Colorado Winter ID: Underclass Infielders

Nathan Balser 3B / RHP / Legend, CO / 2023

Anthony Benallo SS / 2B / Ralston Valley, CO / 2024

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5’7” 110  Athletic Movements
Run: 8.06  Evident Quick Twitch and Quick 1st Step
Hit: RHH  Starts in a 50/50 Lower half position with slight leg left to stride.  Creates balanced foundation. Remains stacked on rear side.  Simple hand and top half load with slight arm bar.  Repeatable path and will only get better with strength and development.  Quick Bat and direct path with middle of field approach.  Hands good to inside pitch. Exit VELO: 67
Power: Line Drive hitter with Potential for Doubles and Triples in future
Arm: INF VELO: 65  Quick arm action and release
Defense: Very athletic movements with plus hand/eye.  Raw now as infielder, but see him refining his skill set as MIF  

Hunter Burchett SS / OF / Windsor, CO / 2022

Positional Profile: OF/3B 
Body: 6’0”  145
Run: 7.70
Hit: RHH  Barreled up balls.  Simple refined Lower half load.  Up/down repeatable stride.  Momentum driven by Rear Side.  Arm angles maintained.  Direct path with bat head in extended hitting zone.  Hips leak slightly.  Gap to Gap approach and showed ability to get inside FB in.  Really like swing mechanics.  Great follow to see how body gains strength 
Power: Singles and Doubles type hitter
Arm: INF Velo:  68  Short back side...Strength and long toss will help development
Defense: Can see potential as INF.  Hands work well with good exchange.  Has work and development as INF.  Agility and movements demonstrate athleticism.

Brayden Duman 3B / OF / Rock Canyon, CO / 2023

Positional Profile:   3B
Body: 5’11”  150
Run: 7.43
Hit: LHH   Noticeable Plus Hands!  Slightly open stance with sway to load.  Controlled leg lift for stride.  Maintains stacked position at launch.  Hands and bat head have movement...bat head level to angled.  Path is direct to ball.  Short to it and Long Through it.  Middle of the field approach with some tendency to retract weight.  Hands got inside FB in!!!  Exit Velo:  72    Follow!!
Power:  Refined swing demonstrates Gap to Gap hitter...potential for power if he develops strength. 
Arm: Inf Velo: 74  Quick arc on rear side of arm.  Demonstrated accuracy.  Good Feel for different arm angles in MIF
Defense: Great foot speed and athleticism.  Good Gather and transition to throw.  Good Momentum through fielding position into throw.  Will benefit as he refines and sharpens skill set as MIF!  

Carson Fagan SS / RHP / Severance, CO / 2022

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6’0” 180
Run: 7.24
Hit: RHH  Solid Base. Stacked stance with simple up/down stride foot.  50/50 weight distribution at launch.  Hands stay high, arm angles in good position.  Path to ball is direct and level. Creates great “to it/through it” zone.   Slight tilt to front side.  Has good extension and one handed follow through.  Gap to Gap and demonstrated getting hands inside FB in.  Exit Velo 87    Room for growth.  Follow now, will gain interest 
Power: With more rear side acceleration and demonstrated barrel control, Carson likely to progress with power.
Arm: Inf Velo: 77  Arm works well from all angles and has good accuracy  Good Carry
Defense: Demonstrated very good actions.  Good footwork to setup, good momentum through the throw...gather to quick catch/release   As a 2022, would love to see continued development at all infield positions.  Great potential. 

Brenden Fry 3B / RHP / Fort Collins, CO / 2022

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6’2”  170
Run: 7.19
Hit: LHH  Balanced knees bent stance.  Simple repeatable Load.  Minimal Sway with consistent stride.  Slight torso coil.  Lower half strong launch position.  Hands have some extension on load, but still creates direct path.  Path creates extended hitting zone, short to it, long through it.  Great follow through.   Approach is middle to oppo, but easy to see development of Gap to Gap with gained strength.   Pure Swing + Strength makes Brenden a prospect to follow.   
Power: Potential
Arm: Inf Velo:79  Demonstrated accuracy on throws from all different INF angled throws.  
Defense: Movements are smooth/good.  Will need to quicken up for MIF.  Movement through fielded ball with momentum to throw.  +Gather/transfer.

