Top 25 Profiles of 2025: No. 20 Dylan Bowen
December 18, 2025
As we are nearing the end of another calendar year, we have compiled a list of the top 25 most viewed Indiana player profiles this year. According to our research through our google analytics, these are the most viewed profiles by you the reader in 2025.
Coming in at No. 20 is ’26 SS Dylan Bowen (Hanover Central HS). The 5-foot-11, 185-pound shortstop put together a consistently productive 2025 campaign, continuing a track record of performance that dates back to his Junior Future Games appearance in 2021. Bowen impressed early in the year with one of the most notable batting practice rounds at our loaded Preseason All-State Upperclass event in March. The athletic middle infielder followed that up by earning unofficial MVP honors at the Bullpen x Prep Baseball Indiana Series in April, where he collected six hits across two games. He sustained that level of production throughout the spring, earning 3A All-State honors after hitting .390 with five home runs, six triples, and six doubles. Bowen continued to perform at a high level througout the remainder of the year and now ranks No. 3 in Indiana’s senior class and No. 77 nationally. The 2024 Future Gamer is committed to Oklahoma State.
‘26 SS Dylan Bowen (@dylan_bowen00) dominated the weekend & helped 3A No. 1 Hanover Central to a pair of wins.
— Prep Baseball Indiana (@PrepBaseballIN) April 19, 2025
6-for-9, (2) 2B, 4 R, RBI
Best ball of the weekend for the @OSUBaseball recruit 👇 off the wall on a line for a double. #INSeries25 MVP front-runner 👍 https://t.co/OGtT2S7qMj pic.twitter.com/XvxkuuwqQk
‘26 SS Dylan Bowen (@dylan_bowen00)
— Prep Baseball Indiana (@PrepBaseballIN) March 2, 2025
5’11” 185 lbs, @OSUBaseball, #PBFG24 alum.
Bowen just took BP at this event & provided a polished offensive look w a short, EZ intent stroke & exits reaching 101-plus. #INPAS25 pic.twitter.com/e6zvM5NSgQ
Dylan Bowen
Class of 2026 / SS
Player Information
Statistics
Pitching89Max FB(06/06/24)84 - 88FB(06/06/24)74 - 76CB(06/06/24)75 - 76CH(06/08/23)Position6.6660-yard(03/03/24)93INF Velo(03/03/24)93Exit Velo(07/26/23)Power Speed Score(03/03/24)
Trackman - Hitting101.1Exit Velocity (max)(03/01/25)94.2Exit Velocity (avg)(03/01/25)287Distance (avg)(07/26/23)373Distance (max)(03/01/25)Hard Hit %(03/01/25)Sweet Spot %(03/01/25)Line Drive %(07/26/23)Fly Ball %(07/26/23)Ground Ball %(03/06/22)Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only) Mar 1, 2025Trackman - HittingExit Velocity (max)101.1Exit Velocity (avg)94.2Distance (avg)260Distance (max)373Hard Hit %Sweet Spot %Line Drive %Fly Ball %Ground Ball %Future Games (Class of 2026/27) Jul 24, 2024Trackman - HittingExit Velocity (max)92.9Exit Velocity (avg)80.8Distance (avg)246Distance (max)346Hard Hit %Sweet Spot %Line Drive %Fly Ball %Ground Ball %Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only) Mar 3, 2024Trackman - HittingExit Velocity (max)99.3Exit Velocity (avg)78.7Distance (avg)191Distance (max)314Hard Hit %Sweet Spot %Line Drive %Fly Ball %Ground Ball %2023 PBR Future Games Jul 26, 2023Trackman - HittingExit Velocity (max)93.4Exit Velocity (avg)87.1Distance (avg)287Distance (max)320Hard Hit %Sweet Spot %Line Drive %Fly Ball %FG Workout IL/IN/MDW/WI Jul 26, 2023Trackman - HittingExit Velocity (max)93.4Exit Velocity (avg)87.1Distance (avg)287Distance (max)320Hard Hit %Sweet Spot %Line Drive %Fly Ball %Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only) Mar 5, 2023Trackman - HittingExit Velocity (max)87.8Exit Velocity (avg)76.6Distance (avg)198Distance (max)268Sweet Spot %Line Drive %Fly Ball %Ground Ball %Indiana