This winter, Prep Baseball Oregon is reflecting upon their showcase circuit and highlighting standout performers. In addition to the weekly Uncommitted Spotlights, focusing on players that attended a Prep Baseball ID event, Prep Baseball also begins our State Games Spotlight series, specifically looking at players that participated in this year's Pacific Northwest State Games. These 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.

Today, we spotlight 2026 RHP Gianni Lombardi from Marist Catholic High School. Lombardi, who also showcased skill as an infielder earlier in the summer, came to the PNW State Games as a pitcher and worked a solid outing. The athleticism of the two-way prospect translated on the mound, as the righty showed a fluid, quick delivery. 

The 6'3 prospect was mainly FB/SL in his PNW State Games appearance, but in an earlier summer bullpen showcased four different pitches. The FB had success to all quadrants of the strike zone, while the SL showed potential as well with sharp downward action. With some lean strength already present, Lombardi still has plenty of room to grow into his frame, and could well see another boost in metrics moving forward.

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