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 Washington 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 #1 ranked Richland Bombers. 

 

High School: Richland Bombers    
Head Coach: Grant Richardson
Division: 4A
League/Conference: Mid-Columbia
2024 Record (Finish): 27-0
2024 Playoff Finish: 4A state champions

 

ROSTER PREVIEW

No. of Returning Positional Starters: 4
No. of Returning Pitchers: 2
Key Players Lost: Chris Daniels, Alec Ammerman, Dallas Bennett, John Corbin, John Simons, Josh Woodard, Rayce Reeves

TEAM OUTLOOK

Starting Pitching: Michael Revell, Braylon Edwards, Deegan Quesenberry

Bullpen: Will Hammond, Carter Upmeyer

Top Seniors: Carter Upmeyer, Jakob Brannon

Top Juniors: Michael Revell, Deegan Quesenberry, Hayden Galloway, Braylon Edwards, Jarren Lee

Underclassmen to watch: '27 Jackson Woodard, '27 Dylan Parrott, '27 Ryker Harris, '28 Jack Simons

Areas to watch: Youth, lineup depth

Team Strengths: Pitching, defense

Coaches Outlook: “We lost a lot of key players that were instrumental in our 2024 run, but we have a good young group that will have a positive impact on this season.” – Grant Richardson, Head Coach

Overall Summary

Richland enters 2025 coming off of an incredible undefeated season, resulting in a 4A state championship. The Bombers lose many contributors from the state champion side, but also still retain several quality players. Junior OF/RHP Michael Revell continues to improve with every look. The Prep Baseball Future Games alum has run his fastball up into the low 90's and is also a quality lefty bat. Richland will get a massive boost on the mound with junior transfer RHP Deegan Quesenberry, another Future Games alum. Junior Braylon Edwards provides some nice depth on the mound as a strike thrower. Senior Carter Upmeyer returns to man shortstop, and may log innings on the mound in relief. Junior C Hayden Galloway looks to step into a larger role, and had an impressive BP showing at Prep Baseball's recent Preseason All-State event, with exit velocities up into the upper 90's. Several underclassman will have a chance to make a varsity impact for the first time this spring. The competition for positions, particularly in the infield and outfield, will be an intruiging watch. Head coach Grant Richardson is circling matchups against Hanford, Kennewick and Kamiakin as some of the standout games for the Bombers this spring. Look for Richland to build off of their championship 2024 with several new faces this season.

Find more information on the 2025 Richland program below:

+ Follow them on X: @bomberbball45
+ Visit the Prep Baseball Washington Preseason Power 25 homepage

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