Gannon Grant RHP / SS / Center Grove High School, IN / 2026

Successful spring on both sides of the ball, holds legitamite two-way upside as a prospect. Offensively, has began to impact the baseball (15 XBH - 10 2B, 4 HR) due to improved physicality compared to his freshman season, now stands at 6-foot-2, 185 pounds. At the moment, Grant is further ahead on the mound where his stuff has trended right along with the body. I got a look on Gannon in the sectional semi, where he ran a fastball with arm-side life up to 91 mph, sitting at 88-90, and snapped off a real swing-and-miss breaking ball that spun at 2800+ at 73-75 mph. 

‘26 Gannon Grant (@Gannongrant1) works around some traffic to throw up 0 in the 6th.

6’2” 185 lb sophomore, name-to-know @PBR_Uncommitted 2-way

FB 88-90 T 91 🔥
SL 73-75 (2700)
CH 77

CG keeps the lead at 11-6 heading to the 7th. B South turns to SO Gage Way.@ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/tde6lLc7C2

— Prep Baseball Indiana Scouting Coverage (@PrepBaseINScout) May 27, 2024

Peyton Gray 3B / RHP / Hertige Hills , IN / 2026

From May 14, 2024 - "I was extremely impressed with Gray in my look this spring as he is beginning to blossom into real physicality. Standing at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds, the Western Kentucky recruit already looks the part of a next-level, left-side infielder with still two-plus years of growth to be had before he reaches the college level. Gray's ability to defend really stuck out in this look - he showed the ability to play left & right, along with downhill, with extremely confident hands. Peyton can really catch & throw, one of the best infield arms in the class, as he was up to 92 mph across the diamond at the Preseason All-State in March. Gray came up hitless in my look, but the right-handed hitter showed improvements in his bat strength compared to in-game looks previously."

Reaffirming my thoughts on Gray in the spring, he finished his sophomore season with 8 doubles, 2 triples, and 3 homers, slugging .679. Gray continues to trend upward as a position player with two-way abilities still very much in play, an upside right-handed arm that competes in the strike zone with above-average stuff (84-86) (clip). 

Lannon Nicoloff SS / RHP / Harrison, IN / 2026

A Preseason All-State standout, switch-hitting shortstop with the ability defend at a high level. Heard multiple good reports on him this spring, along with a couple strong performances when our staff got eyes on him. Athletic, 6-foot, 185 pounder, 7.11 runner, smooth swing from the left-side, shorter, contact-oriented approach from the right. Boasts enough arm strength to stay on the left-side, holds some two-way upside, as well.

Cayden Stockbridge RHP / Penn, IN / 2026

Sophomore arm that has continously trended upwards. Threw leverage innings out of the bullpen for Penn this season, fills the zone with a three-pitch mix, highlighted by a ride/run fastball that works at 85-86 mph that is paired with sharp spin that works in the mid-70s. A lot left in the 6-foot-2, 175 pound frame. Arm works with a loose whip with present athleticism in the strike-thrower's delievery.

Jace Watson C / OF / Castle, IN / 2026

Watson put together a very solid sophomore campaign, hitting out of the middle of the Castle lineup and helping them to a sectional title. A physical, 6-foot-2, 200 pound LHH C/OF, there is raw strength in a short, impactful stroke that translates to mid-to-upper 90s exit velocities. Watson batted .354 for the Knights this spring, collecting 6 2B, 3 3B, and a walk to K ratio of 18 to 13.

Tyler Denny OF / C / Mooresville, IN / 2026

Denny has been a catalyst for Mooresville this spring, a club that is 29-3 and just took home a sectional title. The speedy, athletic, 5-foot-10, 165 pound centerfielder turned in a 6.67 60 at the Preseason All-State in March. Denny showed more impact this spring with the bat, grabbing 6 doubles and 3 homers with a short, whippy stroke, while also stealing 17 bases. He's young for the class (still 15) suggesting there is more room for growth within the operation.

Xavier Hemingway RHP / Bloomington South, IN / 2026

Rankings  StateRank: 41 / POS: 20

Another young sophomore (still 15) with tons of upside. Hemingway stands at 6-foot-3, a projectable frame with ample room to add. The Bloomington South product is an excellent mover with a loose arm that works freely to a 3/4 arm angle. The fastball works with some carry, along with arm-side life, at 80-83 mph currently, a number that will jump sooner-rather-than later. Hemingway pairs the fastball with a sweeping, low-70s slider, a pitch that will sharpen up as he matures further into more velocity. A reliable strike-thrower with a starter's profile, Hemingway walked just 5 batters in 43.2 innings this spring. 

Sophomore Xavier Hemingway (@XHemingway26) goes K, K, BB, F3 to keep the CG lineup quiet in the T1.

Projectable 6’3” righty for B South.

Fastball working 80-83, mixing with feel for spin at 68-73.

0-0 M1. pic.twitter.com/i8PmNZpC1l

— Prep Baseball Indiana Scouting Coverage (@PrepBaseINScout) May 27, 2024