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2026 PNW State Games - 2027's Quick Hits

August 5, 2026
Dylan Grenz
Assistant Scouting Director

Last week, Prep Baseball PNW hosted the 2026 Pacific Northwest State Games at Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center in Ridgefield, WA. The summer's premier baseball showcase event featured players in the 2027-2029 graduating classes, with many strong showings throughout.

The Pacific Northwest State Games event is a culmination of the year in high school baseball, bringing together some of the area's top prospects. The State Games allow college coaches to see how talent stacks up and recruit future contributors, with hundreds of players from the first two year's events going on to secure a college commitment. This year's event featured a great turnout of college coaches across the three days of workouts and gameplay.

Earlier, we released our Statistical Analysis, Positional Data Dive, and Pitching Data Dive stories from the event. Over the next three days, we'll unveil our Quick Hits, detailing standout performers from each grad class at the event. Today, we begin with the 2027's. Prospects are listed alphabetically by last name. For all other post-event content, click here. 

2026 PNW State Games

Quick Hits - 2027's

OF/RHP Jackson Barba (Central)
After impressing at a showcase look this winter, Barba set new personal bests virtually across the board at the workout portion of State Games. A physical two-way righthander, Barba ran a 6.75 60 time and looked the part in all three positions in the outfield. He also delivered consistent BP rounds with EV's up to 94.2 MPH and balls worked gap to gap up to 367 feet. On the mound in-game was where he took the biggest step forward, looking sharp with a heater up to 87 MPH and a SL/CH offspeed duo, both pitches in the low 70's. Barba was a 5A state champion in Oregon this spring and is a name for recruiters to follow closely.

OF Luke Bishop (O'Dea)
Bishop delivered across multiple live looks this spring and continued to perform at PNW State Games. The lefty stick was an XBH machine during gameplay, carrying a heavier barrel through the zone with present bat speed in all three games. His State Games begun strongly as well, setting new PB's with loud BP rounds and a best exit velocity of 102.2 MPH, averaging 93.2 MPH. He also ran a 7.16 60 time and had throws up to 82 MPH from the outfield. Bishop profiles well as a middle of the order, corner OF type at the next level.

OF Preston Bolam (Emerald Ridge)
Another LHH outfielder with some real power potential, Bolam's game was on full display in Ridgefield, blasting near triple digit EV's with some sneaky pop to the pull side. The swing works well near the top of the lineup with a sound understanding of the strike zone displayed in this look. A sub-7 second runner in the 60, Bolam can man CF with quality reads and throws up to 80 MPH. The Emerald Ridge product earned Prep Baseball HS All-State honors thanks to a great season this spring and should continue to dominate the remainder of his career.

C/INF Pete Browand (Peninsula/Fresno State)
Simply put, Browand is one of the best pure hitters in the PNW for his class at this point. The 6'1, 200 pounder continues to deliver in every look, nearly taking home the MVP with an impressive performance over his three games. Browand begun his week with perhaps the best BP rounds of the workout, posting a peak EV of 105.9 MPH and an average of 101.5 MPH. The barrel accuracy is frankly on another level, punishing line drive after line drive. In-game, Browand reached base in every plate appearance in his first two games played, continuing to show well with the bat. Defensively, Browand saw time at C and in the infield, where he can hold his own at either spot. The Fresno State commit will also be participating in Area Codes this summer and is a premier talent in the class.

C/OF Ryder Carpenter (Mountain View)
Despite limited action at this year's State Games, Carpenter made his game known during his one day in attendance. At the workout, he displayed improved defensive work with a best pop time of 1.90 seconds. The 6.77 runner also delivered mature BP rounds, staying within himself well and shooting the gaps with balls hit up to 95.6 MPH. In-game, Carpenter blasted a double and a triple in his two plate appearances. The versatile rising senior can make an impact in a variety of ways at the college level.

