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2026 PNW Preseason All-State - 2027's Quick Hits

February 25, 2026
Dylan Grenz
Associate Scout

On Monday February 16th, Prep Baseball Washington hosted Pacific Northwest Preseason All-State and the NW Sports Hub in Centralia, Washington. Our top invite-only event of the preseason featured some of the best high school players from Washington and Oregon, with a mass of strong showings throughout the event.

The Preseason All-State Showcase is an invitation-only event that features the top players in the state, and has resulted in hundreds of college commitments over previous years. Every year the Preseason All-State Showcase highlights the who’s who of the PNW baseball scene. This event is limited and exclusive to the top prospects in the PNW and serves as a springboard as you enter the high school season. Standout performances help Prep Baseball Scouts map out their spring high school coverage, influence player rankings updates, and more.

Because of the multitude of exceptional performances at this year's Preseason All-State, we're splitting our Quick Hits by grad year, in order to highlight more of the event's top players. Today, we begin our series of Quick Hits with notes on the top players from the class of 2027. Players are listed alphabetically by last name. Stay tuned the remainder of this week for all QH content.

2026 PNW Preseason All-State

Quick Hits - 2027's

INF/RHP Roy Bannister (Corvallis)
The medium-framed righthander continued to flash two-way ability first seen last summer, with gains made virtually acros the board. The swing worked with fluidity and efficiency, carrying strong levers through the zone with minimal wasted movement. Bannister peaked with a 97.1 MPH exit velocity, shooting the gaps with an average EV north of 90 MPH. Bannister also displayed a three pitch mix with a lower spin arsenal, working a fastball up to 83.4 MPH. The arm played in the infield as well with crisp actions shown defensively and throws up to 85 MPH. Two-way player to circle this spring.

OF Brooks Barker (Capital)
After several quality looks across 2025, Barker showed a nice uptick in his power output in BP rounds to kick off his 2026. The righthander offers physicality from a medium frame, carrying a heavier barrel with a flatter approach through the zone. Barker posted an exit velocity up to 101.1 MPH, averaging 93.2 MPH with a peak batted ball distance of 375 feet. The sub-7 runner is capable of playing all three outfield positions, seen in an in-game look last spring, with longer strides and sound instincts to cover ground. Uncommitted name to know.

OF Preston Bolam (Emerald Ridge)
The Emerald Ridge junior exceeded expectations in his first showcase performance, displaying a louder toolset with upside moving foward. The left handed bat displayed a gap-to-gap, line drive stroke, posting exit velocities up to 103.1 MPH and a max batted ball distance of 358 feet. The right handed glove also closed quickly on balls with plus foot speed and developing arm strength. Bolam posted a 6.99 60 time to round out his strong performance.

C Dane Boyle (Oregon City)
Another junior with an uptick in power shown at the plate, Boyle generated massive bat and hand speed numbers, peaking with 87.4 MPH bat speed to drive balls up to 103.6 MPH and 400 feet. The righthander set in a wider stance at the dish, working through an uphill path with strength through contact while staying under control throughout. Boyle also improved his defensive look massively, moving well with a plus arm resulting in a best pop time of 1.97 seconds. The power upside given the defensive position could play in a big way at the next level and makes Boyle an intriguing prospect to follow.

OF/RHP Jack Brauckmiller (Canby)
A Future Games attendee last summer on the mound, Brauckmiller showcased his versatile game with some loud numbers in Centralia. The long-levered 6'6 frame moves exceptionally well, with a 6.92 60 time translating to the defensive look as well. Should he stick as a position player, the profile projects to a corner OF spot well, with throws up to 89 MPH in this look. At the plate, Brauckmiller sets in a loose rhythmic stance, with a quick toe-tap load leading to plus bat speed through the zone. The righty blasted balls north of 100 MPH with a max batted ball distance of 393 feet. Potential POTY-caliber two-way ablity in Oregon for Canby.

INF Harlan Carrillo (Curtis)
Flat out, Prep Baseball has never seen the level of power displayed at PSAS that Carrillo delivered last week. The stocky-strong 6'0 infielder carried a steady load to widen his base before exploding with bat speed up to 83 MPH, accelerating through contact with a whippy two-handed finish to absolutely punish the baseball. Carrillo posted exit velocities up to 111.2 MPH, averaging an event-leading 104.3 MPH. The consistent ability to find the barrel was also highlighted by an event-leading 433 foot max batted ball distance. Carrillo immediately becomes a must-follow power bat in the class for a Curtis HS side that could make a deep run this spring.

