Over the next several weeks, leading up to opening day, we’ll be publishing our team previews ahead of the 2025 spring season. Team previews touch on programs spanning all state classifications, counting down through the official Prep Baseball Oregon Preseason Power 25 Rankings.

Team Previews are generated through a mixture of coaches' responses gathered through our perennial coaches questionnaires, as well as insight from Prep Baseball Staff. Stay tuned the next several weeks for the unveiling of Team Previews and the complete Power 25.

Today, we spotlight the #2 ranked Sunset Apollos. 

 

High School: Sunset Apollos    
Head Coach: John Barnes
Division: 6A
League/Conference: Metro
2024 Record (Finish): 28-3
2024 Playoff Finish: 6A state second place

 

ROSTER PREVIEW

No. of Returning Positional Starters: 5
No. of Returning Pitchers: 4
Key Players Lost: Max Ellerbrook, Maddox Montoya, Connor Anderson

TEAM OUTLOOK

Starting Pitching: Kruz Schoolcraft, Will Slater, Parker Raubuch

Bullpen: Cole Sauter, Dakota Chun, Gavin Riley, Ryan Gresham

Top Seniors: Kruz Schoolcraft, Dakota Chun, Will Slater, Gabriel Coltman

Top Juniors: Parker Raubuch, Luke Sullivan, Cole Sauter

Underclassmen to watch: '27 Ryan Gresham, '27 Koen Hall, '28 Marcus Pollard

Areas to watch: Middle infield

Team Strengths: Starting pitching, offense

Overall Summary

Sunset enters the season as one of the favorites for a 6A state title after falling just short last spring. The Apollos are led by the top ranked senior and reigning Prep Baseball Oregon Player of the Year Kruz Schoolcraft. The LHP/1B has an imposing 6'8 presence, with wipeout stuff on the mound to go alongside plus power at the plate. Schoolcraft is committed to the University of Tennessee but has a high chance to play professionally straight out of high school due to his massive upside. Behind the plate, senior catcher Dakota Chun is a leader with plenty of pop in his bat. The 17th ranked senior in the state is committed to play at the University of Portland. The senior class and lineup will get a big boost from incoming transfer and USC Upstate outfielder Gabriel Coltman, who possesses standout physical tools. A pair of RHP's will also help eat innings on the mound in Will Slater and Parker Raubuch. Slater is an Eastern Oregon commit with some physicality that may also step in to play some infield. Raubuch is a Centralia College commit with polish that fills up the strike zone. Several underclassman have a chance to step in to a varsity role this spring. Freshman INF Marcus Pollard is a player to watch, with some wiry athleticism. Pollard is the 7th ranked 2028 in Oregon. Ryan Gresham and Koen Hall are sophomores that could also see increased playing time. Head coach John Barnes is circling games with West Linn, Jesuit, and Thurston as some of the standout matchups of the spring. Look for Sunset to be right in the mix for a 6A title and be a force again this season.

Find more information on the 2025 Sunset program below:

+ Follow them on X: @sunsetbaseball
+ Visit the Prep Baseball Oregon Preseason Power 25 homepage

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