Justin Gines C / RHP / Horizon, CO / 2022

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5’10”  165
Run: 7.64
Hit: RHH  Front side lean with wide base stance.  Sway to load, minimal open foot leg lift stride.  Launch is 60% on front side.  Hands progress through timing progressions to load.  Hands have direct path to ball!!!  Very consistent to it/through it plane and has ability to lift higher pitch.  Approach is middle of the field.  Justins hands are excellent, Syncing Body movements, modifying and limited unwanted movements will benefit him!Exit Velo:  83    
Power: Progression of Line Drive hitter to Power hitter is possible with continued work with balance
Arm: Catcher Arm:  68  Pop: 2.08  Small and quick arc on back side...good extension.  INF Velo:  71  Good Feel, Short arc on throws
Defense: Hands and fielding position good.  Good Transition from gather to throw.  Will benefit with added quickness and momentum throw fielding position   See as 3B/1B

Ryan Griffin SS / 2B / Lutheran, CO / 2023

Positional Profile: SS/2B 
Body: 5’7”  Very Good Strength for 2023
Run: 7.40
Hit: Switch  Listed as S, but only hit RHH   50/50 Base Stance, transfers and loads to  rear side.  Simple and limited stride with consistency to firm front side.  Hits from front side.  Hands high and minimal load.  Quick downward path that creates Line Drive path with create balanced finish.  Gap to Gap Approach  Exit VELO:  76
Power: Demonstrated Power potential, will continue with refining of swing
Arm: INF VELO:  72   Accurate from variety of arm angles.  Double play feel
Defense:  Demonstrated good infield actions as 2023.  Great footwork with hands and feet playing through the ball.  Good Gather to throw. 

River Jackson C / SS / University, CO / 2022

Nathan Kaszynski C / 2B / Fossil Ridge, CO / 2022

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5’11”  160
Run: 7.61
Hit: RHH  50/50 Weight Distribution with sway to load. Easy consistent up/down stride foot creates a hitting base slightly out front.  Hands extended in load to arm bar, barrel flattens.  Barrel enters zone early with extension, hands below ball.  Good rear side acceleration.  Pull side tendency,   Good extension on follow through  Exit Velo:76
Power: Demonstrated strength for 2022, can see potential for power as skills develop
Arm: Inf Velo:  71     Catcher Velo:  67  Pop:  2.28
Defense: Inf: Good approach and set up with feet, creates momentum through ball.  Hands good pick through action and gather to throw transition is good.  See continued development.  Catcher:  Developing as catcher, drifts to 3rd base side.  Would benefit with quick hand exchange and quick release.  

Charlie Marcantel SS / C / Vista Ridge , CO / 2023

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5’6”  155
Run: 7.70
Hit: RHH  Upright Stance with weight to rear side.  Small leg lift to Stride and firm front side.  Creates balance.  Uses Rear Side Acceleration and has momentum through ball,  Has a downward path with line drive results.  Very good bat speed through zone.  Limited follow-through  Slight feel for ball, but hands will free up with experience.   Exit VELO:  83
Power: See Charlie hitting for AVG and power potential with added strength
Arm: INF VELO: 77  Demonstrated accuracy and arm strength for 2023! Good feel at SS with Double plays and arm angles  Catcher Velo 71
Defense:  SS:  Hands through the ball when fielding with continued development as MIF. Catcher: Potential behind the plate with raw max effort skills. As 2023, has chance to refine and develop as catcher.

Dane Most SS / OF / Broomfield, CO / 2024

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6’0”  165
Run: 7.87
Hit: RHH  Open Stance.  Starts in stacked position.  High leg kick for stride, creates momentum with front side.  Front side dominant at launch.  Hands and arm angles are maintained during load with bat head twitch.  Evident Bat Speed and with pull side tendency.  Good Barrel contact in BP.  Interesting 2024 to follow.  Already showing positive signs of swing adjustments and development from previous videos
Power: Balance and use of Rear Side / Sync will determine his power potential.
Arm: Inf Velo:  74  Short to Short throwing action with plus accuracy.  All arm angles performed well as MIF
Defense:  Very good actions!!  Good Footwork and positioning.  Plays through the ball with great momentum to throw. Quick Catch/Release Great redirect on Double plays.  Will be fun to watch this 2024 continue to develop

Gus Peonio RHP / 1B / Mullen, CO / 2023

Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6’4”  190
Run: 8.71
Hit: RHH  Wide, but tall stance.  Sway with light toe tap for stride.  Weight transfers to front side before launch.  Hands extend to slight arm bar and bat head adjusted to upright.  Hip slide to rear side Acceleration.   Barrel enters the zone early and levels through zone.  Some length.  Shows quickness and strength.  Long Lever Lean hitter with ability to develop.  Exit Velo:  79   
Power: Potential
Arm: 1B  Velo: 75   Short arm with minimal back side arc.   Good extension on throws and accuracy.  
Defense: Good movements and footwork around 1B..6’4” long lever 2023.  Variety of possibilities for development  Good Follow

Noah Scott 2B / RHP / Broomfield High School, CO / 2023

Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 6’1”  165
Run: 7.65
Hit: RHH  Wide Stance with slight sway to load.  Minimized movements. Front foot tap for stride gets to front side before Launch.  Hands/Arms  stay in great angles and great launch position.  Path to the ball is downward and bat head has good “to it through it’ movement.   Lower half not yet in sync with very good hands.  Some retraction and off balance at contact.  Tool set is there!!!  As he refines this swing, very good potential.  Approach is Middle of Field   Demonstrated strength   Exit Velo:  83
Power: Yes, as balance and timing develop
Arm: Inf Velo:  75    Easy short arc ¾ angle.  Maintained angle on all throws.  Good Accuracy
Defense: Athleticism and good foot speed.  Can see this 2023’s potential.  Will benefit with continued development of all infield positions and refined INF skills.

