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2026 PNW Preseason All-State - 2028's Quick Hits

February 26, 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. Click here to read our Quick Hits for the class of 2027.

Today, we continue our series of Quick Hits with notes on the top players from the class of 2028. 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 - 2028's

INF Levi Baca (Kentridge)
The righty bat displayed some eye-popping power numbers at his first Prep Baseball showcase, nearing the top of the '28 leaderboards in several offensive categories. The stocky, medium-framed sophomore carried bat speed north of 80 MPH at his best, resulting in a peak exit velocity of 105.6 MPH and a max batted ball distance of 394 feet. Baca's ability to find the barrel was exemplified by a 93.8 MPH average exit velocity. More of a corner infielder moving forward, Baca also had throws up to 84 MPH across the diamond.

C Joseph Bense (Ferndale)
Considered one of the best defensive prospects in the area since our first look last spring, Bense further solidified this claim with the best catch and throw of any catcher at the event. The sophomore held throws up to 82 MPH with a quick fire on the bag, resulting in a best pop time of 1.79 seconds. Bense's defensive prowess was fortified by his best showcase BP rounds to date, moving with plus bat and hand speed for his frame while working short-to-long with some loft created at impact. Bense peaked with a 98.3 MPH exit velocity, averaging north of 90 MPH as well with a best batted ball distance of 368 feet. Must-follow prospect and a top 5 ranked 2028 in Washington.

RHP/INF Landyn Bergsieker (Rogers)
The lean 6'3 frame and underlying statistics suggested jumps in metrics could come for the Rogers product, and we saw these jumps in all facets of his game in Centralia. The lefty bat carries a loose, whippy bat with loft through the zone, with added power in this look. Bergsieker peaked with a 99.4 MPH exit velocity, peppering balls in the air to the pull side. On the mound, the higher-spin arsenal played well with all four offerings, including a fastball 82-84 T 84.5 MPH. Both the curveball and slider carry wipeout potential, with the CB averaging north of 2700 RPM and the SL north of 2800 RPM. More jumps in stuff could still come down the road for the talented two-way player.

OF Ben Byeman (Eastlake)
Byeman carries amongst the biggest power of any lefthanded bats in the class, displayed once again at PSAS. Byeman sets with his weight slightly over his rear leg in his stance, with a hip hinge at load into a clean, easy looking stroke and higher two-handed finish. The Eastlake product blasted baseballs in BP up to 104.7 MPH, with an average EV of 94.9 MPH. Byeman also posted a 6.97 60, speed that could play well in a corner OF role or with his quality range defensively at 1B. The sophomore is a breakout candidate for an Eastlake side that reached the Washington 4A state finals last season.

INF/RHP Jack Gonzalez (O'Dea)
The wiry 5'10 prospect is another player who saw jumps top to bottom in his game since his previous look at last fall's West Coast Super Sophomore Games. Gonzalez's power numbers at the plate were boosted with a 97.4 MPH peak EV, thanks to a fluid swing with a whippy, quick bat given the size. Gonzalez sinks deep into his lower half and catches the ball out front with a line drive approach. The versatile defender is helped by his 7 flat speed in the 60, and could play anywhere on the dirt while holding his own in a corner OF spot as well. The O'Dea product rounded out his quality look with a three pitch mix on the mound, working a fastball up to 83 MPH. Intriguing follow.

INF/RHP Evan Guadalupe (Summit)
Seen solely as a position player in previous showcase looks, Guadalupe turned heads in a big way with among the best bullpens of the day at PSAS. The righthander moved through an up-tempo delivery with a long, sweeping arm action into a high-slot release, with a fastball sitting 87-89 MPH that should play up in the zone. After battling through a minor arm injury through much of 2025, the arm looks to be back to full strength, further exemplified by an event-leading 91 MPH infield velocity. Guadalupe also posted a new personal-best 60 time of 7.03 seconds and had exit velocities into the low 90's at the dish. Already a top ten ranked prospect in Oregon, the Summit product becomes a dynamic two-way player to watch come HS season.

C/RHP Graysen Holes (Inglemoor)
Holes put together a well-rounded showing with upside moving forward. At the plate, the switch hitter displayed a more narrow lower half from the left side with a quicker bat, driving balls up to 94.6 MPH and 362 feet at his best. From the right side, Holes displayed a more controlled swing with a line drive approach and firm front side at contact. A 7.1 runner, Holes carried sound actions in both the infield and at the catcher position, with a best pop time of 1.98 seconds. He then rounded out his day with a fastball up to 84.9 MPH on the mound, with more of a starter's mold and a four pitch mix shown overall. 

OF/RHP Beau Johnson (Wilsonville)
One of the better athletes in Oregon's sophomore class set a new personal best 6.77 second 60-yard dash time before displaying great BP rounds as well. Johnson sets in an open, slightly narrow stance, closing the front side with a longer toe-tap load as the hands stay tight. The twitchy mover explodes late with a firm front side at contact and a whippy one-handed finish. Johnson worked exit velocities up to 100 MPH in this look, with a flatter, line drive approach allowing the speed to play in-game. Johnson can play all three outfield positions with mid-80's throws, and ran a fastball up to 83 MPH with developing control/command in Centralia as well. Top-ten ranked prospect in Oregon.

