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 #2 ranked Puyallup Vikings. 

 

High School: Puyallup Vikings    
Head Coach: Marc Wiese
Division: 4A
League/Conference: SPSL
2024 Record (Finish): 23-5
2024 Playoff Finish: 4A state runner up

 

ROSTER PREVIEW

No. of Returning Positional Starters: 6
No. of Returning Pitchers: 4
Key Players Lost: Kai Halstead, Micheal LeJeune, Jackson Copeland, Tristan Ringrose, Max Hemenway (transfer)

TEAM OUTLOOK

Starting Pitching: Mason Pike, Max Schweyen, Cyrus Cline

Bullpen: Madden Pike, Taylor Bass, Jett Reed

Top Seniors: Mason Pike, Gage Thompson, Riley Sanoy, DJ Ringenbach, Kyler Malnar, Taylor Bass, Jett Reed

Top Juniors: Max Schweyen, Cyrus Cline, Noah Benedict

Underclassmen to watch: '27 Brayden Landry, '27 Keagan Soliza, '28 Madden Pike, '28 Gregory Johnson

Areas to watch: Youth, offensive consistency

Team Strengths: Returning core, pitching depth

Coaches Outlook: “We have fell short the last 3 years. Just like every year we expect to win. Excited to see what this group can do.” – Marc Wiese, Head Coach

Overall Summary

No high school program has won as consistently as Puyallup in recent years, and they look to have one of the best teams in the state again entering 2025. The Vikings are led by RHP/INF and Oregon State commit Mason Pike. The number two ranked senior in the state is the reigning Prep Baseball Player of the Year and is an incredible talent on both sides of the ball. Joining Pike on the mound will be a pair of hard throwing junior right-handers in Max Schweyen and Cyrus Cline. Schweyen is a Washington commit with one of the better breaking balls in his class. The left side of the infield will be another huge strength for Puyallup. Senior shortstop and Oregon State commit Gage Thompson is a physical player with plenty of talent. Brayden Landry is the second ranked sophomore in the state and features plus plus speed to go along with a great glove. Landry was already hitting at the top of the varsity order by the end of his freshman season. Junior Noah Benedict and senior Pierce CC commit Riley Sanoy are a pair of lefty bats that should man the outfield. A pair of freshman also come in with a chance to make immediate impact in Madden Pike and Gregory Johnson. Pike is the number one ranked freshman in the state with an electric arm, while Johnson is a true power bat with a mature game for his class. Puyallup has several great matchups throughout the season, including consectutive early season games with Mount Vernon, Eastlake, and Kennedy Catholic. Look for the Vikings to once again compete for a state title.

Find more information on the 2025 Puyallup program below:

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

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