The 2026 Class 5A all-state baseball selections have been announced, and the Intermountain Conference (IMC) once again proves why it is a hotbed of talent in Oregon.
Caldera High School’s Ty Hattenhauer leads the group as the IMC’s Player of the Year, earning a first-team infielder spot after a season that combined power, speed and clutch hitting.
Summit’s Andrew Guthrie follows as the conference’s Pitcher of the Year, a first-team pitcher whose dominance on the mound helped the Titans secure a top seed heading into the playoffs.
Ridgeview’s Ryden Nakamura and Mountain View’s Ryder Carpenter also receive first-team honors, underscoring the depth of talent across the league.
The second team features Charlie Wiscovich and Finn Chambers from Ridgeview, while Spencer Dildine, Lewis Knapp, Kaden Cooper and Dylan Hertel from Bend High round out the third team, each player contributing to a competitive all-state landscape.
Honorable mentions include Carson Bottemiller and Tanner Loch of Mountain View, Griz Sutherland, Jackson Parker and Henry Gruetzmacher from Summit, as well as Bennett Wyatt and Aiden Scott of Ridgeview and Cole Cooper of Bend, all recognized for their seasonal achievements.
Coach Ben Kramer was named 5A Coach of the Year after guiding Central to the state championship, a testament to his leadership and strategic acumen.
The article also highlights Joe Mendazona from Central and Grady Saunders from Thurston as Co-Players of the Year, while JT Girod from Central earned the title of Pitcher of the Year.
A conference’s impact
Beyond individual accolades, the IMC’s representation on the all-state teams reflects a broader trend of conference dominance in Oregon baseball, setting the stage for next season’s competition.