2026 Northern Indiana Preseason ID: Top Statistical Performers
February 24, 2026
On Sunday, February 22nd, the Prep Baseball Indiana staff hosted our annual Northern Indiana Preseason ID at the Mishawaka Fieldhouse in Mishawaka, Indiana. 75+ prospects from around the area showcased their talents and participated in a pro-style workout, gathering unrivaled access to data through our state-of-the-art tech partners, as well as in-depth scouting analysis from our Prep Baseball Indiana staff.
Find the full statistical breakdown, HERE.
TOP FASTBALL VELOCITY
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Velocity (max) |
| 1 | Aveary Johnson | IN | Northridge High School | 2027 | LHP | 86.5 mph |
| 2 | Mason O'Malley | IN | Warsaw Community High School | 2027 | RHP | 85.0 mph |
| 3 | Rogan Bailey | IN | Warsaw Community High School | 2028 | SS | 84.7 mph |
| 4 | Colin Hamel | IN | John Glenn | 2028 | SS | 84.6 mph |
| 5 | Preston Lane | IN | Penn High School | 2027 | LHP | 84.1 mph |
| 6 | Brody Bienz | MI | Constantine High School | 2029 | 3B | 83.1 mph |
| 7 | Braden Bienz | MI | Constantine High School | 2027 | SS | 82.8 mph |
| 8 | Brady Blackford | IN | NorthWood High School | 2027 | RHP | 82.4 mph |
| 9 | JULIAN COSEY | IN | Saint Joseph High School | 2027 | RHP | 82.4 mph |
TOP 60 TIMES
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60-yd |
| 1 | Rogan Bailey | IN | Warsaw Community High School | 2028 | SS | 6.65 s |
| 2 | Giovanni Naccarato | IN | New Prairie High School | 2027 | SS | 6.71 s |
| 3 | Amari Moore | IN | Lawrence North High School | 2027 | OF | 6.74 s |
| 4 | Christian Cruz-Mahler | IN | Plymouth High School | 2028 | OF | 6.79 s |
| 5 | John Gutierrez | IN | Penn High School | 2027 | OF | 6.81 s |
| 6 | Bryce Zache | MI | Niles Senior High School | 2027 | OF | 6.84 s |
| 7 | Bryce Outlaw | IN | Concord Community High School | 2027 | OF | 6.90 s |
| 8 | Mason O'Malley | IN | Warsaw Community High School | 2027 | RHP | 6.93 s |
| 9 | Raymond Campos | OH | Oregon Clay | 2027 | SS | 6.96 s |
| 10 | Caleb Tugmon | IN | IN, Mishawaka, Penn High School | 2029 | OF | 6.97 s |
| 11 | Colin Hamel | IN | John Glenn | 2028 | SS | 7.04 s |
| 12 | Ryne O'Hara | IN | Marian High School | 2026 | OF | 7.05 s |
TOP EXIT VELOCITY
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
| 1 | Cooper McDonald | MI | Constantine High School | 2027 | RHP | 98.6 mph |
| 2 | Camden Derda | IN | Marian High School | 2027 | 1B | 96.1 mph |
| 3 | Finley Miller | IN | Northwood High school | 2027 | LHP | 96.1 mph |
| 4 | Vinny Gruber | IN | Marian High School | 2028 | C | 95.5 mph |
| 5 | Ryne O'Hara | IN | Marian High School | 2026 | OF | 95.5 mph |
| 6 | Tanner Tropp | IN | John Glenn High School | 2028 | RHP | 95.5 mph |
| 7 | Colt Bollinger | IN | Northridge High School | 2027 | 3B | 95.0 mph |
| 8 | Caleb Tugmon | IN | IN, Mishawaka, Penn High School | 2029 | OF | 94.6 mph |
| 9 | Tanner Rachels | MI | Niles Senior High School | 2027 | C | 94.2 mph |
| 10 | Mason Taylor | IN | West Noble High School | 2026 | 1B | 94.1 mph |
| 11 | Amari Moore | IN | Lawrence North High School | 2027 | OF | 93.6 mph |
| 12 | Christian Cruz-Mahler | IN | Plymouth High School | 2028 | OF | 93.2 mph |
| 13 | Jaxon Miller | IN | Goshen High School | 2028 | OF | 93.0 mph |
| 14 | Aaron DeMott | IN | Goshen High School | 2028 | RHP | 93.0 mph |
| 15 | Brody Bienz | MI | Constantine High School | 2029 | 3B | 92.9 mph |