INF/RHP Charley Chipps (La Salle Catholic)
The La Salle Catholic two-way player set new personal bests virtually across the board in what was a great overall performance. At the plate, Chipps maintained a balanced setup with a tighter turn through contact, with a pull-oriented approach yielding balls hit up to 96.8 MPH. He then posted a 6.97 60-yard dash time before hopping on the mound, where he made strides as well. Working from the offset wind, Chipps showed an up-tempo delivery with a high 3/4 slot release with some torque resulting in a fastball that played well up in the zone. The heater topped out at 86.6 MPH, with a CH and SL showcased as well. With plenty of room still to add in a 6'1 frame, expect Chipps to continue to improve his game.

RHP Mason Christian (Willamette)
One of the best remaining uncommitted arms on the board in the PNW, Christian continued to impress with starter upside shown in Centralia. Christian's 6'3 frame maintained consistent intent through his wind, with a loose, fluid arm working a FB 89-90 T90.6 MPH. The fastball averaged nearly 2350 RPM and played to the top of the strike zone. The slider continued to flash as the righthander's best secondary pitch, generating horizontal well with over 2600 RPM. Christian showed increased feel for a changeup at 82-83 MPH as well. The ease in operation and durable frame create an ideal RHP that could benefit many college programs.

INF/RHP Breckin Davisson (Snohomish)
A filled out 6'2 two-way prospect, Davisson was another junior who saw several new personal bests in his metrics at PSAS. Davisson set in a more upright stance with high hands and a horizontal barrel, retracting with a higher leg lift into a firm front side at contact. The righty created loft at impact with a peak exit velocity of 98.5 MPH and a max batted ball distance of 385 feet. Davisson also saw an uptick in velocity on the mound, sitting 84-85 MPH with his fastball with a four pitch mix shown overall. The arm strength also translated to the infield, where he had throws up to 86 MPH across the diamond. Key part of a strong junior class for Snohomish.

INF/LHP Liam Gustafson (Tumwater)
Gustafson posted incredibly consistent BP rounds, staying within himself to collect barrel after barrel. The lefty set in a more narrow, upright stance, staying compact in his levers through his swing with strength at contact and a shorter two-handed finish. Some natural left handed loft in the swing resulted in many balls driven in the air, with a max batted ball distance of 384 feet. Gustafson peaked with a 100.6 MPH exit velocity while averaging 95.8 MPH, resulting in a 100% hard hit percentage. The lefty also worked a fastball into the low 80's with a three pitch mix on the mound. Quality showing.

RHP/INF Kolson Hendrickson (Montesano)
Hendrickson had an exceptionally well-rounded performance start to finish in Centralia, carrying over his strong showing at PNW State Games last summer. On the mound, the righty sunk deep into his lower half, with a whippy arm into a low-slot release. Hendrickson worked his fastball north of 86 MPH, with a four pitch mix shown overall. The righty bat also posted exit velocities up to 96 MPH, rotating quickly with line drive contact generated. The Montesano product ran a 7.11 60-time and posted throws up to 85 MPH from the infield in his great afternoon.

C Aiden Hibler (North Eugene)
The lean-framed 6'2 backstop showed increased speed and quickness with mature rounds of BP to pair. Hibler ran a 6.97 second 60-yard dash, with longer strides and great closing speed. The twitch played in a big way defensively, resulting in a best catcher pop time of 1.94 seconds. At the plate, Hibler displayed a repeatable swing, featuring a slight uphill barrel path with a firm front side at contact and a higher two-handed finish. Hibler peaked with a 96.8 MPH exit velocity while averaging nearly 90 MPH as well. Talented junior with potential to make another leap as frame continues to fill out.

RHP/OF Cooper Hordyk (Curtis)
After carving across multiple in-game looks last spring, Hordyk showcased his familiar polished arsenal on the bump in his first Prep Baseball showcase, while positively surprising with his bat as well. The lean 6'4 righthander worked through a simple wind with a tighter, short arm action into a 3/4 slot release, with the FB sitting 83-84 MPH in this look. Hordyk killed spin well on his changeup, his best secondary pitch. At the plate, Hordyk posted exit velocities up to 99.4 MPH, generating bat speed north of 78 MPH. Hordyk also ran a 6.97 60-time to round out his quality performance.

