As we inch closer to the 2025 high school baseball season, Prep Baseball Washington continues another offseason series of Picks to Click.

The Picks to Click series focuses on spotlighting players that Prep Baseball staff feels are poised for big jumps this coming high school season. Whether it be due to jumps in overall skillset, added opportunity at their high school, or other outside contributing factors, these prospects will be intruiging follows as we enter the 2025 season.

Today, we spotlight three 2026 graduates that could be in line for big high school seasons. Each of these prospects are coming off of an impressive summer showing and provide plenty of upside moving foward. For complete profile information, click on the prospect's names below.

Quade Gonzalez IV SS / RHP / Othello High School, WA / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 21 / POS: 4 From 7/30/24 ... "One of the bigger statement performances of the week on both sides of the ball, but partucularly on the mound. FB sat 86-88 paired with a mid 70's SL with spin rates north of 2400 RPM. Athetic mover down the mound with quick, whippy release. Also had multiple hits offensively from the RH side and peaked with a 97.2 MPH exit velo during BP rounds. Exciting upside as frame continues to fill out."

Baird Brewer 2B / 3B / Mount Vernon, WA / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 28 / POS: 1 From 6/11/24 ... "INF out of Mount Vernon put together a strong spring campaign and is ready to carry the momentum moving forward. Strong framed with quickness in the barrel and present strength. Gap to gap approach. Ball jumps off the barrel. Peak EV of 99.8 MPH. 7.08 runner in the 60-yard dash with plenty of arm strength for any spot on the dirt."

Ellis Oeltjen OF / RHP / Bellevue High School, WA / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 41 / POS: 8 From 7/30/24 ... "Athletic prospect was among the event's best in several categories, including running a 6.68 60-yard dash and blasting a 381 foot shot in BP. Bat carried over in-game with several squared up baseballs. Starts with low hands stacked vertically, larger leg kick widens base while maintaining balance. Moves well laterally in the OF with potential to stick in center in the future. Intruiging upside."

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