Prep Baseball Nebraska Rankings Insider: Class of 2026 (August 2025 Update)

August 27, 2025
Pascal Paul
State Director, Prep Baseball Nebraska

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TOP FIVE 👑

RANK	PLAYER	SCHOOL	POS
1	Brody Jindra	Elkhorn South	SS/RHP
Brody Jindra is the kind of player that makes you sit up in your seat. Named Prep Baseball Nebraska’s 2025 Player of the Year, the Nebraska commit brings a two-way profile that screams upside—blending athletic grace with raw, undeniable power. His frame is strong, projectable, and built for the rigors of college baseball—and maybe more. On the mound, he works from a high three-quarters slot, letting loose a fastball that cruises comfortably in the 91-92 range and touches 92.8 with sneaky arm-side life. It’s the kind of pitch that gets in on righties before they know it. The slider? A sweeping piece of art at 73-75 mph, topping 81.3, spinning with purpose and movement—17 inches of horizontal sweep, carving away from barrels. Then there’s the sinker, 89.8 at its peak, with late arm-side dive that averages over a foot of movement. It’s not just a third pitch—it’s another legitimate out-getter. But Jindra isn’t just a pitcher. At the plate, he shows off a rhythmic, athletic swing from a high-hand setup that turns violent through contact. He stays inside the baseball with intent, delivering loud contact to both gaps. His max exit velocity? 100.1 mph. Max distance? 365 feet. This isn’t projection—it’s production. In the field, he glides at shortstop. The feet are light, the glove relaxed, the body control instinctive. And when it’s time to let it fly, the arm comes alive—92 mph across the diamond with accuracy and carry. Oh, and he runs a 6.73 60. Speed, strength, and skill—Jindra checks every box.
2	Cordell Clinkingbeard	Papillion LaVista South	C/RHP
Cordell Clinkingbeard looks the part—and backs it up. The Kansas State commit is one of the most intriguing multi-tool prospects in the region, pairing strength, athleticism, and arm talent in a way that jumps off the field. At 6-foot, he brings serious juice from the right side. His bat speed and barrel control translate to real impact—103.4 mph max EV, 92.3 mph average, and a 392-foot missile at the Upper Midwest Procase. Behind the plate, he’s just as loud. An 82 mph arm and 1.91–1.95 pops give him a commanding presence, while his agility and framing polish add value every pitch. And the wrinkle? He’s flashing upside on the mound, too—92.1 mph heat at the 2024 Future Games with a slider that snapped off 15 inches of glove-side bite. Power. Defense. Arm. Athleticism. Clinkingbeard has it all—and if the arrow keeps climbing, Kansas State may have a future star on their hands.
3	Colin Driffill	Millard North	RHP/3B
Colin Driffill doesn’t waste time announcing himself. The 5-foot-11, 195-pound Millard South right-hander works exclusively from the stretch, driving downhill with a powerful lower half and a fast three-quarters arm slot that hides the ball until it’s already on you. The Kansas State commit has a fastball that lives at 91–93 mph, touching 93.3, and jumps out of his hand with late life despite its mostly straight profile. His slider is the separator—a tight 76–78 mph breaker that spins north of 2,300 rpm and sweeps 15 inches glove-side. He pairs it with a firm 85–87 mph changeup that shows heavy fade and enough deception to keep hitters guessing. Driffill pounds the zone, mixes well, and carries the kind of competitive edge that makes the stuff play even bigger.
4	Rowen Scholting	Millard West	RHP
At 6-foot-4 and 180 pounds, Millard West’s 2025 closer looks the part—and in Atlanta, he pitched it. Scholting worked from a high over-the-top slot, pumping an upper-80s fastball with late cut and carry that drew eyes from college coaches in attendance. The poise stood out as much as the stuff. He showed a slow heartbeat on the mound, attacking hitters with confidence and never shying away from big spots. In a showcase full of arms, Scholting carved out his own lane—and a reputation that should only grow from here.
5	Cal Anthony	Creighton Prep	OF
Cal Anthony’s swing is as composed as it is dangerous—balanced, athletic, and repeatable. His hands are quiet, strong, and fast, producing impact to all fields but especially to the pull side. At the Upper Midwest Procase, he posted a 92.6 mph max exit velocity with a 343-foot peak, and at the 2024 Future Games he touched 96.4 mph off the bat—proof the pop is both real and projectable. In the outfield, Anthony brings the same polish. He takes clean routes, stays low through the ball, and plays with smooth, confident momentum. His arm shows carry, firing up to 87 mph across the grass.

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