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Indiana Scout Blog: Underclass Follows

May 7, 2025
Scouting Staff
Prep Baseball Indiana

Our scouting staff has been traveling all across the state to provide unrivaled scouting coverage of the Hoosier State this spring. This blog features a handful of underclass follows that our staff has seen over the past few weeks. Stay tuned for an uncommitted junior blog to follow in the next couple of days, and you can find all other spring scout blog coverage from the 2025 spring, at this link. 

By: Cooper Trinkle, Indiana Scouting Director

Carson Cauley, RHP, Pendleton Heights, 2027

+ Cauley's varsity debut came against a quality Westfield lineup and the ultra-projectable, 6-foot-6 right-hander posted four quality frames against the Rocks. His fastball came out at 87-88 T 89 early and played with arm-side sink, before settling at 85-87 for the outing. The fastball control was average, but there is present feel to spin and he was able to land mid-70s sliders to the glove-side at an above average clip. He showed a low-80s change, but the pitch is still developing. Overall, this is one of the highest-ceiling arms in the class with several traits to dream on. The 180 pound frame still holds ample room for strength gains and there are subtle mechanical refinements, particularly in the frontside, that will likely clean up some lingering direction issues. The feel to spin establishes a floor to build from, and Cauley will be a close follow for our staff and recruiters alike leading up to August 1. 

Sam Tokar, RHP, Yorktown, 2027

+ I walked away extremely bullish on Tokar after I caught his start despite an underwhelming on-field performance. He is amongst a handful of arms in the class that I would consider the best movers, with an ultra-athletic delivery that features an explosive move down the hill. The repeatability of the lift needs to polish, but Tokar showed flashes of his immense ceiling when everything synced up. The arm action is another trait that I am bullish on, as it gets to a full-circle on the backside before working freely to a 3/4 slot. The fastball played exclusively at 88-89 early in the outing before settling at 86-89 throughout, and he flashed one of the better breaking balls in the class with a fast, supinated arm spinning a future wipeout at 77-79, though the control was inconsistent. He showed a handful of upper-70s changeups that flashed above average action, but the overall feel for that pitch is still developing. Overall, the 6-foot-2 athletic frame, movement patterns, and arm action are what I value most here. There is real upside and room to refine that could continue to shoot him up our '27 board. 

Colin Axel-Adams, OF, Pendleton Heights, 2027

+ Axel-Adams has been swinging it well this spring, batting .356 with (4) doubes, (4) triples, and a homer through 15 games. The triple numbers, along with (9) stolen bags, show that his 6.8 speed shows between the lines and I saw him track down a deep fly ball in this look to further validate the run tool. At the dish, the 6-foot, 170 pound left-handed hitter shows rhythm in the setup that flows into a connected position at launch. His twitchy hands deliver the barrel on a flatter plane and he shows back-side feel with flashes of pull-side power showing at times. The speed/power profile is what I value most here, and the overall feel to hit continues to elevate to establish a safe floor. 

Brayden Dean, C, Terre Haute North, 2027

+ One of my favorite gamers in the class, Dean showed well in my look on him versus Carmel with a couple tools shining throughout the night. He provides a high-motor presence behind the dish with athletic actions side-to-side. An above average exchange with above average arm strength led to a 2.08 in-game pop. Offensively, he hits from a wider setup with the front foot and hands working on-time to create stretch and balance. The offensive profile is more contact-oriented, but there is barrel feel and his 6.88 60-time adds value. 

Gio Ardizzone, SS, Roncalli, 2027

+ Gio got off to a blazing start this spring before cooling a bit here recently, still maintaining a .388 average with 4 2B and a homer through 14 games. A 6.69 runner - Ardizzone has 10 SB already this spring and the footspeed allows him to shrink the field up the middle. He has easy actions of the dirt to go along with fringe average arm strength, likely profiling best as a sure-handed, offensive-oriented 2B at the next level. At the dish, the athletic right-handed hitter sets up in a relaxed stance before a simple load/stride gets him to a balanced launch position. The barrel works on a level plane to provide a more line drive approach, and his hands play with twitch as they deliver the barrel. He runs best underway with the aforementioned 6.69 60-time, and turned in 4.4s down the line in this look. 

Kaden Crumes, SS, Yorktown, 2027

+ I was impressed with the overall development that Crumes showed in this in-game look compared to seeing him in showcase last summer. Crumes holds an athletic, twitchy, 5-foot-9 frame and jumped out with quality infield actions in I/O. He appears a slam-dunk fit up the middle with the actions and athleticism considered, but he stood out most on the offensive side in this look. He uses a hovering stride with less than 2k with a quiet, repeatable hand load, and hits with both heels in the ground with 2k and zero pre pitch movement. The hand speed stands out most offensively with a short, twitchy swing offering more impact than the frame suggests. In this look, he hammered a line out to LF, and also homered late in the game on a 2k swing. 

