As we continue through the winter months, the Prep Baseball Kentucky staff is excited to roll out our position breakdowns of the top uncommitted talent in the 2026 and 2027 classes. While commitments continue to stack up across the Bluegrass this offseason, each group still features prospects with the tools and trajectory to compete at the next level—and who are primed for breakout senior seasons this spring. Today, we shine the spotlight on the last 4 uncommitted left handed pitchers in Kentucky’s 2026 class.

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UNCOMMITTED SENIOR LEFT HANDED PITCHERS

Andrew Barbalas LHP / OF / Warren East High School, KY / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 51 / POS: 8 5’9” 160 lbs Top fastball velocity: 84 mph Top fastball spin rate: 2459 rpm Curveball velocity: 72-73 mph Avg. curveball spin rate: 2616 rpm Changeup velocity: 77-79 mph Avg. changeup spin rate: 1534 rpm

Evan Smith LHP / 1B / Boyle County High School, KY / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 91 / POS: 10 6’2” 212 lbs Top fastball velocity: 83.1 mph Top fastball spin rate: 2204 rpm Curveball velocity: 62-68 mph Slider velocity: 64-70 mph Changeup velocity: 72-78 mph Avg. changeup spin rate: 1805 rpm

Will McEvoy LHP / Covington Catholic High School, KY / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 142 / POS: 11 6’2” 150 lbs Top fastball velocity: 81 mph Top fastball spin rate: 2495 rpm Curveball velocity: 68-70 mph Avg. curveball spin rate: 2679 rpm Changeup velocity: 71-73 mph Avg. changeup spin rate: 1977 rpm

Brady Gaither LHP / OF / Martha Layne Collins High School, KY / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 145 / POS: 12 5’11” 175 lbs Top fastball velocity: 84 mph Top fastball spin rate: 1939 rpm Slider velocity: 75-76 mph Avg. slider spin rate: 2084 rpm Changeup velocity: 78-79 mph Avg. changeup spin rate: 1836 rpm

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