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High School  | General | 6/10/2026

Ohio Valley High School Notebook

Jordan Gates
Photo: Grayson Willoughby (Perfect Game)

Jack Ryan, 2026, RHP, St. Xavier (OH) JR is finishing his senior campaign off in high fashion. Ryan threw a no-hitter in the Region Semifinals and now the bombers find themselves in the D1 State Final Four. The Boston College commit has taken home numerous awards this season, including conference & city player of the year in Cincinnati, OH. One last award left and that is to will the bombers to a state championship. Ryan has impressed all year and with one week to go, he is leaving it all on the field one last time. The no-hitter came back a week ago and almost feels like a magical beginning to the end. With everything on the line to advance to the region championship, conference foe, Elder,  was the team that stood in the way. Ryan has faced the panthers nine times in his 4-year varsity career. And he proceeded to pitch an efficient 94-pitches, striking out nine, walking four, and solidifying himself in school history with his second no-hitter in as many years. It’s a two-way profile, where Ryan succeeds in both realms. On the mound, it’s a 90-91 mph fastball with plus secondaries, low pulse and a competitive nature that is contagious. At the plate, it’s extreme plate decision & bat-to-ball skills that are the calling card. The juice is there at times, but it’s gap-to-gap power with a feel for the barrel from the left-side. The 2x Select Fest Alumni is an A+ human being & a Captain of the clubhouse. Success will follow Ryan at the next level. 




Keith Mitchell, 2027, CF, South Oldham (KY) When Keith Mitchell is up to the plate, he is one of those players that you stop and just enjoy what comes next. The tools are loud, whether it’s his athleticism in the outfield with sub 6.7 speed or the physical presence at the plate where when he connects, it’s violent. The Memphis commit checks in as the number ten player in the 2027 Kentucky rankings and a top 500 player in the country. There is some swing and miss that needs to get cleaned up, but the progressions that are being made from a year ago, will be something to watch heading into the summer while playing on the circuit. South Oldham’s run in the state tournament came short in the 1st round of the final 16, but Mitchell left his mark in the last game with a double that was smoked in the left-center gap. The hit tool was efficient all spring as he led his team in most hitting categories. 


Tyler Fryman, 2027, CF, Beechwood (KY) I have seen Tyler Fryman quite a bit this spring and each time out, there’s something new he dazzles with. This time around, it was an inside-the-park home run during the KY state tournament that put the crowd in a frenzy, including myself and other scouts that were in attendance. The speed is an elite tool that is freakish. Numerous scouts, including myself put the stopwatch up every time Fryman was at the plate. After he crossed home, we all looked at one another and showed the times. Times ranged from 12.94-12.99 on his home-to-home time. Fryman is must-see television whenever he takes the field, whether that’s on the diamond or the gridiron. Currently committed to Louisville for both, Fryman is still getting numerous P4 offers to play both at the next level. He is a helium prospect right now and has put together one of the more impressive stat-lines not only in Kentucky, but the whole country. Fryman finished the season with a .525 batting average, tied for third in home runs with twelve, nine triples, added 15 doubles, and led the state in hits with 73. He also swiped 39 bags. Fryman will have a very busy summer with the circuit as well as football, but if anybody can balance both, it’s him. 


Gary Gibson II, 2026, OF/RHP, Sayre (KY) The top-uncommitted player in the 2026 class in KY put a stamp on his ability in the late-night game of the state tournament last Thursday. Not only did Gibson blast one home run, but he tallied two home runs in this look finishing with 4 RBIs. Now those that know the Legends Ballpark in Lexington, KY know this is not a small field. Well on this night, it looked small for Gibson with one of his home runs going 409 feet, according to trackman. It’s a loose swing and has adjusted over the years. The power has always been there, but the refinement in the swing & timing has really propelled the resume. It’s a two-way profile where he is low 90s on the mound, but the bat has really come around and is the more constant. It’s a twitchy, athletic profile, delivering the bat on an uphill path and really shows the barrel consistency. Still uncommitted, the number six player in the state will wait on the decision as draft and portal decisions are made. 


Grayson Willoughby, 2026, RHP, Trinity (KY) Willoughby took the mound in the opening round of the state tournament. And it was typical Willoughby stuff as he has put together a dominant senior year. A previous PG All American, the Kentucky commit has seen his draft stock climb from the start of the season to now. In this look, it was a complete game, nine strikeouts, while only allowing three hits, two walks and no earned runs. The fastball topped at 98 mph once but settled in at 94-97 mph showing the easy velocity. He works quickly and pounds the strike zone with a four-pitch mix. Has added a sinker to the profile as it sits in the low 90s, typically 91-92 mph, a slider that has come along in the low 80s surpassing 2450 rpms consistently. And a changeup that fades down in the zone in the upper 70s. Willoughby is super athletic on the mound, moving easy downhill. It’s a profile that is still untapped where there is still a bevy of projection left. I am confident Mr. Willoughby could pick up a hockey stick and be successful. He is that kind of talent. 