Spencer Schiff, C, Evansville Mater Dei, 2028

+ Schiff is contributing at the varsity level for 2A #1 Mater Dei as a freshman and looked comfortable against premier velocity in this look. He faced two college-bound seniors in my look, and though he came away hitless, he put together quality at-bats throughout the night including a pair of tough-luck, barrelled lineouts. The swing is super simple and he sits on his backside as his front foot hovers, before delivering a downhill barrel that plays flat through the hitting zone. He is advanced for the grade behind the dish, showing soft hands, and he is a well above-average thrower for the freshman class.

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

Mason Meyer, C/OF, 2027, Mt. Vernon

+ I saw Meyer in a mid-week conference game versus Mt. Vernon. Mason had three hits in four trips to the plate. He singled to CF, homered to CF, and lined one through the middle of the field in his last at-bat. He hits from a taller setup and makes an athletic forward move. The swing works short with whip in the right-handed stroke. There is strength to all fields and some of the most feel to hit as anyone else in the class. Meyer played LF in this look, showing athletic feet in the outfield to go along with a strong arm in pregame IO. The sophomore swiped a bag in this game, showing off his run tool (6.76). Meyer has long been one of my favorite hitters in the class and this look just validated that.

Canyon Koonce, OF, 2028, Brownsburg

+ I caught Koonce versus several solid arms from Avon and he was ultra-impressive. He hit out of the lead-off spot and played left-field in this look. An athletic, wiry, 6-foot, 165 pound left-handed hitter – Koonce went 1 for 2 with two walks. He tripled in his last at-bat, torching a ball to the RF fence. He hits from a wider setup, quiet hand load with a controlled toe tap stride, and a soft landing on the front foot. He turns the barrel tight to the chest, showing a shorter path. There is a ton of twitch and Koonce is beginning to show some real strength to the pull-side. The Freshman showed quality foot-speed in the outfield and showed an above average arm in pregame IO. He ran a 6.90 last summer and I expect that number to drop significantly this summer. Canyon has always shown a mature approach – his athleticism and talent are showing in a big way for Brownsburg this spring as he leads the HCC in batting average and slugging percentage.

Harper Sturtsman, RHP, 2027, Manchester

+ Sturtsman is a sturdy, 6-foot-2, 260 pound righty that I got a look in a start versus Peru. The sophomore has a simple delivery, lifting to moderate balance before a quick break of the hands and repeatable move down the slope. The arm works with slight stab on the backside before working with pace to an over-the-top slot. The fastball reached 87 mph in this look, it sat 83-86 throughout. It plays with big carry and Harper bullied with it early. He showed more spin the second time through, a 72-74 mph curveball with depth and a 73-74 mph slider with slightly more sweep. Sturtsman also mixed a his mid-to-upper 70s fading changeup. The Manchester righty had eight strikeouts in six innings pitched to increase his yearly total to sixty-five, which is currently the fifth most in the state.

Isaac Gill, RHP/SS, 2027, Mishawaka Marian

+ Isaac showed well on the bump in a look, he tossed a complete-game shut-out, punching ten batters and walking three. The arm worked clean on the backside with a raw, low-effort delivery. The fastball reached 81 mph, mostly sitting in the upper 70s. He showed some feel for a 69-71 mph breaking ball throughout, inducing some chase. I liked the way the arm worked, with delivery refinements and strength gains, the velocity should jump for the projectable, 6-foot-4, 170 pounder.  

JP Rohwer, SS, 2027, FW Canterbury

+ Rohwer caught my eye at SS in pre-game IO with his lean, projectable 6-foot-0, 160 pound frame. He showed solid footwork, moving well laterally and showing soft hands to go along with an average arm across. At the plate. Rohwer went one for three with a line-drive through the 6-hole in this look. He sets up in a balanced stance with a short stride forward, the swing works level through the hitting zone. Solid actions overall, strength gains will pay dividends for the right-handed hitting infielder.

By: Kellan Northam (Southern Indiana Area Scout)

Crewe Hasenour, SS/C, Gibson Southern, 2027

+ Intriguing ’27 that flashed real promise at the plate and in the field. Showed off bat to ball in first AB and had patient approach throughout the game. Applied real pressure on the base paths. Has the looks of a high average piece with body to grow into real power numbers. Flashed quality hands and pace in the field while showing the ability to make plays on the run. Should be able to stick at on the dirt, possessed a left side arm both in I/O and in-game.

Brayden Campbell, 3B, Gibson Southern, 2027

+ Physical CINF that flashed bat speed and ability to handle the entire zone. Quiet swing with limited load, leans on natural strength to produce power. Has already filled out quite a bit and was able to muscle a tough pitch down the line for a XBH. Moved well at 3B and was able to make athletic play on a slow roller.