TOP INFIELD VELOCITY
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velo |
| 1 | Rogan Bailey | IN | Warsaw Community High School | 2028 | SS | 86 |
| 2 | Quinn Knepp | IN | Northridge High School | 2028 | SS | 84 |
| ^ | Giovanni Naccarato | IN | New Prairie High School | 2027 | SS | 84 |
| 3 | Brody Bienz | MI | Constantine High School | 2029 | 3B | 83 |
| ^ | Cole Cosey | IN | South Bend Saint Joseph | 2029 | SS | 83 |
| ^ | Raymond Campos | OH | Oregon Clay | 2027 | SS | 83 |
| ^ | Colin Hamel | IN | John Glenn | 2028 | SS | 83 |
| 4 | Braden Bienz | MI | Constantine High School | 2027 | SS | 82 |
| 5 | Camden McMichael | MI | Lakeshore High School | 2028 | RHP | 81 |
| ^ | Easton McFarland | IN | St Joseph | 2027 | 2B | 81 |
| 6 | Noah Ladra | IN | Morgan Township Middle/High School | 2028 | LHP | 80 |
| 7 | Drew Rains | IN | Northwood High School IN | 2027 | 3B | 79 |
| ^ | Chase Rerick | IN | Penn High School | 2029 | 2B | 79 |
| 8 | Matthew Layman | MI | Homeschool (MI) | 2027 | LHP | 78 |
| ^ | Tanner Tropp | IN | John Glenn High School | 2028 | RHP | 78 |
TOP OUTFIELD VELOCITY
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velo |
| 1 | Mason O'Malley | IN | Warsaw Community High School | 2027 | RHP | 89 |
| ^ | Amari Moore | IN | Lawrence North High School | 2027 | OF | 89 |
| ^ | John Gutierrez | IN | Penn High School | 2027 | OF | 89 |
| 2 | Bryce Zache | MI | Niles Senior High School | 2027 | OF | 86 |
| 3 | Aveary Johnson | IN | Northridge High School | 2027 | LHP | 84 |
| ^ | Ryne O'Hara | IN | Marian High School | 2026 | OF | 84 |
| 4 | Lucas Parker | IN | Kankakee Valley High School | 2027 | OF | 83 |
| 5 | Cooper McDonald | MI | Constantine High School | 2027 | RHP | 81 |
| 6 | Maddox Donat | IN | Penn High School | 2028 | OF | 80 |
| ^ | Treyton Huser | IN | Fairfield Jr-Sr High School | 2029 | OF | 80 |
| ^ | Caleb Tugmon | IN | IN, Mishawaka, Penn High School | 2029 | OF | 80 |
| ^ | Finley Miller | IN | Northwood High school | 2027 | LHP | 80 |
| 7 | Lucas Eash | IN | Northridge High School | 2027 | OF | 79 |
| ^ | CJ Beckner | IN | New Prairie High School | 2029 | RHP | 79 |
| 8 | Christian Cruz-Mahler | IN | Plymouth High School | 2028 | OF | 78 |
| ^ | Jaxon Miller | IN | Goshen High School | 2028 | OF | 78 |
TOP CATCHER VELOCITY
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | C Velo |
| 1 | Tanner Rachels | MI | Niles Senior High School | 2027 | C | 79 |
| 2 | James Brock | MI | Hudsonville High School | 2029 | C | 76 |
| ^ | Vinny Gruber | IN | Marian High School | 2028 | C | 76 |
| 3 | Christian Cruz-Mahler | IN | Plymouth High School | 2028 | OF | 75 |
| ^ | Carter Crouse | IN | Lakeland Jr/Sr High School | 2027 | C | 75 |
| ^ | Carson Gessinger | MI | Niles Senior High School | 2027 | C | 75 |
| 4 | Lucas DeVon | IN | Penn High School | 2029 | C | 74 |
| ^ | Ty Martin | IN | Warsaw Community High School | 2028 | C | 74 |
| 5 | Owen O'Leary | IN | Penn | 2030 | C | 71 |
TOP POP TIMES
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
| 1 | Tanner Rachels | MI | Niles Senior High School | 2027 | C | 1.94-2.04 |
| 2 | Carter Crouse | IN | Lakeland Jr/Sr High School | 2027 | C | 2.04-2.20 |
| 3 | James Brock | MI | Hudsonville High School | 2029 | C | 2.09-2.20 |
| 4 | Vinny Gruber | IN | Marian High School | 2028 | C | 2.10-2.22 |
| 5 | Kamden Hershberger | IN | Northwood High School IN | 2027 | C | 2.11-2.22 |