Grand Park Fall Open: Scouting Notes
October 6, 2026
Our continued coverage of the fall circuit brings scouting notes on 14 standouts from the Grand Park Fall Open in this edition. Our staff goes in-depth on these impact performers, while you can find more scouting notes from our fall coverage at the links below.
September Slugfest
Grand Park Fall Championships - Impact 2027s
Grand Park Fall Championships - Impact 2028s
Grand Park Fall Championships - Impact 2029s
STANDOUTS
By: Conner Madding (Manager, Content & Operations / Area Scout)
+ ‘28 3B/P Chase Millington (Terre Haute North): I got multiple at-bats on Millington and saw him in a relief stint on the bump, as well. Millington has a strong, 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame that stands out in the box. At the dish, he scorched a ball to the pull side and went backside for a knock in my looks. He sets up in a balanced stance with a hover-type stride and a small hand load before delivering the barrel on a more level path. Millington showed some of the better bat speed I saw throughout the weekend with clear strength at impact from the right-side. The run tool is more modest, but the arm strength gives him a chance to stick at third base. On the bump, he touched 86 mph a handful of times while mostly sitting 82-85 with the heater. He mixed in a breaking ball in the low 70s and has a mid-70s changeup in the bag. The delivery is simple, lifting to a moderate balance point before making a clean move down the slope with a quick arm on the backside. A good follow on both sides of the ball.
+ ‘29 SS Chase Holmes (Zionsville): Holmes has been a fun follow for our staff throughout 2026, contributing in a big way to a talented Zionsville squad before continuing to raise his stock on the summer circuit and at the Midwest Super Sophomore Games. I’ve gotten plenty of looks at Holmes this fall and continue to like what he provides. At the dish, he hits from a balanced stance with some rhythm in the hands before working into a leg kick stride with a bigger forward move. The swing works loose and he delivers the barrel on-plane with above average bat-to-ball skills. He showed more impact in this look than I've seen previously as he hammered a ball to left-center for a home run. The offensive impact should continue to improve as he adds strength to his athletic, 6-foot, 175-pound frame. At shortstop, Holmes plays with confidence, working downhill with ease and showing the ability to carry the ball across the diamond. He has some of the better actions I’ve seen on the dirt in the class. The feet are quick and he looks to be atleast an above average runner, as well. With the hands, arm and feet to stick at shortstop, along with feel for the barrel at the dish, Holmes is a must-follow prospect heading into 2027.
+ '29 1B Colton Guyer (Lafayette Central Catholic): Guyer really stands out on the diamond with his massive, 6-foot-4, 185-pound frame and I got a handful of at-bats on him this past weekend. He starts in a tall stance before a bigger load into the back hip and subtle toe-tap stride. Creates quality bat speed for the age as the barrel works on a more level, slightly uphill plane. Guyer had a backside single, tough-luck line out, infield hit and pull-side RBI single in my look. Still some polishing to be had as it's raw in the box at times but there's alot to dream on as he continues to fill out his athletic, projectable frame. Looks the part of one of the top-end power bats in our sophomore class and will continue to be a priority follow moving forward for our staff.
+ '29 OF Rowan Bell (Carroll-Flora): A 6-foot, 172-pound left handed hitter with plenty of room to pack on strength. Bell had a couple knocks in my looks this past weekend, one up the middle and another to the pull-side. He starts in a tall, narrow stance before a bigger leg kick stride and small hand load off the back shoulder. Rotates well within an on-plane bat path. It's an aggressive approach in the box as Bell looks to do damage in each at-bat but the barrel control has improved slightly to what I saw in the summer. The foot-speed is average to slightly above average for the age. The hitability is the carrying tool and I think he'll continue to grow into more power as he adds strength.
+ '29 3B/C Jackson Simerly (Cathedral): Simerly has consistently performed in front of our staff in the summer and fall. A strong, 6-foot-2, 190 pounder that looks the part of a middle-of-the-order type bat. Hits out of a taller, balanced stance with a shorter hand load and a leg kick stride. He rotates well and creates quality bat speed within an on-plane swing. The swing is relatively easy effort and he banged one off the wall in left-center field in my look, coming off the bat at 95 mph. A slightly above average runner, Simerly shows solid actions behind the dish and looks capable of playing the hot-corner, as well. A solid all-around tool-set with the bat leading the way. Ranked as the No. 5 corner bat in Indiana's 2029 class in our latest rankings.
+ '29 OF Drake Carnahan (Fishers): Carnahan has been an ultra-consistent performer on the circuit this year. A 6-foot, 175 pounder with strength throughout his frame. Hits from a balanced stance with a short leg kick stride before delivering the barrel on a more direct path. The swing is short and there's some feel to hit with some strength in the barrel. The Fishers product has a couple knocks in my early morning look, shooting one down the line for an RBI double and going through the box for a single. The feet are above average and the arm strength from the outfield is advanced for the class. A strong follow in the class with a well-rounded toolset.
