Pro Players.

  • Draft day promotional graphic featuring a baseball player in a red uniform and helmet with the Indiana Hoosiers logo, and text indicating draft pick number 136 for the 2024 MLB draft live on MLB.com.

    Nick Mitchell

    #SHACKLETE

    Nick played his college baseball at Western Illinois before transferring to Indiana University for his junior season. Nick was drafted in the 4th round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays.

  • A baseball player wearing a light blue uniform with the number 55, pitching on the mound during a game.

    Bill Sampen

    OWNER AND INSTRUCTOR

    Bill played baseball and basketball at MacMurray college. He was drafted in the 12th round of the 1985 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played 10 years professionally including 5 years at the Major League level with the Montreal Expos (1990-1992), Kansas City Royals (1992-1993), California Angels (1994).

  • A baseball player in a Cincinnati Reds uniform holding a trophy with a gold baseball glove and two gold baseballs, standing on a baseball field.

    Tucker Barnhart

    #SHACKLETE AND SON OF COACH KEVIN BARNHART

    Tucker signed to play baseball at Georgia Tech University before being drafted in the 10th round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the Cincinnati Reds. Tucker is a 2x Gold Glove winner and current professional baseball player for the Chicago Cubs. He also played for the Cincinnati Reds (2014-2021) and Detroit Tigers (2022).

  • A baseball pitcher in a blue and white uniform on the pitcher's mound, preparing to pitch a baseball during a game, with a crowd and advertising banners in the background.

    Caleb Sampen

    #SHACKLETE AND CURRENT SAMP’S HACK SHACK INSTRUCTOR

    Caleb played 3 years at Wright State University before being drafted in the 20th round by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2018 MLB Draft. He is now in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.

  • A baseball pitcher in a Dodger uniform throwing a pitch on the mound.

    Jeremy Kehrt

    CURRENT SAMP’S HACK SHACK INSTRUCTOR

    Jeremy played his college baseball at the University of Southern Indiana before being drafted in the 47th round of the 2008 MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox. Jeremy had a 10 year professional playing career (2008-2017) and is now a MLB Scout for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

  • A baseball player in a navy blue jersey and pinstriped pants preparing to throw a baseball on the field with an audience in the background.

    Derek Hankins

    SAMP’S HACK SHACK INSTRUCTOR

    Derek played his college baseball at Memphis University before being drafted in the 10th round of the 2004 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Derek had a 12 year professional playing career (2004-2015).

  • A baseball player wearing a gray Arizona jersey and black cap, numbered 98, is pitching on a baseball field at night.

    Jared Miller

    #SHACKLETE

    Jarod played his college baseball at Vanderbilt University before being drafted in the 11th round of the 2014 MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Jarod had a 6 year professional playing career (2014-2019).

  • Baseball pitcher in blue uniform throwing a pitch during a game.

    Triston Polley

    #SHACKLETE

    Triston played his college baseball at Indiana State University before being drafted in the 16th round of the 2019 MLB Draft by the Texas Rangers. Triston is still currently in the Texas Rangers organization.

  • A baseball player in a gray Hudon Valley uniform running on the field during a game, wearing a black helmet, batting gloves, and cleats, with a crowd of spectators in the background.

    Jacson McGowan

    #SHACKLETE

    Jacson played his college baseball at Purdue University before being drafted in the 11th round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays.

  • A smiling baseball player wearing a black jersey with yellow accents and the word 'Athletics' written across the chest, along with a matching cap featuring a cartoonish animal logo.

    Max Kuhn

    #SHACKLETE

    Max played his college baseball at Kentucky University before being drafted in the 13th round of the 2014 MLB Draft by the Oakland Athletics. Max had a 2 year professional playing career (2014-2015).

  • A baseball player stands ready in the outfield during a game at night, wearing a blue camouflage jersey, gray pants, blue socks, a blue cap, and holding a baseball glove.

    Hunter Speer

    #SHACKLETE

    Hunter played his college baseball at William Carey University before being drafted in the 25th round of the 2018 MLB Draft by Los Angeles Dodgers.