Bulls Scout Day Jun 7, 2022Trackman - HittingExit Velocity (max)83.5Exit Velocity (avg)72.1Distance (avg)144Distance (max)234Sweet Spot %Line Drive %Fly Ball %Ground Ball %Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only) Mar 6, 2022Trackman - HittingExit Velocity (max)88.1Exit Velocity (avg)82.6Distance (avg)55Distance (max)188Sweet Spot %Line Drive %Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting23.1Hand Speed (max)(03/01/25)22.4Hand Speed (avg)(03/01/25)78.9Bat Speed (max)(07/24/24)74.1Bat Speed (avg)(03/01/25)Rot. Acc (max)(07/26/23)Rot. Acc (avg)(07/24/24)On Plane Eff (avg)(07/24/24)MaxOnPlaneEfficiency(07/24/24)Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only) Mar 1, 2025Blast - HittingHand Speed (max)23.1Hand Speed (avg)22.4Bat Speed (max)76.3Bat Speed (avg)74.1Rot. Acc (max)Rot. Acc (avg)On Plane Eff (avg)MaxOnPlaneEfficiencyFuture Games (Class of 2026/27) Jul 24, 2024Blast - HittingHand Speed (max)22.7Hand Speed (avg)21.8Bat Speed (max)78.9Bat Speed (avg)72.3Rot. Acc (max)Rot. Acc (avg)On Plane Eff (avg)MaxOnPlaneEfficiencyPreseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only) Mar 3, 2024Blast - HittingHand Speed (max)21.7Hand Speed (avg)21.4Bat Speed (max)71.2Bat Speed (avg)70Rot. Acc (max)Rot. Acc (avg)On Plane Eff (avg)MaxOnPlaneEfficiency2023 PBR Future Games Jul 26, 2023Blast - HittingHand Speed (max)22.8Hand Speed (avg)21.5Bat Speed (max)72.5Bat Speed (avg)69Rot. Acc (max)Rot. Acc (avg)On Plane Eff (avg)MaxOnPlaneEfficiencyPreseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only) Mar 5, 2023Blast - HittingHand Speed (max)19.3Hand Speed (avg)18.8Bat Speed (max)63.2Bat Speed (avg)62.3Rot. Acc (max)Rot. Acc (avg)On Plane Eff (avg)MaxOnPlaneEfficiencyPreseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only) Mar 6, 2022Blast - HittingHand Speed (max)22.3Hand Speed (avg)20.2Bat Speed (max)70.5Bat Speed (avg)69.5Rot. Acc (max)Rot. Acc (avg)On Plane Eff (avg)MaxOnPlaneEfficiencyVizual_Edge
Visual Skills74.26Edge Score(07/24/24)Swift
Swift1.6610-yd(07/24/24)3.7430-yd(07/24/24)6.6360-yd(07/24/24)21.2Run speed (max)(07/24/24)2.53RSI (max)(06/07/22)2.53RSI (avg)(06/07/22)1300Jump Power (max)(03/05/23)31.9Jump Height (max)(07/24/24)27.9Jump Height (avg)(03/05/23)Future Games (Class of 2026/27) Jul 24, 2024Swift10-yd1.6630-yd3.7460-yd6.63Run speed (max)21.2RSI (max)1.86Jump Height (max)31.9Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only) Mar 5, 2023Swift60-yd6.83Run speed (max)18RSI (max)2.51RSI (avg)2.51Jump Power (max)1300Jump Height (max)28Jump Height (avg)27.9Indiana Bulls Scout Day Jun 7, 2022SwiftRSI (max)2.53RSI (avg)2.53Jump Power (max)1184Jump Height (max)25.7Jump Height (avg)25.7Physical
Physical - Athlete71.2Ht(07/23/24)185.9Wt(07/23/24)Body Fat %(07/23/24)SMM(07/23/24)Grip Strgth (RH)(07/23/24)Grip Strgth (LH)(07/23/24)
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- 2024 Preseason Super Sophomore Team - Mar 22, 2024
- Preseason All-State Underclass - '26 Position Player Notebook - Mar 12, 2024
- Indiana HS Preview : Uncommitted Impact Sophomores - Jan 18, 2024
- Top Uncommitted Tools - Class of 2026 - Dec 11, 2023
- Class of 2026 - Rankings Update - Dec 6, 2023
- Shooter's Standouts: Future Games 2026s - Sep 8, 2023
- Top Tools - Diving into Position Players in the 2026 Class - Aug 21, 2023
- Team Indiana : 16u Recap - Winners & Revelations - Aug 1, 2023
- Team Indiana : Position Player Preview - Jul 21, 2023
- Preseason All-State : Underclass Quick Hits - 2026/2027 Prospect Notes - Mar 20, 2023
- Preseason All-State: Underclass Preview - Mar 3, 2023
- Indiana Class of 2026 Initial Rankings - Nov 16, 2022
