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The Scoop: Grand Park Power 26

August 13, 2025
Cooper Trinkle
Scouting Director

Some of the top players from the Midwest and beyond visit Grand Park at least once on the summer circuit and line up toe-to-toe with the strong contigent of programs based within the borders of Indiana. To shine a light on this talent - a list of twenty-six of my favorite prospects from the 2026 class, listed in power rankings-style order of impact, that came through Grand Park this summer over the course of a handful of Bullpen and Prep Baseball Tournaments. 

+ C/CF Sean Dunlap (IN)
Strong weekend look at the Tennessee commit and Prep Baseball All-American at the 17u ABC. Physical 6-foot-3 athlete with an impact right-handed bat, going 3-for-3 with a pair of doubles in this game and 4-for-his-last-5 with three XBH on the weekend. Explosive bat speed and intent to punish baseballs, yet shows the ability to adjust on spin, a developing trait. Plus raw power plays to all fields and pairs with rare speed for the position (6.69 runner). Advanced offensive profile with the athleticism and arm talent to stick behind the plate, while also possessing the speed and range to project as a legitimate option in center field. There is some polishing to be done in order to reach the Day 1 ceiling, but the natural athleticism - and legitamite toolset that derives from it, set the stage for a young-for-class, late-blooming, aggressive athlete to continue to make strides. 

+ 1B Dominic Santarelli (WI)
Physical, imposing 6-foot-1, 223-pound frame built for impact. Louisville recruit. Controlled drift into launch with a connected move through the zone, producing present plus raw power that shows up both in BP and in-game. Exit velocities can reach 110+ mph in BP, with multiple extra-base hits in-game including a pair of loud XBH in this look. Leverages his strength well with a compact, efficient path, allowing the ball to jump off the barrel to all fields. One of the premier power bats in the 2026 prep class.

+ SS/CF Ethan Bass (IL)
Lean, athletic 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame with present strength and twitch. Wake Forest recruit. Shows an adjustable, athletic stride with quick-twitch actions that allow the barrel to jump on time, producing quality contact to all fields. Aggressive nature in the box with the ability to impact the baseball when synced. Best-sequenced hacks flash real electricity. Some ability to flick and manipulate when off time within the timing window of his bigger forward move. Showed some drift/timing issues at 17ABC. Real athlete whose speed, range, and body control translate well up the middle, giving him reliability defensively whether at shortstop or in center field. High-energy competitor. Dynamic.

+ RHP Gannon Grant (IN)
Tennessee recruit with a lean, athletic 6-foot-2 frame and a two-pitch combination that played well together in this look. Works with up-tempo pace and unwavering confidence, filling the zone with the athletic look of a future starter. Fastball sat 90-93 here and higher later in the summer (T 96), showing the ability to control multiple quadrants with occasional arm side life as well. Slider at 79-80 mph spins into the 2900s with tight, late break, projecting as a true plus offering and a consistent bat-misser. Has an abv avg to better change in the bag but didn't see it here. Polished strike-thrower. Winner.

+ SS Dylan Bowen (IN)
Highly-athletic 5-foot-11, 185-pound frame with quick-twitch actions and a 6.6 runner whose speed plays in-game thanks to an aggressive nature. Short takeaway and matching stride lead to a handsy, accurate stroke with raw power beginning to sneak through at times. He lulled offensively in the looks I got on him this summer at the NPI/MPL, but my takeaway was the opposite leaving the spring - a natural eb-and-flow. Regardless, the athlete and aptitude brings the value here and Bowen has showed those traits at GP since his days on the backfield 14u diamonds. Light on his feet defensively, Bowen shows the range to cover ground in the middle of the field and an above-average arm that profiles well in the middle. *Video below from The Rock 7/4/25*

+ OF Rob Czarniecki (IN)
Kentucky commit with a strong, athletic 6-foot-2, 200-pound frame built for impact. Quiet eyes during a repeatable leg lift set the stage for compact explosiveness as the hands deliver the swing with twitch at go and impressive length in the zone. While there was some swing-and-miss through the summer circuit, he still flashed the high-end hit tool shown relentlessly in 2024. Power-athlete profile with the speed and strength combination to impact the game in multiple ways, and the tools to stick in center field long term.

+ TWP Ben Kuglitsch (WI)
While watching another prospect on the same field, the Florida State commit stood out immediately among his peers. Projectable 6-foot-3, 185-pound frame with a loose, upward stroke that produces quick bat speed and gap-to-gap carry; hit for extra-bases in multiple trips in this look. High-end athlete, running a 6.47 60, with the arm strength to reach 94 mph on the mound. The tooled-out offensive profiles leaves two-way intrigue on the table as he is also armed with one of the firmest heaters in the Midwest for 2026. 

+ RHP Michael “Mikee” Teasley (TN)
Compact, strong 5-foot-10, 175-pound frame with explosive athleticism and a high-intensity presence on the mound. Tennessee recruit. First look showed an aggressive move down the slope with intent, working 91-94 mph on a lively fastball that featured arm-side sink and came out of the hand hot. Returned with another dominant showing, sitting 90-93 mph (T94) with effectively wild control to create an uncomfortable look for hitters. Slider is a true weapon that shined in both looks — 77-79 mph, spinning into the 3000s (T3152 rpm) with late, sharp sweep that generates consistent whiffs and merits plus grades. Also shows a firm 85 mph changeup to round out the arsenal. 

