The News Tribune continues to monitor the top high school baseball players across the South Sound region, releasing a weekly snapshot of the leaders in a variety of statistical categories as of May 12, 2026.
Weekly Leaderboard Snapshot
The rankings cover a full spectrum of offensive and defensive metrics, including batting average, home runs, runs batted in, win‑loss records, earned run average and strikeouts, giving coaches, players and fans a clear picture of who is shaping the season.
In the pitching department, Gig Harbor’s right‑hander Jake Cuda has been virtually untouchable, posting a 0.00 ERA over 29 innings and fanning batters at a steady clip.
At the plate, Kentlake’s Christopher Moore continues to dominate the batting average chart with a .638 mark, while also driving in 36 runs, the highest total in the area.
Power numbers are tightly contested; Preston Bolam, Ethan Flavel and Gregory Johnson are locked in a three‑way tie for the most home runs, each having cleared the fence five times.
On the mound, Neal Burtis and Cooper Hordyk share the win lead with seven victories each, underscoring the depth of talent across the South Sound.
Strikeout leaders also tell a story of relentless arms, with Jaxon Harpel of Franklin Pierce topping the list at 77 strikeouts, a figure that reflects both skill and durability.
As the season progresses, these statistics will continue to shift, but the current leaders illustrate the competitive balance that defines high school baseball in the region.