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2026 Preseason All-State Upperclass: Uncommitted Pitchers

March 10, 2026
Cooper Trinkle
Scouting Director

The arm talent from the 2027s this weekend opened the weekend with a loud impression. The group of uncommitted pitchers at this event was impressive and warrants the attention of recruiters from all levels. The 2027 class features arguably the largest depth of arm talent that I've seen of a class, especially amongst the crowd of potential mid-major fits. 13 fastballs at this event eclipsed 90 mph, and 27 pitchers went 88+ on their best bullet, along with 24 breaking balls spinning north of 2500. 

We've narrowed our favorites down to a Power 27 for an easy cheat sheet for recruiters, and we go in-depth on 27 of our favorite uncommitted 2027 arm from the Preseason All-State weekend. 

Full Pitching Stats from the Upperclass All-State can be found here. 

Power 27

Listed in order of prospect status leaving this event. While not a perfectly ranked list, but more the way I stack this group up off the cuff at the conclusion of this event. 

1. RHP Lucas Haas (Valparaiso)
Showed as the top uncommitted arm at the event with quality development trends. Lean, projectable, 6-foot-3, 175-pound frame. Tall, tucked lift before silky drop&drive and square landing. Full arm stroke w/ outstanding acceleration. One of the cleanest operations in the class. Pitched at 89-91 with a sinker-like fastball and his 82-83 change comes out with the same look before falling off the table late. His slider has firmed at 76-78 and plays with hop-sweep shape & is at least an average pitch now. Easy to project future jumps, strong chance this is mid-90s at some point. Strikes have been a bit of a question in the past, but that was not the case at this event. Flooded the zone with all 3. If he repeats that this spring, look for Haas to continue to climb the overall board. 

2. RHP Eli Hall (Noblesville)
Strong, broad-shouldered frame at 6-foot-2, 210-pound frame. Simple, athletic moves out of a stretch-only look. Slight open toe at land. Longer, full arm stroke. Pitched at 90-91 with a cut/ride heater that he showed immense feel for, 86-88 cutter tunnels off it perfectly & has a chance to be a weapon. Cutter has borderline-slider sweep at that velocity, and the slider has both sharp sweep and depth at 78-81 while spinning in the 2500s on average. The ability to get to the glove-side on three planes creates a quality mix to attack both RH and LH hitters with, and he also showed a change that was inconsistent in this look but has been at least average in the past. Some reliever risk, but the overall floor he provides is high. 

3. RHP Chase Gothrup (Harrison)
The best execution of the event, along with the easiest velocity, goes to Gothrup. It is a polished delivery with a clean, effortless arm swing on the backside. He pitched at 86-88, touching 89, with flashes of carry and the ability to control it to all quads. Spun the breaking ball at 2500+, a 75-77 mph offering with sharp 2-plane break. Also executed a straight change in the upper-70s. Easy to project the 6-foot-2, 175-pound athletic frame to add more strength. Likely 88-92+ at some point in the future. Easy starter projections. 

4. RHP Isaac Gill (Mishawaka Marian)
Easily the biggest riser of the event. Huge jumps since the fall. 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. 

5. RHP Jack Kunas (Munster)
Smooth mover with a loose whippy arm that has taken a step up since our last look in the fall from an arm speed perspective. 6-foot-2 frame has packed on noticeable strength, now listed at 190-pounds. 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 like we've seen in the past, 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.

6. RHP Griffin Snider (Noblesville)
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, though it will still be monitored moving forward with below-average grades in that department coming into the event. Athletic mover who uncoils with a rotational delivery that powers a loose, quick arm. Chance for even more velocity, though I have it tabbed as a relief profile still.  

7. RHP Luke Haley (Homestead)
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. There is some reliever risk with the rotational nature of the delivery, but the ability to create four shapes with velocity that will play at the next level makes him one of the top uncommitted arms in the class. 

8. RHP Henry Haley (Cathedral)
Athletic, 6-foot, 185-pounder with some athleticism. I left impressed with the advancements in the arm action and noteworthy jumps 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. 

9. RHP Gavin Markus (Greenfield-Central)
Young-for-class athlete with a 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame that has added noticeable strength. Moved with the familiar drop&drive patterns we've seen in the past with an OTT slot coming from a lower release height. Fastball played 86-88.4 with cut/ride shape and feel, chance for more. Two distinct breaking ball shapes; gyro slider at 75-78 and mid-70s CB with top-down shape. Both breaking balls flash sharp break, also controlled at 78-80 change for true four-pitch mix. The velocity has jumped, and the athleticism, control, and arsenal allow for starters' projections. 

10. RHP Lucas Collins (Garrett)
Strong, proportional frame at 6-foot-2, 205-pounds. Unique look from the short-strider who attacks from a low release height from a near-sidearm slot. Pitched at 90-91 with the fastball providing what should be an uncomfortable look. Creates arm-side run on it, with some heaters playing with sink while some hold more true for a flatter ASR look. I liked the addition of an 85-87 mph cutter; should be a pitch he can get to the gloveside with for strikes. Big sweep on a mid-70s slider that plays with flat sweep. Changeup in the mid-80s works similiar to the fastball when it sinks, should be a usable offering for him. It is a relief profile with the fringy control that he has, but it is unique and the stuff should miss bats. 

