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Commitment Q&A with Nebraska Commit Ty Miller

January 25, 2024
By: PBR Kansas Staff

For some time now, RHP Ty Miller (Olathe West) has been one of the top prospects in the state's 2025 class, sitting presently at No. 15 overall on our rankings.

At 6-foot-5, 200-pounds, Miller offers plenty of physicality on the mound with control for his large stature downhill. His fastball plays in the upper-80s with carry through the zone and projects to add more ticks as he continues to add strength to his frame. Miller compliments his fastball with a mid-70s slider and mid-70s changeup.

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We spoke with Miller about his journey through the recruiting process as a whole, how he landed with Nebraska, and more - all of which you can find below.

OUR Q&A

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? What were you looking for out of a college program to continue your baseball career at?

Miller: I didn’t know what to expect going into it. I knew if I played my game and kept working I would have a chance to play at the next level. What I was looking for was player development and the community support.   

PBR: Did location or distance from home play a factor in your decision?

Miller: It played a huge roll to stay close to home. I only looked at schools in the Midwest. 

PBR: When did the recruiting process really start to heat up for you? Where did the school you committed to first see you play?

Miller: The recruiting process really started when I played for Kansas select in the high plains shootout after my freshman high school season. I also attended lots of camps in the winter of my sophomore year. 

PBR: What do you like most about the program you chose, and what were the key factors in making your decision?

Miller: What I was looking for in a program was a family environment, proven history of player development, and the community support to the athletes and the school. Also the coaching staff at Nebraska seems genuinely like family.

PBR: What other schools were on your short list before you made your final decision?

Miller: K-State and Wichita State.

PBR: Who is the best player you have faced in your state? What about them makes for a tough opponent?

Miller: Prior to joining the Midwest Aces my toughest opponent was Carter Rose (Shawnee Mission East, 2025) as a pitcher and a hitter. What makes him a tougher opponent was he is a hard throwing left-hander with a great 12-6 curve ball. 

PBR: At what point in your career did you realize you were a college-caliber player and became serious about taking your game to the next level?

Miller: I always wanted to play college baseball and on but when I was 14 going into high school I realized I was bigger and threw harder than most kids my age.  

PBR: What advice would you give to young baseball players striving to get where you are?

Miller: Don’t stop working towards goals, always be improving your mental game, and your baseball IQ.

PBR: What is the most memorable moment in your baseball career to this point?

Miller: My most memorable game I pitched was last high school baseball season when we faced the No. 2 team in the Sunflower League. Our starter fouled a ball of his nose im warmups and I had to start the game on short notice and held them to one run and three hits through six innings. 

PBR: Preview your high school team's season for us. How do you feel your team will be?

Miller: We got a new coach and I believe he and our team will do a lot better than we did last season and will make a run for the Sunflower League championship. 

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