1B Greg Johnson (Puyallup)
One of the biggest power bats in the PNW sophomore class was on display once again, with some of the most mature and consistent rounds of hitting of any player at the event. Johnson's body control paired with explosiveness and strength led to massive numbers, peaking with a 107 MPH exit velocity while averaging 101.2 MPH. The heavier barrel carried accuracy and strength through the zone, elevating at times with a max batted ball distance of 415 feet. Johnson moves well for his size as a 7.15 runner at his best, with skill shown at first base defensively. The bat should continue to be the leading tool, with a chance to turn the righty into a feared middle of the order varsity bat in years to come.

RHP/OF Hunter Kirkeby (Tumwater)
A projectable 6'4, 175 pound arm, Kirkeby topped out at 85 MPH at PSAS with plenty more to dream on as he continues to develop. The lean righty sets in a narrow, square lower half, working through a repeatable wind into a lower slot release given the height. Kirkeby also mixed in a CB/SL/CH offspeed combination, with the release point dropping at times during the offspeed deliveries. Offensively, the righty made significant jumps in his metrics, peaking with a 100.2 MPH exit velocity and 91.9 MPH average exit velocity. Intriguing two-way player to monitor in the years to come.

INF Lincoln Moore (Kentlake)
Ranked number 1 in Washington's 2028 rankings and 25th in Prep Baseball's national 2028 rankings, Moore continued to stand out amongst his peers with another strong showcase last week. The 6'2, 190 pounder looks to steadily be adding strength to his frame, resulting in plus bat and hand speed paired with rotational quickness and a fundamentally sound swing operation. Moore posted a 106.4 MPH peak and 94.9 MPH exit velocity, driving balls gap to gap on a line with a max batted ball distance of 376 feet. The upward trend of the speed tool given the strength added is a positive sign as well, with a new personal best 6.72 60-time posted in his latest look. Moore's glove is arguably the best in the area and will stick at shortstop long-term, paired with throws up to 85 MPH in the defensive portion of the workout. Highly touted prospect will be sought after by many this summer.

C/INF Henry Olsen (Bainbridge)
The lefthanded bat showed a more consistent, developed approach at the plate since his previous showcase last summer. Olsen keeps his hands tight to his frame with minimal wasted movement through his load and stride, maintaining a quiet head with a slight uphill path through contact. The sophomore showed a more middle of the field approach with a peak exit velocity of 99.8 MPH, averaging 93.8 MPH as well. Olsen also showed developing arm strength with a best catcher pop time of 2.10 seconds, showing ability in the infield as well.

C Izik Ontiveros (Eastmont)
A bat that has flat gotten better with each look, Ontiveros posted exceptional Blast metrics, including the best peak bat speed of the event at 88.3 MPH. The swing more than passes the eye test as well, with a clean mechanical operation catching the ball out front and working into a controlled two-handed finish. Ontiveros worked exit velocities up to 106.3 MPH at his best, averaging 96.6 MPH in his best showcase BP rounds to date. The power at the catcher position is notable and boosts his stock tremendously, with sound defensive actions and a best catcher pop time of 2.06 seconds. Dangerous bat in the Tri-Cities for years to come.

RHP/OF Ethan Peng (Jesuit)
Peng opened some eyes thanks to a superb showing at last July's Portland Summer ID event, and he looks to have taken a leap in his skillset heading into 2026. The righthander works with fluidity and poise through an easy-looking lift and fire, with arm speed from the stretch position. Peng's fastball sat 85-87 MPH with spin rates north of 2400 RPM on average. He also showed feel for a low-70's curveball as his best secondary pitch, with an upper-70's changeup thrown as well. A high-upside 6'1 arm, Peng was no slouch as a position player, posting exit velocities up to 96 MPH with balls hit up to 351 feet. A quality athlete with a 7.10 run time, Peng also held throws up to 88 MPH from the outfield. Oregon prospect trending upward.

RHP/INF Madden Pike (Puyallup)
One of the top-ranked '28's since our first rankings list last winter, Pike's dynamic skillset was on display in Centralia. The righthander saw heavy varsity action last spring and will be tasked with an even bigger role on the mound this season, and he looks more than ready to step up. The righty works through an athletic delivery with late intent and arm speed down the mound, with a fastball sitting 87-88 MPH in this look. The slider has shown well with advanced control in every look, and was a similarly strong pitch this time. The splitter was thrown as a clear third offering with potential to miss bats when located. At the plate, the switch hitter set new personal bests with a 98.4 MPH exit velocity and balls hit up to 375 feet, working through his familiar more lofted LH swing and flatter RH swing with more barrel accuracy. Pike also set new bests with a 7.07 second run time and 89 MPH throws across the infield. Must-follow.

