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2026 Preseason All-State Upperclass: Stock Report

March 9, 2026
Cooper Trinkle
Scouting Director

The talent in the building for the Upperclass All-State was astounding. Thirteen 90-plus mph fastballs were recorded, fifteen sub-6.7 runners were in attendance, and seventeen hitters eclipsed the triple-digit mark in their peak exit velocity. There were 21 Division I commits amongst the 150+ prospects in attendance, along with several of the top uncommitted players that Indiana has to offer in the junior class.

Look for more uncommitted notes to come in the next few days, but for now, find out who elevated their stock as we lead into the spring. 

Find event stats, here. 

Stock Report

Position Players Solidify Status

In terms of all-around impact, SS/P Grady Grant may have made the biggest impression with his game elevating in multiple areas and the look of a future-pro beginning to take shape. The 6-foot, 160-pound TCU recruit showed his sweet left-handed stroke during batting practice for line drive contact from gap-to-gap and exits up to 96 mph. His eyes remain quiet throughout the coiling leg-kick stride and he lands in-balance before accurate hands lead a fast barrel. His defensive work was the most polished of the day, blending fast, downhill feet with soft hands and seamless glove-to-hand. The look on the mound was significantly ahead of where he was last fall as the arm strength ticked up for a 89-91 mph fastball. The heater plays with carry and life through the zone and sets the tunnel for him to snap-off a 2700+ 71-74 mph CB. There is vicious depth to the CB and the 82-83 change is an at least above average offering. The development has been steady for Grady and this event may be his launching pad into a tier jump as he looked like one of the top prospects in the class for 2027. 

Several high-profile prospects were in attendance and showed as such. 1B/OF Grady Nelson elevated his toolset in a notable fashion going 109.5 off the bat to pair with a much-improved 6.89 60-yard dash time. The 6-foot-4, 235-pound frame has steadily trimmed into a more muscular look and the straight-line speed enhances his prospect status. With that being said, the bat still provides the biggest chunk of the value, and that value is immense. Peaking at a rounded 110 and nearly averaging 100 throughout, Nelson showed the ability to work behind with a familiar stroke to what we've seen in the past, one that plays with a quality blend of raw power and contact-ability.

The infield crop in this 2027 group is one of the more-stacked we've had in terms of tier 1 & 2 talent in recent years for the position. The top player in the class, SS Isaiah Snavely, turned in a complete day and his showing was reflective of the prospect he is. It's premium athleticism at 6-foot-3, 195-pounds with a 6.5 60-time and a left-handed stroke that jumps at you. While it wasn't his most complete batting practice round, he flashed the high-end hand & bat speed that has him regarded so high nationally. On the infield, the Wake Forest recruit looked the part of a lock to stay on the infield at the pro level with rangy feet, sure hands, and the ability to use multiple slots. He was 92 across and carried it from the 6-hole well. SS Parker Robinson is another who is firmly within this mix, another premier athlete who stands at 6-foot-4, 200+ lbs and is committed to Oklahoma. Robinson's 6.68 60-yard dash time came in conjunction with a leaner, more-athletic, more-muscular look. He covers ground gracefully on the infield with the ability to get into plus arm strength quickly; led the event with a 93 mph arm across. This look solidified left-side projections, and also brought more polish on the offensive side. The hands are carrying better and he showed a more-consistent launch while peaking at 100 mph. He is beginning to look more and more like the future power/speed threat we projected as a youngster with age, and appears primed for a big junior campaign at Lake Central.

While it is hard to still call SS/3B Ben Canada a helium candidate, he remains as just that for the pro-world after looking like the most polished bat at this event. The batting practice round he put together was my favorite of the day as he worked in-balanced with a behind-but-direct left-handed stroke that went 99 mph off the bat at peak, and 94-plus on average. It is my favorite swing in the class - and the other tools are trending right. He turned in a 6.94 while carrying it across at 90 mph with easy arm strength. While the athleticism is not as advanced as some other shortstop in this tier, the offensive upside is immense and another big spring could push him even higher on our board. 

The catching crop in this 2027 group is far-and-away the best we've seen in over-a-decade, and they didn't disappoint here. Though just a quick search, I believe Cooper Collins broke Indiana's all-time catcher velocity record when he fired an 87 mph bullet from the crouch this weekend. The Texas A&M recruit is a defensive weapon, and while it is sometimes difficult to show that in a showcase setting as a catcher, Coop still did. The 6.9 60-time checked a box, and he showed his typical inside-out swing on the offensive side with an exit up to 99. Jackson Harris, a Baylor recruit, was another catcher who looked the part of a pro follow. It is a pro-style frame at 6-foot-2+ and 200-pounds with explosive strength. Harris whips the barrel through with well-above average bat speed for a 102+ mph peak exit, along with turning in a 6.95 60 and firing it 84 from the crouch. Sure to continue to rise, Brayden Dean solidified himself as one of the top catchers in the class with borderline-elite athleticism beginning to show up. A bit undersized, Dean turned in a 6.67 60 before working behind the ball with a fast, level stroke that produced a 102 peak. The impacts elevating, along with near plus feet, mitigates any questions about the frame and he also showed a well-above average arm from behind the crouch that touched 84. 

