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 #23 ranked Lakeridge Pacers. 

 

High School: Lakeridge Pacers    
Head Coach: Ray Pearson
Division: 6A
League/Conference: Three Rivers
2024 Record (Finish): 12-15
2024 Playoff Finish: 6A state round of 32

 

ROSTER PREVIEW

No. of Returning Positional Starters: 8
No. of Returning Pitchers: 4
Key Players Lost: Aiden Bernard, Drew Boverhof, Nick Mann

TEAM OUTLOOK

Starting Pitching: Cooper Berta, Charlie Peterson

Bullpen: Ben Zahn, Tate Williams

Top Seniors: Tyler Truong, Wyatt Minto, Jake Kotansky, Lukas McLeroy, Jack Barss, Charlie Peterson, Tate Williams

Top Juniors: Jaden Tragesser, Andrew Ha, Cooper Berta, Ben Zahn

Underclassmen to watch: '27 Manny Ehinger

‘27 SS Manny Ehinger (OR)

Athletic 6’4” 185 frame stands out & leverages it from right side. Exit velos up to 101.9 mph w/ glimpses of raw power throughout.

High upside. N2K. @OregonBaseball recruit @PrepBaseballOR || @PBR_DanJurik pic.twitter.com/Lcqdf93ipQ

— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) February 18, 2025

Areas to watch: Pitching

Team Strengths: Middle of order bats, infield, athleticism

Overall Summary

Lakeridge enters the '25 season as one of the teams expected to take the biggest leap by Prep Baseball staff. The Pacers boast a wealth of talent despite their sub-.500 finish last spring. The talent is headlined by '27 infielder and Oregon commit Manny Ehinger, currently the top ranked sophomore in the state. Ehinger is a dynamic athlete in a physical 6'4 frame that was already hitting cleanup by the end of his freshman season for Lakeridge. Also returning is senior Tyler Truong, a physical lefty in the middle of the order last season. The lineup depth is impressive as well, with Jaden Tragesser, Wyatt Minto, and Jack Barss all returning as solid bats. Andrew Ha is another intruiging follow with some athleticism in the outfield. Unfortunately, the pitching will have questions for the Pacers with the loss of senior Oregon State commit LHP Calvin Gregory to a torn ACL. Arms Cooper Berta and Charlie Peterson will likely shoulder much of the load after logging innings last spring. Lakeridge will have tough conference matchups, including three game sets with Tualatin, Lake Oswego, and West Linn to highlight the schedule. With a number of experienced varsity players returning, expect Lakeridge to take a step forward this season.

Find more information on the 2025 Lakeridge program below:

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

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