Prep Baseball Report

Colorado Preseason All-State Spotlight: 2019 SS Derek Shaver of Grand Junction HS


John Cackowski
Director of Scouting

 




The 5th annual Colorado Preseason All-State to be held at Grandview High School on 2-24-19 has quickly become the premier Preseason event in the state of Colorado. This event is held for the top 2019's-2020s throughout the state to kick off the Prep Baseball Report's spring high school baseball coverage. We will begin to spotlight each and every player in attendance. Today, we take a look at No. 4 PBR CO 2019 (No 458 overall) and Wichita State commit SS Derek Shaver of Grand Junction HighSchool. You can request your invite, register and check out the full current roster HERE.



Derek Shaver

Class of 2019 / 3B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: 3B
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Grand Junction
    State: CO
  • Summer Team: Colorado Yard Dawgs / Colorado Rockies Scout Team
  • Height: 6-4
    Weight: 205lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
87
Max FB
(03/10/19)
86 - 87
FB
(03/10/19)
73 - 75
CB
(03/10/19)
76 - 77
CH
(03/10/19)
70 - 71
SL
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
86 - 87
CB
73 - 75
CH
76 - 77
Position
77
INF Velo
87
Exit Velo
4.28
H-1st

Scouting Report

11-20-18

Derek Shaver (Grand Junction; Wichita State) lands back in the top 10 checking in at No. 4. After an ACL injury sidelined Shaver in 2019, Shaver worked hard to get back into baseball shape and had a successful summer and fall circuit. His increased size and strength was evident. The 6-foot-4, 205-pound, physically-advanced, athletically built, right-handed hitter, could arguably have the best bat in the class. On the mound, Shaver can also run his fastball up 87-88 mph.

5-13-17
6-foot-3, 178-pound right hand hitting MIF/RHP.  Shaver went 1-3 at the plate, he is a good looking prospect with power to all fields.  Playing second base this game, he turned two double plays using quick hands and a strong arm on the exchange.  He is athletic and covers good ground in the field ranging into the hole twice to take away sure base hits.

8-30-16

6-foot-3, 178 pounds. Bats and throws right. Has a balanced athletic stance with gap to gap power. Swing is level through the zone with good lower rotation. Big shortstop with good range. Lower 80's arm across the diamond. On the mound is athletic, throws from over the top arm slot. Fastball sits lower 80's.