40 of the top prospects from around the Pacific Northwest gathered at Funko Field in Everett, Washington for the Pacific Northwest Scout Games this past weekend. The event highlighted players from the 2026, 2027 and 2028 draft classes. One pitcher stole the show, while several bats with varying archetypes showed promise and future projection.
The event showcased players from Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Canada. The most dominant arm calls the Evergreen State home.
Seattle Academy (Wa.) right-hander Eli Herst is currently the No. 32 ranked high school prospect in the country for the 2026 Draft. On Saturday, he drove that point home. Herst pitched three flawless innings. He didn’t allow a hit, didn’t walk a batter and punched six tickets. He generated ten whiffs -- five on the fastball, four on his slider and one on a well-executed changeup. The cambio consistently flashed plus.
Herst checks a ton of boxes. …