The outfield crop at this event was led by Purdue recruit, and 2025 Future Gamer, Colin Axel-Adams. The athletic, 6-foot, 170-pounder turned in a 6.59 60-yard dash to enter plus-territory with that tool, before showing astounding raw power at the dish with exits peaking at 106-plus. While the round was a bit hit-or-miss, when the rhythmic moves sync there is some real electricity in the pass. The biggest winner on the uncommitted side of things, Shane Bardwell, was also one of the top outfielders in attendance. The strong, stocky, 6-foot, 200-pound physical frame jumps out at you, as does the strength at impact. Bardwell reached peaks of 103-plus while hitting from a pre-coiled, athletic setup and deploying a direct path that works out-front. The swing is very playable and has fit more the contact-oriented mold previously, so the elevation of the bat strength, along with another tick-up in foot speed (6.70) should allow for a tier jump in our next update. Lincoln Hoffman was another clear winner, elevating his feet to a straight-line plus after he turned in a 6.51 60-yard dash. The Wright State recruit averaged 75 mph bat speed as he reached a 102 mph peak exit. The outfield depth was notable, and we will go further in depth on the uncommitted prospects shortly, but uncommitted names like Brody Langhans (event-best 6.41 runner, 88 OF arm, 96+ EV), Mark Neels (LHH who went 99 peak, avg 93.5, & 6.5 in the 60), and Luke Roeder (physical 6'2 frame, 103.5 peak, 87 OF arm, 6.86 60) are at least worth noting here. 

The crop of uncommitted shortstop was strong, as well, and led by Jackson Treadway (video below), Chase Nelson, and Kaden Crumes. Treadway, a 6-foot-2, 190-pounder, looked the part of a must-know name for Mid-Major recruiters with a chance to elevate himself even further. The swing is mechanically sound as he works down-to, long-thru with exceptional length at the front. Peppering liners from gap-to-gap, Treadway peaked at 98+ while also showing proper infield actions with at least average run and throw tools. Nelson is the hitter of the group, and he showcased that ability by living on the barrel throughout his round and reaching a 100 mph peak exit. The swing plane is pristine and he blends aggression and control efficiently. Crumes is the defender and showed immense body control throughout. A 6.9 runner, Crumes controlled his load consistently on the offensive side and hovered patiently before working behind the ball with an explosive launch and exits up to 97. His best work was on the infield where his quick feet were controlled as he got the ball out quickly for some of the more playable actions of the day. 

Arms Race

While the number of Tier 1 & 2 arms in this class has been minimal to this point, Charlie Herr enters after dazzling at this event and showing huge jumps. It is a pro look at 6-foot-5, 185-pounds with projection remaining and athleticism present. Moving with faster pace in a familiar delivery, Herr pitched at 90-91.5 while spinning the fastball in the 23-2400s with quality control. The sweeper is firmer, as well, now 77-79 with the same wide, sweeping shape that he's shown traditionally. He's added a short, low-80s cutter that fits the arsenal and gives him options to change pace with, and he rounds a starters' mix with an upper-70s change, a usable fourth that he goes to versus righties and lefties alike. If Herr consistently lives up to this look throughout 2026, he has a chance gain attention from the professional scouting community. 

The left-handers in this class continue to climb the board and Riley Ackerman and Cutler Chastain both cemented themselves as pro follows in this look. Ackerman, our No. 2 lefty in the class, showed a lengthened, cleaner arm stroke that seemed to pay dividends. The fastball took a step up and played 86-88 from a low-release height. He carries the fastball true for a flat VAA and is able to run it for a foot of arm-side on average. The slider is a weapon at 75-77 with near-3000 spin and vicious late sweep. His low-80s change is just as lethal as he kills spin on it for a faded look to the arm-side. It is a true 3-pitch mix for the Northwestern recruit who holds some of the best pitch-ability in the class. Chastain, our No. 4 LHP in the 2027 group, reaffirmed bullish outlooks from the fall with even more strides in his development. The 6-foot-2 southpaw added noticeable strength to a now 200-pound frame over the winter. He ripped fastballs at 88-90 and they played with heavy life through the zone. It is a polished 4-pitch mix for Chastain as the heavy heater sets the tunnel for 3 usable secondaries that he showed feel for. He swept an upper-70s slider for 13" of sweep, on average, while also featuring a more top-down CB in the mid-70s that played with over 16" of depth on average. The changeup has ticked at least a grade, an 81-83 mph offering with arm-side depth. 

