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 #22 ranked Mt. Spokane Wildcats. 

 

High School:  Mt. Spokane Wildcats
Head Coach: Alex Schuerman
Division: 3A
League/Conference: Greater Spokane League
2024 Record (Finish): 19-7
2024 Playoff Finish: 1st round state

 

ROSTER PREVIEW

No. of Returning Positional Starters: 8
No. of Returning Pitchers: 6
Key Players Lost: Cooper Davis, Drew Rayment, Samuel Davidson, Braden Morris

TEAM OUTLOOK

Starting Pitching: Brayten Ayers, Layne Bennett, Connor Moffitt, Ryker Tweedy

Bullpen: Braeden Parker, Reece Chimienti, Kyle Rayment, Ayden Schenbly

Top Seniors: Brayten Ayers, Layne Bennett, Joe Spier

Top Juniors: Braeden Parker, Connor Moffitt, Kyle Rayment

Underclassmen to watch: Landon Bennett

Areas to watch: Inexperience in infield

Team Strengths: Strong pitching staff, team speed, tremendous outfield defense

Coaches Outlook: “I like our makeup of seniors and the experience we bring to the mound. We are fast and should be an exciting team to watch on offense.” –Alex Schuerman, Head Coach

Overall Summary

Mt. Spokane checks in at #22 on Prep Baseball Washington's Preseason Power 25 Rankings after a strong 2024 that resulted in a state playoff appearance. Upperclass depth should be a key factor in the Wildcats success this season, as they return a vast majority of both their pitching and starting lineup. Northwest Nazarene commit Brayten Ayers headlines the team after winning GSL MVP last season. Junior uncommitted arm Connor Moffitt could be poised for a huge breakout, showing jumps into the upper 80's on the mound with some left-handed pop at the plate at a recent Prep Baseball event. Joe Speir and Layne Bennett will provide a steady presence toward the top of the lineup. Head coach Alex Schuerman is challenging the Wildcats with an early season doubleheader against Woodinville and Richland, and is also looking forward to matchups later in the season against Central Valley, University, and Gonzaga Prep. Mt. Spokane looks to be one of the stronger squads in the eastern Washington yet again this spring.

Find more information on the 2025 Mt. Spokane program below:

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
Corvallis Preseason ID	WA	02/15	Oregon State University - Corvallis, OR
Pacific Northwest Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)	WA	02/17	NW Sports Hub - Centralia, WA
Pacific Northwest Preseason ID	WA	02/22	NW Sports Hub - Centralia, WA
Pacific Northwest Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads)	WA	02/22	NW Sports Hub - Centralia, WA
Seattle Preseason ID	WA	02/23	Island Crest Park - Mercer Island, WA
Seattle Preseason ID - Session II	WA	03/01	EL1 Sports - Puyallup, WA

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