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Quick Hits: Landsharks Scout Day

August 22, 2025
Conner Madding
Indiana Operations/Multimedia

The Prep Baseball Indiana staff hosted the Landsharks Scout Day at Frank Eck Stadium, home of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, last weekend. Over 60 players from the Landsharks organization showcased their abilities in a pro style workout. Read below to find top performers from the event, including a handful of Indiana and Michigan natives. 

Find the full event stats, here. 

Names to Know

*Listed alphabetically*

'28 OF Ariah Cross
+ 6-foot frame with room for much more as he continues to develop. Loose, left-handed stroke that produced exit velocities up to 89.6 mph. Not a standout runner at present, but the look in the box stood out with easy, athletic actions and looseness to the swing. Sweet, loose-wristed stroke that creates natural leverage, and strength gains should allow the bat to grow into future power. Bat brings the value and merits high-follow status.

'27 C Brock Donat
+ Strong, physical 6-foot, 205-pound catcher. Hits from a balanced stance with a controlled stride, turning the barrel tight with uphill intent. Peak exit velocity of 88.9 mph with steady barrel accuracy and repeatable actions throughout. Showed the best arm from behind the dish on the day at 75 mph with 2.19–2.22 pop times. Some explosive flashes present in both the bat and the arm, with continued athleticism refinements giving him a chance to develop into a well-rounded backstop.

'27 RHP/OF Brayden Fischer (MI)
+ Projectable 6-foot-4, 190-pound frame with intriguing two-way ability. On the mound, works with a longer arm stroke to a high ¾ slot and moves well down the slope with a slight cross-fire look. Fastball sat 80-82.9 mph, flashing carry, complemented by a mid-70s changeup with some fade and a tight 69-71 mph breaking ball spinning in the 2200s. At the plate, showed a level right-handed swing in BP with exits peaking at 91.7 mph and more power in the tank than current metrics suggest. Also turned in a 7.08 60, underscoring athleticism for his size. Well-rounded player with above-average abilities across the board at present, projectability/athleticism in the frame, and intriguing two-way upside.

'28 OF James Dominic Haigh
+ Long, projectable 6-foot-1 frame from the left side. Hits from a taller stance with a short, simple stride that keeps him on time. Fluid operation with a direct bat path, producing a consistent round of line drives to the pull-side gap. Peak exit velocity reached 89.1 mph. Looseness to the swing and a frame that projects for more. As he continues to polish and strength fills in, Haigh should continue to increase his impact and all-around tool-set.

'27 SS Grady Harrell
+ Athletic 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame with lean strength. Put together the best batting practice round of the day, showing improved barrel strength from previous looks. Super consistent round with a peak exit velocity of 94.8 mph, averaging 88.5. Starts slightly open with a short leg-kick stride, working a flatter path that stayed pull-side throughout BP. Ran a 6.82 in the 60 and showed an 83 mph arm across the diamond. Fundamental on the dirt with steady hands and clean footwork.

'27 OF Brody Lange (MI)
+ Lean, athletic 5-foot-10 frame from the left side. Utilizes a controlled toe-tap stride with good pace to the operation, delivering the barrel quickly on a flatter path. Produced a line drive, gap-to-gap type round with a peak exit velocity of 92 mph. Above-average runner at 7.07 in the 60. Sound all-around player whose polish and athleticism make him a solid follow in the Michigan 2027 class.

'28 LHP Jaxon Rinehart (MI)
+ Projectable 6-foot-3, 190-pound southpaw who turned in the best bullpen of the day. Works from a low, deceptive arm slot with quickness, creating uncomfortable looks. Fastball sat 80-82.2 mph with heavy sink, showing late life to the bottom of the zone. Mixed a low-70s changeup with slowed arm speed and a short, late-biting slider in the low 70s. Length, deception, and present feel for three pitches make Rinehart a high-upside 2028 follow with a unique look on the mound.

'27 OF Caleb Spinsky 
+ Lean 5-foot-9, 150-pound right-handed hitter who put together one of the better rounds of the day. Hits from a taller stance with easy intent and quick burst at launch. Turns the barrel on-plane with authority, producing exit velocities up to 94.8 mph. Event-best 6.74 runner in the 60, showcasing real quickness. Arm strength is average from the outfield, but the athleticism stands out. Strength gains will enhance the entire toolset and add impact to an already exciting profile.