OF Landon Hughes (Cathedral) showed as the best bat of this bunch with a loud round of batting practice that included 96+ peak exits and the furthest batted ball of the day (364 feet). A quick paced barrel tip-to-trigger comes from a wide-based stance, and he uncoils with aggression as he looks to lift balls from gap-to-gap. The bat speed that the physical, 6-foot-2, 210 pounder produces jumps out from the left-side of the dish, and he also turned in a 7.07 60-yard dash along with an outfield arm that reached 84 mph.
12/30/24
+ Hughes was impressive at this event, really standing out amongst his peers with his physical, 6-foot-2, 205 pound frame. After turning in a 7.13 60-yard dash, Hughes took my favorite round of batting practice of the day with a loose, well-paced, left-handed stroke. There is some heaviness to the barrel as he turns it on an upward plane, reaching a peak exit velocity of 101.5 mph. Solid arm strength (88 from the outfield) rounds out a well-rounded toolset. Hughes has a chance to step into a big run-producers' role for Cathedral this spring and his showing this weekend may be indicative of a breakout junior season looming.
3/05/23
Position Profile: OF/1B Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic build w/ some strength. Hit: LHH. Balanced setup. Loose hands w/ simple hand load and a leg lift type stride. Barrel works off the back shoulder producing a tight turn. Short, upward bat path - power potential as he continues to mature. Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 252' max distance. Arm: RH. OF-85 mph. Long, loose arm action from an OTT slot - good arm strength for the class. Defense: Athletic feet, soft hands that work out front, quick exchange. Run: 7.39 runner in the 60.
6/07/22
Landon Hughes, Noblesville, 2026, IN
Position: OF/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pound strong frame.
Hit: (LHH) Solid. Started in a balanced stance with a compact load, then used a short stride. Quick efficient bat speed. High balanced finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 79.4 mph exit velocity, average 70.1 mph.
Defense: (OF) Sure hands, in control footwork, fluid exchange. Solid.
Arm: 77 mph outfield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.76 (60-yard).
3/06/22
Landon Hughes, Noblesville, 2026, IN
Position: OF/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 180-pound lean projectable build.
Hit: (LHH) Projectable. Began in a tall stance with a quick load, then used a controlled stride. Quick bat speed. High finish, short loose swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 77.4 mph. 68.0 mph bat speed average. 20.8 mph hand speed average.
Position Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic build w/ some strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup. Loose hands w/ simple hand load and a leg lift type stride. Barrel works off the back shoulder producing a tight turn. Short, upward bat path - power potential as he continues to mature.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 252' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-85 mph. Long, loose arm action from an OTT slot - good arm strength for the class.
Defense: Athletic feet, soft hands that work out front, quick exchange.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60.
Landon Hughes, Noblesville, 2026, IN
Position: OF/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pound strong frame.
Hit: (LHH) Solid. Started in a balanced stance with a compact load, then used a short stride. Quick efficient bat speed. High balanced finish, short upward swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 79.4 mph exit velocity, average 70.1 mph.
Defense: (OF) Sure hands, in control footwork, fluid exchange. Solid.
Arm: 77 mph outfield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.76 (60-yard).
Landon Hughes, Noblesville, 2026, IN
Position: OF/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 180-pound lean projectable build.
Hit: (LHH) Projectable. Began in a tall stance with a quick load, then used a controlled stride. Quick bat speed. High finish, short loose swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 77.4 mph. 68.0 mph bat speed average. 20.8 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Sure hands, fluid footwork, natural exchange. Solid.
Arm: 80 mph outfield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.70 (60-yard).
Pitching: Projectable. Drop-and-drive delivery. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, short quick arm action. Tall balance point, a clean finish.
FB: 71-73 mph. (Max spin 1741; Avg 1626). Glove side accuracy.
CB: 64-67 mph. 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1892; Avg 1810).
CH: 68-70 mph.