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National Player of the Week: 3/23 to 3/29
Today, we’re announcing our fifth National Player of the Week of the 2026 campaign, as the spring season is fully in swing. The following players were submitted by their coaches to our state directors and they went on to earn the Player or Pitcher of the Week award in those states. From there, we sifted through the country’s POTWs and selected the top performer among them, singling them out as the sole National Player of the Week.
Washington Diamond Notes (03.23 - 03.29)
The Washington Diamond Notes serve as an opportunity for our staff to highlight players from across the state that put up impressive performances this week. This week's Diamond Notes highlights top game performances between 03.23 and 03.29. To submit a player for future Player of the Week or Diamond Notes consideration, use the following link to our Google Form.
Week 3 2026 WA Hitter of the Week - Ben Byeman
Week 3 2026 WA Hitter of the Week - Ben Byeman March 31, 2026 Dylan Grenz Assistant Scouting Director Each week throughout the high school season, we will announce the Prep Baseball Washington Pitcher and Hitter of the Week, recognizing standout performances from across the state. With numerous players excelling both at the plate and on the mound, this award will be based on nominations submitted through our POTW Google Form.
2026 Washington High School Team Preview - #9 Eastlake
Over the next several weeks, leading up to opening day, we’ll be publishing our team previews ahead of the 2026 spring season. Team previews touch on programs spanning all state classifications, counting down through the official Prep Baseball Washington Preseason Power 25 Rankings. Team Previews are generated through a mixture of coaches' responses gathered through our perennial coaches questionnaires, as well as insight from Prep Baseball Staff.
2026 Pacific Northwest Preseason All-State - Positional Data Dive
On Monday February 16th,Prep Baseball Washingtonhosted 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 multitude 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.
2026 Pacific Northwest Preseason All-State - Statistical Analysis
On Monday February 16th,Prep Baseball Washingtonhosted 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 multitude 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.
Washington Best of 2025 - Average Batted Ball Distance
As 2025 comes to a close, Prep Baseball Washington reflects on some of our top statistical performers across all of our events. Today, we showcase leaders in average batted ball distance across all 2025 events. These leaderboards were compiled solely based on leaders at our Washington events, including Open ID events, Scout Days, Preseason All-State, PNW State Games, Future Games, Super Sophomore Games, West Coast Games and the All-American Game. To view all 2025 events, CLICK HERE.
Washington Best of 2025 - Average Exit Velocity
As 2025 comes to a close, Prep Baseball Washington reflects on some of our top statistical performers across all of our events. Today, we showcase leaders in average exit velocity across all 2025 events. These leaderboards were compiled solely based on leaders at our Washington events, including Open ID events, Scout Days, Preseason All-State, PNW State Games, Future Games, Super Sophomore Games, West Coast Games and the All-American Game. To view all 2025 events, CLICK HERE.
Washington Best of 2025 - Fastball Horizontal Movement
As 2025 comes to a close, Prep Baseball Washington reflects on some of our top statistical performers across all of our events. Today, we showcase leaders in average fastball horizontal movement across all 2025 events. These leaderboards were compiled solely based on leaders at our Washington events, including Open ID events, Scout Days, Preseason All-State, PNW State Games, Future Games, Super Sophomore Games, West Coast Games and the All-American Game. To view all 2025 events, CLICK HERE.
Washington Best of 2025 - Average Bat Speed
As 2025 comes to a close, Prep Baseball Washington reflects on some of our top statistical performers across all of our events. Today, we showcase leaders in average bat speed across all 2025 events. These leaderboards were compiled solely based on leaders at our Washington events, including Open ID events, Scout Days, Preseason All-State, PNW State Games, Future Games, Super Sophomore Games, West Coast Games and the All-American Game. To view all 2025 events, CLICK HERE.
Washington Best of 2025 - Max Batted Ball Distance
As 2025 comes to a close, Prep Baseball Washington reflects on some of our top statistical performers across all of our events. Today, we showcase leaders in batted ball distance across all 2025 events. These leaderboards were compiled solely based on leaders at our Washington events, including Open ID events, Scout Days, Preseason All-State, PNW State Games, Future Games, Super Sophomore Games, West Coast Games and the All-American Game. To view all 2025 events, CLICK HERE.
Washington Best of 2025 - 60 Yard Dash Time
As 2025 comes to a close, Prep Baseball Washington reflects on some of our top statistical performers across all of our events. Today, we showcase leaders in 60 yard dash times across all 2025 events. These leaderboards were compiled solely based on leaders at our Washington events, including Open ID events, Scout Days, Preseason All-State, PNW State Games, Future Games, Super Sophomore Games, West Coast Games and the All-American Game. To view all 2025 events, CLICK HERE.
West Coast Super Sophomore Games: Pitching Data Dive
The Prep Baseball staff has wrapped up the inaugural West Coast Super Sophomore Games in Eugene, OR. A huge thank you goes out to the entire Oregon staff for their incredible hospitality throughout the weekend and for helping make this premier event possible. The event kicked off Friday morning with a full pro-style workout, featuring VALD-timed 60-yard dashes with splits, TrackMan hitting data, BLAST Motion swing analysis, and positional evaluations with velocity measurements.
Washington Rankings Summer Update - Class of 2028
This summer, Prep Baseball Washington travelled across the state, gaining valuable looks at some of the top high school talent in the area. Whether it was in a showcase or a gameplay environment, many players showed significant development in their overall skillsets. Today, we conclude our series of summer player rankings updates, focusing on the class of 2028.
Seattle Summer Review - Positional Data Dive
On Tuesday August 12th, Prep Baseball Washington hosted the Seattle Summer Review at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue, Washington. Prep Baseball scouts evaluated high school athletes in the 2026-2030 graduating classes, with several strong showings throughout the event. Prep Baseball events serve as an important tool for both Prep Baseball scouts and college recruiters, who will subsequently create lists of prospects to follow as they plan their scouting coverage throughout the year.
Seattle Summer Review - Statistical Analysis
On Tuesday August 12th, Prep Baseball Washington hosted the Seattle Summer Review at Bannerwood Park in Bellevue, Washington. Prep Baseball scouts evaluated high school athletes in the 2026-2030 graduating classes, with several strong showings throughout the event. Prep Baseball events serve as an important tool for both Prep Baseball scouts and college recruiters, who will subsequently create lists of prospects to follow as they plan their scouting coverage throughout the year.
Prep Baseball Washington Best of 2024: Top Max Exit Velocity
As 2024 comes to a close, Prep Baseball Washington reflects on some of our top statistical performers across all of our events. Today, we showcase leaders in Trackman Top Exit Velocity across all 2024 events. These leaderboards were compiled solely based on numbers at our state events, including Preseason IDs, Preseason All-State, Open ID events, Scout Days, PNW State Games, Future Games, and the All-American Game. For a complete list of Prep Baseball Washington events for 2024, click HERE.
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