2023 CHSAA Season Preview: Pueblo County HS

The Colorado high school season is nearing quickly, and we're here to cover it. Over the next several weeks, leading up to opening day, we'll publish our team previews ahead of the 2023 spring season, touching on programs spanning all state classifications, leading into a countdown through the official PBR Colorado Preseason Power 25 Rankings.

Team: Pueblo County
League: South Central
2022 Record: 17-7 / 9-1 Conference
Classification: 4A
Head Coach: Matt Eades
Years at the Helm: 6

OUTLOOK:
The Hornets return a deep squad for the 2023 season as they take on a tough South Central League. Pueblo County had success last year, most of this is thanks to a solid pitching staff. The Hornets should have a plethora of experienced arms at their disposal this season, making them scary once you add in a potentially deep lineup. 

PLAYERS TO WATCH:

Seniors:
 

Braxton Vail:
24 GP, .324 BA, .917 OPS, 26 RBI, 6 2B, 2 3B, 12 SBs
12 APP, 25 IP, 28 Ks, 3.08 ERA, 6-1

Dax Davis:
8 APP, 18 IP, 17 Ks, 1.56 ERA, 1-1

Colton Simpson:

Jacob Kuhn:
17 GP, .500 BA, 1.167 OPS, 1 RBI

Juniors:
 

Roy Higinbotham:
17 GP, .333 BA, .899 OPS, 1 RBI, 2 2B
12 APP, 42.1 IP, 51 Ks, 3.14, 4-1

Jonathan Gonzales:

Caulin Pighetti:
23 GP, .317 BA, .879 OPS, 11 RBI, 3 2B, 3 3B

Luke Rohrer:

Parker Hankins:
5 GP, .250 BA, .500 OPS

Donovan Walsh:

Impact Underclassmen:
 

Cohen Glenn:
23 GP, .304 BA, .894 OPS, 11 RBI, 5 2B, 3 3B, 14 SBs
5 APP, 8 IP, 12 Ks, 4.38 ERA, 0-0

Jonas Chavira:

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