Over the next several weeks, leading up to opening day, we’ll be publishing our team previews ahead of the 2026 spring season. Team previews touch on programs spanning all state classifications, counting down through the official Prep Baseball Oregon Preseason Power 25 Rankings.

Team Previews are generated through a mixture of coaches' responses gathered through our perennial coaches questionnaires, as well as insight from Prep Baseball Staff. Stay tuned the next several weeks for the unveiling of Team Previews and the complete Power 25.

Today, we spotlight the #3 ranked Clackamas Cavaliers. 

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High School: Clackamas Cavaliers   
Head Coach: JJ Winkle
Division: 6A
League/Conference: Mt. Hood
2025 Record (Finish): 20-8
2025 Playoff Finish: 6A state round of 16

 

ROSTER PREVIEW

No. of Returning Positional Starters: 9
No. of Returning Pitchers: 5
Key Players Lost: Caiden Ebberts

TEAM OUTLOOK

Starting Pitching: Ben Foglio, Jaxon Wetzler, Cade King, Nick Sousa

Bullpen: Jackson Faris, Luke Brady, Nolan Foglio, Jacob Strube, Justin Larsen

Top Seniors: Nolan Foglio, Caleb Tiede, Justin Larsen, Jacob Strube, Kyle Kristensen, Nick Sousa, Jackson Faris

Top Juniors: Ben Foglio, Cade King, Jaxon Wetzler, Luke Brady, Jonah Lam

Underclassmen to watch: '28 Noah Martin

Areas to watch: Offensive power

Team Strengths: Experience, pitching

Coaches Outlook: “I am really excited about this year. We have a great group of kids who love baseball and are not afraid to try and get better." - JJ Winkle, Head Coach

Overall Summary

Clackamas returns essentially their entire roster from last season and enters 2026 as a legitimate 6A title contender. The Cavaliers are highlighted by a trio of Division 1 arms on the mound, all players in their junior seasons. LHP and University of Washington commit Ben Foglio led the way last season, filling up the zone with a mid-80's heater and dominating at times. Foglio can also play a quality first base and hit in the middle of the order when not on the mound. Junior LHP Jaxon Wetzler boasts one of the highest ceilings of any arm in the state, with a fastball into the low 90's. Wetzler flashed at Prep Baseball's Future Games last summer before securing a commitment to the University of Oregon. RHP Cade King is the third D-1 commit, also playing at the Future Games before committing to the University of Washington. The arms outside of the big three have plenty of talent as well. Senior RHP and Mount Hood CC commit Nick Sousa ran his fastball into the upper 80's at a recent showcase look. Senior RHP Jackson Faris boasts a high-spin arsenal and can be great when in the zone. The position player group is anchored by a strong junior class atop the lineup. Shortstop and Portland commit Luke Brady is a dynamic player with a sound glove and offensive breakout potential. Jonah Lam provides speed and contact ability to go alongside quality CF defense. Elsewhere, senior backstop and Lower Columbia commit Nolan Foglio provides experience and some thump in the middle of the lineup, and a great ability to handle the high octane arms. The Cavaliers have a difficult schedule this spring, including great matchups with Summit, South Salem and Central Catholic. Expect Clackamas to lean on their strong, experienced roster to make serious noise this spring.

Find more information on the 2026 Clackamas program below:

+ Follow them on IG: @ClackamasBaseball
+ Visit the Prep Baseball Oregon Preseason Power 25 homepage

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