JT Shank 1B / 3B / Rock Canyon, CO / 2023

Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5’11”  160
Run: 7.57
Hit: LHH  Comfortable in the box!!  Great foundation, small sway to load.  Lower half in great position at launch.  Hands high with slight upper half coil. Rear side acceleration is advanced!  Creates rotational and linear force to contact.  Path is short and downward, hands above the ball!  Plus Bat Speed.  Gap to Gap Approach  Exit Velo:  82   Must Follow!!   
Power: Great potential for power development.  
Arm: 1B Velo: 76   Arm works great, small back side arc with good extension
Defense: 1B:  Showcased at 1B and demonstrated good footwork and ground ball positioning.  Footwork was advanced, did great with redirected double play balls.  Would benefit by developing ALL Inf positions! 

Aidan Sibbald 2B / SS / Fort Collins, CO / 2022

Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5’7”  130
Run: 8.03
Hit: RHH  Balanced stance with shift to rear side and exaggerated leg lift.  Momentum to front side on stride.  Hands and Top Half movement to load with slight arm bar.  Path is level from start to finish with long extended follow through.  Approach and contact demonstrated middle of the field.  Exit Velo:  72
Power: Well built young man and could see potential for power as swing is refined
Arm: INF VELO:  68  Free arm action when throwing from ¾ and below.  Follow through good.  Arm strength and velo has potential for improvement with loose arm action
Defense:  Quick twitch and good actions to the ball as infielder.  Has the tools as he refines his skill set as INF

Bryce Smith SS / RHP / Eaton, CO / 2022

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5’10”  160
Run: 7.69
Hit: RHH  Good solid base and foundation.  Sway to back side to load.  Arm angles and hands with minimal movement.  Stride Foot is up/down with weight transfer to the front.  Launch is at 50/50 weight distribution.  Hands create a consistent and direct path to ball.  Quick and inside the ball.  Showed ability to be Gap to Gap and get inside of Fastball In.  Finish is a extended follow through with Balance.  Exit Velo:  78   Good Follow 2022
Power: Potential is there with added quickness and strength with lower half sync.  Will hit for AVG.  
Arm: INF Velo: 73  High ¾ angle arm action with extended follow through.  Demonstrated good accuracy. Threw will from all arm angles 
Defense:  Good Actions and footwork.  Well positioned with hands creating momentum through fielding process.  Good Gather/Throw transition   Will benefit with added quickness.  

Keaton Walker 3B / 1B / Flatirons Academy, CO / 2022

Positional Profile: 3B/1B 
Body: 6’0”  175 
Run: 7.51
Hit: RHH   Front side Sway to Load Stance.  Used a variety of strides.  Some high leg kicks    Front side creates momentum.  Slight movements, but hands and arm angles stay high above ball.  Aggressive and attacking hands.  Can run it to some great contact.  Will benefit with continued work on balance and use of rear side.  Easy to see potential as he refines skills
Power: Definite Potential...love his aggression to ball  Exit Velo: 89
Arm: Inf Velo:  82  Demonstrated arm strength with more to come with refined throwing skills. 
Defense: Really good footwork to the ball,  Actions and agilities are good.  Fielding position and momentum through ball need continued development.   Plus hitting potential will help find a position anywhere on field.

Cruz Zamudio C / 2B / Frederick , CO / 2023

Positional Profile: C/2B 
Body: 5’8”  140
Run: 7.56
Hit: RHH   Solid Base with upright stance.  Simplified and efficient load with small lift and weight shift to rear side.  Hands reach to load and barrel wraps slightly.  Gets to stacked position.  Path is repeatable with some length.  Rear Side Acceleration to ball. Demonstrated strength on time and showed Gap to Gap Contact.  Finished on balance with extended follow through.  Exit VELO: 82
Power: Solid Potential as develops Strength and shortness of swing
Arm: INF VELO: 67  Good Arm action, demonstrated accuracy with variety of arm angles 
Defense: INF:Good approach and understanding of positioning.  Good left/right movement.  Skill set will continue to improve with quickness and agility improvement .  Hands play through ball well.   Catcher:  2.14/ 68  VELO  Demonstrated good skill set.  Footwork showed quickness!! Has potential behind the plate