+ RHP Ethan Armstrong (MI)
Strong, durable 6-foot-2, 200-pound Michigan recruit who competes with an edge and attacks with a full arsenal. The fastball jumped at 88-91 mph, touching 92, spinning into the 2500s with the ability to show both cut and ride for a dynamic look up in the zone. A high-arching, sharp 76-79 mph curveball spun above 2500 rpm provided a true two-plane offering that froze hitters, while the 79-80 mph slider swept late across the zone for whiffs. Mixed a fading 78 mph changeup to LHH mostly. Comfortable landing all four pitches. Competitive presence amplifies a quality repertoire.

+ RHP Aiden Smith (IN)
Wiry, athletic 6-foot-3, 180-pound frame with plenty of physical projection. Kentucky commit. Came out of the bullpen with intent in this look, working 89-91 mph and touching 92 twice on a fastball that played with late cut from an over-the-top slot. Mixed in sharp spin, flashing a 78 mph curveball with bite, while primarily leaning on an 82-83 mph sweeping slider that tunnels well off the heater. Also showed an occasional 85-86 mph cutter and an 82 mph changeup to round out a deep arsenal. Competitive edge is evident on the mound, attacking hitters with tempo and presence. The athletic frame, pitch mix, and current velocity point to a spring helium candidate with starter’s potential down the line.

+ RHP Jack Slightom (IL)
High-waisted 6-foot-3, 195-pound frame with a younger look and ample room to add strength. Loose, easy arm stroke with clean lines through the delivery, allowing the ball to jump out of the hand. Starter’s traits are evident, and the projection is considerable. Fastball sat 87-90 mph with spin in the 2500s, showing occasional cut and ride to both miss bats and challenge hitters at the top of the zone. Was firmer later in the summer (T92). Slider at 73-75 mph flashed depth and tilt, projecting as a quality secondary with continued refinement. Firm 82-83 mph changeup stood out for its advanced feel to both sides of the plate, giving him a reliable third pitch. Cincinnati recruit with a balanced mix of polish and upside, and the type of frame/arm combination that points to a real spring helium candidate. 

+ RHP CJ Lake (MO)
High-level arm talent with premier projection in a long, athletic 6-foot-3 frame. Uncommitted. Fastball worked upper-80s to low-90s for strikes, while he reached back for 93-95 when needed, especially late in counts. Slider at 76-79 mph spun into the 2300s with developing shape and the potential to miss bats as it sharpens. Loose arm stroke and easy operation hint at even more velocity gains ahead. Frame and arm talent alone bring intrigue next spring, even though he remains uncommitted.

+ LHP Beckett Doane (IN)
Mississippi State recruit with a towering 6-foot-6 frame. Works aggressively with the fastball at 88-90 mph, touching 91s and 92s, showing heavy arm-side run and shotgun spray to create tough angles on hitters. Relied primarily on the heater in this look, mixing an 83-84 mph changeup with similar fade and a 77-79 mph slider spinning into the 2400s that flashed above average but was inconsistent in total. Length and leverage allow the ball to play up, and added polish to the secondary mix could elevate his already high-ceiling profile.

+ OF Enzo Dicocco (OH)
Recent Duke commit with one of the more polished and aesthetically pleasing swings on the list. Load flows seamlessly into launch with a tight turn and the ability to cover the whole plate. Well-paced moves and easy-effort bat speed produce consistent loud contact, including a 97 mph rocket back through the box and a 95 mph single through the 6-hole to takeaway from my follow from the MPL and 17ABC. Quiet, confident presence with barrel accuracy that shows up each time out. I think he can hit at a high level with compact explosiveness shining in the short-levered, efficient swing and he can burn into the 6.5s too. 

+ 3B Aiden Reynolds (IN)
Indiana commit. Physical 6-foot-1, 195-pound frame with as polished of a RH hit tool on this list and advanced feel for the barrel. Maintains a quiet head through a controlled gather and forward move, slowing the game down and allowing the swing to play on time. Mature, professional approach with the strength and bat speed to impact the baseball to all fields. Performer. Profiles at 3B/2B but could end up in the corner OF, regardless, the bat plays. 

+ SS Caden Matusak (IN)
Michigan recruit and one of the more tooled-out prospects in the Midwest. Premier-look to a 6-foot-4, 195-pound frame that with pairs with; running a 6.87 60, peaking at 105 mph exit velocity, and firing 95 mph across the diamond. At the plate, shows a clean, athletic swing that continues to polish; adjusted to spin for a double to RCF in this look, with strength playing through contact and the potential for significant game power. Defensively, makes the routine look routine at shortstop with solid average range and real carry on throws. Closed out a game on the mound, working 89-91 mph with the fastball and spinning a 78-79 mph slider in the 2400s. Impact athlete with legitimate two-way intrigue that could gain significant helium next spring. 

