Q&A with Omaha Commit Brody Epke
January 22, 2026
OF/LHP Brody Epke (Maize South) is a name to know two-way prospect in the state’s senior class, currently sitting at No. 29 in our latest rankings update. The Wichita-area native is packed with tools on both sides of the ball, pairing a 6.65 60 yard dash with exit velocities north of 98 mph at the plate and a mid-80s fastball on the mound. Epke was recently a member of Team Kansas at the inaugural Super Senior Games this past year and committed to Omaha shortly thereafter.
We recently had the chance to talk to Epke about his recruitment process, along with some other fun topics, below.
Our Q&A
Prep Baseball: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? What were you looking for out of a college program to continue your baseball career at?
Brody: The biggest thing I was looking for in a college program was the ability to develop as a player on and off the field.
PB: What do you like most about the program you chose, and what were the key factors in making your decision?
B: The biggest thing I like about UNO is the coaching staff and the good engineering program they have. A big key factor into choosing UNO was having family in Omaha, a nice big stadium to play at, and now the new $67.5 million renovations.
PB: What advice would you give to young baseball players striving to get where you are?
B: That it is never too late to be recruited, it’s never too early to start reaching out to different coaches, go to the schools prospect camp and always strive to be better everyday.
PB: When did the recruiting process really start to heat up for you? Where did the school you committed to first see you play?
B: The recruitment process really started to pick up the summer after my junior year due to an injury sophomore year. UNO first saw me at a prospect camp they held in July.
PB: Was there a particular Prep Baseball tournament or showcase that helped accelerate your recruiting process? If yes, how so?
B: The biggest event was Super 17’s due to all the college coaches being able to watch me play.
PB: What other schools were on your short list before you made your final decision?
B: Hutch CC, South Dakota St
PB: Who is the best player you have faced in your state? What about them makes for a tough opponent?
B: Grant Westphal because he was a very tough out everytime he stepped up to the plate.
PB: If you could steal any tool or quality from another player in the state, what would it be and who would it be from?
B: The biggest tool I would steal is the power from the plate that Carson May has.
PB: Who is the next talented young player to keep an eye on out of your high school or travel program?
B: Brock Epke
PB: At what point in your career did you realize you were a college-caliber player and became serious about taking your game to the next level?
B: The first time I realized I was a high caliber player was around 8th grade and I started to take lifting serious and polishing my tools to the best I could.
PB: What is the most memorable moment in your baseball career to this point?
B: The most memorable moment from my baseball career is my first hit back from TJ surgery in my first AB.
PB: Preview your high school team's season for us. How do you feel your team will be?
B: Maize South should have a strong year with a ton of returning varsity starters and a ton of good senior leadership.
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