INF Brayden Landry (Puyallup/Washington Commit)
Long regarded as one of the best 2027's in the PNW, Landry displayed bat to ball skill with twitch and athleticism that has become all too familiar atop the Puyallup lineup in recent years. The righthander gets the most out of his wiry 6'0 frame, driving balls up to 391 feet with a peak exit velocity of 103.1 MPH at PSAS. Landry showed adjustability while driving the gaps with ease, finding barrel after barrel with an average exit velocity of 97.4 MPH. The glove has also flashed plus in-game and looked the part in the defensive portion of the workout, with throws up to 83 MPH across the dirt. A 6.76 runner, Landry should be a slam dunk to stick on the dirt at the collegiate level in two years.

OF Drew Maguire (Roosevelt)
Though the power numbers were very real in his previous showcase last summer, Maguire reached a different level in some of the louder BP rounds at PSAS last week. The high-waisted 6'5 prospect moved exceptionally well at the plate, with a flatter bat swung north of 80 MPH to produce a peak exit velocity of 105.7 MPH. The ball jumped off the bat with a different impact at times, driving balls up to 373 feet. The speed given the size stood out in a big way as well, posting a 6.65 second 60-yard dash time. Maguire's extraordinary performance elevates him to a must-follow player this spring.

INF Wes Manger (Ballard)
Another player with incredibly consistent BP rounds, Manger saw big jumps in his metrics when comparing to his previous showcase last summer. The strength is evenly distributed in the 6'1, 190 pound frame, with quality movements up the middle defensively and throws up to 82 MPH across the dirt. Manger posted a 7.05 60-time before posting multiple triple digit exit velocities, peaking with a 102.6 MPH blast while averaging 95.6 MPH in BP rounds. The junior will be a core piece for a Ballard side replacing many graduating players this spring.

RHP Joshua Morales (Bellarmine Prep)
One of the highest upside arms in the class looks to be putting it all together, as Morales delivered one of the best bullpen looks of any player in Centralia. The lean, long-levered 6'3 arm moved with improved fluiditity and minimal wasted parts, seeing an uptick in velocity from a previous look as well. Morales worked his fastball up to 91.9 MPH, paired with a splitter that flashed plus at 76-81 MPH and a curveball at 76-78 MPH. The Bellarmine Prep arm was in the strike zone at a higher rate in this bullpen look, which will be the key to unlocking another gear this spring, as he already boasts one of the more electric arsenals of any pitcher in the state.

RHP/INF Danny Morgan (Shorewood)
The athleticism and explosiveness led Morgan to get the most out of his frame and put together a quality showcase start to finish. Working from the 1B edge of the rubber, Morgan worked through a simple wind into a slightly closed land, generating late intent and arm speed to work a fastball up to 89.5 MPH. Morgan also featured a CH/SL/CB offspeed combination on the bump. At the dish, the powerful levers stayed compact from the right side, working exit velocities up to 95 MPH. The ability to explode in quick bursts was exemplified in his run time, posting a 6.68 second 60 yard dash time while leading the event with a 1.57 second 10 yard split. Two-way talent to monitor.

OF/RHP Wyatt Plyler (Sumner)
Few players can match the collection of raw tools displayed by the top uncommitted player in Washington's junior class. The dynamic athlete had a remarkable showcase beginning to end, further cementing his status as a must-follow. Plyler showed a more up-tempo delivery on the mound, sinking deep into his lower half with late intent through release. The fastball sat 90-92 T92.3, paired with a low 80's changeup and a mid-70's, lower spin breaker. The arm strength more than translated to the outfield, where he led the event with throws up to 94 MPH. A center fielder when not on the mound in-game, the speed certainly shone through as well, running a 6.55 60-yard dash time, the best of any Washington player in attendance. Plyler also showed a more compact, controlled stroke at the plate, peaking with a 103.9 MPH exit velocity with balls hit up to 408 feet. The junior enters the year as a POTY frontrunner and will continue to be heavily recruited moving forward.

OF/RHP Will Prinz (Bishop Blanchet)
The Future Gamer delivered perhaps his best showcase BP rounds to date, to go alongside his familiar arm and speed tools. Prinz maintains a quiet head and hands through his load at the plate, with an athletic, shorter turn to contact and a controlled two-handed finish. The junior was on the barrel in Centralia, posting a 100.9 MPH peak and 95.2 MPH average exit velocity. Prinz was near the top of the event leaderboards with a 6.75 60-time, speed which has translated to all three outfield spots in some in-game performances. The righty glove has also posted throws up to 90 MPH from the outfield as well, with a mid-80's heater on the mound. Intriguing toolset with strength present in a 6'1 frame. 

