Slade
Hodges

Strong, 6-foot-1, 205-pounder with a quality hit tool. Starts balanced with connected handset. Super simple load/stride timing mechanism. Works short to the ball with strong wrists and plenty of strength at impact; finishes level. Exits peaked at 95-plus, averaged 90 mph throughout his round. Clear barrel feel pairs with above average bat speed. Real chance to hit. Also a 7-flat runner who can play first, and is athletic enough to pop out to the outfield. Chance to breakout this spring for Noblesville.

Physical for the class with strong left-handed stroke. Some whip to a direct barrel with exits surpassing 93 mph. Continues to elevate athleticism and foot speed, turned in a 7.25 60. Chance to grow into powerful left-handed, run-producing bat.

Slade Hodges is a 2028 1B/OF from Noblesville High School (IN) with a 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame that projects well physically. The left-handed hitter shows a quiet upper half with a smaller backshift into a heavier forward move, staying behind the ball with a firm front side. His hands work direct with a high-turn finish, creating a clean, controlled swing that produced a 90 mph max exit velocity and 299' peak distance. At first base, Hodges shows soft hands and above average footwork, though he’ll need to continue building arm strength (67 mph INF velo) to expand positional versatility. Solid foundational tools and a frame that hints at more power to come.

Slade Hodges, Noblesville High School (IN), 2028
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Open stance with hands high and tight to start. Toe-tap timing mechanics with a moderate load into drive leg. Hands work back slightly in time with load. Head stays steady on the ball. Quick hands with some bat speed to pair.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 290' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-65 mph. Long arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fundamental footwork with sure hands.
ATH: 7.52 runner in the 60.