11. RHP Keaton Miller (Twin Lakes)
Miller was a breathe of fresh air amongst some arms looking to touch numbers, as he showed the opposite. Lifts to a taller, even balance point before a slight shoulder tilt and controlled stride that lands square. Slower takeaway out the glove as the arm gradually builds speed to release. Clean arm in total. Pitched at 85-87, touched 88, with the ability to control it to both sides. 80-82 short gyro-slider tunnels off the heater, should be a pitch that gets swing-and-miss + soft contact. Also showed a bigger, 72-73 curveball that looks the part of a freeze/land pitch. Executed a 78-80 change. While the stuff doesn't jump out, the ability to control his arsenal and body allows for starters' projections and there is significant upside left in an athletic, 6-foot-3, 185-pound frame. 

12. RHP Eli Shoppell (Homestead)
Another talented arm in Homestead's 2027 class who showed excellent strides. Wiry athleticism present in the 6-foot-1, 160-pound frame. Quick/clean arm stroke after he uncoils from a tall inward turn. Shorter stride, lands square. Arm speed stands out and produced an 86-88 mph heater with occasional carry. Swept a 2600+ breaking ball at 74-76 mph, this offering took strides over the winter and will continously enhance as his velocities jump further. Chance to be a wipeout when all is said and done. 80-82 change is a weapon and averaged 19" of arm-side break. Plenty to like here, the control is average, but there is still development to be had. Another couple ticks could cause a tier jump. Strong follow for recruiters this spring/summer. 

13. RHP Cole Sabelhaus (Brownsburg)
One of the more intirguing looks of the event. Raw athlete who stands at 6-foot-1, 192-pounds with some projection left to the frame. Simple, stretch-only mover with slight open gate to land. Long arm swing; some issues to sync it but the fastball is loud when it does. Reached 92.4 on the 4S heater that was sprayed; had more consistent feel for a 87-89 sinker. His 80-81 change was his best secondary - showed two breaking ball grips and he struggled to control spin. While the inability to control the baseball provides reliever risk and some concern, Sabelhaus still showed some of the clearest arm talent at the event and will be monitored closely this spring. 

14. RHP Logan Robe (Westfield)
6-foot-2, 215-pound physical frame. Explosive lower-half from stretch-only delivery, lands crossfired. Short takeaway with some quickness to the front. Fastball played at 87-89 with some ability to sync the arm/delivery. Average to below fastball command in this look is reflective of what we've seen previous. Upper-70s slider flashed bite and looks more like a chase offering than a land. Has been up to 92 previously. Power reliever profile. 

15. RHP Nolan Glowski (Valpraiso)
Athletic mover with some strength to the 6-foot, 185-pound frame. Gets down the mound with an explosive stride that lands open at times. Clean, full arm stroke. The pitch here is the breaking ball, a wipeout offering in the upper 70s that averaged 2924 spin and 20" of sweep. Looks the part of a matchup guy at the next level who comes out of the 'pen to snap off breaking balls at a large clip. Showed fringy control for a cutting fastball at 87-89.5, and the 82-84 change is still developing. Fills a niche that should help him carve out a role at the Division I level.  

16. RHP Reid Dikos (Westfield)
Lean, muscular, broad-shouldered, 6-foot-2, 185-pounder with projections left. There is a controlled pace to the delivery as he sets himself to work downhill and breaks the hands higher before letting his arm work in a loose fashion for a shorter circle. He gets behind the ball from an over-the-top slot, carrying the heater at 86-88, and touching 90 on his best bullet. He spun a downer, low-70s CB off the heater for strikes at a consistent clip and the separation between the FB/CB should allow the CB to be effective when a hitter is in the box. He also flashed a quality change that looked the part of a usable offering in the low-80s. Continues to trend up the board, chance to breakout and jump even further with a strong spring campaign for the Rocks. 

17. RHP Luke Bryant (Carmel)
Downhill mover with strength in a physical, 6-foot-2, 200-pound frame. Gets down the mound well. Compact arm action that gets inverted, flips up on time at an above average clip. Some push caused occasional arm-side misses. Heavy fastball worked 87-88, and up to 89 with a low VAA look and some bore. I liked the advancements in the CB as it worked 73-75 with 2500+ spin. Killed spin on an upper-70s changeup that is at least average and a usable third. Strong jumps at this event; clear follow for the spring and summer for Division I recruiters. 

18. RHP/CF Paxton Lukac (Andrean)
Two-way standout who brings equal value & upside on both sides of the ball. Dynamic patterns within a simple, athletic delivery. Quick, clean arm gets to a wider 3/4 slot as he ripped upper-80s fastballs from there and touched 89. Average to better secondaries both in the upper-70s; SL fits the sweeper mold with 12" of gloveside on average and is a touch ahead of the arm-side faded change. Twitchy athlete who doubles as one of the better defensive centerfielders in the class. Good follow on both sides with a real chance for continued polish. 

