𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐬
Driven by a "get the job done" work ethic, the Wildcats will lean on their grit and culture of hard work to manufacture runs while a new wave of talent steps up to fill key gaps in the lineup.
Key returners, team outlook, and more ⤵️
📝 : https://t.co/cF2ULsdRrn
𝐀𝐁𝐀 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲
'26 | C/1B | Danny Napier lll (Louisburg)
One of the most physical players in the state, Napier has elite power at the dish and arm strength from behind the dish.
+ 98.6 Exit Velocity
+ 88 mph INF Velo
+ 86 mph C Velo, 1.87-1.95 Pop Time
👤: https://t.co/C4AXz9Vh9Z // @Danny13Napier
𝐀𝐁𝐀 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞
More data captured from the @ABA_Elite Scout Day.
TrackMan hitting and pitching, Vald, and Blast Motion leaders from this event, found here. 👇
📊: https://t.co/3e5d3vtLXZ
4A Player to Watch: Danny Napier III of Louisburg stands at 6’2 230 lb as a junior for the Wildcats and had a standout sophomore season last spring earning SIK All-State honors at catcher. Napier hit .391 with 11 doubles, 2 triples and 25 RBI’s on the year. He caught 6 runners stealing with a 1.89 poptime as a sophomore. When asked about his junior season Napier said, “There is nothing better than high school baseball. I love playing with my team and love all of the guys that are a part of it. Can’t wait to see how far we go this year!” #sportsinkansas
Photo: @alexs.outlook
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠
+ After a deep run to state a year ago, the Wildcats are experienced and primed to make a return trip to Salina in 2025.
+ Key returners, team outlook, and more ⤵️
📝 : https://t.co/Rr7wUhFVRH
𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝐄𝐱𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 🏆
+ Check out the top exit velocities posted by Kansas natives at our 2024 events.
+ Full leaderboards by class, found here 👇
📊: https://t.co/XcGROLZ5dn
Top 5 Exit Velocities (off tee) for 2026s:
95 mph - Danny Napier III
93 mph - Miles Buhrle
92 mph - Brett Swanson
91 mph - Miles Thomas
90 mph - Maxton Meade
Top 5 C Pop Time and Velo for 2026s:
1.95 (78 mph) - Miles Thomas
1.97 (74 mph) - Brody Wilp
1.97 (69 mph) - Julian Hulik
1.99 (74 mph) - Danny Napier III
2.07 (72 mph) - Devin Foster
𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 🏆
+ See which Kansas natives paced their peers in catcher velocity throughout our 2024 events.
+ Full leaderboards by class, found here 👇
📊: https://t.co/RuCPqpPoEZ
𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝐏𝐨𝐩 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 🏆
+ Pop time leaders in the Sunflower State from our 2024 showcase circuit.
+ Full leaderboards by class, found here 👇
📊: https://t.co/zo9prtYpmA