2026 KY Scout Blog: April 20-26
May 15, 2026
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As the 2026 KHSAA season rolls on, the Prep Baseball KY staff is excited to continue in-depth scouting coverage in the Bluegrass State. Today we continue with another Scout Blog feature, evaluating top performers that the staff sees throughout the state! This will provide an inside look at individual's skills, potential and performance. Our next Scout Blog covers our staff's coverage from week 6 of the KHSAA season, which included the All 'A' Statewide Classic tournament as well as a top-5 2026 pitching matchup!
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Sawyer Carlisle 3B / RHP / Beechwood, KY / 2026Rankings StateRank: 180 / POS: 12
M.I.T. Commit. Carlisle delivered a big performance in the opening round going 6 ⅓ innings scattering 3 singles while punching out 10 before he was pulled due to pitch limit. Working out of a higher 3/4 slot he worked comfortably in the 84 - 87 mph range while grabbing a couple 88’s as well. Working a hard running FB to the inner half half while working secondary away keeping hitters off balance all game long. Slider showed tight action almost cutterish to go along with a swing and miss 11/5 curve ball. The Tigers will continue to need outings like this from one of their senior leaders if they want to make a trip to Lexington in June.
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Jackson Gier 3B / RHP / Lexington Christian Academy, KY / 2027Rankings StateRank: 74 / POS: 6
The uncommitted 6’3” 199 pound junior gave the Eagles just what they needed in GM1 to the tune of 6 IP | 5 H | 0R | 0 BB | 4 K’s with an impressive 73% strike rate. Gier was faced with the task of trying to shut down a high flying Raceland Rams squad who came in at 19 - 1 with their only loss coming from out of state. Working with a long arm action Gier was able to force the Rams into an eye opening 12 ground ball outs with a low 80’s FB, 70 - 72 SL, and a 71 -73 fading Change up. There is plenty of talent at LCA and they are capable of going on a run in the postseason if they get hot at the right time. |
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Jaiden Miles RHP / 3B / University Heights Academy, KY / 2026Rankings StateRank: 66 / POS: 24
Tennessee Wesleyan commit. Miles has been one of the more impressive arms we have seen this spring and the All A Championship was no exception. Smooth and controlled down the mound before the ball explodes out of his hand. Up to 91 this spring, he works comfortably in 87-89 mph range with serious arm side run on a fastball that bores in on righties. Slider takes on a slurvy shape that is his go to secondary offering in the 78 - 80 mph range while possessing a low 80’s change up that neutralizes left handers. Miles is picking up steam as the spring rolls on and is averaging almost 2K’s per inning and the light has turned on for the big righty.
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Kace Eastridge OF / RHP / Campbellsville, KY / 2026Rankings StateRank: 14 / POS: 3
Campbellsville football commit. Eastridge continues his magical senior season with one of the better outings we have witnessed. The QB1 was dominant from the start facing the minimum during his 6 inning stint. Using a heavy 87-88 mph FB, 73-74 mph curve ball, a sweeping 75-77 mph slider, and flashing a mid 70’s change up he had hitters off balance all game. The former Future Games alum is one of the better two way players in Kentucky as well hitting .420 with 16 extra base hits with four of them leaving the yard. The Eagles look like they are primed for a postseason run and look for Eastridge to lead the way.
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Hayden Hunt SS / RHP / University Heights Academy, KY / 2026Rankings StateRank: 19 / POS: 3
Indiana State commit. Hunt was dominant in the semifinal round, holding down a powerful Campbellsville offense with 7 IP, 1H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 13 K’s. Hunt pitches with a lot of energy and intent down the mound with a 3/4 arm slot that hides the ball well as evidenced by his 21 swings and misses. Working a FB up to 91 mph with a vicious 79-81 mph slider that showed late snap, mix in a 72-75 mph curve ball that was buckling knees and it is easy to see why he had such a performance. Another Future Games standout that is known for his work at SS, Hunt has certainly made strides on the mound and will certainly get a shot at both if he makes it to campus. Look for Hunt to garner some MLB interest as the spring continues.
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Caleb Arrasmith LHP / OF / Beechwood, KY / 2027Rankings StateRank: 29 / POS: 3
Morehead State commit. The Future Games standout has turned the corner and cut down his walk rate by over half and the results are showing. Arrasmith had the unenviable task of trying to slow down #5 University Heights and after limiting damage in the 1st inning he settled in and was dominant only allowing 2 singles over the next 4 innings. Working from a 3/4 slot who likes to sink the fastball from 85-88 mph, a downer curve ball at 71-73 mph, a much improved slider that has turned into a real weapon at 74-76 mph, and a fading 76-78 mph change up to complete arsenal. As the physicality continues for the long 6’2” 175 pound frame look for the velocity to climb. We will not be surprised to see the southpaw climb into the 90’s sooner rather than later.
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Cole Mclean LHP / OF / Taylor County, KY / 2026Kentucky commit. Putting together a historical season is an understatement for the Taylor County southpaw. McLean threw a complete game logging 81 pitches with 64 being strikes for a 79% strike rate. The ease of operation stands out as he has a starter profile written all over him. On this night McLean faced just one over the minimum allowing 2 hits, 0 BB, and 15 K’s. Some early 92’s and settled into the 87-89 mph range. McLean has a 4 pitch arsenal that is thrown in any count featuring a 72-73 mph 12-6 hammer curve ball, 75-76 slider with late bite in the 2500 rpm range, and a change up that is brought down into the 1500 rpm range. The Kentucky recruit has allowed 1 unearned run all spring with 3 no hitters, 2 being perfect games. Season totals thus far are 43 IP | 7 H | 0 ER | 4 BB | 95 K’s.
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Noah Spalding RHP / 1B / Marion County High School, KY / 2026Louisville commit. In our look at the hulking right hander he was up to the task. Spalding was dominant in a 1-0 loss to perennial top 25 Taylor County, logging 7 innings, allowing 3 hits, 1 run, 2 BB, and punching out 12 along the way. Spalding moved down the mound with confidence, showing off a 4 pitch mix that was landed at will. Pitching in the 91-92 mph range while bumping the heater up to 95 mph twice. 2 different breakers with the curve ball more of a get ahead downer at 72-75 mph, while the slider was 79-82 mph with tight, late snap. What stood out was a fading 80-82 mph change up that is a real weapon to lefties. Spalding is getting some draft interest as there were multiple MLB scouts in attendance, an intriguing follow the rest of this spring as the big fella will be 17 years old at the time of the draft.
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