Gannon Grant, 2026, RHP/SS, Center Grove (IN) Grant got the ball in the regional final last Saturday and it was another day at the office. He mowed down the opposition and tossed a no-hitter in six innings (run rule). The Tennessee commit was near flawless and efficient, only needing 75 pitches, striking out 13, and only allowing one HBP. Grant features low effort mechanics, loose and flowing arm action from three-quarters. The fastball on this day was comfortable at 92-94 mph touching 95 mph once. The velocity slightly dipped in the 6th, but was still 90-94 mph. It’s a three-pitch mix that also includes a wicked slider 79-83 mph up to 2900 rpms and a changeup in low-mid 80s. He does an exceptional job of tunneling all three. What’s unique is the true two-way profile as he hit a solo home run about 400 feet dead center. It’s another name that has gotten draft buzz all year and will be interesting to see what teams decide on, whether it’s on the mound or doing both. 


Grady Grant, 2027, SS, Center Grove (IN) The TCU Commit has an interesting two-way profile. I have only seen it as a bat this spring and it’s sweet left-handed stroke. Coils the leg-kick stride and stays pretty balanced throughout. Pretty handsy but stays rhythmic throughout and stays through ball working pull side the majority of time. It’s a projectable and athletic frame at 6-foot, 180-pounds. This is a riser that is expected to announce himself on a louder stage this summer and will be a treat once everything comes together for the talent. 


Drake McClurg, 2027, OF, Center Grove (IN) The Texas A&M commit has performed each time out I have seen him this spring. Top of the order bat with quick twitch actions and barrel control at the plate. He has the ability to blister balls in the gap, even showing the juice for home runs, or has the ability to lay one down. McClurg is a switch-hitting centerfielder that can make an impact at any point. A spark plug in a loaded Center Grove offense and one of the top players in the 2027 Indiana class. 


Sawyer Carlisle, 2026, RHP/INF, Beechwood (KY) The MIT commit has been on a tear this year, like his teammate Tyler Fryman. But for different reasons. Carlisle has anchored this pitching staff all year, throwing in essential games and making his mark on the mound. His final pitching stats include a 2.6 ERA, 67 strikeouts in 47 innings and a 7-1 record. The fastball is comfortable in the mid to upper 80s while touching low 90s a few weeks back. At the plate, he hit .438 on the year, tallying 53 hits, 30 walks, and 32 RBIs out of the three-hole. Super intelligent player that plays with a competitive spirit while always controlled and shows the leadership. It was a pleasure to watch him this spring and the last couple of weeks will be memorable for a long time. 


Koby Dues, 2027, SS/RHP, Butler (OH) The Ohio State duo of Dues and Schilling truly anchor the offense and pitching of this Vandalia group. I had the opportunity to check them out in the District Final a couple weeks back and they both performed well. For Dues, he got the start on the mound and that was my first time seeing it as a pitcher. He went four innings, allowed three hits, one walk, struck out five and allowed no runs. It’s athletic on the mound and an easy mover, shorter arm action and saw his fastball up to 92 mph.  Known as a shortstop, the mound presence was unique and has a chance to succeed there long term. At the plate, he compiled three hard hit knocks and finished 3-for-4 with a couple RBIs. 


Jackson Schilling, 2027,  C/RHP, Butler (OH) is known as a primary catcher, but he closed it out after Dues exited. The arm was super interesting running it up to 90 mph. Clean arm path from a mid three-quarters that got out to extension. He struck out two in the three innings. It’s a 1-2 punch that looks to make noise going into their senior year. For Schilling at the plate, he barreled up a couple balls and the swing looks like it’s taken the next step. But like Dues, the operation on the mound is super intriguing. 


Camden Tiemeier, 2026, C, Campbell County (KY) The Morehead State commit has made the case for the top catching prospect in the 2026 class (KY). It’s sound behind the plate with advanced receiving actions, as well as a strong arm. It’s an agile profile with athleticism on a 5-foot-11, 185-pound frame. At the plate, he tied for third in home runs with 12 on the year and the bat plays at the next level. Command the strike zone, calling pitches to a plethora of talented arms and he controlled the run-game when he was able to. 