The group of uncommitted right-handers featured the deepest crop of talent amongst any position group. Lucas Haas (clip 1) looked the part of the top guy with his familiar silky operation taking a step up in velocity, now 89-91. The 6-foot-3, right-hander could continue to elevate with a strong spring for Valpo, and if this look was any indication - he will. He surpassed expectations with a more-polished feel for the zone and showed a lethal 82-83 change along with and upper-70s slider that grades out at average for now. It is easy to project jumps here, as it is with Isaac Gill (clip 2), likely to be the biggest riser in the class in our next update. The 6-foot-5, 180-pounder from South Bend looked the part of a must-follow with a raw-but-athletic operation and real acceleration to a full arm swing. Pitching at 87-88 and touching 89 from a somewhat-unique wide slot, Gill spun the heater at 2400+ that provided a heavy look from a lower release height. He showed two-distinct fastball shapes, a heavier 4S that should climb above barrels, and a true sinker profile with heavy arm-side life and depth. There is real upside in the breaking ball, showing two grips that blended into a similiar shape for a low-to-mid 70s offering with big sweep. To round a deep arsenal, Gill controlled a change at 79-81 with heavy arm-side fade. If refinements are made to a breaking ball that already spins north-of 2600, Gill could climb into premier territory amongst righties in the class. 

Griffin Snider came out of the offseason with true advancements in his game. A wiry, athletic, 6-foot-4, 190-pounder, Snider looked the part of a must-know bat misser with as devastating of a two-pitch combo as any at this event. His sinker plays with turbo life at 89-91+ & he went the other way with a sharp low-80s slider. The late break on both pitches were extremely impressive and the overall control appears to have advanced since 2025. His Noblesville teammate, Elijah Hall (clip), was another clear winner who has gotten back to the form he showed before injury struck and caused him to miss most of 2025. The broad-shouldered, athletic, 6-foot-2, 210-pounder repeated a simple lift-and-stride delivery that allowed for a balanced finish and control of his arsenal. The supinated nature of the release allows him to get the ball to his glove-side with 3 distinct shapes; a 90-91 cut/ride heater, 86-88 cutter that averaged 5" of glove-side movement, and firm, slurvey shaped 78-82 breaking ball with 2-plane shape and sharp break. He's shown a usable change in the past that was inconsistent in this look, but the ability to throw the ball over the plate with multiple quality shapes on a consistent basis was on display once again at this event and is the reason he is touted as one of the top uncommitted arms in the state. 

Another Fall riser who reaffirmed bullish outlooks was Jack Kunas (clip) from Munster. He is a smooth mover with a loose whippy arm that has taken a step up from an arm speed perspective. The fastball is the best pitch for Kunas as it shows late arm-side life at 88-90. The fastball should continue to miss bats, especially with the firmer velocity he showed at this event, and he also controls an average slider in the mid-70s and a sinking low-80s change that tunnels well off the heater. Though neither secondary is a true bat-misser at this stage, the ability to consistently command the zone and pitch with a fastball creates a starter profile. There is no relation between Luke Haley and Henry Haley, but both left this event as clear winners who established themselves as name-to-know uncommitted arms in the state. Luke Haley, a Homestead product, is a broad-shouldered, 6-foot-2, 190-pounder who pitched at 89-90 with arm action that should allow for further velocity jumps. The fastball properties are a bit pedestrian at present, but the addition of a 86-88 mph CT should go a long way for him and he was able to control that pitch to the glove-side with late action. His 85-87 mph sinking change works in a similiar fashion, providing a fastball look before falling off the table late. The bat-misser for Luke is his 79-80 mph slider, a pitch that spun in the 27-2800 range with sharp glove-side sweep and some depth as well. For Henry Haley, a Cathedral product, he impressed with advancements in the arm action and noteworthy jump in the overall stuff. His fastball is now playing at 91 consistently with riding life through the zone. The breaking ball has taken immense strides, now an upper-70s offering with two-plane shape to tunnel off the 4S. He backed it up some, but when it is executed it has real swing-and-miss potential. He showed a low-80s offering that he called a cutter that played more-slider like, and it looks like a chase pitch that he can bridge between the 4S & 2-plane breaker. There is a usable, low-to-mid 80s change for Henry, as well, that I've seen him execute in-game.