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Oregon Class of 2027 Rankings - August Update

August 19, 2026
Dylan Grenz
Assistant Scouting Director

Over the next several weeks, Prep Baseball Oregon will unveil our latest series of player rankings updates. Updates to the lists come at the conclusion of the summer showcase circuit, where standout performances have resulted in a number of changes to each respective class. Today, we begin our latest series of updates with the 2027 class. 

Oregon's 2027 class continues to exemplify its depth and talent, with 130 players securing a spot in the latest rankings list. Many players saw changes in their ranks after performances at events, including Scout Days, Summer ID's, and our biggest event of the summer, the invite-only Pacific Northwest State Games. To view the full rankings list, click here.

Below are notes on the latest rankings list, including notes at the top, summer standouts, and uncommitted names to circle.

At The Top

For the 5th consecutive update, Central's Joe Mendazona Jr. maintains his spot as the top-ranked 2027 graduate in Oregon. The standout catcher and lefthanded bat has had a massive summer circuit and has elevated his status heading into his senior season. Mendazona was exceptional at the USA 18u Trials early in the summer, drawing the attention of Prep Baseball's VP, Scouting Shooter Hunt. Hunt's takeaways on the Oregon product coming out of the event are below.

"Featuring one of the sweetest left-handed strokes at the event, Mendazona put together a week that elevated his status from intriguing draft follow to strong Day 1 candidate. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound left-handed hitter generated ground force from a slightly crouched position that saw the hands smoothly rock to a power position before leaning back on balls with an uphill approach. The hit-tool stood out in this look as he was on-the-barrel against some elite arms, and he offered an enticing look in batting practice at some lofted power to the pull side. The defense played more average behind the plate, but still displayed some athleticism and arm strength, and likely ticks up in a hurry with more experience. In valuing the bat over all else, Mendazona positioned himself into the whispered categories of recent prospects like Michael Oliveto and Cole Prosek, and if he continues to explode on the circuit throughout the summer, the whispers of a Joe Mack-esq profile might ultimately be heard."

The TCU commit's strong summer was further solidified by a quality showing at Area Codes, followed by a flat out dominant performance at 2026 Pacific Northwest State Games. Mendazona slugged two home runs and was an on-base machine en route to winning the MVP award at State Games.

Elsewhere in the top ten, a couple of standout performances at the recent 2026 NW Scout Games elevated the status of prospects. Beaverton OF Chase Austin moves up to the number 4 spot in the ranks after displaying the pop in-game. Austin carries a heavier barrel through the zone with some classic LH loft, slugging a home run against high-level PNW competition. The athletic lefty can play anywhere in the outfield and looks poised to be an early contributor at Oregon State next year.

Clackamas arm Cade King was another winner from Scout Games, throwing two hitless frames with 3 punch outs and working the fastball up to 91 MPH. A 6'3 arm with a three pitch mix, King continues to make steady strides in the last year plus, and could be another key prospect for the University of Washington in the years to come.

Two lefty pitchers also worked their way into the top ten in Forest Grove's Kevin Carrieri and Clackamas' Ben Foglio. Carrieri had an exceptional high school season and is a strike throwing starter type that has seen continual growth this year, picking up a recent commitment to the University of Oregon. Foglio, an early Washington commit in his recruiting cycle, got the ball in big moments for the Cavaliers this spring and boasts plenty of arm talent in his own right. Both players check in at number 8 and 9 in the rankings, respectively.

Summer Standouts

Several players established their prospect status with great performances at summer events. Sheldon outfielder Chad Turner makes one of the biggest jumps in the rankings after showing real strides in his game at the Eugene Summer ID. A 6'3, 180 pound lefthander, Turner ran a 6.98 60 yard dash and displayed quality actions defensively. The bat was the standout tool in this one, blasting exit velocities up to 100.7 MPH with balls hit up to 361 feet. The combination of athleticism and size make Turner one of the more intriguing uncommitted position players remaining on the board.

Sunset RHP Riley Via was equally proficient at PNW State Games in Ridgefield. A wiry-framed 6'0 arm, Via sat 86-87 MPH with a higher spin, high ride fastball that played up in the zone. The slider flashed as a potential future plus pitch with over 2560 RPM at its best, and he killed spin well on a high-70's changeup as well. Via's ascent on the mound was rewarded with a recent commitment to St. Martin's University.

Despite limited action at PNW State Games, Mountain View's Ryder Carpenter was another huge winner this summer. Carpenter's workout in Ridgefield stood out across the board, setting new bests with a 1.90 second pop time and exit velocities north of 95 MPH. His BP rounds on the whole were crisp and consistent, working the gaps with some sneaky pop in a wiry-medium frame. Carpenter has also run a 6.77 60 yard dash at his best and can be an impact top part of the order type.

Uncommitted Names to Circle

Many rising seniors remain on the board with a wealth of tools and talents. OF/RHP Jackson Barba out of Central High School checks in as one of our top remaining uncommitted players in our latest ranks list. Listed 6'0, 170 pounds, Barba plays with speed and strength in all facets, seen fully at PNW State Games. The 5A state champ ran a 6.75 60, paired with throws up to 87 MPH from the outfield and EV's up to 94 MPH. Barba's growth on the mound has been an intriguing piece as well, working the heater up to 87 MPH in his latest look. Barba can be a winning player in several different ways and is sure to make an impact at the college level.

Ridgeview INF Diego Lopez is another talented position player who remains uncommitted. The Future Games alum was seen at PNW Top Prospect Games this summer, where he showed real progress with the bat both in-game and during his workout. After working EV's up to 96 MPH while averaging 90 MPH in BP rounds, Lopez was an on-base machine during gameplay, highlighted by a triple hit to dead center field. The middle infielder plays with confidence defensively and carries a polish all in all.

On the pitching side, Westview RHP Will Klein offers upside and was seen at PNW Top Prospect Games as well. A lean 6'2 arm, Klein was into the mid to upper 80's with a cut-action fastball in his scoreless outing. He paired the fastball with a mid-70's curveball carrying sharp downer action. Klein was also up to 90 MPH at Prep Baseball's 17U National Championship tournament earlier in the summer and carries a ton of arm talent that could help a college program.

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