On Sunday March 1st, Prep Baseball Oregon hosted the Eugene Preseason ID at PK Park at the University of Oregon. Prep Baseball scouts evaluated high school athletes in the 2026-2030 graduating classes, with several strong showings throughout the event.

Preseason ID events serve as an identifier heading into the spring high school season, providing Prep Baseball scouts and college recruiters a list of prospects to follow as they plan their spring coverage. We also tend to see prospects’ best performances in the preseason, as most athletes are fresh and coming off of strict and targeted off-season training programs that have resulted in big gains. Standout performances can lead to invitations to some of the summer's biggest invite-only events, including the Pacific Northwest State Games, Prep Baseball Future Games, and more.

Today, we release our Quick Hits, detailing scouting notes on standout performers from the event. Prospects are listed alphabetically by last name. Stay tuned the remainder of this week for all post-event content.

Eugene Preseason ID

Quick Hits

'26 RHP/OF Lucas Allen (Sprague)
The uncommitted senior flashed start to finish in Eugene, showcasing ability in all facets. The stocky-strong righty was able to punish baseballs in BP rounds when on time and in sync, resulting in an event-best 103.9 MPH peak exit velocity. The mostly flatter approach did drive a ball up to 362 feet. Allen also worked a fastball up to 82.7 MPH on the mound, with a 2400+ RPM slider flashing as his best secondary. Defensively, Allen is likely best suited for a corner spot with throws up to 81 MPH in this look. 

'27 OF/RHP Jackson Barba (Central)
One of the better showings of the day came from the junior outfielder, particularly with the speed and arm tools shown. Barba ran a 6.92 60-time to begin his day, speed that could play in all three outfield spots. In the defensive portion of the workout, he battled the elements and showed quality reads off the bat, paired with throws up to 87 MPH. The arm strength translated to the mound well with a fastball up to 84 MPH and a three pitch mix shown. Barba also drove exit velocities up to 93.5 MPH at the plate with a best batted ball distance of 367 feet. Top of the order two-way player will be a key for Central HS this spring.

'27 OF Gabriel Cruz (Wilsonville)
Seen recently at PNW Preseason All-State, the Preseason's top invite-only event, Cruz had his best offensive performance to date in Eugene with consistent barrels from the left side. The junior sets in a balanced stance with a tighter turn through to contact, working in more upright posture with a controlled finish. Cruz blasted exit velocities upt o 98.6 MPH at his best, averaging 87.3 MPH as well. Cruz didn't run the 60 in this look due to a slight leg injury but did post a 6.81 time two weeks ago, speed that showed in his outfield workout. Uncommitted name to know.

'26 RHP Jackson Faris (Clackamas)
The senior arm built on a strong outing on the mound in a Fall showcase look, showing improvements top to bottom at PK Park over the weekend. A 6'4, durable build arm, Faris works through a steady paced wind into a fluid, continuous arm path with a high 3/4 to OTT slot release. The overall operation is polished and repeatable for all deliveries. The velocity ticked up in this look with a fastball 84-86 T86.5. Faris also threw two distinct breaking balls that both flashed plus in-game last fall, thrown in the mid-70's in Eugene with over 2600 RPM on average, respectively. The righty also worked in a CH to round out a 4-pitch, starter's type profile. Faris joins what may be the most loaded staff in Oregon HS baseball entering 2026.

'28 INF Kingston Hammons (Skyview, WA)
The lean-framed middle INF posted impressive batspeed metrics for his size, nearly leading the event with a peak of over 85 MPH. The speed combined with barrel accuracy led to quality BP rounds, peaking with a 96.9 MPH exit velocity while averaging 91.6 MPH. A 7.3 runner in the 60, Hammons also showcased sound infield actions defensively with throws up to 79 MPH across the dirt. We'd expect the game to continue to trend up as Hammons adds strength into his upperclass years.

'27 INF/OF Carson Hollern (Charles M Russell, MT)
Hollern was among the best athletes in Eugene, shown from the jump with a 6.91 60-yard dash time and a 22.8 inch vertical jump. The Montana product then showed his game at the dish, driving the ball in the air and on a line consistently with exit velocities up to 93.6 MPH and a max batted ball distance of 321 feet. Hollern's defensive actions were quick and crisp, fit for a middle INF spot. He also had throws up to 77 MPH across the dirt. Medium-framed athlete improved metrically nearly across the board since a previous showcase look last winter.

'27 OF/RHP Cason Jacobs (Crescent Valley)
Among the most physically dominant players at 6'3 210 pound, Jacobs demonstrated loud tools in an NFL tight end-like frame at PK Park. At the dish, the levers do a nice job staying compact through the swing, with a wider base and a firm front side at contact. The loose-wristed stroke could do damage when on the barrel, with a peak exit velocity of 102.2 MPH and a max batted ball distance of 385 feet. The 7.04 runner had throws up to 80 MPH in the outfield with a power hitting corner OF type projection. Jacobs also hopped on the mound, running a fastball up to 82.4 MPH with a 2460 RPM slider thrown for strikes. Uncommitted player to circle.

