IndyStar will be recognizing the best baseball players in Central Indiana with our Players of the Week poll.
Scroll to the bottom of the article to vote. Voting is open until noon on Friday.
Congratulations to James Oliver from Hauser to the week 6 player of the week winner. Oliver pitched a complete game against Oldenburg Academy, allowing just two hits and one walk, striking out 10.
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Franklin Grizzly Cubs Carsten Bland (9) runs into third base Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a game at Greenwood Community High School. The Franklin Grizzly Cubs defeated the Greenwood Woodmen, 9-0.
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Franklin Grizzly Cubs Carsten Bland (9) runs into third base Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a game at Greenwood Community High School. The Franklin Grizzly Cubs defeated the Greenwood Woodmen, 9-0.
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Greenwood Woodmen pitcher Jayden Pierce (31) throws a pitch Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a game at Greenwood Community High School. The Franklin Grizzly Cubs defeated the Greenwood Woodmen, 9-0.
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Franklin Grizzly Cubs Carsten Bland (9) goes into third against Greenwood Woodmen Parker Cook (30) Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a game at Greenwood Community High School. The Franklin Grizzly Cubs defeated the Greenwood Woodmen, 9-0.
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The Greenwood Woodmen and the Franklin Grizzly Cubs face off on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a game at Greenwood Community High School. The Franklin Grizzly Cubs defeated the Greenwood Woodmen, 9-0.
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Greenwood Woodmen Jayden Pierce, 31, reacts after coming out Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a game at Greenwood Community High School. The Franklin Grizzly Cubs defeated the Greenwood Woodmen, 9-0.
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Franklin Grizzly Cubs’ Greyson Betts (3) throws a challenge Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a game at Greenwood Community High School. The Franklin Grizzly Cubs defeated the Greenwood Woodmen, 9-0.
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Greenwood Woodmen’s Eli Mason (4) runs off the field Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a game at Greenwood Community High School. The Franklin Grizzly Cubs defeated the Greenwood Woodmen, 9-0.
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Greenwood Woodmen pitcher Ruben Perez (1) stands at first base Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a game at Greenwood Community High School. The Franklin Grizzly Cubs defeated the Greenwood Woodmen, 9-0.
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Franklin Grizzly Cubs Austin Green (24) runs to third base Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a game at Greenwood Community High School. The Franklin Grizzly Cubs defeated the Greenwood Woodmen, 9-0.
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Franklin Grizzly Cubs Kail Zulkowski (1) throws to first base Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a game at Greenwood Community High School. The Franklin Grizzly Cubs defeated the Greenwood Woodmen, 9-0.
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Greenwood Woodmen forward Carter Williams (23) throws the ball Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a game at Greenwood Community High School. The Franklin Grizzly Cubs defeated the Greenwood Woodmen, 9-0.
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Franklin Grizzly Cubs Jack Nelson (2) smiles Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a game at Greenwood Community High School. The Franklin Grizzly Cubs defeated the Greenwood Woodmen, 9-0.
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Greenwood Woodmen Carter Williams (23) runs to second base Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a game at Greenwood Community High School. The Franklin Grizzly Cubs defeated the Greenwood Woodmen, 9-0.
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Greenwood Woodmen Blayne Reitmeyer (2) passes the ball Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a game at Greenwood Community High School. The Franklin Grizzly Cubs defeated the Greenwood Woodmen, 9-0.
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Franklin Grizzly Cubs Brady Ghent (15) prepares to hit Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a game at Greenwood Community High School. The Franklin Grizzly Cubs defeated the Greenwood Woodmen, 9-0.
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Franklin Grizzly Cubs Carsten Bland (9) and Franklin Grizzly Cubs Gunner Wade (17) talk in the dugout Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a game at Greenwood Community High School. The Franklin Grizzly Cubs defeated the Greenwood Woodmen, 9-0.
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Franklin Grizzly Cubs pitcher Tyler Hardisty (7) throws the ball Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a game at Greenwood Community High School. The Franklin Grizzly Cubs defeated the Greenwood Woodmen, 9-0.
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Franklin Grizzly Cubs fans leave the game after being ejected by the umpire Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a game at Greenwood Community High School. The Franklin Grizzly Cubs defeated the Greenwood Woodmen, 9-0.
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Franklin Grizzly Cubs Kail Zulkowski (1) throws the ball Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a game at Greenwood Community High School. The Franklin Grizzly Cubs defeated the Greenwood Woodmen, 9-0.
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Franklin Grizzly Cubs Kail Zulkowski (1) prepares to hit Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a game at Greenwood Community High School. The Franklin Grizzly Cubs defeated the Greenwood Woodmen, 9-0.
Tyler Carlos, Cathedral
Carlos hit .250 (4-for-16) with two doubles, six runs, four RBIs, two doubles, two stolen bases and four walks to go with just two hits.
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Desmond Francis, Park Tudor
The Notre Dame commit hit .637 (7-for-11) with 10 runs, nine RBIs, four doubles, two home runs and one stolen base. On the mound, Francis pitched four over 2â…” innings against Speedway.
Quentin Harper, Lawrence North
The left-hander entered the Marion County tournament in relief allowing just one earned run on five hits and two walks over 4â…” innings, striking out six.
Jake Meriwether, Heritage Christian
The junior hit .583 (7-for-12) with five RBIs, three runs scored, two doubles and one triple. This season, Meriwether is hitting .420 with two home runs, seven doubles, seven walks and 10 strikeouts.
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Parker O’Steen, Hamilton Southeastern
O’Steen hit .545 (6-for-11) with two home runs, six RBIs and five runs scored. On the season, the senior is hitting .349 with 10 doubles, 19 walks and 20 strikeouts.
Eli Sinsabaugh, Cathedral
Soldier hit .400 (6-for-15) with six runs, five RBIs, three doubles and five stolen bases.
Brayden Smith, Decatur Central
Smith helped Decatur Central win the Marion County Championship against Lawrence North, allowing two earned runs on three hits and three walks, striking out 11. At the plate, the senior hit .300 (3-for-10) with one RBI.
Carter Strole, Fishermen
Central Michigan hit .667 (6-for-9) with two home runs, one double, eight RBIs, five walks, five stolen bases and eight runs scored. On the mound Strole made two appearances, striking out five over four innings, earning one save.
