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Super 60 : Indiana Quick Hits

February 5, 2024
Cooper Trinkle
Lead Scout

114 professional scouts descended upon The Max in McCook, Illinois to see some of the top prep draft talent in the 2024 class on Sunday, February 4th. Seven players from Indiana earned invitations to this prestigious event, and we saw a few cement themselves as legitamite spring follows for this season. Read along to find out which Indiana natives walked away from the Super 60 with real helium headed into their senior season.

Find the full statistical breakdown, HERE. 

Indiana Recap

+ RHP Cameron Sullivan (Mt. Vernon) was the last Indiana arm to toe the rubber - yet he walked away as the biggest winner of the group, and arguably boosted his draft stock more than any player in attendance, regardless of state. The 6-foot-2, 200 pounder has added strength to an already-athletic frame compared to his last looks in the fall of 2023. The strength has translated to added electricity within his arsenal. There is a controlled violence to his well-sequenced delivery that allows an ultra-quick arm to follow, and he was able to reach 97 mph on his best bullet, routinely sitting 95-96 mph. The fastball works with above average carry properties (18"+ IVB) from a low release height (5'2" avg) and a short, crossfired stride adds armside run to the pitch. The Notre Dame recruit was able to locate the fastball to his arm-side at an above average clip, while flashing the ability to carry it to the glove side, as well. Sullivan did not throw a fastball below 95.2 mph - however I was most impressed with the slider that he showed in his 'pen. Sullivan tossed the firmest slider of any prospect in attendance, sitting 89-91 mph on it with sharp, late movement and spin rates that reached 2880. The slider is a legitamite swing-and-miss offering and tunnels well with an electric fastball. His changeup has taken a step up as well - pulling the string at 90-92 mph with heavy arm side sink (19.1" - 21.7" HM), allowing for starter projections. Sullivan has ran with the momentum that he created for himself during a strong 2023 fall and enters the spring with more helium than any other 2024 grad in the state. 

+ OF Jayce Lee (Saint Joseph) reaffirmed his status as one of the most projectable bats in the class. A pristine athlete holding a 6-foot-4, 185 pound frame with loads of room to continue to pack on strength, Lee shined during batting practice with his ability to consistently lift balls with authority to the middle of the diamond. The barrel turns into the zone early and works uphill with easy flick as he releases the barrel through contact. The Notre Dame recruit reached a peak exit velocity of 99.6 mph - and that number will only improve as he adds strength. Its easy to project real centerfield power for Lee as he reaches full maturity, and his 6.81 60 time only adds to an exciting offensive profile. To round out a toolset that holds five tool upside - Jayce showcased a live outfield arm that was up to 94 mph. The upside frame, mixed with right-now athleticism and a swing that projects for long-term power production, makes Lee one of the more intriguing prep draft prospects in the Midwest.

+ RHP Griffin Tobias (Lake Central) was another winner from the Super 60 that has added strength to an already-athletic frame. The 6-foot, 190 pounder hopped on the bump for a well-executed bullpen session that left scouts with an interesting follow in the spring. There is obvious athleticism and body control within the delivery and his pristine movement patterns allow for controlled intent and further velocity projections. Tobias showcased a four-pitch mix for strikes, highlighted by a sinker/slider combination that will allow him to get outs at a high level. The sinker worked at 92-93 mph, averaging over 17" of horizontal movement from a 4'9" release height. This tunnels exceptionally well with a true swing-and-miss slider that worked 78-80 mph with 20+" of sweep - averaging the most horizontal movement of any slider in attendance, while spinning it tight at over 2600 RPM. Tobias also showed the ability to locate a 4S fastball at 92-93 mph and flashed a cutter at 87-89 mph - a shorter/firmer version of his slider. 

+ LHP Ethan Lund (Hamilton Southeastern) showed well for himself in front of the large crowd of scouts in attendance. Looking the part of a true prospect with a high-waisted, 6-foot-5, 205 pound frame. Lund spun one of the better left-handed breaking balls of the day, an 80-82 mph offering with sharp, horizontal break and some depth. The breaking ball is the calling-card, and it was complimented by a heavy, 91-93 mph fastball, and the projectable frame suggests more velocity is in there. I was excited to see Lund's changeup take a step up, as he killed spin (908 avg) on a diving change that worked at 82-85 mph. The Oklahoma State commit has continued to take steps forward within his development and will look to continue to trend upwards leading up to the draft. 

+ LHP Caden McCoy (Bloomington North) had a solid overall showing in his bullpen at the Super 60. McCoy showed true command of a three-pitch mix and a durable, 6-foot-3, 220 pound frame that has next-level starter written all over it. The Texas A&M recruit swings to a crossfired landing position and his arm works clean with minimal effort to produce an 87-90 mph fastball that works with rise (19"+ IVB) and run, spinning at over 2600 RPM. The fastball has proven to get swing-and-miss in game, along with 79-81 mph slurve that flashes two-plane break and spins at over 2500. An above average changeup that shows fading action to the arm side and tunnels off his ride/run fastball at 75-77 mph rounds out a future starter's arsenal.

+ C Hogan Denny (Mooresville) shined during the batting practice portion of the event, as he was able to post the third-highest exit velocity of the day, peaking at 106.2 mph. Denny showcased a quality mix of barrel strength & accuracy as he averaged 95.9 mph throughout the entirety of his rounds. The Indiana recruit sets up in a tall, relaxed stance before gathering with a leg lift and making a positive forward move as he loads his hands to create linear separation. The lower-half ignites the swing and allows his quick hands to deliver the barrel to the front of the hitting zone. A stocky, 6-foot, 190 pounder - Denny was able to create backspin, line drive contact from gap-to-gap throughout the day. 

+ INF Isaac VanderWoude (Illiana Christian) is another bat-first prospect that showcased prowess at the dish. An athletic, 6-foot, 180 pounder built with lean strength - VanderWoude uses a simple approach, getting the front foot down early as he hinges into the back hip, then making a small barrel tip to trigger his launch. The path works slightly uphill through contact to match plane, creating line drive contact through the middle of the diamond, reaching a peak exit velocity of 94.6 mph. The Virginia recruit showed above average barrel control within a swing that has proven to have success in-game and turned in a 60 yard dash time of 6.91.