OF Kobe Reese (Eastside Catholic)
A set of outlier Blast metrics paired with a towering 6'4, 210 pound frame led Reese to once again put up some of the biggest power numbers of any player at the event. The present strength played to the pull side with a flatter, low line drive approach shown in this look. Despite some rawness and length in the swing at times, the ball explodes in a different way off the bat, exemplified by a 108.6 MPH peak and 100.2 MPH average exit velocity in Centralia. Reese is able to punish balls when he elevates, setting another personal best with a 405 foot max batted ball distance. The corner OF type also improved his 60 time to 7.24 seconds and has generated throws up to 90 MPH in previous looks. Sophomore has pro-level upside if it all clicks and is another must-follow.

INF/RHP Brayden Seiber (Kennedy Catholic)
Seiber saw varsity action as a freshman and may see more run as both a position player and a pitcher this spring, and looks to have sharpened up some of his game with a strong showing last week. The righty sets with a balanced, square lower half in his stance, with a lower hand load into a more direct path to contact. Seiber is more contact over power at his best, but did drive balls up to 95.7 MPH and averaged 88.4 MPH exit velocities in his latest look. The left sided infielder set a new personal best run time of 7.12 seconds. On the mound, Seiber showed some quality gains as well, working his fastball over 85 MPH with a CH/CB thrown as well. The righty creates some deception with a low arm swing, hiding the ball before releasing from a whippy high 3/4 slot release. Intriguing follow.

RHP/INF Daniel Sleeter (Gig Harbor)
Sleeter has been seen at multiple showcases in recent months and has consistently solidified his status as a top ten prospect in the state. The arm talent shines on the mound, where the medium framed righthander features a quick arm with easy scap retraction generated into a 3/4 to lower 3/4 slot release. The fastball was thrown north of 88 MPH in this look, with spin metrics suggesting more velocity could still come. Sleeter also features a changeup and slider to round out his arsenal. The switch hitter opened eyes with his BP rounds late in 2025, showing some of the better barrel accuracy in his class with gap power from both sides. In Centralia, he set a new personal best with a 101.9 MPH exit velocity and 386 foot batted ball distance. A 7.1 runner, Sleeter can play anywhere in the infield or at the catcher position defensively. The Gig Harbor product has a chance to be among the biggest transfer impacts in the state this spring.

OF Sam Smith (Central Catholic)
It's hard to argue many players had a better showcase than Smith, who led the event with a blistering 6.47 60 yard dash on top of showing offensive advancements to his game. The top-ranked player in Oregon's '28 class more than looked the part, with center field defensive actions and arm strength into the upper 80's. At the plate, the wiry-strong lefty generated plus bat and hand speed for his size, with some bat lag through the zone to drive balls in the air consistently. Smith peaked with a 97.7 MPH exit velocity, with an all-fields approach yielding balls hit up to 347 feet. Smith will be a sparkplug atop Central Catholic's lineup, and oh by the way - he can also hop on the mound with a mid-80's fastball and pitched to a 1.5 ERA in his freshman season. 

RHP/OF Vaka Tameilau (Kingston)
One of the highest upside arms seen at PSAS, Tameilau's unassuming, stoic demeanor was juxtaposed by his loud arsenal displayed on the mound. The 6'3, 165 pounder has plenty of room to add strength to the frame, but already ran his fastball up to 87.8 MPH. The righty works through a rhythmic, smooth wind into a high 3/4 slot release, generating ride on the heater. The curveball is a potentially dominant pitch at 76-78 MPH and over 2560 RPM on average, and the CH showed quality horizontal fading action at 80-81 MPH. We expect the velocity to continue to trend upward with the chance for Tameilau to be the next late blooming PNW arm with significant upside.

RHP/OF Zeke Thomas (Willamette)
The multi-sport athlete may well be a D1 football commit in the near future, but Thomas carries a wealth of talent on the mound as well. The second ranked 2028 in Oregon was exceptional at his first Prep Baseball showcase, working through an upright wind with a more narrow base into an OTT delivery. The FB sat 85-87, topping out at 87.9 MPH with heavier action at times. The CH and SL were both thrown in the upper 70's with quality contrast in movement patterns, all playing at the bottom of the zone. A 7.11 runner, Thomas also posted low 90's exit velocities at the dish. Another high-level transfer with potential to make a huge impact. 

INF Sebastian Unay (Newport)
The smooth-swinging lefty showcased his familiar offensive skill in Centralia, but the athleticism jumps stood out in the biggest way in this look. Unay improved his 60-yard dash time to 6.77 seconds, showing a quick burst out of the gate with far and away the best 30 yard split of the event at 3.43 seconds. At the dish, Unay stays stacked on his back side with a hovering stride and heavier land, exploding late with some loft at contact and and aggressive finish. The lefty posted a new best with a 94.7 MPH peak exit velocity, a number that could keep ticking up as the frame fills out. Unay also displayed middle INF actions with softer hands at field point. Quality athletic profile.

RHP/INF Brody Vigansky (West Valley)
A potential workhorse on the mound in a durable 6'2, 210 pound frame, Vigansky showed some nice gains in velocity on the mound. The arm moves with looseness and a whippy action, working a fastball up to 86.4 MPH with some run at times. The CH and SL both flashed at times as quality change of speed pitches. The key for the sophomore will be filling up the strike zone, but if accomplished Vigansky could be a dominant arm out of the eastern part of the state.

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