, but I think there is as real of switch-hit abilities as I've seen of a prospect coming out of our state here and he left the weekend with a pair of hits, only one punchout, and a plethora of quality at-bats to his name. Smith is a name I am super bullish on leaving the summer and I think an offseason where he continues to enhance his overall strength and athleticism could lead to a BREAKOUT sophomore season. 

+ OF Caleb Tugmon, Penn: Tugmon is an exciting athlete to follow from a powerhouse Penn program and he is coming off a summer where he was productive at every stop. A 6.8 runner who turned in a top-10 60 time amongst all participants at this event, Tugmon showed some speed/power potential while driving the ball in spurts throughout the week. He showed above average impacts for a prospect at this stage during workouts with clearly more strength to come in an already-athletic, 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame. While he swung-and-missed some at this premier event, there is some clear advanced bat speed as he turns the barrel with loft in the path. Certainly a close follow heading into next spring, the athleticism and left-handed bat strength Tugmon provides leaves intrigue as he looks to refine his overall hit-ability heading into a big sophomore season. 

Catchers

+ Cooper Smock, Huntington North: Smock was excellent all week defensively with some of the top defensive abilities of any catcher at the event, regardless of class. Athletic w/ mobile hips and some burst laterally, the 5-foot-9, 155-pounder turned in 1.9 pops on the bag with an athletic, fast transfer to go along with the second-best arm from the catcher of any at the event (77 mph). Offensively, Smock hit from a wider base w/ a slight hinged setup before deploying a quicker based leg kick stride. Fast hands present the barrel on a direct path, some steepness but works for the out-front approach he has. Exits eclipsed 90 mph during batting practice and he had (2) hits across the weekend while maintaining a (.333) avg, (.500) OBP, and he led the team in RBI's with (5). His feet play much higher than a lackluster 60 time, but his 10 & 30 yard splits scored much higher than the 60, indicating that future added strength have a chance to boost the overall grade of the run tool in time, and the same effect will likely happen with the overall power outputs. 

+ Will Sollmann, South Bend Saint Joseph: Sollmann was a revelation throughout the summer who just continued to show up in my notebook with each look. Appearing closer to his physical ceiling than most, his 5-foot-8, 185-pound frame brings advanced strength already, but he is not just a brute. There is more than sneaky athleticism to his game as he quietly posted the 8th-best 60 yard dash of any prospect at the entire event. Quick-footed w/ some real burst, Sollmann hammered the ball all summer and continued to do so at this event, going 94 off the bat in batting practice from a squatted stance and level, impactful presented on a shorter path. While only obtaining (2) hits, Sollmann's week was even louder considering he had (2) 92-plus outs and left the weekend with zero punchouts in eight plate appearances. He is an above average thrower for this age from a raw arm strength perspective, and an average receiver in total. The bat carries the weight here, but the run tool provides an extra layer while providing at least average defensive abilities at a premier position. 

Two-Way Performers

+ OF/RHP Paulie Hobbs, Hanover Central: A huge performer this spring at the varsity level for Hanover Central, Hobbs has been a name near the top of our 2029 rankings since he moved from Illinois last winter and he continued to provide the presence of one of the more impactful all-around players in the class this week. Providing advanced strength from a 6-foot-1, 200+ pound frame, Hobbs turned in quality tools across the board during workouts to go along with a knack for performing once the lights are turned on. A 7-flat runner with arm strength and peak exits rounding to 98 mph, Hobbs hits from a more-narrow base and uses strong, accurate hands to propel the barrel on a shorter, out-front path. The accuracy to the barrel provides value to mitigate the R/R corner profile presented as he went 3-for-8 for the weekend with the look of a run-producer, tying for the most RBI's on the team (5) while reaching base at a (.500) clip. There is value to what he brings on the mound, as well, showing a hoppy mid-80s fastball that has reached 88 mph previously, but the ceiling feels highest on the offensive side as a tooled RF with a chance to elevate the feet and move to center down the road. 

