2018 Recruiting Class Breakdown: Ball State
November 22, 2017
With the NCAA's early signing period officially wrapped up, we take a look at the 2018 recruiting classes for each D1 school in Indiana with in-state recruits. Today we look at Ball State's class.
Total Commits: 7
Total In-State Commits: 3
Top 50 Players (IN): 2
"We are excited about our 2018 class. We were able to add some talented arms and athletic position players. We have guys that have projection-positive-upside-with good competitive fire. This class has a chance to be special." - Rich Maloney (Head Coach, Ball State)
Head coach Rich Maloney and the Cardinals staff received in-state commitments from two position players and a pitcher. Ranked No. 42 and No. 43 are Nick Fushi and Langston Ginder. Fushi (Andrean HS) is a projectable 6-foot-5, 180 pound outfielder with big power potential at the plate. Ginder (Carroll HS) is a 5-foot-11, 175 pound infielder with athletic actions, arm strength and is a high contact hitter from the left-side of the plate. LaPorte HS southpaw Chandler Banic (Ranked No. 51) is a 6-foot-1, 160 pounder with room to fill out. At the Top Prospect Games in June he showed an 82-84 mph fastball with run and good control of his off-speed.
In-State Commits
| NAME | STATE | SCHOOL | CLASS | POS. | COMMITMENT |
| Chandler Banic | IN | LaPorte | 2018 | LHP | Ball State |
| Nick Fushi | IN | Andrean | 2018 | RHP | Ball State |
| Langston Ginder | IN | Carroll | 2018 | SS | Ball State |
SS Langston Ginder
Langston Ginder
Class of 2018 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2018
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: CarrollState: IN
- Summer Team: Summit City Sluggers
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Height: 5-11Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Videos
(6/13/17)
Out of State Commits
| NAME | STATE | SCHOOL | CLASS | POS. | COMMITMENT |
| Justin Conant | IL | Joliet Catholic | 2018 | SS | Ball State |
| Ethan McCarty | OH | Edgewood | 2018 | RHP | Ball State |
| Ryan Peltier | OH | Chaminade Julienne | 2018 | SS | Ball State |
| Ty Weatherly | MI | Howell | 2018 | RHP | Ball State |
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Scouting Report
6/13/17: 5-foot-11, 175 pound infielder had a solid day overall. Ran a 7.07 in the laser-timed 60 yard dash. The left-handed hitter has an open setup using quick hands to the baseball producing hard hit line drives; high contact hitter. Defensively, shows athletic actions with above average glove work, plays through the baseball. Good feel for the SS position. Strong arm across the diamond at 87 mph.
4/24/17 Game Notes: The 5"11 middle infielder showcased above average hands and arm strength across the diamond. Feet work well to and through the baseball, playing downhill, getting in good fielding position. Tendency to travel with the baseball after fielding, but made up for it with arm strength across the diamond. Ball had good carry and zip. Showcased good baseball instincts. Hit in the leadoff spot and in an athletic stance, slightly narrow to start, with longer stride onto the front foot. Hands are quick and short to the baseball with a line drive/contact approach at the plate. 4.26 runner down the line.
2/19/17: 5-foot-11, 175 pounds. Offensively the LHH hits from an athletic setup, loads back, long stride, average use of the lower half, maintains balance throughout the swing. Above average bat speed, level swing path, gets to extension. Barreled up the baseball during BP producing hard hit line drives. Registered a high exit velocity of 83 mph. Defensively, showcased above average glove work with fluid feet and a clean exchange. Short, high ¾ arm action with carry and accuracy. Throws topped at 90 mph (an event high). Ran a 7.15 in the laser-timed 60 yard dash.
10/12/14: 5-foot-7, 135 pound talented young player with a huge upside. Strong athletic build, middle infielder that hits in a balanced stance with a short stride and explosive hips, the bats stays on plain through contact, line drive hitter that will hit for power has he develops in the weight room. His pop time was 2:15 to 2:25. From the infield he made throws from a ¾ slot with a short easy arm action, he has average hands and good feet around the bag