The Director's List: Top Sliders at the Preseason All-State
April 11, 2026
The Director’s List is our data-driven look at the top performers from the 2026 Prep Baseball Nebraska Preseason All-State, highlighting the standout metrics captured throughout the event. From explosive exit velocities and advanced batted ball data to pitch traits, spin profiles, and velocity leaders, this series breaks down who separated themselves in each measurable category.
Built to complement our traditional scouting coverage, The Director’s List puts a spotlight on the measurable tools that define impact players and provides a clear snapshot of who made the loudest statistical impression in front of our staff.
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Today we look at the best slider metrics.
Class of 2027
1: RHP Brandt Schmidt
Max velocity: 72.2 mph.
Max spin rate: 2666 rpm / Avg: 2555 rpm.
Max horizontal movement: -24.6 inches / Avg: -22.7 inches HM.
Avg induced vertical break: -1.7 inches.
Zone percentage: 75%.
2: RHP Gideon Novotny
Max velocity: 75.6 mph.
Max horizontal movement: -13.7 inches.
Max IVB: -9.2 inches / Avg: -8.1 inches.
Max spin rate: 2243 rpm / Avg: 2209 rpm.
3: RHP Jackson Corey
Max velocity: 71.6 mph.
Max horizontal movement: 22.2 inches / Avg: 21.0 inches HM.
Avg induced vertical break: -2.9 inches.
Avg extension: 5.4 ft.
4: RHP Chase Neneman
Max velocity: 75.3 mph.
Max spin rate: 2573 rpm / Avg: 2549 rpm.
Max horizontal movement: -22.6 inches / Avg: -18.8 inches HM.
5: Payton Wane
Max velocity: 74.2 mph.
Max spin rate: 2752 rpm / Avg: 2620 rpm.
Max horizontal movement: -21.7 inches / Avg: -19.2 inches HM.
Induced vertical break: -3.9 inches.
6: LHP Adrian Norris
Max velocity: 78.1 mph.
Max spin rate: 2366 rpm / Avg: 2314 rpm.
Max horizontal movement: 17.8 inches / Avg: 14.5 inches HM.
7: Carter Woodson
Max velocity: 79.4 mph.
Max horizontal movement: -16.5 inches HM.
Max induced vertical break: -7.4 inches.
Release height: 4.1 ft.
8: LHP Mathew Gorman
Max velocity: 78.8 mph.
Max spin rate: 2447 rpm / Avg: 2052 rpm.
Max horizontal movement: 7.5 inches / Avg: 6.5 inches HM.
9: RHP Caiden Cannon
Max velocity: 76.2 mph.
Average horizontal movement: 15.4 inches.
Max spin rate: 2404 rpm / Avg: 2357 rpm.
10: RHP Easton Elam
Max velocity: 74.0 mph.
Max horizontal movement: -17.1 inches / Avg: -14.3 inches HM.
Max spin rate: 2279 rpm / Avg: 2228 rpm.
Class of 2028
1: RHP Will Kaskie
Max velocity: 73.0 mph.
Max spin rate: 2607 rpm / Avg: 2558 rpm.
Max horizontal movement: 24.7 inches / Avg: 23.5 inches HM.
2: RHP Cade Anderson
Max velocity: 75.3 mph.
Max horizontal movement: -14.6 inches / Avg: -11.1 inches HM.
Max IVB: -9.2 inches / Avg: -6.6 inches.
Max spin rate: 2211 rpm / Avg: 2056 rpm.
3: RHP Braxtyn Blank-Jimenez
Max velocity: 76.1 mph.
Max spin rate: 2418 rpm / Avg: 2372 rpm.
Max horizontal movement: -14.0 inches / Avg: -13.4 inches HM.
4: LHP Ethan Carmona
Max velocity: 72 mph.
Max horizontal movement: 19.1 inches / Avg: 15.2 inches HM.
Max spin rate: 2208 rpm / Avg: 2150 rpm.
5: Duncan Hansen
Max velocity: 73.2 mph.
Horizontal movement: -11.5 inches HM.
Induced vertical break: -0.7 inches.
Max spin rate: 2122 rpm / Avg: 2075 rpm.
Class of 2029
1: RHP Caden Cizek
Max velocity: 73.9 mph.
Max horizontal movement: -19.1 inches / Avg: -14.0 inches HM.
Max spin rate: 2173 rpm / Avg: 2129 rpm.
2: RHP Alex Winn
Max velocity: 73.2 mph.
Max spin rate: 2408 rpm / Avg: 2384 rpm.
Max horizontal movement: -11.9 inches / Avg: -11.6 inches HM.
Max induced vertical break: -3.6 inches.
3: RHP Mason Hiatt
Max velocity: 75.2 mph.
Max horizontal movement: -9.8 inches / Avg: -5.1 inches HM.
Max IVB: -4.4 inches / Avg: -1.5 inches.
Max spin rate: 2191 rpm / Avg: 2151 rpm.
4: RHP Cruz Humbert
Max velocity: 74.1 mph.
Max spin rate: 2308 rpm / Avg: 2253 rpm.
Max horizontal movement: -16.3 inches / Avg: -7.3 inches HM.
5: Colin Joslin
Max velocity: 70.1 mph.
Max spin rate: 2733 rpm / Avg: 2621 rpm.
Max horizontal movement: -14.7 inches
Max IVB: -11.4 inches / Avg: -3.2 inches.
UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️
| EVENT | DATE | LOCATION |
| Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only) | 05/24 | Lincoln, NE |
| NE Summer ID | 06/01 | Omaha, NE |
| Summer Rising Stars ID (2030s Only) | 06/01 | Omaha, NE |
| Central Legion ID | 07/06 | Grand Island, NE |