'28 INF/RHP Chaz Johnson (Barlow)
Johnson's performance on the mound was enticing and will be worth monitoring moving forward, and his showcase as a whole was quality start to finish. The 5'11 righthander worked through a steady-paced wind, generating plus scap retraction into a 3/4 slot release. The FB worked up to 85 MPH, never dropping below 84 MPH. Johnson maintains consistent armspeed on a 76-77 MPH changeup and a 71-73 MPH slider, the slider with heavy horizontal action and over 2660 RPM on average. The righty also blasted balls up to 96.6 MPH at the dish and has versatility defensively. Johnson earned All-League honorable mention honors as a freshman and looks poised for an even better sophomore campaign.

'26 RHP Tate Kullberg (La Salle Catholic)
A wiry 6'0 senior with arm talent from the right side, Kullberg was one of several pitcher only's with strong bullpen looks at the University of Oregon. The righty stayed behind the ball well, generating heavy horizontal break and sinking action on a FB up to 85.8 MPH. The changeup had similar sinking action in the upper 70's tunneling well. Kullberg's slider had a shorter action with late bite in the mid 70's to round out his three pitch mix. Senior should be leaned upon heavily this season and could help a collegiate program on the mound.

'28 INF Kingston Lopez (Ridgeview)
Lopez was seen at West Coast Super Sophomore Games last fall and showed some nice gains in Eugene in his latest look. The 6'0 frame looks to slowly be adding strength and still has plenty of room to add. At the plate, Lopez sets with a bend in his knees externally rotated slightly, with a quieter forward move and some loft created to the pull side at impact. Lopez peaked with a 94.4 MPH exit velocity, driving balls up to 343 feet. A 7.4 runner in the 60, the sophomore worked through more controlled actions defensively and could realistically stick at any INF spot as he matures, working throws up to 81 MPH. He also ran a fastball up to 82 MPH on the mound with a four-pitch mix. Intriguing follow.

'30 INF/RHP Easton Minica (South Medford)
The youngest player at the ID event, Minica more than held his own with the high school prospects in Eugene in all facets of his game. The 5'11 righty displayed remarkably consistent BP rounds for his age, peaking with a 94 MPH exit velocity while averaging 89 MPH. The line drive, flatter approach yielded positive results. Minica also ran a 7.29 60-time, a strong mark considering we generally see run times improve as players enter their HS years. The South Medford product also ran his fastball up to 79.9 MPH with a lower spin CH and a loopier CB mixed in as well. Young player to know.

'28 OF/RHP Tyler Parish (Liberty)
Parish improved metrically in just about every stat category from a year ago, showcasing promising potential. The righthander sets with a wider, slightly open base in his stance, carrying a loose-wristed swing with acceleration through contact. Parish was able to do damage when getting the ball in the air, peaking with a 98.4 MPH exit velocity and a batted ball distance of 373 feet. The arm strength looks to still be developing, but Parish moved well in either direction defensively in the outfield. The Liberty arm also improved on the mound, running a fastball into the upper 70's. The bat played well and will be one to watch heading into the spring.

'29 C Shai Rasmussen (Sprague)
Rasmussen's defense from the catcher position showed plenty of promise, particularly for a freshman, with a 2.00 second pop time posted at his best. Rasmussen displayed a quality hit tool in Eugene as well. The ability to find the barrel was present in both BP rounds, peaking with a 97.6 MPH exit velocity while averaging 89.1 MPH. Rasmussen's evenly distributed frame with some present strength was able to blast balls up to 363 feet. The young player could see varsity time sooner rather than later with this strong showing in mind.

'27 RHP/OF Gunnar Schockelt (La Center, WA)
The 6'2 junior posted some of the best metrics at the event in several areas of his game Schockelt began the day with an event-best 6.79 60-yard dash time, speed that could play in a CF role defensively. He then displayed quickness and closing speed in his defensive workout with throws up to 85 MPH from the outfield. Schockhelt then continued to impress at the plate, driving balls up to 101.6 MPH and averaging an 89 MPH exit velocity in BP rounds. The bat moved quickly through the zone with rotational power at contact. The La Center product finished by showcasing a three pitch mix and a fastball up to 84.8 MPH on the mound. Quality performance.

'27 INF/RHP Henry Wort (Blanchet Catholic)
Another junior who impressed with the bat, Wort delivered crisp, repeatable swing actions in his BP rounds to produce positive results from the right side of the dish. The 6'0 prospect carried quicker hands through the zone, working exit velocities up to 95.9 MPH while averaging north of 90 MPH as well. Wort displayed more of a gap to gap approach with some power present to the big part of the field. Wort looked to handle the routine play defensively in the infield. He then had a strong finish to his showcase on the mound, working down the mound well and throwing strikes with a fastball north of 80 MPH, while mixing in a CH and CB as well. Well-rounded showing.

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