+ LHP Cole Duhaime (MI)
Virginia recruit with a long, projectable 6-foot-3, 175-pound frame. Turned in 5 strong innings with 6 strikeouts, exiting in line for the win. Fastball worked 85-88 mph, showing late life and playing effectively up in the zone. Curveball at 72-74 mph spins at 2800+, flashing sharp depth and bite. Confident in the two-pitch mix, he sequences pitches off each other well to miss bats and limit hard contact. Projection in the frame and starter vibes are the valued traits here.

+ RHP Gavin Swartz (IL)
Indiana recruit with a long, projectable 6-foot-3, 175-pound frame and plenty of room to add strength. Closed out Day 2 with three perfect frames, striking out seven in dominant fashion. Clean, athletic delivery with easy operation and more velocity likely to come. Fastball worked 88-91 mph (M2C) with life through the zone, pairing effectively with a 76-78 mph sweeping slider that played as a chase pitch. Only saw an inning and a third of his stint, but was still highly impressed in this brief watch.

+ OF Dominic Battista (IL)
UIC recruit with a lean, projectable 6-foot-2, 174-pound frame. Athletic mover in the box, using a subtle toe tap to control the forward move before firing a direct path with ample twitch. Went 3-for-3 in this look, collecting a double and triple, showing the ability to impact the baseball to all fields. Quick hands and efficient barrel delivery point to a hit tool that should continue to trend up as strength is added. Athleticism and frame give Battista the upside to grow into a well-rounded offensive threat at the next level.

+ SS Matthew Mansbery (OH)
Premier 6-foot-3 frame with lean, athletic build and significant projection. Michigan recruit. Looked the part of one of the top shortstops in the Midwest in this look, making multiple plays outside the funnel with athletic footwork, natural rangy tendencies, and obvious body control. Wiry strength at the plate with a loose-wristed stroke that works fluidly through the zone. Showed flashes of impact contact, though added strength will help unlock more consistent juice. 

+ RHP Logan Johnston (IN)
Indiana recruit with a highly projectable 6-foot-6 frame and long levers that create big extension (6’8”+) combined with downhill, in-line movement patterns, allowing the fastball to play above its 85-88 mph velocity. Worked a 74-77 mph slider with developing bite and a 76-78 mph changeup that he has feel for. Trusted his spin most when needing a strike. Size, release traits, and flashes of for three pitches for strikes give Johnston big-time upside, making him a legitimate spring helium candidate in the 2026 class for a Crown Point program that will likely be seen heavily.

+ OF Dylan Hornback (KY)
Uncommitted 6-foot-1, 210-pound outfielder with loud bat speed and damaging intent in the box. Quiet, explosive swing that produces high-end exit velocities and game power to all fields; showed it at the Senior Future Games with a backside home run on a swing he didn’t fully catch, and at Grand Park with obvious pullside strength to the tune of several near triple digit and above EVs. Strength-derived speed is highly-advanced, ran a 6.4 60, pairing speed with strength for a true power-speed profile. Can track in CF at an easy above average clip, too, with fringy arm strength to pair defensively. 

+ SS Dylan Fairchild (MI)
Cincinnati recruit with a physical 6-foot-1 frame, 200-pound frame that still holds some room for added strength. Looked the part in the box, burning a triple at 98 mph EV in his first at-bat and showing 6.6 speed once underway. Utilizes a hip-hinge load with a short takeaway, driving an impactful uphill path through contact. Only saw briefly, but stood out with the strength/speed combination while looking the part on the dirt. 

+ RHP Tre Cole (IL)
Uncommitted arm who made a loud statement in a brief, one-inning look. Long, athletic 6-foot-3, 175-pound frame with big projection while also being young for the draft class. Fastball exploded at 90-92 mph here, touching 94, jumping on hitters with late life. Mixed an 80 mph slider that flashed tight spin and swing-and-miss upside down the road. Highly athletic but still unpolished, Cole provides an intriguing spring follow with the athleticism, arm talent, and age at draft providing the value. 

+ RHP/SS Logan Cummins (ON)
Uncommitted and oozing projection, Cummins’ wiry 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame moves with ease and athletic intent. The loose, whippy arm stroke works freely through a clean delivery, allowing the fastball to cruise at 88-91 mph and touch 92 with more surely on the way as strength fills in. Confident enough in a changeup at 81-82 mph to throw equally to RH/LHHs, he fades it with feel to do so, and the 74-76 mph slider flashes tight spin with promising depth to round the mix. 

+ RHP Victor Acosta (NY)
Uncommitted (at the time, committed to St. John's recently) and oozing confidence, Acosta’s 5-foot-11, 190-pound frame worked with electric pace and a clear intent to dominate. Attacking from the first pitch and holding 88-91+ for six shutout frames, the heater played with late life that challenged barrels. Showed advanced feel for spin in the mid-to-upper 70s, ripping it at 2600+ rpm for both landed strikes and chase swings. Moved athletically down the slope, repeating with ease while exuding competitive moxie that had him in attack each time I checked in on this outing.