CLASS OF 2026

+ A Southern Indiana SS that I am high on, currently ranked as the No. 2 SS in the class, is Western Kentucky recruit Peyton Gray. Gray is a 6-foot-3, 195 pound throwback, three-sport athlete with significant upside. His actions are very natural & he can really catch the baseball on the infield with big arm talent to pair - reaching 92 across the diamond at this event from a playable transfer. Gray turned in a 6.89 60-yard dash in the midst of hoops season while showing a short, simple, repeatable, right-handed swing with exits currently at 98-plus & power potential looming. Gray also teased with an upside look on the mound that provides real two-way upside at the next level. He pitched at 87-89 with feel for a three-pitch mix, highlighted by a tightly-spun (2400+), upper-70s slider.

10/20/24

+ Gray was the best prospect in attendance bringing athleticism to pair with his physical, 6-foot-3, 195 pound frame and strong toolset. He ran better than we've seen previously, turning in a 6.87 60-yard dash before showing off a short, simple swing that plays with strength and translates to production during game looks. There is developing pull-side juice that adds excitement, but his best trait is his ability to catch and throw the baseball. Gray is a no-doubt, left-side defender at the next level with plus arm strength (92 mph) that pairs with super reliable hands. The Western Kentucky recruit can quick release, throw from multiple arm slots, and the added athleticism allows for above average range at short. Gray brings a strong mix of usable tools presently, with more to dream on, that pairs with the competitive, hard-nosed makeup that is expected from a small town, dual-sport, southern Indiana kid.

3/03/24

Gray holds legitimate two-way upside as a left-side infielder and right-handed pitcher. A high school shortstop that will likely transition to 3B at the next level, Gray has one of the best infield arms in the class, reaching 92 mph, and he plays wide & low with soft hands. Gray has steadily grown into bat strength, reaching a peak exit velocity of 95.6 mph, and his long-levered frame helps him leverage the baseball. The swing is simple and repeatable, and there is still room for added strength. The high-waisted, 6-foot-2, 185 pounder showed easy command of a three pitch mix, highlighted by an 84-86, touching 86.6 mph fastball. The arm works with a loose whip and the Western Kentucky recruit spins a tight, 73-75 mph curveball with depth, and flashed feel for a mid-70s changeup.

10/22/23

Peyton Gray, Hertige Hills (IN), 2026 Western Kentucky
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Long, projectable frame.
Delivery: Smooth/Athletic delivery. Gets to the top of an athletic balance point with good pace. Rides the back hip down the slope- with in-line shoulders and lands toward the plate finishes pulling slightly glove-side.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, clean arm action from 3/4 slot - velo left in the tank. Hides ball well and creates deception.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Straight FB w/ feel for command T2238, 2123 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 12/6 shaped, flashes sharp w/ good depth - shows ability to land for K, consistently T2571, 2517 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Sinking action w/ good depth to the arm-side T1823, 1771 average rpm.
ATH: 7.11 runner in the 60.

10/22/23

Peyton Gray, Hertige Hills (IN), 2026 Western Kentucky
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Long, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Hits out of a balanced stance. No-strider with a quiet hand load. Very simple. Bat works short to the top of the baseball. Flashes the ability to leverage. Should develop into more bat strength.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 73.1 mph. 301' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-87 mph. Full arm swing with solid arm speed. Releases from a high 3/4 slot. Arm is best tool
Defense: Very solid actions. Feet work on-time with the catch. Soft hands that he shows confidence in. Exceptional body control.
ATH: 7.11 runner in the 60.

10/22/23

3/05/23

Position Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 168-pounds. Projectable, long-limbed build
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup. Short stride w/ compact upper body load. Stays behind the baseball allows Gray to leverage the ball. Tight turn of the barrel into a loose, level swing plane.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 268' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph.Quick arm from a H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid feet, soft hands, into a quick exchange. Advanced body control when playing forward.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60.

Position Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 168-pounds. Projectable, long-limbed build
Delivery: Slow tempo, controlled delivery. Taller balance point with a controlled move down the slope. Square landing, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, and uninterrupted arm action coming from a H 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Some life to the FB w/ command to both sides. T1955, 1811 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Tight, slurvey action. T2361, 2253 average rpm.
CH: 68-70 mph. Quality feel of a CH w/ arm side fade. T1398, 1338 average rpm.

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