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Washington Class of 2028 June Rankings Update

June 4, 2026
Dylan Grenz
Assistant Scouting Director

As we reach the end of high school baseball, Prep Baseball Washington continue our latest series of player rankings updates. Over the coming weeks, we'll unveil our rankings for each of the high school classes, featuring some of the top high school talent Washington has to offer. Today, we'll unveil the update for the sophomore class, the 2028's.

Sophomore year has proven to be a major turning point for prospects in recent years, as it's often the first time many players see extended varsity run. As a result, spring performances are largely the primary evaluating tool since our March edition. This summer also serves as a major pillar for the 2028 class, as D-1 recruiting periods will open at the start of August. Several of these 2028's will also be seen at our Summer ID events, PNW State Games, and Future Games events in an effort to showcase their skills to college recruiters.

Below is a breakdown of the sophomore class, including takeaways from the top, spring standouts, and newcomers to watch. Stay tuned next week as we unveil our update for the 2029 class.

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At The Top

The top-ranked 2028's in the state continued to separate themselves with strong spring seasons, a case perhaps the most clear at the top spot. Kentlake INF Lincoln Moore maintains the number one rank for the 5th consective update. We had plenty of looks at Kentlake this spring with their deep playoff run, and Moore delivered in just about every one of those looks. The 6'2, 190 pounder continues to carry one of the more advanced gloves in the state, paired by the leaner frame slowly adding more and more strength. The offensive approach stays through the big part of the field, shooting the RCF gap with authority on multiple occasions. Moore blasted EV's up to 106 MPH and ran a 6.72 60 in the preseason, and he can certainly do it all on the diamond, coming in as one of the top-ranked shortstops nationally in the 2028 class. Oh, and by the way - to cap off his season, Moore reached base 5 times in Everett and scored the winning run to clinch the 3A state championship for Kentlake last weekend.

Battle Ground sophomore Collin McGowan stays strong at the number two spot after multiple great live looks this spring as well. The 6'4 righty stands out physically on the field with longer levers and a strong frame, paired with an impact hit/power combination. We saw the power stand out with several doubles across three games attended, and the ability to get to the pull side and backspin the baseball reall stands out for his age. McGowan led his team hitting .400 with 11 of his 32 hits going for extra bases this season. Defensively, McGowan saw time at both 3B and catcher, with a more polished display at third in a smaller sample. Though he's currently further ahead on the position player side, he also saw success on the mound this spring, running his fastball into the upper 80's with more than a strikeout per inning and a 2 ERA across 35.1 IP. 

After the top two, some shuffling inside the top ten was warrented after our spring coverage. Eastside Catholic OF Kobe Reese jumps up to the number three spot after a deep playoff run of his own at the 3A level. The lefty bat features some of the highest upside with top of the scale raw power for his age. The swing does carry some swing and miss and rawness at times, but when right, few can impact the game like the sophomore. Reese has also manned CF virtually from day one at Eastside Catholic, and profiles well as a power hitting corner type in the future. Elsewhere, O'Dea RHP Nolan Barrett is the lone addition to the top ten after multiple strong playoff outings. The 6'5 righthander is trending upward both with the velocity and the overall polish of the operation, throwing four pitches for strikes from a unique lower 3/4 slot release. All of these players inside the top ten and near the top of the ranks in general will be highly sought after by college recruiters this summer.

Spring Standouts

As previously mentioned, sophomore year can serve as a major benchmark for prospects to take a step forward and establish themselves as must-follows. This was certainly the case for Sumner LHP/OF Brody Santman, who makes one of the biggest leaps up the rankings in our latest update. The leadoff man for the 4A champs displayed excellent bat-to-ball and a hard-nosed style of play across multiple live looks, finishing with an OBP over .500 and a 23:6 BB/K ratio. The compact-framed lefty is more contact over power but can impact the game with his speed and ability to hit to all fields. On the mound, Santman really opened eyes with an exceptional outing in the state championship. The lefty was up to 88 MPH, sitting 83-86 MPH into the later innings and racking up swing and miss with ease. Santman fills the zone with four pitches, with the CH flashing as a plus offering with great arm action maintained. He totaled just a 1.23 ERA across 57 IP, earning 1st Team SPSL honors as well as a 4A state title.