OF/RHP Ben Schwarz (Seattle Prep)
Preseason events can be beneficial for showcasing improvements in a player's game, and that's exactly what the Seattle Prep junior accomplished last week. Schwarz improved virtually every major metric across the board, boosting his stock heading into the high school season. On the mound, Schwarz worked through a steady-paced wind into an upright finish post-release, with a high 3/4 slot release hurling a fastball up to 85.6 MPH. Schwarz mixed in a changeup and curveball for strikes to round out his three pitch mix. He then set a new best 60 time of 6.92 seconds, followed by crisp, efficient BP rounds with a peak exit velocity of 94.2 MPH. 

C Keagan Soliza (Puyallup/Hawaii Commit)
Soliza has long been among the best catchers in the class on one of the best HS programs in the state, further solidified by his D-1 commitment at the end of last year and another strong showcase look last week. A quick, twitchy mover, Soliza was remarkably consistent with his catcher pops defensively, with a best throw time of 1.93 seconds. He then ran a 6.81 60-yard dash before delivering his best BP rounds to date, displaying a mature, gap-to-gap approach as a switch hitter. The lefthanded swing creates slightly more loft with a pull-oriented approach, while the swing from the right side keeps the barrel in the zone well. Soliza peaked with a 100.4 MPH exit velocity while averaging 90.9 MPH. 

RHP Henry Teague (West Linn)
Teague turned some heads with his first showcase bullpen look and should be a big time arm in Oregon as he enters his upperclass years. The 6'1 righthander had some of the best extension numbers, averaging well over 6 feet of extension at release and giving added life to a fastball up to 88 MPH. The curveball shone through as his best secondary pitch, with late bite at 73-76 MPH and generating over 2500 RPM on average. Teague also showed feel for a CH 77-80 MPH. West Linn has a history of late blooming talented arms, and Teague looks to be the next in line and will be a name to watch this season.

OF Hudson Thom (Tahoma)
A power-hitting left hander that seems to get better with each look, Thom displayed louder BP rounds at PSAS. The lefty works through a minimal stride load with weight shifting forward at contact, carrying a loose barrel with a longer path through contact. Thom delivered his best BP rounds metrically to date, peaking with a 104 MPH exit velocity while averaging 94.1 MPH. The strength is apparent at the dish and evenly distributed in his 6'0 frame, with athleticism leading to a sub-7 second 60 and sound actions in the outfield. Thom has been limited in varsity action due to playing for one of the deeper programs in the state, but could be a breakout candidate as a corner OF type this spring.

RHP/C Riley Via (Sunset)
The Sunset transfer showed gains in his arm strength in this look, with spin metrics and room to fill in the frame suggesting even more velocity could still be coming. Via generates scap retraction well through a more compact stroke into a 3/4 slot release, generating over 2400 RPM on a fastball ran up to 86.6 MPH. He also featured a slider and changeup thrown to both sides of the plate. Via showed similar defensive ability behind the plate, with a best catcher pop time of 2.03 seconds. Though he moved best on the mound, Via also worked exit velocities into the low 90's at the plate as well. Intriguing new addition for the reigning 6A state champions.

C/OF Julian Vina (Jesuit)
Vina boosted his prospect standing with a great performance last week. The junior posted a 7.05 60-time to start his day, which could benefit him greatly in the outfield defensively. The versatile player is no slouch from the catcher position as well, with an incredibly quick transfer leading to a best pop time of 1.87 seconds. At the plate, the righthander sets in a relaxed stance, working through a higher leg lift as the upper half coils into a firing position. Vina stays inside the ball well with a middle of the field approach yielding balls hit up to 99.2 MPH in this look. Intriguing toolset with a bat that should play this spring.

OF Carson Zellick (Wilsonville)
The Wilsonville lefty will be asked to step into a much larger varsity role this spring, and the hit/run tools certainly looked the part in Centralia. Zellick stays stacked on a strong back side at the plate, with a firm front side at contact and some loft created at impact. The strong-wristed swing lifted balls in the air up to 380 feet, with a peak exit velocity of 102.7 MPH. Zellick also posted a new best with a 6.77 second 60 time, accelerating quickly out of the gate with a 1.58 10 yard split. The arm strength continues to develop, but the ability to cover ground should allow him to be a viable CF option for the Wildcats this season.

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