The 2026 3A All‑State baseball teams have been announced, honoring the season’s most impactful players, a dominant pitcher, and an exemplary coach across the state.
Player of the Year
Henry Wort of Blanchet Catholic was selected as the Player of the Year after delivering a batting average that placed him among the league’s elite and driving his team to multiple comeback victories.
Pitcher of the Year
Zack Hankins from Taft earned Pitcher of the Year honors, posting a sub‑2.00 ERA and striking out a career‑high 95 batters over the course of the season.
Coach of the Year
Steve Stebbins, who leads South Umpqua/Days Creek, was named Coach of the Year for his strategic acumen and ability to develop young talent into consistent performers.
The first team showcases standout athletes such as Cal Johnson from Vale and Hunter Hedlund from Santiam Christian, both of whom contributed significantly to their squads’ offensive firepower.
Cole Morford from Sisters and Evan Hancock from Blanchet Catholic headline the second team, each delivering clutch performances that helped their teams secure key conference wins.
Braxton Hamilton of South Umpqua/Days Creek and Brandon Yee from Valley Catholic anchor the third team, with Yee’s pitching prowess highlighted in the accompanying hero image.
Honorable mentions recognize additional talent, including Adrian Camarena from McLoughlin/Griswold and Hayden Taylor from North Valley, who both made notable contributions throughout the season.
Together, these selections reflect a deep pool of skill and sportsmanship that bodes well for the future of high school baseball in the region.