Camden
Novak

Gamer with strong defensive attributes. Coming off a standout spring for Lapel. 94+ exits with a 7.13 60-yard dash to pair.

Camden Novak is a glove-first shortstop with outstanding hands and feet and instinctual feel on the dirt. The 5-foot-10, 175-pounder has a short, linear swing geared toward contact and profiles as a top-of-the-order type bat. He reached a 91 mph max exit velocity with an 80.9 mph average and 270’ max distance. His 83 mph arm across the diamond pairs with his smooth, fundamental defensive skill set. An athletic mover, Novak posted a 7.17 60-yard dash and a 25.4” vertical.

Camden Novak, Lapel Sr High School (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Short, direct right-handed swing. Linear operation. Swing is geared towards line drive contact - strength gains will pay dividends.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 75.4 mph. 321' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Quick, athletic arm action
Defense: Very good defender - glove is best tool. Athletic feet play on time, soft hands with feel for the exchange.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60.

Camden Novak, Lapel (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a balanced, relaxed stance. Hands start high with bat tilt on load. Small, quick stride on load.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 318' max distance. 89.6 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 317' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. Short arm action from high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Controlled footwork. Works around ball well and into fielding position. Good lateral range. Smooth transfers into throws.
ATH: 7.33 runner in the 60. 7.33 runner in the 60.

Camden Novak, Lapel (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 301' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph.
ATH: 7.43 runner in the 60.

Camden Novak, Lapel, 2026, IN

Position: SS/2B

Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pound lean frame.

Hit: (RHH) Capable. Started in a tall stance with a small load, then used a short controlled stride. Developing bat speed. Balanced finish, short level swing. Line drive approach.

Power: 74.7 mph exit velocity, average 68.9 mph. 64.9 mph bat speed average. 20.2 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Solid.

Arm: 72 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.

Speed: 7.43 (60-yard).