Prep Baseball Report

Five Seniors attend Illinois ProCase


Cooper Trinkle
Indiana Scouting Director

Five Indiana seniors accepted invites to participate in a pro-style workout put on by our collegues at Prep Baseball Illinois on Wednesday, January 29th. The event featured prospects from Illinois and Wisconsin, as well, with several talented position players standing out in front of 20-plus MLB scouts. Read along for a brief analysis on the five Hoosiers that were in attendance. 

Find more post-event coverage, and the full statistical breakdown from our Illinois staff, here. 

*Indiana prospects listed alphabetically*


Mason Barth SS / Andrean , IN / 2025

+ Barth showcased a strong hit tool with a short, easy-effort stroke from both sides of the dish. The compact, 5-foot-8, 200 pounder showcased quick hands with strong wrists that leads to barrel feel. Barth reached a peak exit velocity of 100.8 mph, averaging 90.9 mph throughout batting practice, with more strength shown in his right-handed swing - his natural side. The Notre Dame recruit showed fundamental feet with soft hands on the dirt, adding an 88 mph arm across to the defensive profile. Barth turned in a 6.92 60-time, though he showed short-burst prowess with an event-best 10-yard split (1.59) and posted a top-5 vertical jump at the event (28.2"). 

Peyton Dickens OF / Whiteland Community, IN / 2025

+ Dickens is an upside-play that has created helium heading into his senior spring. The projectable, wiry, 6-foot-4, 175 pounder performed well in the athletic testing, burning a 6.77 60-yard dash (5th), a 1.61 10-yard split (t-4th), and his 30.7" vertical leap was second-best at the event. A Parkland recruit, Dickens showed the second-strongest outfield arm of the event, peaking at 92 mph. Offensively there is a lot to dream on in the long-levered, left-handed hitter. He showed an on-plane swing with his best balls struck to the pull-side gap. His exit velocity reached 95.2 mph, averaging 90 mph, and those numbers should rise as his frame continues to fill out. 

Cal Gates OF / Bedford North Lawrence, IN / 2025

+ An Indiana recruit, Gates showed well in all facets with solid numbers across the board. The 5-foot-9, 185 pounder turned in a 6.75 60-yard dash, a top-5 run time from the day, while his 31.2" vertical leap was an event-best. Gates showed a plus outfield arm, reaching 94 mph, another event-best. During batting practice, Gates showed the ability to spray the ball with a connected left-handed swing that worked on-plane with some strength and barrel feel, reaching an exit velocity of 98.1 mph. 

Brandt Kendall OF / Scottsburg High School, IN / 2025

+ Kendall is left-handed hitter with a couple tools that standout presently. His 6.65 60-yard dash was good for third-best at the event, and he coupled that with an event-best 10-yard split (1.59). The Ball State recruit pairs a plus run tool with major bat strength & speed. His aggressive left-handed hacks produced a 102-plus exit, tied for 3rd at this event, while averaging 75 mph bat speed throughout his rounds and reaching a max distance of 408', the furthest batted ball of the event. 

Wyatt Pennington RHP / SS / Avon, IN / 2025

+ Pennington's batting practice round was loud, peaking at 102-plus and averaging 97.2 mph throughout, both good for second amongst all the talented bats at this event. He starts in a relaxed stance with an athletic operation and explosive trigger. His on-plane swing allows him to spin and elevate the ball to his pull-side, though he did show the ability to manipulate the barrel and use the whole field when needed. His arm is a plus tool, reaching 92 across the diamond with casual intent & silky arm action. The Evansville recruit doubles as a talented right-handed pitching prospect - though he only showcased as a position player at this event.