+ OF/LHP Adler Kellams, Fort Wayne Carroll: Kellams may have been the best overall athlete at this entire event, presently, with some of his measurables testing off the charts while stuffing the stat page in all areas. He scored second-best amongst particpants from all states in every athletic test we did, taking silver in the 10-yard dash, 30-yard dash, 60-yard dash (6.64), and in the vertical leap (29.4"). He also added the second-best OF arm at the event (91 mph), a top 15 peak exit (97.8 mph), and he also tied for the best fastball velocity amongst all left-handed pitchers. Kellams has been ranked near the top of our board since the inception of our 2029 rankings and simply put, we're betting on the athlete that he is. Wiry within a 6-foot, 160-pound frame, Kellams hits from a wider-based setup from the left-side with fast hands working in almost a "slappy" manner. It is impactful, however, considering the aforementioned peak exits in batting practice along with multiple in-game 90-plus EV's this past weekend, and elevated by present plus speed that he showed on numerous occasions throughout the week. For now, Kellams is the truest of two-ways in the class with a path to a frontline starting southpaw on the mound. The delivery is simple, repeatable, and his quick arm worked up to 87 at this event and 89 earlier in the summer. Not just a hard thrower, his arsenal is also comprised of a 2500+ mid-70s slider, a bigger low-70s CB, and a usable change as a fourth. While it felt like a down week for Adler immediately leaving the event due to some whiffs on the offensive side and a couple barrels given up on the mound, he still posted a 3-for-9 week at the dish and punched out (3) batters in a pair of frames to earn the save against one of the better offenses we faced. 

+ RHP/IF Alex McCord, Cathedral: McCord is another prospect in the class whose future profile is still in question, with clear upside shown throughout the week on both sides of the ball. In the upper-echelon of rotators in the class, McCord posted a round 100 mph peak exit velocity while displaying impressive bat speed from the right-side. His in-game swings were awesome this week, and though he scuffled some offensively during summer looks, he left the sophomore games with (3) hits (all over 95 mph) including a pair of triples, and reached base in 6-of-7 trips. The offensive profile is likely that of a power hitting 3B in my evals to this point, but the in-game power he gets to is second to not many in the class when all-things sync. On the mound, the upside is just as intriguing, as McCord tallied 3 innings of 1-run baseball against one of the best lineups we faced in the eventual champion Illinois. He worked 83-86 on the hill with a full arm stroke that leaves room for future jumps, and I saw it up to 89 in a more-condensed look earlier in the summer. McCord banged a mid-70s slider w/ sweeping shape at 2500+ and was able to get good hitters to chase it out-of-the-zone. I like the addition of a low-80s cutter to his arsenal and he also flashed a usable change, as well. While still raw in all areas, McCord exudes some unteachableness that I am willing to continue to bet on. 

Pitchers

+ LHP Townes Cinninger, South Bend Saint Joseph: While the outing was not the best from a statistical standpoint, I still leave extremely bullish on the top-ranked prospect in the class. Up to 87 with a tie for the best left-handed velocity at the event, Townes ran into trouble more from barrels than sporadic command. His breaking ball feel lacked in this look, though he shaped an upper-70s sweeper and showed an upper-70s change. Despite lack-luster performance, it is an athletic, 6-foot-3 frame with tons of room for future strength. There is easy arm speed, an ability to manipulate two different hoppy fastballs with average to better feel, feel to shape multiple secondaries, and as soon as lower body strength ticks and there is a stronger front-side block to the delivery - I think this will skyrocket... 

+ RHP Abe Freeman, Brownsburg: Freeman was the biggest winner of the pitching staff this weekend for me, working a pair of strong frames against Team Michigan and leaving a lasting impression with his last outing of the summer. Working up to 89 with some lift from a lower slot, Freeman sat 85-87 mostly and paired one of the best breaking balls on staff; a biting mid-70s offering with sweep. In need of an added third to mitigate relief-risk, the athleticism he shows (also a SS), arm speed within a clean/athletic operation, and present swing-and-miss stuff leaves me excited to follow. 

