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As we gear up for the 2025 season, we will highlight five top candidates for Prep Baseball Nebraska’s Player of the Year.

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2025 PLAYER OF THE YEAR WATCHLIST

(In alphabetical order)

Brady Ferguson RHP / 3B / Millard West, NE / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 4 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 309 / POS: 102 The Iowa commit was the ace of Millard West’s 2024 state championship team and will take on an even bigger role this season. With key offensive departures, Ferguson will need to shoulder more of the load, but he’s up for the challenge. His ability to sink and cut the ball makes him a tough matchup, as evidenced by his 6-1 record, 1.73 ERA, and 48 strikeouts in 32.1 innings last season. Expect a velocity uptick and improved command in 2025, making him a dominant force once again.

Brody Jindra SS / RHP / ELKHORN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL, NE / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 224 / POS: 52 Jindra, the top player in Nebraska’s 2026 class, is a true two-way threat. He showed more consistency on the mound last season, posting a 1.33 ERA with 32 strikeouts in 26.1 innings, while slashing .290/.336/.398. A former Team USA SS/3B, it’s only a matter of time before he fully puts it all together—when he does, he’ll be a serious contender for the top spot in the state.

Danny Wallace OF / RHP / Papillion La Vista South, NE / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 49 / POS: 9 The Future Games MVP, Prep Baseball All-American, and Super 60 attendee has been the undisputed top player in Nebraska’s 2025 class since the rankings debuted. His elite two-way ability sets him apart, giving him a clear edge in the Player of the Year race. With a loaded Papillion-La Vista South squad around him, opposing teams will have a tough time keeping Wallace from putting up monster numbers in 2025.

Jeter Worthley C / 2B / Lincoln East, NE / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 3 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 308 / POS: 21 One of the premier athletes in Nebraska, Worthley will be Lincoln East’s glue this season. With a young and inexperienced pitching staff, his leadership behind the plate will be invaluable in guiding them on another title run. Offensively, his skillset fits perfectly with East’s aggressive style—he’s a high-contact hitter with pop and a nightmare on the basepaths. His impact will be felt in every facet of the game, making him a legitimate Player of the Year contender.

Jace Ziola RHP / 3B / Skutt Catholic, NE / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 299 / POS: 99 Class B knows what’s coming—and still can’t stop it. The top arm in the state and a Super 60 attendee, Ziola enters 2025 poised for a dominant, video game-like season. His mid-90s fastball was overpowering in 2024, but now, with a sharper breaking ball and improved command, he’s nearly untouchable. With more experience and a stronger team around him, Ziola won’t have to do it all this year—though his offseason improvements suggest he just might anyway.