Washington Uncommitted Spotlight - '27 RHP/INF Rhyse Elder
February 2, 2026
As begin the preseason, Prep Baseball Washington features an Uncommitted Spotlight, where we highlight standout performers that 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 '27 RHP/INF Rhyse Elder. The physical junior out of West Valley High School was most recently seen at the Pacific Northwest Fall Games in Vancouver last October.
A 6'1, 205 pound prospect, Elder's showcases have been highlighted by mid-80's fastballs with plus breaking balls on the mound, paired with triple digit exit velocities at the plate. Below is a complete player profile breakdown.
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Central Washington Preseason ID | WA | 02/07 | The SIX Athletic Training Facility - Moses Lake, WA |
| Seattle Preseason ID | WA | 02/08 | Big League Edge Training Center - Kent, WA |
| Pacific Northwest Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) | WA | 02/16 | NW Sports Hub - Centralia, WA |
| Pacific Northwest Preseason ID | WA | 02/17 | NW Sports Hub - Centralia, WA |
| Seattle Preseason ID - Session II | WA | 02/21 | Mariners Training Center - Puyallup, WA |
Scouting Report
Rhyse Elder, West Valley (WA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 200-pounds.
Delivery: Sets from the slight 1B side of the rubber, working from the stretch position. Hands set just above the belt with body square to 3B side. Some hip hinge through leg lift as hands stay quiet. Clears hips well through balanced land with controlled decel through release.
Arm Action: RH. Hands break at the letters into tighter, whippy path. High 3/4 slot release, can drop slot slightly on offspeed at times. Quick arm.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. T2245, 2183 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. T2509, 2412 average rpm.
CH: 74-78 mph. T2373, 1712 average rpm.
ATH: 7.55 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.10 max vertical.
Rhyse Elder, West Valley (WA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 200-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Weight evenly distributed with taller, square base in stance. Hands in sutble rhythm with barrel resting horizontally over rear shoulder. Barrel turns vertical as front foot stride widens stance. Powerful levers accelerate through the zone with bat speed present and uphill barrel path. Firm front side with aggressive two-handed finish. 70.8 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 89.4 mph. 401' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Aggressive intent with high 3/4 slot release.
Defense: Sinks deeper into lower half in prep step with bend at waist and knees. Fields near center of the frame with smooth hands. Longer levers move well in a corner.
ATH: 7.55 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.10 max vertical.
Rhyse Elder, West Valley High School (WA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Projectable two-way prospect with exciting power potential on both sides of the ball.
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Hands start at stomach height, eyes go down as leg lifts. Explosive rotation as lead leg strikes.
Arm Action: RH. Low 3/4 arm slot, gets arm speed through the target at foot plant.
FB: Above-average vertical movement on 4-seam, rides, heavy bore.
CB: Power curve shape, late break.
SL: Gyro shape
CH: Runs
Rhyse Elder, West Valley High School (WA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Projectable two-way prospect with exciting power potential on both sides of the ball.
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright stance. Front foot just beyond shoulder width apart. Closed, knees slightly bent Short load, level finish. Front foot heel lift onto toe works into a small front leg lift while loading backside. Will rotate to left side of front foot on stride/finish.
Power: Projectable power.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Low 3/4 to sidearm arm slot.
Defense: Athletic fielding position, gets firm front side on throws across the diamond.