Prep Baseball Nebraska Rankings Insider: Class of 2027 (December 2025 Update)
December 16, 2025
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TOP FIVE 👑
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RANK |
PLAYER |
SCHOOL |
POS |
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Omaha Skutt |
RHP/SS |
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A lean, twitchy 6-foot-3 two-way with a high ceiling. On the mound, Day’s loose, easy delivery produces a 91–93 mph fastball with life, complemented by a sharp slider and developing changeup. At the plate, effortless bat speed leads to consistent barrels, a 101.5 mph max EV, and 350-plus foot power. Add in a 6.85 60 and 26-inch vertical, and it’s premium athleticism paired with real skill. |
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| 2 | Kowen Rader | Adams Central | RHP |
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A classic projection arm at 6-foot-3 with a clean, low-effort delivery and velocity trending up. He works in the upper 80s, touching 88.9, with fastball spin that plays up. The arsenal is advanced for his age — slider, curveball, changeup, and splitter — and with added strength, he profiles as one of Nebraska’s most intriguing arms in the class. |
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| 3 | Markus Chandler | Omaha Westside | SS/RHP |
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Compact but explosive, Chandler brings impact tools on both sides of the ball. The bat speed stands out, producing a 100 mph max EV and 381-foot power, with a swing built for line-to-line damage. Defensively, he shows smooth infield actions and an 89 mph arm. On the mound, it’s a 90 mph fastball with 2,500+ spin, a hammer curve, and a quality change, all delivered with athletic ease.
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| 4 | Grand Island | C/OF | |
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A physical, versatile presence with steady strength throughout his game. Offensively, quick hands and natural lift produce loud contact, highlighted by a 101.4 mph max EV and a 392-foot drive. Behind the plate, he’s clean and efficient with a 76 mph arm and 1.85 pop time, and he can slide to the outfield where the arm plays at 86 mph. Add 6.69 speed, and the profile is complete. |
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| 5 | Millard South | OF | |
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A true five-tool talent and one of Nebraska’s top all-around players. A First Team All-State sophomore who led his class with four home runs in 2025, Swaney showed the same impact on the national stage with a 52.9% hard-hit rate and a 97.8 mph max exit velocity at the Future Games. At 6-foot, 160 pounds, there’s clear room for more power as the frame matures. The Kansas State commit profiles easily in center field, combining 6.79 speed with an explosive 1.68 10-yard split and a plus arm that reaches 94 mph. He can play all three outfield spots and checks every box across the five tools. |
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TOP UNCOMMITTED BY POSITION 👀
Uncommitted players by their primary positions.
Pitchers: Landon Foster (Omaha Burke), Easton Elam (Omaha Skutt), Andrew Jackson (Lincoln Southwest), Colton Williams (Millard West), Chase Neneman (Gretna East)
Catchers: Carson Burke (Millard North), Casey Gilliland (Omaha Burke), CJ Shockey (Omaha Westside), Vincent Kutler (Elkhorn South), Cam Johnson (Millard North)
Corner Infield: Drew Ripple (Papillion La Vista South), Jamison Saathoff (Omaha Skutt), Adrian Norris (Millard North), Jackson Makovicka (Lincoln East), Grant Pollard (Elkhorn South)
Middle Infield: Tatum Mabus (Millard North), Brock Cushing (Grand Island), Jaxson Kneifl (Wayne), Colton Kuhl (Gretna East), Jake Bosshammer (Kearney Catholic)
Outfielders: Matthew Gorman (Papillion La Vista South), Luke Mitchell (Lincoln Southwest), Bryson Rhodes (Lincoln East), Maxwell Yager (Elkhorn North), Cole Cheatham (Concordia)
NEW NAMES 👋
Players who make their debut on the rankings.
| PLAYER | SCHOOL | POS |
| Cale Wiemers | Millard North | RHP |
| Connor Smith | Bennington | RHP |
| Noah Burklund | Millard West | LHP |
| Reid Schoening | Millard West | 2B |
| Kaden Bey | Roncalli | SS |
| Zachary Wolken | Papillion La Vista South | RHP |
| Kellen Mlnarik | Bennington | C |
| AJ Rautenbach | Nebraska City | 3B |
| Mason Fairbairn | Gretna East | LHP |
| Carver Nemnich | Scottsbluff | C |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
| EVENT | DATE | LOCATION |
| Unsigned Senior Showcase (2026 Only) | 02/16 | Elkhorn Training Camp |
| Preseason ID-Omaha | 02/16 | Elkhorn Training Camp |
| Rising Stars ID-Omaha | 02/16 | Elkhorn Training Camp |
| Preseason ID-Northeast | 02/22 | Wildcat Dome (Wayne State) |
| Unsigned Senior Showcase-Northeast (2026 Only) | 02/22 | Wildcat Dome (Wayne State) |
| Preseason All-State (Invite Only) | 03/01 | Iowa Western |