RHP Talon Coker (Tahoma/Washington)
The Future Games alum largely cruised in his shorter appearance with the ProCase Team on the hill, displaying his enticing arsenal. The smooth-throwing righty worked the fastball up to 90 MPH, manipulating the shape at times to generate weaker contact. The CH and SL both flashed as well in the upper 70's/low 80's as legitimate weapons. Coker was exceptional this spring in HS gameplay and could well be a POTY caliber player in 2027.

RHP/INF Rhyse Elder (West Valley)
Elder regularly posts some of the louder metrics at any showcase, and this was similarly the case at State Games this year. The physical righty begun his week with an eye-popping round of BP, carrying massive bat speed and leading the event with a 106.4 MPH peak exit velocity. Elder can consistently backspin the ball high in the air and drive pitches north of 400 feet. A corner INF as a position player, he has also delivered throws up to 85 MPH across the dirt previously. On the hill, the stuff took a step forward in this look, topping out at over 90 MPH while sitting 87-89 in his stint. He also features a wipeout, high-spin breaker that generated some ugly swings at times. Elder has been dominant on the hill the past two springs and is a tooled out remaining uncommitted talent.

RHP/INF Ethan Flavel (Decatur)
Another high-level two-way uncommitted player at State Games this summer, Flavel made his presence felt at all times. His BP rounds were simply fantastic, averaging 98 MPH with a peak EV of 105.8 MPH and balls hit up to 399 feet. Flavel backed up his strong workout with a loud home run to the deepest part of the yard in gameplay. He also ran the fastball into the upper 80's and has been up to 89 MPH on the hill in a look late this spring. Though remains to be seen which side of the baseball Flavel will stick at when he gets to the next level, the toolset remains enticing either way.

OF Cervantes Gatterson (Decatur)
The bat speed and overall underlying numbers really benefit Gatterson, who carries an intriguing offensive profile. Gatterson peaked with 89.6 MPH bat speed and averaged some of the best numbers of the event, leading to balls hit up to 102.4 MPH in BP rounds. The power translated to the in-game portion of the event as well with a towering home run hit in his final game. A 7.17 runner, Gatterson looks to be a great option as a power-hitting corner OF type, particularly if he can limit the swing and miss moving forward.

1B Liam Gustafson (Tumwater)
One of the best performers at the dish at State Games, Gustafson reached base in 5 of his 6 plate apperances, including two hard-hit doubles. The lefty was extremely consistent and remained under control in BP, posting a 100.9 MPH peak and 95.8 MPH average exit velocity. The first baseman carries enough athleticism for a potential move to the corner OF and has shown some potential on the mound as well. Uncommitted name to circle.

RHP Rylan Howe (Union/Oregon)
The second-ranked player in Washington and Future Games alum, Howe was great on the hill for the ProCase team last week. The tall 6'5 righty looks to have added some size and strength since our last look, running the fastball up to 92 MPH, leading the event. Howe filled the zone and generated weak contact as well as he often does, killing spin well on the SPL and mixing in an upper 70's SL. The Oregon commit will be a force entering his senior season in the southern part of the state.

RHP Xzyvvn Martinez (Othello)
After about as good of a spring season as you could ask for, Martinez was great yet again against a tough ProCase opponent. The righty allowed just a single hit and no walks over three innings, striking out two batters. He worked the fastball into the upper 80's, but both the CH and the SL were really the keys to his success, located well and thrown in all counts. Martinez maintains a polished mechanical operation and style on the mound that will consistently breed success in-game.

C Joe Mendazona Jr. (Central/TCU)
Arguably the top high school draft prospect in the PNW's 2027 class, Mendazona delivered in a big way with pro scouts in attendance at PNW State Games. After a slower start in his BP, Mendazona caught fire in-game, blasting a pair of no-doubt home runs and finding hard contact in seemingly every AB in his three games played. Mendazona outclassed at the plate and earned MVP honors for the event. He also led the event with a 1.82 second pop time, carrying plus arm strength and sound actions defensively at catcher. Must-follow prospect.

