Hannahs, a 6-1 infielder, is a standout at Robinson High School for Scott Albright. He played summer baseball for the Indy Pony Express where he hit .337 with two home runs and 12 doubles this season. Hannahs is the son of Mitch and Amy Hannahs.
"The more we watched Derek play this summer, the more we liked him," Beals said. "He is a good athlete with a great feel for the game. He is a steady defender with clean fielding actions. At the plate, he barrels a lot of balls, and as he develops physically, he will become an even more offensive threat."