19. RHP Isaiah Frank (Brebeuf Jesuit)
Undersized right-hander listed at 5-foot-11. Athletic delivery; short/quick lift into small inward turn. Stays square as he strides and rotates with late intent. Quick, compact arm stroke with the arm speed standing out most. Up to 89.4 while sitting 87-88, have seen him control it at an average to better clip and this look was no different. Swept a 75-77 mph slider for 20" on average and 2500+ spin; clear out-pitch. 79-81 change is clearly usable and takes off to the armside for 15" on average. More-unique look here, plenty to like, should see a tier jump in our next update. 

20. RHP Quin Hendrich (Noblesville)
A 6-foot-1, 185-pounder who showed strong development strides at this event. Coils hips atop the lift and keeps them closed as he rides the slope and rotates late. Late intent, clears the head as the arm comes through to release at a high 3/4 slot. Fastball was controlled around and in the zone at 87-88.4. Occasional cut, above average extension should play up properties/velocities a touch. Spun the 76-77 mph breaking ball in the 24-2500s, an easy above average offering that showed as his best pitch. 79-80 change; some sinking action to it for a usable third. Fits more of the reliever mold, but has a chance to change that with continued development due to the athleticism and arsenal. Good follow. 

21. LHP Brogan McClellan (Gibson Southern)
McClellan quietly executed pitches throughout his bullpen, something he has done again & again in our three-year follows. While the 6-foot frame and pedestrian velocities don't jump out, the pitchability does and allows for in-game success. He pitched at 82-84 with a heavier carry fastball that spun into the 2400s from a lower release, higher 3/4 slot. His best pitch was his low-to-mid 70s CB, a 2800+ offering that played with big sweep and some depth as well. The 76-77 change is a weapon that he has immense feel for. Good follow who will get outs at the college level. Starter look. 

22. RHP Franko Ortega (Columbus North)
Wiry look at 6-foot-1, 170-pounds. Tall lift into a shorter, rotational stride. Loose mover with a loose arm stroke that gets deep and causes some arm-side misses. Carrying trait is the ability to spin the baseball, shows two distinct breaking ball shapes, both in the low-to-mid 70s for 2500+ spin. Slider plays with shorter, flat sweep, while the curveball features similiar sweep and 5" more depth on average. Pitched at 85-87.4 with a running fastball. Serviceable change at 75-77. Reliver look with spin as the calling card. 

23. RHP Nolan Newell (Crown Point)
Leaves a winner & due for a tier jump in our next update. Clear projection to the 6-foot-6, 185-pound frame. Has made noteworthy strides over the past 6 months and still has chances for more to come. Tall balance point into a shorter stride while he breaks the hands high for a shorter arm path. Some acceleration as the arm gets to a 3/4 slot. 84-86 mph fastball with occasional cut-life. Showed two breaking ball grips that blended into a similiar two-plane shape at 73-74 mph; spun in the 24-2600 range. Developing upper-70s change. Projection pick who continues to make steady gains. 

24. RHP Connor Kenjic (Hobart)
Clean mover with some polish to the delivery. Some strength to the proportional, 6-foot-1, 190-pound frame. Athletic move down the slope with soft, square land. Compact arm on the backside, gets over the frontside well as the arm quickens to the front. 4S fastball played at 84-86, touching 87, with 16" of vertical break and up to 19.7". Spun an average slider at 72-75 with a tighter look. Some armside sink/fade on an upper-70s change. Controlled all three at an above average clip with a chance to start due to the 3 distinct, usable shapes, control, and athleticism. 

25. RHP Chase Fankhauser (University)
Physical look at 6-foot-6, 215-pounds. Downhill shoulders within a simple delivery; slight open gate. Clean, longer arm stroke gets to a higher 3/4 slot for an 84-86.4 mph fastball that played with cut. Shaped an average breaking ball that he landed occasionally at 77-79. Showed a change. Stuff does not jump out now, has a chance to make jumps still. 

26. RHP Adam Watson (Southport)
Intriguing follow with a projectable, 6-foot-3, 190-pound frame that has ample room to pack strength onto. Raw, athletic delivery with quick arm stroke into a 3/4 to higher slot. Cut an 86-87 mph fastball that he controlled at a fringy clip. Spun a pair of sliders, one at 77 mph with 10" of sweep and some depth, and one at 78-79 with shorter shape. Advancements can be made as the delivery cleans up and strength is added. Good follow. 

27. LHP Jackson Steury (Angola)
Undersized southpaw listed at 5-foot-7, 170-pounds. Compact strength and athleticism present. Stretch-only mover with high effort; provides a unique look. Cuts a mid-80s fastball that ran up to 86.5 and it tunnels well with a shorter, low-80s slider that spun north of 2700 on average. Slurvey offering that he called a CB at 76-78, shaped more slurvey, also went north of 2700 on average. Sinker-like change at 84. The high-effort nature and fringy control leads to a relief profile, but there is certainly a niche role that he could fill with outlier release traits and four distinct pitches that have bat-missing abilities.