Oregon Uncommitted Spotlight - '26 C/RHP Anthony Albano
January 19, 2026
As we move through the offseason, Prep Baseball Oregon features an Uncommitted Spotlight, where we highlight standout performers who have attended a Prep Baseball ID event this year. Uncommitted spotlights are meant to showcase players that Prep Baseball Scouts felt showed standout tools, large improvements in overall game, or potential upside moving forward. College coaches and recruiters should be sure to keep an eye on these prospects in the coming months.
This week, we spotlight '26 C/RHP Anthony Albano. The senior from Ashland High School was seen at multiple events last summer, including the Eugene Summer ID and PNW State Games.
A wiry 6'0 athlete, Albano's showcases were highlighted by exit velocities into the mid-90's and a 1.98 second pop time. Below is a complete player profile breakdown.
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Corvallis Preseason ID | OR | 02/14 | Oregon State University - Corvallis, OR |
| Pacific Northwest Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) | OR | 02/16 | NW Sports Hub - Centralia, WA |
| Pacific Northwest Preseason ID | OR | 02/17 | NW Sports Hub - Centralia, WA |
| Eugene Preseason ID | OR | 03/01 | University of Oregon, PK Park - Eugene, OR |
RELATED CONTENT
- OR Oregon Uncommitted Spotlight - '26 C/RHP Anthony Albano 1/19/26
- OR Future Games Spotlight - '27 INF Diego Lopez 1/16/26
- OR 2026 Oregon Player of the Year Watchlist 1/14/26
- OR PNW State Games Spotlight - '26 LHP Alexander Lopez 1/14/26
- OR Oregon Uncommitted Spotlight - '26 1B Brody Whitcomb 1/12/26
- OR Future Games Spotlight - RHP Jack Brauckmiller 1/09/26
Scouting Report
Anthony Albano, Ashland High School (OR), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 172.6-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Weight evenly distributed in lower half in stance. Hands lower with barrel stacked vertically over rear shoulder. Hands hitch slightly in sync with leg lift. Some bat speed through the zone with a slight uphill barrel path. Head down through contact with loose wrists through the zone. Aggressive two-hand and smoother one-handed finish both shown. 72.2 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 89.4 mph. 352' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-78 mph. INF-80 mph. C: Tighter transfer into compact 3/4 slot release. INF: Transfers at the belt into standard swing and 3/4 slot release.
Defense: 2.05-2.16 pop times. C: Works from standard 1KD setup, presenting low target. Sticks with flexion in wrist. Goes both knees up for throws down with offset feet. INF: Short, choppy steps into wider base at field point. Comfort moving in either direction with softer hands.
ATH: 7.17 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.03 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.60 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 66.34 Edge Score
Anthony Albano, Ashland (OR), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 173-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch delivery, easy leg lift w/controlled drop and drive. Slightly open landing to finish across.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, breakts at letters w/straigh tback takeaway to initiate arm swing. Shorter path working high through shoulder, bouncing to finish.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. T2156, 2000 average rpm.
SL: 64-67 mph. T2229, 2171 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. T1381, 1259 average rpm.
ATH: 21.00 max vertical.
Anthony Albano, Ashland (OR), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 173-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly closed base with balance in lower half. Hands quiet with hands forward and stacked over rear shoulder. Short stride load as hands loop downward. Longer, upward hand path. Loose wrists through the zone with controlled one-hand finish 70.3 mph bat speed with 15 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 77.9 mph. 335' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. 3/4 slot throws with carry through the bag.
Defense: 2.06-2.11 pop times. Low, wide 1KD setup. Presents clear target with thumb more upward in frame. Goes two knees up on throws down with body rotated at 90 deg before throws down.
ATH: 21.00 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 58.6 Edge Score