The Prep Baseball Nevada Preseason ID – Session 3, one of the premier evaluation events on the state calendar, took place Wednesday, February 11 at Durango High School. The one-day showcase featured prospects from the 2026–2030 classes in a pro-style workout that included TrackMan- and Blast Motion-tracked batting practice, VALD-powered 60-yard dash testing, full defensive evaluations, and bullpen sessions with advanced pitch metrics.
As has become the norm, Top Tier Las Vegas was well represented — and several players used the event to make loud statements heading into the spring season.
Ty Kincaid Continues His Rise
The headline performance of the day belonged to 2028 LHP Ty Kincaid.
Kincaid, currently ranked as the No. 1 left-handed pitcher in Nevada’s 2028 class, turned in new personal bests across the board — most notably touching 84.2 mph with his four-seam fastball. That marks a +4 mph jump since the fall.
For a 6-foot-4, 181-pound sophomore who is just beginning to fully understand how to consistently use his lower half and leverage his frame, that type of velocity jump is significant.
Prep Baseball West Coast Supervisor Brett Harrison has taken notice of Kincaid’s steady climb:
“One of our highest risers since moving into the state roughly a year ago, Kincaid has only continued to see his game take off with so much more still left in the tank. Standing at a Prep Baseball verified 6-foot-4, 181.2 lbs., the Top Tier Las Vegas product has seen his game incrementally progress each time out with us with present feel for his secondary mix, that includes a curveball and a change up, to go along with a trending fastball that saw him produce a New Personal Best 84.2 mph at the Las Vegas Preseason ID, gaining +4 mph since September. Keep an eye on Kincaid as a player who we expect to make significant jumps over the next few years.”
Kincaid’s secondary mix continues to trend in the right direction as well, showing feel for both his curveball and changeup. With his frame, present pitchability, and consistent jumps in measurable data, his ceiling remains extremely high.
Kayne Horibe Shows All-Around Growth
Uncommitted 2026 OF/RHP Kayne Horibe also delivered his best all-around showing at a Prep Baseball event to date.
Fresh off football season, Horibe opened the day with a 6.86 60-yard dash via VALD Performance, then followed it up by showing improved athleticism and arm strength in the outfield, reaching 91 mph in outfield velocity. At the plate, he set a new personal best with a 90.0 mph TrackMan average exit velocity.
Harrison praised the jump:
“The small school product comes fresh off of his football season, and put together his best overall performance at any Prep Baseball event he has attended with multiple personal best being achieved at the Las Vegas Preseason ID. Getting his day started quickly with a 6.86 VALD 60 Time, he then made his way to the outfield where he showed off improved, athletic actions through the ball, pulling down a 91 mph Outfield Velocity. Then at the plate, he flashed his ability to consistently find the barrel as he put together a New Personal Best 90.0 TrackMan Average Exit Velocity. This is a player who announced his presence last year at the same event, it has only continued to see his game trend since then.”
Horibe’s development arc continues to point upward as he heads into a pivotal senior season.
Antonio Whitney Trending at the Right Time
2027 SS/RHP Antonio Whitney also posted multiple new personal bests, including knocking his 60 time down to 7.3 — an important benchmark as he enters his junior year.
Whitney’s exit velocity climbed to 89.3 mph, and his infield velocity ticked up to 85 mph. On the mound, his fastball reached 82 mph, with new personal bests across multiple pitching metrics.
He has been intentional with his offseason work, and the data is starting to reflect that. As he prepares for a crucial 2026 season, Whitney continues trending toward the physical and performance benchmarks necessary to elevate his recruiting profile.
CJ Nelson Brings Left-Side Pop
2028 CJ Nelson added another impressive offensive showing, posting a 93.9 mph max exit velocity and an 87.1 mph average exit velocity. The left-handed hitter continues to show real power potential from the left side, pairing present pop with a developing approach that should continue to mature over the next few seasons.
Development on Display
The Las Vegas Preseason ID once again provided a platform for objective evaluation. TrackMan and Blast data, sprint testing, and measurable defensive metrics give players and families a clear snapshot of where they stand entering the spring.
For Top Tier Las Vegas, the takeaway was clear: incremental progress matters.
Velocity jumps. Faster times. Improved contact quality. Better athletic actions. These are not overnight breakthroughs — they’re the result of consistent work.
And as the spring season begins, several Top Tier players have positioned themselves exactly where they need to be: trending up.
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