Tyler Schumacher, 2026, SS/RHP, Campbell County (KY) The Marshall commit will go down in his school’s history books with what he was able to compile over the last handful of years. It's a two-way profile in high school where he was dominant on the mound and with the bat. At the plate this year, he compiled a .512 average in 123 at-bats, 63 hits, 24 extra-base hits that included 7 home runs and 59 runs scored. When he wasn’t on the mound, he was as surefire at shortstop as one can be. Made physical gains over the last year and while he may fit on the infield, personally the projection for me looks to be in the outfield. It’s highly athletic and would have no problem fitting in if it meant more playing time at the next level. On the mound this year, he pitched 68 innings while only allowing 10 earned runs to a tune of a 1.02 ERA. Schumacher finished top ten in the state for strikeouts compiling 116 in the 69 innings to a tune of 11.88 per seven innings. The fastball at time this year reached the low 90s. 


Reggie Watson III, 2027, MIF, Moeller (OH) Watson finds himself getting most of the reps at shortstop now and he has not disappointed. It’s a crisp/surefire glove, quick-twitch movements & fluid transfers. Although the arm projects more at second right now, Watson is no stranger to six. The pre-game I/0 was smooth and silky and there is a good chance he can stick in the MIF at the next level as he continues to make the strength gains. It’s a fun watch each time out and the plate discipline truly stands out at the plate. Switch-hitter who can barrel up from both sides, it’s exceptional bat-to-ball and a spark plug for a loaded offense. The Louisville commit has cemented himself as a top 15 player in the 2027 Ohio class. 


Nathan McDowell, 2027, RHP, Moeller (OH) McDowell has some of the best pitchability in the Ohio Valley region. And I know that is saying a lot. But it’s a high strike percentage each time out, efficiency,  missed barrels and he gets the opposition’s best effort every outing. The velocity can still be dreamed on at this juncture, while it sits in the low 90s creeping at 93 mph with more to come. The secondaries are the current calling card with the slider showing plus ability 79-83 mph with sharp break. His changeup tunnels well and has tons of fading action in the upper 70s. The Notre Dame commit looks to take another leap this summer/fall as the projection is hard not to like. In his last start in the region semifinals, he went complete game/shutout, allowing six hits, one walk and striking out nine. It was a masterful performance only needing 89 pitches to get the job done in seven. 


Jace Manning, 2027, RHP, Boyd County (KY) The uncommitted right-handed pitcher residing on the Kentucky/West Virginia state line was a rather unknown for many as he entered the spring season. But what he did in the opening round of the state tournament last week, turned a lot of heads. Going up against a high-powered offense that caused fits for many, Manning was unfazed with who was in front of him. Manning proceeded to go six and one-third innings, allowing one two hits, one walk, one earned run and struck out eight. The fastball reached 92 mph but was comfortable 88-90 mph for the majority. Spun a slider and curveball, but the slider showed to be a weapon up to 2900+ rpms in the 83-84 mph range. It’s a two-sport profile (QB1), but it’s a name that will get a lot of run as the state tournament closes out and the circuit begins. A pick to click in the 2027 class. 


Nolan Hosking, 2026, 1B/3B, Trinity (KY) The term hitter-ish doesn’t get thrown around a lot with me, but that is a word I am fine with using when it comes to the Louisville commit. Each time out this spring and in the past, Hosking just has the knack for a loud barrel. It’s a path that truly works backside or pull side and finds the gaps with ease. It’s a professional approach at the plate, limited strikeouts and swing/miss that displays constant bat on ball. The physical presence really stands out as he can park the ball out of a stadium with ease equipped with excellent bat speed. He hit the furthest ball I have seen to date with a no doubter at 110 mph and 449 feet, according to the trackman unit in the stadium. 


Gray Davis, 2027, MIF/RHP, Trinity (KY) The Clemson commit must be one of my more favorite follows in Kentucky, regardless of the class. Whether it’s on the mound or at the plate, it’s production and consistency. Davis is shelved on the mound for the time being, but the bat is as dangerous as the arm. He proceeded to belt a two-run home run to right-center in the opening round of the state tournament. Switch-hitting profile plays from both sides & looks extremely comfortable. Low pulse individual is just a competitor and brings it each time out. It’s a level swing throughout to extension and creates backspin at a premium. 


Karson Powers, 2030, RHP, Johnson Central (KY) Powers was a pleasant surprise while I took in the KY state tournament. For those not familiar, middle school aged players can in fact participate in varsity sports. And that is exactly what I got when the 8th grader came in relief for an inning. It’s a physical body with projection at 6-foot-1, 180-pounds. Works from a higher three-quarters slot paired with a high leg lift that shows power downhill. The arm works from a clean path and topped out at 85 mph once. He lived in the low 80s (80-83 mph) for the abbreviated outing, but the power arm is present. He utilized a breaking ball and slider and showed flashes of a changeup. Four-pitch mix missed some bats and Powers will be a name to know for some time in the commonwealth. 
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