Colorado Preseason All-State: Top Upperclass Hitting Prospects
April 21, 2020
On March 8, 2020, the PBR Colorado Staff held the Colorado Preseason All-State Showcase in Parker, Colorado. We look at our Colorado Upperclassman hitters and see a variety skill sets: Speed, Power, Hit for AVG. These individuals will all find the right collegiate fit. Featured on this list is 2020 Tony Castonguay, Kansas signee and 2021 Radek Birkholz, Notre Dame commit.
Birkholz, also finds himself as one of Colorado’s top RHP. Uncommitted Connor Cooney, 2021, from Holy Family has continued to demonstrate an upward trajectory in his development. Finally, a spotlight should be on Uncommitted 2020, SS, Ryan Muniz. Ryan’s 93 exit velo and line drive path will earn him an opportunity in collegiate baseball. We feel strongly about these Top Prospects, but go beyond this list to find Colorado’s deep list of developing hitters.
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Tony Castonguay C / 3B / Grandview , CO / 2020Rankings StateRank: 9 / POS: 2
Hit: Switch Hitter, only hit RHH in this event. Shoulder width stance with attacking simple leg lift to stride Minimal load with lower/upper half. Arm angles are maintained. Momentum generated by front. Hands are explosive with quickness and strength. Exit Velo 95. Path has lift and follow through is extended to one hand. Middle of the field to slight pull approach. Hands stay inside on FB IN. Power: Projectable Power. Very good Development path Arm: Catcher Velo 74. Very quick arm with shortened backside arc. O/T release with carry and accuracy. Pop: 1.83-1.88 consistent Arm: INF Velo: 84 Defense: Catcher: Athletic Soft Firm hands Hips loose, sits a bit high. Demonstrated tools to develop as 3B/1B or Corner OF positions. Misc Evaluated in practice and showcase settings. Tony demonstrated intensity for game and great energy for the game. Baseball junkie. |
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Ryan Muniz SS / 2B / Cherokee Trail, CO / 2020Hit: RHH Wide base as stance, simple in line stride. Stays stacked on the backside. Hip/Hands create very good torso acceleration. Exit Velo 93. Very quick hands. Middle of the field approach. Demonstrated great contact in event round. Long extended one hand follow through. Power: Projectable, but would be limited to specific pitch/zone Arm: INF Velo 75. Small back side arc, some push. More in the arm with develoment Defense: Cuts the distance on groundballs. Shows good defensive actions. Gets to left side of ball and creates momentum to throw. Very good pivots and advanced on arm angles. |