Baseball
Program Philosophy
Baseball is a unique sport in that failure is to be expected. Whether we win or lose, we are consistently challenging our discomfort and we learn to rely on our teammates to overcome common obstacles. While we want to be the ones celebrating after a game, more than anything else, if we embrace the challenge of honorably competing at a high level — without fear of failure – those experiences and friendships will remain with you for a lifetime.
Seattle Prep baseball offers teams at the varsity and junior varsity level each year. A freshman or JVC team is dependent on the number of interested student-athtletes and may be combined with the JV team.
Countless alumni of the baseball program have gone on to compete at the collegiate level, including 12 this decade. Current Prep alumni can be found at all levels of college baseball including schools such as San Diego State, University of Pennsylvania and Claremont McKenna.
PROGRAM HEAD
Wes Long will be entering his third season at the helm of the baseball program when the 2027 season begins in March.
Well known in the baseball community and armed with a diverse coaching lens, Long brings enthusiasm, passion and a dedication to development to the Seattle Prep program.
A two-time all-American out of University of Alabama Huntsville, Long was drafted in the 29th round by Oakland Athletics in 2004. Following an eight-year professional career, he and his wife moved to the Seattle area, where he started his coaching career shortly thereafter. Today, he serves as the President and Director of Coaching at City Baseball and has been instrumental in the development of thousands of area youth, high school, collegiate and professional baseball players since 2012.
Long has spent time as a professional scout and coach with both the A’s and Chicago Cubs organizations and served three years as the hitting coach and recruiting coordinator for Seattle University.
Wes and his wife, Cory, have two daughters, the oldest of which is a student at Seattle Prep.