Matt Priest is emerging as a legit middle-of-the-order spark for Washington State
In the 2026 season, Washington State outfielder Matt Priest has been a loud bat for the Cougars, hitting .362 with a .422 OBP, .520 SLG, 4 homers, 38 RBI and 5 steals across 45 games. He earned back-to-back Mountain West Freshman of the Week honors in March, and the reports around him point to a grinder with pop, gap power, and enough speed to punish mistakes. The upside is clear: he’s producing, he’s versatile in the outfield, and he’s showing the kind of competitive edge coaches love in a lineup piece.
