Top 25 Profiles of 2024: No. 4 Dylan Bowen
December 30, 2024
As we are nearing the end of another calendar year, we have compiled a list of the top 25 most viewed Indiana player profiles this year. According to our research through our google analytics, these are the most viewed profiles by you the reader in 2024.
Coming in at No. 4 is '26 Dylan Bowen (Hanover Central HS). A 5-foot-11, 185-pound shortstop. Bowen enjoyed a very successful 2024 that started at the Preseason All-State in March. He is ultra-athletic and also starred on the gridiron on friday nights. The Hanover Central product is dynamic in ever facet of the game. Arm strength across (93 mph) with an accurate right-handed barrel. Also has impactful footspeed on the base-paths. Bowen impressed in every look in the spring and summer. He would go on to attend his second Future Games in late July. The highly-touted SS recieved interest from top programs around the country, he would eventually commit to Oklahoma State in early November.
Another look at Bowen (@dylan_bowen00) RBI knock.
— Prep Baseball Indiana (@PrepBaseballIN) July 26, 2024
Calm, competitive demeanor w/ big athleticism to pair. @ShooterHunt said it best, “Winner”
Should be one of the more prized ‘26 pos. players once Aug 1st hits…#PBFG24 || #TeamIndiana https://t.co/pspcLUJKJ2 pic.twitter.com/icdqCR3uif
‘26 SS Dylan Bowen (@dylan_bowen00) leads off the night-cap with a pull-side 3B, 90 mph off the bat.
— Prep Baseball Indiana Scouting Coverage (@PrepBaseINScout) June 13, 2024
Dynamic prospect with impactful, handsy stroke.
Will be one of the most sought after shortstops in the class come Aug. 1st#MPL24 || @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/MzKyMVeoK6
Scouting Report
Dylan Bowen, Hanover Central High School (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160.9-pounds. NO
Hit: RHH
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 314' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-93 mph.
ATH: 6.66 runner in the 60.
Bowen stole the show as the top position player in attendance. The highly-touted uncommitted shortstop has added strength to an uber-athletic, 6-foot, 185 pound frame over this offseason, nearly 25 pounds since his appearance at the 2023 Future Games, and still turned in a 6.66 60 yard dash. Bowen has dynamic capabilities in every facet of his game, and his arm strength has also increased, touching 93 mph across the infield. Dylan put together one of the best batting practice rounds of the day, as well, peppering the back wall with backspun liners and his best ball left the bat at 99.3 mph. Bowen holds five tool upside, a dynamic shortstop with real foot speed, plus arm strength, and a direct, accurate barrel. He will, undoubtedly, be one of the most prized recruits in the country come August 1st.
Position Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 168-pounds. Athletic build - one of the best athletes in '26 class
Hit: RHH. Tall, athletic setup. Uses a short stride with a small hand load that is well-timed to create separation. Short, direct path. Top of the order type hitter w/ athleticism.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 mph. 268' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-86 mph.Short, quick arm that works from an OTT slot. Very good arm strength for the class.
Defense: Ultra-quick feet that work downhill through the baseball. Soft hands, quick exchange. Feel for position on DP ball. Advanced body control - advanced overall actions for a '26.
Run: 6.83 runner in the 60.
Dylan Bowen, N/A, 2026, IN
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 145-pound athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Began in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a long toe tap stride. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short simple swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 83.5 mph exit velocity, average 72.1 mph.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, smooth athletic footwork, clean exchange. Athletic. Laterally, his movements were quick.
Arm: 81 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.12 (60-yard).
Dylan Bowen, N/A, 2026, IN
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pound lean athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Started in a balanced stance with a controlled compact load, then used a toe tap stride. Quick bat speed. Balanced finish, short swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 82.6 mph. 69.5 mph bat speed average. 20.2 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, fluid footwork, packing exchange. Athletic.
Arm: 80 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, ¾ slot.
Speed: 6.89 (60-yard).