Top Player Lists
Baseball Northwest’s ranking of northwest players is done to highlight the
region’s top prospects as evaluated by the Baseball Northwest professional evaluators.
It is done to promote and inspire players, and also to promote the game. Some college
and high school coaches and professional scouts are consulted, but the final lists are put
together by the Baseball Northwest staff as a whole. The lists do not reflect the opinion
of any specific high school, college, or professional organization.
The evaluations are done with the ---LONG TERM POTENTIAL OF A PLAYER
in mind- in other words, the potential of a player at the next level—not necessary the
success or stats of a high school player.
All players listed have been seen enough by the Baseball Northwest staff to be
evaluated—even if the player has not attended a Baseball Northwest event—although
nearly all have done so. Baseball Northwest understands the difficulty in ranking
players, but no one sees all these players and as much as the Baseball Northwest staff.
Players develop at different rates and at different times. The complete ability of the
player is considered, including their desire to play and improve, because this has proven
to make a difference in their long term development. Players are generally listed at the
position or positions they will likely play at the next level.
BBNW has a history of tracking the top players. We consider many more players
that appear on our lists. The Watch List sections are those players we are considering for
the top player section. We are likely to miss a player that should be considered. Note that
we will continue to add or subtract from the list throughout the year and as we conclude
Prospect Evaluation Camps and the Northwest Championship Tournament
Please email us if you would like to recommend a player in any class for
consideration. Enjoy the lists—it takes many hours to comply. Rely on Baseball
Northwest for information found no-where else. Please obtain permission from Baseball
Northwest for reproduction of all or any part of this information.
