CLASS OF 2026

+ From (4/8/26) - Deckman has been a bit of a buzzy name amongst the scouting community and it is easy to see why when he prances around with body control and alluring projection to his 6-foot-3, 180-pound frame. My look showed a fringy hit tool as he set up with fixed upper body angles and used simple moves to step-and-swing on a looser flat path. I saw groundball contact in my look and he was a 4.32 down the line on his best run time. I think he has a chance to stay at short long-term and he showed a 50-55 arm that is his best tool presently; also holds intriguing upside on the mound. Twenty pounds of strength could easily elevate the offensive profile... Ball Stat recruit. 18.4 at draft.

4/15/26

Oklahoma State commit, currently ranked No. 3 in the state of Indiana and No. 101 nationally. 5-foot-11, 186-pound frame, wide shoulders with proportionate strength throughout. Started at short and hit out of the leadoff spot, finishing the day 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. The right-handed hitter showed clear confidence in the box throughout all his at-bats, seeing the ball deep with confident takes while also controlling the barrel with strong hands, took a mid-90s fastball in his first at-bat the other way for a loud lineout to first, and later in a big spot took a pitch on the outer half the other way for a two RBI single to tie the game. Athletic actions at short with soft hands and fluid feet, plays in sync with each other with timing and clear feel for the position, arm played with a quick release and accuracy across, good instincts for the position. Bowen is a performer and a gamer that has been garnering draft buzz, and he’ll be one to continue to follow throughout the spring.

3/18/25

+ The No. 1 ranked shortstop in the class, Oklahoma State recruit and Hanover Central product Dylan Bowen, only participated in batting practice on this day - but he still shined nonetheless. Bowen showed a super low ease of operation with balls still coming off the bat in the low-100s. The swing, mechanically, is pretty similiar to what I've seen of him in the past, but the hands do seem to be staying closer to the body throughout the loading process with a lower launch position than previously seen which should help him to get on-plane earlier.

3/03/24

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.

3/03/24

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.

3/05/23

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.

6/07/22

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).

3/06/22

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).

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