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Quick Hits - Mar 10, 2022
Scouting Report
+ The No. 1 ranked shortstop in the class, Oklahoma State recruit and Hanover Central product Dylan Bowen, only participated in batting practice on this day - but he still shined nonetheless. Bowen showed a super low ease of operation with balls still coming off the bat in the low-100s. The swing, mechanically, is pretty similiar to what I've seen of him in the past, but the hands do seem to be staying closer to the body throughout the loading process with a lower launch position than previously seen which should help him to get on-plane earlier.
Dylan Bowen, Hanover Central High School (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160.9-pounds. NO
Hit: RHH
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 314' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-93 mph.
ATH: 6.66 runner in the 60.
Bowen stole the show as the top position player in attendance. The highly-touted uncommitted shortstop has added strength to an uber-athletic, 6-foot, 185 pound frame over this offseason, nearly 25 pounds since his appearance at the 2023 Future Games, and still turned in a 6.66 60 yard dash. Bowen has dynamic capabilities in every facet of his game, and his arm strength has also increased, touching 93 mph across the infield. Dylan put together one of the best batting practice rounds of the day, as well, peppering the back wall with backspun liners and his best ball left the bat at 99.3 mph. Bowen holds five tool upside, a dynamic shortstop with real foot speed, plus arm strength, and a direct, accurate barrel. He will, undoubtedly, be one of the most prized recruits in the country come August 1st.
Position Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 168-pounds. Athletic build - one of the best athletes in '26 class
Hit: RHH. Tall, athletic setup. Uses a short stride with a small hand load that is well-timed to create separation. Short, direct path. Top of the order type hitter w/ athleticism.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 268' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-86 mph.Short, quick arm that works from an OTT slot. Very good arm strength for the class.
Defense: Ultra-quick feet that work downhill through the baseball. Soft hands, quick exchange. Feel for position on DP ball. Advanced body control - advanced overall actions for a '26.
Run: 6.83 runner in the 60.
Dylan Bowen, N/A, 2026, IN
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 145-pound athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Began in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a long toe tap stride. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short simple swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 83.5 mph exit velocity, average 72.1 mph.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, smooth athletic footwork, clean exchange. Athletic. Laterally, his movements were quick.
Arm: 81 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.12 (60-yard).
Dylan Bowen, N/A, 2026, IN
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pound lean athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Started in a balanced stance with a controlled compact load, then used a toe tap stride. Quick bat speed. Balanced finish, short swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 82.6 mph. 69.5 mph bat speed average. 20.2 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, fluid footwork, packing exchange. Athletic.
Arm: 80 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, ¾ slot.
Speed: 6.89 (60-yard).