Recently, PBR Oregon concluded our three week stretch of summer rankings updates, unveiling player lists for three different high school classes. Lists were updated after getting looks of prospects at PBR Summer ID events, Scout Days, and our first ever PBR PNW State Games. 

For the 2025 class specifically, there was plenty of movement throughout the rankings, as well as an expansion on the back end to 115 prospects. 

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Today, we highlight three players that are making their 2025 rankings debut after attending a PBR Oregon event.

Newcomers

Jackson Buckingham 2B / South Salem High School, OR / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 81 / POS: 5 Athletic 6'0, 185 pound frame. LH stance at the plate starts in lower crouch with weight loaded over rear side. Hands extend away from body to load as posture grows slightly taller. Small stride with quick trigger to contact. Extends to meet ball out front with slight bend in front knee. Repeatable finish. Smooth mover in the outfield. Fields fly balls over gloveside shoulder, working momentum through throws in a controlled manner. Some shoulder tilt at throw with high 3/4 slot release. Plus athlete, 6.75 second 60-yard dash runner.

Connor Johnston OF / LHP / Wilsonville, OR / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 90 / POS: 22 Medium framed two-way athlete. At the plate, features slightly open LH stance. Hands pulse rhythmically, shorter stride closes base. Line drive approach as hands remain strong through contact. Bend in levers at contact point, head remains on through contact as well. Consistent barrels. Outfielder fields ball at high point, working through throws well. Higher 3/4 slot release with tucked gloveside follow. On the mound, features slinging action, low 3/4 slot release from LH side. Fills up the zone. 6.89 60-yard dash runner.

Tyler Ruettgers C / Redmond, OR / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 93 / POS: 14 Long-limbed 6-3, 190 pound prospect. RH stance with a wide base at setup, weight loaded slightly over rear leg. Long stride as hands load with knob to catcher. Extends out front with firm front side at contact. Consistent contact in the air through BP rounds. From the catcher position, starts in 1KD setup, presenting a low target. Works upward through frames, sticking with flexion in wrist. Goes both knees up on throwdowns, with quick transfer to throw and sound footwork. Throws on bag consistently. 7.59 60-yard dash runner.

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