On the pitching side, Gig Harbor's Max Bergford took a step forward after coming back from injury and carries a ton of ability as well. The barrel-chested 6'5 lefty was up to 85 MPH with the fastball, moving well for his size with arm speed present. The CH is the best secondary offering in the high 70's, and he could land a low 70's bigger CB as well. We'd expect the velocity to continue to tick up as he continues to move further away from the injury and develop mechanically. Skyline's Jack Ogliore is another lefty who had a quality spring and gets a rankings bump. The sophomore earned 1st Team All-League and was a total workhorse, going 53 innings with a 1.8 ERA. We've seen Ogliore at a couple of premier events within the last calendar year, and he has the foundations of a starter moving foward.

During live looks, Seattle Prep's Angelo White seemed to make an impact in all facets and is a position player who gets a big rankings boost as well. The compact-framed righthander displayed some surprising power in-game, slugging 4 home runs, 5 doubles and 2 triples on the whole. White repeats his swing well and rarely looks overmatched, and should be a key bat for a young Seattle Prep team that could make some real noise in the coming years. He also made an exceptional diving catch and multiple other great defensive efforts during live looks, covering ground well at a premium position. Overall, White earned 1st Team Metro as an underclassman, reaching base at a .447 clip with impact defense in CF.

Notable Newcomers

There were a ton of 2028's who broke out in a major way this spring, perhaps none more so than Mercer Island OF/P Brady Dolence, who comes in as one of our highest-ranked newcomers in the latest update. Dolence had a massive offensive season en route to winning 3A KingCo Player of the Year. The lefty hit .375 with 6 home runs and 8 doubles, getting to the pull side and middle of the field consistently. He also added 22 RBI and 21 runs scored in the middle of the Islander order. Adding in 28 strikeouts with a 1.19 ERA in 17.2 innings on the mound, Dolence certainly had an exceptional high school season. 

A bit further down the rankings, Juanita INF Harrison Carlos had a quality live look and earns a spot in the latest rankings list. Carlos is a multi-sport athlete who looks the part physically in a stockier, medium-sized RH frame. The bat leads the way currently with a knack for power to the pull side and ability to get the ball in the air with force. The swing is sound mechanically with a heavier barrel through the zone, carrying all the traits of a middle of the order type. Defensively, Carlos saw some time on the mound but is best suited for a corner INF role, showcasing a quality glove at 3B.

Kamiakin OF Stener Kvinsland is another newcomer who benefitted from multiple looks thanks to his team's deep playoff run. The sophomore was exclusively in RF defensively and displayed a huge arm in pregame INF/OF reps. He didn't see any time on the mound, likely due to the 3 D-1 arms that comprised the staff, but we'd be curious to see how the arm talent translates. The righty is a lean-framed, high-waisted type with some present size paired with plenty of room to add strength. At the plate, Kvinsland showcased a developing approach with a flatter path through the zone, with a larger role likely offensively next spring as well. The arm and athleticism are tools to keep an eye on for the sophomore moving forward.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
Spokane Summer ID WA 06/24 Gonzaga University - Spokane, WA
Seattle Summer ID WA 06/30 Island Crest Park - Mercer Island, WA
Seattle Summer ID - Session II WA 07/07 Bannerwood Park - Bellevue, WA
Seattle Rising Stars ID (Class of 2030-2031) WA 07/07 Bannerwood Park - Bellevue, WA
Tacoma Summer ID WA 07/14 University of Puget Sound - Tacoma, WA
2026 Pacific Northwest State Games (Invite-Only) WA 07/28 Ridgefield Recreation Complex - Ridgefield, WA

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