Prep Baseball Nebraska Rankings Insider: Class of 2027 (December 2025 Update)

December 16, 2025
Pascal Paul
State Director, Prep Baseball Nebraska

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TOP FIVE 👑

RANK	PLAYER	SCHOOL	POS
1	Bubba Day	Omaha Skutt	RHP/SS
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.
2	Kowen Rader	Adams Central	RHP
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.
3	Markus Chandler	Omaha Westside	SS/RHP
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.
4	Samuel Schroeder	Grand Island	C/OF
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.
5	Braden Swaney	Millard South	OF
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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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