+ RHP Keagan Linder, Tri-West: Linder gave up some barrels in his first frame versus Ohio but settled for a productive outing nonetheless. Square-shouldered with athletic strength in a 6-foot-2, 190-pound frame, Linder worked 85-87 throughout an extended outing with a carry fastball that he was able to beat hitters with in-zone at times. For me, the ability to shape and get whiffs with a CB and SL (distinct differences) was the lasting impression. Both were wipeouts at times that garnered chases / freezes. Although not shown, there is an above average change in the bag. A top arm in the class that has been regarded as such since our initial evals, the floor is set high w/ 2 usable weapons and above average velocities, while a big offseason could raise it even higher...

+ RHP Wes Matheny, Center Grove: Matheny is a projection pick for several reasons and showed flashes of that throughout his outing. Athletic w/ a long-levered, 6-foot-2, 165-pound frame, Matheny worked 81-84+ T 85 (on scoreboard TM) w/ some impressive under-the-hood fastball metrics. Gaining 6-and-a-half feet of extension with a cutting fastball that averaged 18" of IVB, Matheny was able to get swings-and-miss when the FB was executed in zone, up, and to the GS. He spun a sweepy, sharp breaking ball in the low-70s that also got whiffs. His control is average to this point, though there is clear refinement in a quad-dominant, crossfired delivery that could clean up in a hurry. The supination of the arm stroke leaves several avenues.

+ RHP Brody Myers, South Bend Saint Joseph: Myers executed the best outing of the weekend with (3) scoreless frames and stands as one of the bigger projection picks in the class. He throws a ton of strikes, has a ton of upside left in a 6-foot-2, 160-pound frame, and he spins a firm breaking ball with shape (and some bite already). It is a loose-armed look with an downhill, in-line delivery. The fastball played more 80-83 this weekend (further into mid-8s previous) after a long summer, but the sinking action produced soft contact. If a strong offseason is had, Myers could be a BIG breakout guy in 2027 w/ the ability to pitch / projection-traits he shows. 

+ RHP Micah Pentecost, Dekalb: Pentecost worked a pair of frames with one run allowed in his outing while looking the part of a high-quality Fort Wayne follow in the up-and-coming sophomore class. Athletic with a square-shouldered, 6-foot-2, 190-pound frame, Pentecost showcased a low-to-mid 80's fastball that featured above average extension and some hop from a lower release height. The changeup is a quality offering, while he was able to show some feel for a low-to-mid 70s slider as well. The arm works in a clean, compact fashion and he is likely to make big jumps as the front-side cleans up within the delivery. 

+ RHP Colten Russell, Franklin Central: Though brief, Russell showed off much of what we've seen this summer in his quick stint and continues to establish himself as one of the top arms in the class. The athletic, 6-foot-2 right-hander went 3 up, 3 down while holding 85-87 and a quality low-70s sweeper. The velocities jumped a touch from this year to last and they hold true even after a long summer, and I am bullish on what he can get to leading into next spring. 

+ RHP Hudson Walker, Huntington North: Walker is set to be one of the biggest risers coming out of the summer with a ton to dream on as there is an abundance of physical maturity still to be had. It is an athletic frame to go along with one of the cleanest operations that a righty in this class has to offer. There is heavy arm-side life to a his mid-80s heater that topped out at 88, and it has multi-tiered shape playing bore up top and sink when executed down. The fastball properties set the tunnel for a quality change and he shows a right-now weapon in his low-70s slider. His slider had the best overall spin rate of any breaking ball at the event, topping at 2900+, and it has the makings of a plus pitch down the road with all things considered. His control has been average throughout several summer looks and including this event, but I leave bullish on some refinements to the lower-half in the delivery that will surely tick the control up a grade.