RHP/C Danny Morgan (Shorewood)
Simply put, there are few better athletes and two-way players that remain uncommitted than the Shorewood product. Morgan began his State Games well with a 6.66 time in the 60, before delivering about as consistent BP rounds as any player on the day. Morgan averaged 94.5 MPH EV's with balls hit up to 370 feet. On the mound, Morgan looked the part against a talented opponent, running the fastball up to 90.4 MPH from a shorter, deceptive action into release. The high 70's CH and lower spin CB both flashed at times and offer quality change of speed options. Morgan can impact the game at several levels and is a name for recruiters to know as he enters his senior HS season.

RHP/OF Zach Nelson (Lincoln)
Athleticism and two-way ability were themes of the 2027 class at PNW State Games, and Nelson certainly fit the bill in this regard. The compact-framed righty ran a 6.72 60 time before blasting balls up to 98.3 MPH during his workout. The RH frame carries sneaky pop with max bat speed of 85.5 MPH. The power showed in-game with a home run as his big swing of gameplay. He also delivered on the mound, where he featured a mid-80's fastball with a high spin SL as his best offspeed pitch. Intriguing follow and fiery competitor.

OF Shaun Sanoy (Sumner)
Despite limited varsity action for what has become one of the best high school programs in the PNW, Sanoy flashed real upside and ability all week long. The long strider ran a 6.70 60-yard dash, and carried a heavy, accurate barrel in BP. Sanoy worked the gaps with a peak EV of 98.7 MPH and balls hit up to 358 feet. In-game, he was on base multiple times, jumping on pitches to hit early in counts to find success. Potential breakout candidate next season.

OF Lucas Schroeder (Bishop Blanchet)
The lean-framed righty has taken some great steps forward in each of our last several looks, and had his best event to date at State Games last week. The speed continues to be the carrying tool with a 6.59 60 yard dash time kicking off his week. The bat has improved in a big way, mashing baseballs up to 100.1 MPH in BP and mashing a no-doubt home run to left field early in gameplay. The righty catches the ball out front with ease and a flatter path through the zone. Defensively, he can be a CF at the next level with quality reads and jumps shown in-game.

C/INF Zach Smith (Gig Harbor)
Perhaps a more under the radar follow, Smith's athleticism, positional versatility and offensive game should make him a name to know for recruiters. Smith ran a new-best 6.94 60 time on day one, with throws up to 85 MPH from the infield and a best pop time of 2.05 seconds at catcher. Offensively, he flexed more power in this look as well, with a 99.8 MPH peak and 92.9 MPH average exit velocity. The 5'10, 160 pound prospect carries a well-rounded toolset and plays with an aggressive style at all times.

OF Grayson Turnbow (Tahoma)
After impressing for the second straight year at LakePoint, the uncommitted outfielder showcased his improved power tool at State Games. Turnbow had a peak EV of 105.5 MPH while averaging 98.8 MPH, destroying balls deep to the pull side up to 397 feet. A 6.78 runner, Turnbow can stick at all three outfield positions with throws up to 89 MPH as well. Turnbow more than held his own on the ProCase team, with a loud double highlighting his gameplay performance. Top-end remaining player on the board.

OF/RHP Daniel Weintraub (Overlake)
Medium-framed righthander really let the speed show with a near-event best 6.53 60 yard dash time during the workout of State Games. Weintraub then worked a flatter path with some pop through the zone in BP, with a peak exit velocity of 99.5 MPH and an average of 94.8 MPH. On the mound, Weintraub carries a lower spin arsenal on all his pitches, throwing the FB up to 84 MPH and competing in the zone well.

OF Colton Worley (West Valley/Whitworth)
The Whitworth commit holds an impact power tool at the plate to lead his profile to this point. The imposing RH had bat speed up to 89.8 MPH in BP, tattooing balls up to 104.8 MPH and 377 feet in BP. A sneaky-athletic 6.96 runner with throws up to 83 MPH defensively, Worley fits well as a corner OF, power-hitting bat at the next level.

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