Kentlake Junior Lincoln Moore Commits to UCLA Baseball
The top-five Washington prospect plans to join the Bruins after high school graduation.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Baseball
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Kentlake high school junior Lincoln Moore announced his commitment to play baseball for UCLA on October 26. A top-five prospect in his classification in Washington, Moore helped lead his team to a state championship win in May.
Why it matters
Moore chose the program specifically for its strong track record in developing players for Major League Baseball. He intends to join the Bruins in two years as he continues his athletic development.
Moore is currently ranked as a top-five prospect within his Washington classification. Over the last six years, UCLA has seen every starting infielder except one selected in the MLB draft.
The players
Lincoln Moore
He is a high school junior at Kentlake and a top-ranked baseball prospect in Washington.
Mike Suguro
He is the high school coach who has mentored Moore during his time at Kentlake.
Christopher Moore
He is the brother of Lincoln Moore and currently plays baseball as a freshman at the University of Washington.
The details
Mentored by coach Mike Suguro at Kentlake, Moore pursued a recruiting process that prioritized moving to a warmer climate. His brother, Christopher Moore, currently plays college baseball as a freshman for the University of Washington.
Timeline
May 2026: Kentlake won the state baseball championship.
October 26, 2026: Lincoln Moore announced his commitment to UCLA.
October 28, 2026: Lincoln Moore discussed his decision in an interview.
October 30, 2026: Article published regarding the commitment.
Season Trajectory
This commitment aligns with the UCLA baseball program's six-year player development track record, which continues to attract top-tier talent seeking a professional pipeline. The move signals a broader trend of Washington prospects leaving the state to pursue specialized development at national programs.
Moore will remain at Kentlake for two additional seasons before joining the UCLA program. His departure marks a significant roster change for the Kentlake team following their recent state championship success.
The takeaway
Top-ranked high school athletes often evaluate professional development pipelines when deciding on their collegiate destination. Prospective players can look to Moore's process of prioritizing specific coaching environments and historical draft success when considering their own futures.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Kent Reporter.
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