Prep Baseball Nebraska High School Scout Blog: Week 6

Andrew Tagge OF / 2B / Omaha Westside, NE / 2027

Uncommitted 2027 OF with impact tools on both sides of the ball.

Tracked down a ball in the deep right-center gap to take away extra bases, then flipped the game in the seventh with a go-ahead two-RBI triple. Two-sport athlete drawing interest at the next level in both football and baseball.

Braden Swaney OF / LHP / Millard South, NE / 2027

The Kansas State commit wasted no time setting the tone, jumping on a pitch and lining a single to right field to open the game.

Long, lean frame with present leverage and bat speed, creating consistent impact through the zone.

Dakota Hughes RHP / 3B / Millard West, NE / 2026

Omaha commit settled in after a rough first, turning in five scoreless innings to finish his outing.

Ran the fastball up to 87, pairing it with a 71–73 mph slurve and an occasional changeup. Showed confidence mixing all three in any count to keep hitters off balance.

Santino Arranaga LHP / 1B / Lincoln East, NE / 2026

Five scoreless innings from the Cloud County commit, overpowering hitters with a 12-strikeout performance.

Allowed just one hit and three walks while working a three-pitch mix in the zone, showing the ability to command both sides of the plate. Fastball topped at 87 mph.

Jackson Thiel C / OF / Millard West, NE / 2026

The Nebraska Wesleyan commit leaves the yard with a solo shot to left field.

Greyson Bjorkman RHP / 1B / Lincoln East, NE / 2026

The Southeast CC commit delivered seven scoreless innings in the Don Kraft Invitational Championship.

Commanded an 84–86 mph fastball to both sides of the plate and showed conviction with his off-speed, landing it in and out of the zone to keep hitters guessing.

Drew Ripple 3B / 1B / Papillion La Vista South High School, NE / 2027

2027 uncommitted 3B/1B trending up at the plate, finishing the season on a strong note for the Titans.

Former Junior Future Games (2023) and Future Games (2025) selection for Team Midwest in Atlanta. Simple operation with a smooth, repeatable bat path that projects well at the next level.

Evan Thompson LHP / 1B / , NE / 2026

Uncommitted senior LHP came on in relief for the Jr. Jays and delivered.

Sat 84–86 from the left side, flashing both a changeup and breaking ball for strikes. An intriguing arm for programs still looking to round out their staff.

Bryson Rhodes OF / 2B / Lincoln East, NE / 2027

Twitchy uncommitted 2027 OF with clear athleticism that translates to the field.

Showed it on a bunt single, quickly reaching third two pitches later. There’s real juice in the barrel and the ability to cover ground in the outfield. One of the top outfielders in the 2027 class and a must-see this summer for college coaches.