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Washington Rankings Update - Class of 2028's

March 11, 2026
Dylan Grenz
Assistant Scouting Director

As we enter the start of the high school season, Prep Baseball Washington continues our latest series of player rankings updates. Over the next several days, 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.

This year's sophomore class is looking to be an increasingly deep and talented group, with several exceptional performers seen this preseason. Many players figure to be major contributors at the varsity level for their respective high school sides. Click here to view the full rankings list.

Below is a breakdown of the sophomore class, including names at the top, arms that impressed, and position players that stood out this winter. Stay tuned this week for the rankings update for the class of 2029.

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Takeaways in the Top 10

Several players ranked in our top ten were seen at preseason showcases this winter, with many solidifying their status as must-follows heading into the spring. Kentlake infielder Lincoln Moore continued to separate himself at PNW Preseason All-State and remains the top-ranked player in the class. Moore has shown improvements time and time again to his already elite skillset, also seen at PNW State Games and West Coast Super Sophomore Games late in 2025. Moore set several new personal bests metrically in Centralia, with a 106.4 MPH peak and 94.9 MPH average exit velocity. The swing changes were apparent with a longer load and gather, and the Blast hand speed/bat speed metrics were still top of the table. Moore's innate feel for the barrel paired with a power tool trending upward elevates his offensive profile considerably. The Kentlake product also ran a 6.72 60 and had throws up to 85 MPH across the infield. Moore is one of the best gloves in the area at shortstop and will undoubtedly stick on the dirt at the next level.

Elsewhere in the top ten, Puyallup's Madden Pike showed his familar two-way ability at PSAS. The operation on the mound carried over a similar look from 2025, with a high 80's fastball paired with plus feel for a slider and a splitter as his third offering. The lofted lefthanded swing produced a bigger power output with exit velocities up to 98.4 MPH, while the swing from the right side displayed a more gap-to-gap approach. A 7 flat runner, Pike's arm strength translated defensively as well with throws up to 89 MPH from the infield. Few sophomores will see as big of a role as the Puyallup product, particularly on the mound, meaning Pike could have a big spring on the way.

A trio of power bats in the top ten showed out with some of the most impressive BP rounds we've seen from a sophomore class. Eastside Catholic outfielder Kobe Reese has shown top of the charts power before, and his offensive numbers at PSAS incredibly made another leap. The 6'4, 210 pound lefty posted a 108.6 MPH peak and 100.2 MPH average exit velocity, with bat speed up to 87 MPH resulting in balls hit up to 405 feet. Reese's ultra-physical frame and 90 MPH arm give him pro-level upside if it all clicks. Puyallup's Greg Johnson was equally impressive at PSAS, blasting balls up to 107 MPH while averaging 101.2 MPH as well. We've seen the first baseman display a mature, well-rounded offensive approach in-game, giving him a remarkable blend of high floor and high ceiling as he enters the spring. At the Central Washington Preseason ID, Southridge's Trey Holdren was exceptional with the bat as well. The smooth swinging 6'2 lefty found barrel after barrel with a peak exit velocity of 101.3 MPH and an average of 95.6 MPH. All three bats will be must circles with the ability to change a game at any moment.

Preseason Standouts and Risers

The 2028 class has featured an incredible depth of talent, further solidified by several great performances seen at Prep Baseball showcases this winter. Ferris High School's Colton Smith was a big winner at the Central Washington Preseason ID, one of our first ID events of the winter, and works his way up the latest rankings update.  If bigger, stronger, faster was the mantra, Colton Smith delivered. The talented 2-way prospect saw his peak EV go from 91.1 MPH last year all the way up to 99.5 MPH. His peak FB also jumped from 84.4 MPH in July to 88.7 MPH. Smith also delivered 86 MPH throws from the INF, a 10 MPH jump from 2025, while improving his 60 time as well. The sophomore's tight, lofted swing from the left side paired with a repeatable operation from the right side of the mound makes him a must-follow this spring.

Bainbridge product Henry Olsen also showed big time improvements in his latest look at PNW PSAS. The lefthanded bat showed a more consistent, developed approach at the plate to yield positive BP rounds. Olsen kept 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, displaying ability in the infield as well. Olsen is an intriguing follow on an immensely talented 2A side.

Kingston High School's Vaka Tameilau established his position well up the ranks with a great bullpen showing at his first Prep Baseball showcase. A lean 6'3, 165 pound arm, Tameilau delivered a fastball up to 88 MPH, sitting 86-87 from a high-slot release. The arm moved with fluidity and ease, and when pairing this with the room to fill in the frame and high spin rate metrics, he should see more velocity come in the future. The righty also filled the zone with a 80-81 MPH changeup and a 76-78 MPH curveball that generated over 2550 RPM on average.

Continuing the trend of advancements shown at PSAS, O'Dea's Jack Gonzalez put together a well-rounded look. The wiry 5'10 prospect 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. 

Notable Newcomers

Many sophomores established themselves well up the rankings in our latest update. Skyline High School's Jackson Spencer is amongst the highest-ranked debutees after an eye-popping two-way performance at the PNW Preseason ID. Spencer delivered some of the most consistent BP rounds of any player this preseason, peaking with a 97.8 MPH exit velocity while averaging 94 MPH. The sophomore carried a whippier barrel with an uphill path through the zone. A 7 flat runner in the 60, Spencer showed his arm strength in both the INF and OF defensive workout before hopping on the mound, where the arm was even better. The medium-framed righty sat 85-87 T 87.2 MPH. The smooth, steady-paced wind worked into a slinging 3/4 slot arm action and release, with athleticism present in the overall operation. Spencer also killed spin well on a firm 77-79 MPH changeup and manipulated a 66-72 MPH slider. The sophomore has a real ability to impact the game in all facets.

An intriguing arm to monitor, Issaquah's Kaden Voss was another breakout performer at the PNW Preseason ID. Working from the stretch in his showcase look, the 6'2 righty worked with some shoulder tilt through leg lift into a quick, whippy arm path to release with some recoil at times post-release. The FB consistently sat 86-87, topping out at 87.7 MPH in this look. Voss showed more of a starters arsenal with control/command present and a 4 pitch mix. The CH flashed as his best offspeed delivery with 1100 RPM on average, but the CB/SL both flashed at times as well. Voss also posted a 94.2 MPH EV at the dish. The projectable frame could see a jump as the mechanical operation develops.

On the position player side, Inglemoor's Titan Fraser displayed quality hit and power tools at the Northern Washington Preseason ID. A high-waisted 6'0 righty, Fraser hits from a balanced setup with a controlled forward move that allows for effortless bat speed. The swing gets and stays on plane well with late uphill lift through contact. Fraser is extremely strong at the point of contact with a firm front side and athletic decel, peaking with a 101.9 MPH and averaging a 94.6 MPH exit velocity in BP. The infielder profiles in a corner long term with exciting power potential.

Kentridge's Levi Baca displayed astounding power numbers at his first Prep Baseball Showcase, nearing the top of the 2028 leaderboards in several offensive categories at PSAS. 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 from a quiet, taller setup 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.

Eli Lystra was seen later in the winter at the Seattle Preseason ID - Session II, with an athletic skillset that was more than deserving of a spot in the rankings. The 6'0, 195 pound Silas High School product led the event with a 3.74 30 yard dash time and a 1.45 RSI jump score. At the plate, the righthander carried bat speed north of 75 MPH at his best to produce loud contact to the middle of the field. Lystra peaked with a 97.3 MPH exit velocity and a max batted ball distance of 344 feet.

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