+ '29 3B/P Micah Kendall (Penn): I got a good look at Kendall on the bump and also saw a handful of at-bats. A strong, 6-foot-3, 195-pounder with raw arm strength on the bump who also provides big impact at the dish. On the mound, it’s a shorter arm path with a drop-and-drive type delivery. The fastball played at 81-84 mph and touched 85 once with some carry. He showed two distinct breaking ball shapes, a bigger curveball at 69-72 mph that he landed early in counts and a tight slider at 76-77 mph. He also flashed a changeup in the upper 70s that he used sparingly. The slider was the go-to offering late in counts and played with more bite than we’ve seen previously. Kendall tossed a complete-game shutout, striking out ten and filling the zone at a 65% clip. Although he had nothing to show for it in my look, there’s clear bat strength at the dish as he sets up in a wider base and turns the barrel with authority.
+ ‘29 1B/OF Luke Koons (East Noble): Koons stood out in the left-handed batter’s box with his physical, 6-foot-3, 210-pound frame. Starts in a narrow, crouched stance with weight on the back leg before a hover-type stride and small load of the hands. The barrel works on an uphill plane with bat speed present. Koons had two extra-base hits in my look, going to the pull side and backside for a ground-rule double. It’s a quirky operation in the box, but he impacted the baseball in my brief looks. The run and arm tools have room for development, but there’s clear raw bat strength from the left side, and I’m excited to get another look at the East Noble product at the Fall State Games this upcoming weekend.
+ ‘30 RHP Braylon Laycock (Homestead): Laycock is a sturdy, 6-foot-4, 250-pounder with some of the best raw strength we’ve seen in Indiana’s freshman class. The fastball plays in the low 80s with some sink and touched 85 in my look. He showed a sweeping slider at 68-70 mph, a pitch that looks the part of an above average offering as it continues to firm up. The command in this look was solid, as he was in the zone at a 72% clip. The delivery is simple, as he lifts to a taller balance point and stays in line down the slope. The arm works free on the backside to a low 3/4 slot. There are plenty of present traits to like with the strong-armed righty who fills the zone at an above-average clip. A high-follow arm in Indiana’s 2030 class.
+ ‘30 SS Elijah Brooks (Heritage Christian): Brooks is an athlete that I’ve liked on the fall circuit, a top-of-the-order type bat that’s performed really well in my looks. An undersized middle infielder, Brooks has a short swing at the dish with present twitch. In my look, he burned the left fielder for a double and showed solid barrel control in a handful of at-bats. He sets up in a wider, balanced stance with a controlled toe-tap stride before his quick hands deliver the barrel on a slightly uphill path. On the dirt, he has quick feet with an above-average arm across for the age. The foot speed is above average for the class and points to a future table-setter profile. A young-for-class prospect, Brooks is a name we’re excited to continue to follow.
By: Nolan Netter (Regional Scout & Operations Assistant)
+ ‘30 C Drew Nowarita (Andrean): Nowarita was one of the more impactful bats I saw all weekend, consistently finding the barrel and making loud contact. The physical 6-foot-2, 200-pounder has plenty of impact for the age and showed the ability to drive the baseball to all parts of the field. Nowarita collected multiple extra-base hits, driving the ball from gap-to-gap. The athleticism adds another layer to the profile, as he moves well for his age with above average run times. Behind the plate, Nowarita provides a solid foundation with tools to continue improving as he grows into his frame. A Junior Future Gamer this past July, Nowarita continues to trend in the right direction and is a high-upside follow for our staff in the 2030 class.
+ ‘28 RHP Andrew Holder (Boyle County HS, KY): Holder showed a strong combination of pitchability and competitiveness in his start. He worked deep into the game while consistently challenging hitters in the zone with his 3-pitch mix. The 6-foot-3, 165-pounder works down the mound well with a clean arm action on the backside. The fastball showed good ride at 84-86 mph after touching 87 multiple times early (2200s). He also flashed a changeup at 82 mph that he used sparingly. The breaking ball at 72-74 mph (2100s) was his go-to offering late in counts, freezing hitters and generating swing-and-misses. Holder showed feel for all of his pitches, throwing any offering in any count and consistently commanding the strike zone. The ability to attack hitters and mix his pitches with confidence made him a difficult matchup throughout the start.
+ ‘29 OF Atticus Zartman (Avon): Zartman was one of my favorite players to watch this past weekend, playing with energy and competing hard on every play. He put together a successful weekend at the plate, showing present bat speed for the age and consistently making hard contact. The 5-foot-9, 180-pounder has a compact, strong frame with quick hands that work through the zone on a level plane. The Avon product peaked at 97 mph off the bat in showcase this past summer and backed it up this weekend with multiple balls coming off the bat in the high 90s. Flashing some power potential to go along with his consistent bat-to-ball ability. A 7.05 runner in the 60, he showed athletic footwork in the outfield. The bat continues to be the strength of the profile, with more impact starting to show up in our looks.
+ ‘30 SS Cole Siebrase (Zionsville): Siebrase showed well throughout the weekend, showing a mature approach in the box for his age. Starts in a tall, narrow stance with a leg kick stride and small load of the hands. The swing is more contact orientated and it works on a slightly upward path. He hammered a ball down the line for a double in my look. An interesting follow in the 2030 class as he continues to mature physically.