Recently, Prep Baseball Oregon updated our 2026 Rankings List. Our latest update featured 110 players from across the state, highlighting a deep and talented pool of prospects going into their senior seasons.

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Several players made their rankings debut on our latest update after strong showings in the spring or summer of this year. Below, we highlight some of those notable newcomers, featuring scouting reports and video from recent looks.

Notable Newcomers

Michael Buschelman RHP / SS / North Eugene, OR / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 25 / POS: 8 Buschelman has shown steady progress throughout 2025, starting with a solid showing at the Corvallis Preseason ID this winter. The lean 6'0 arm showcased a clean, quick arm action with a 3/4 slot release, working in a three pitch mix overall. The spring and summer is where Buschelman has really taken off, becoming a go-to arm for North Eugene High School in many of their biggest matchups. The righty's stuff has continued to trend upward on the summer showcase circuit, working into the mid-to-upper 80's with his FB. Buschelman's athleticism and arm speed paired with still having plenty of room to fill in his frame make him an intriguing follow moving forward, securing him one of the highest debut spots in our rankings update.

Eli Wallace RHP / OF / Sheldon, OR / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 53 / POS: 14 One of the more impressive arms seen out of the Oregon '26 class at PNW State Games this summer, Wallace is another RHP with plenty to dream on. The righty is listed at 6'4, 180, utilizing his longer levers to move well down the mound. The FB sat 82-84 MPH with sink, generating nearly 18 inches of horizontal movement at times. Wallace pairs the heater with a more firm SL at 75-77 MPH, resulting in a tighter shape. The righty is at his best when commanding to both sides of the plate with his two offerings, and was another arm leaned upon heavily by his high school down the stretch this spring. Wallace's first look at a Prep Baseball showcase impressed, earning him a spot in the latest rankings update.

Pi Barker 3B / 1B / Westview, OR / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 68 / POS: 6 The Westview corner infielder put together a pair of strong summer showcase performances, first seen at the Portland Summer ID - Session II and later at PNW State Games. The RH swing stood out in a big way, staying connected with strength from the ground up to produce loud contact. Barker starts in a slightly open setup with plus batspeed through the zone, resulting in a peak exit velocity of 97 MPH and averaging 90.9 MPH across his BP rounds. A flatter barrel path through the zone led to line drive contact to the LCF gap. Barker is a 7.32 runner in the 60 with an athletic gait that translated to a quicker first step defensively. Developing arm strength shown with a compact, high 3/4 slot release. The 6'0 athlete should be a contributor at the college level and is a name to circle moving forward.

Slade Hudson RHP / 3B / Cascade, OR / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 74 / POS: 22 The stockier-framed 6'0 prospect performed well this summer at the Eugene Summer ID and later at PNW State Games. On the mound, Hudson features a continuous arm action into a high 3/4 slot release with a clean mechanical operation overall. The FB currently sits 82-84 MPH with some life thanks to late intent down the mound. Hudson maintains consistent armspeed on a SL at 74-77 MPH and a CH at 74-76 MPH. The SL is the best secondary offering to date, spotted to the glove side and down in the zone with downward action. The Cascade High School player also features a lofted right handed swing, producing exit velocities up to 93.7 MPH and a peak batted ball distance of 344 feet. Hudson's fundamentally sound overall skillset earned him a spot in the latest rankings update.

Anthony Albano C / RHP / Ashland High School, OR / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 76 / POS: 13 Any time a catcher posts a sub-2 second pop time, it is sure to turn heads of scouts and coaches in attendance. That is exactly what Albano did at PNW State Games this July, following up from other strong performances at the Eugene Summer ID and Pacific Northwest Summer ID. Albano's wiry-strong 6'0 frame moves well behind the dish, aided by throws up to 78 MPH to produce a best pop time of 1.98 seconds. A 7.17 second runner, Albano works both knees up from the catcher position before a deliberate transfer to release. At the plate, the Ashland product features a simple stride load while keeping the hands tighter, catching the ball deep with a bend in his levers at contact. Albano produced a peak exit velocity of 97.5 MPH and averaged 89.4 MPH in his best BP rounds this summer.

Jakoby Goss SS / RHP / Tillamook High School, OR / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 87 / POS: 13 After leading 4A Tillamook to a successful spring season, Goss was seen at the PNW Summer ID this May. The switch-hitter posted quality numbers at his showcase while looking the part of producive player. Offensively, Goss peaked with a 91.6 MPH exit velocity, showing more of a polished approach from the right side with some loft and developing bat speed from the left side. The infielder looked comfortable taking reps at shortstop defensively, maintaining active feet and carrying his momentum through his target with throws up to 83 MPH. On the mound, Goss sat 79-82 MPH from a longer arm action and a high, over-top slot release. The secondaries flashed at times, with a four-pitch mix displayed. Goss's fundamental base with room to add in the frame more than deserved a spot in the 2026 rankings.

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