Prep Baseball Report

Colorado Scout Blog 6-20-14



By John Cackowski
Director of Scouting

Northern Colorado Prospect ID


PBR Colorado had a chance to be at the Dakota Ridge Invitational this past weekend. Here are the players that stood out during the tournament.

Bailey Collins: 2016 Grad, CF, Dakota Ridge

3-Hole hitter for Dakota Ridge. Collins is a strong looking athlete who throws and bats left-handed and projects well at the next level. Plays the game hard. Covers a lot lot ground in CF. Very good bat speed and has the ability to hit for power. Had a 4.19 home to first time from the left side. Has a good approach at the plate. Did not chase out of the zone, and does not appear to be afraid to get down in the count as he was very patient to get his pitch. Also pitches. Lived in the upper 70's as a left hander with a 63 mph cb. Bailey should be one of the top outfielders in the state the next two seasons. 

Paul Degracia: 2017 Grad, P/3B, Highlands Ranch

Paul looks to be one of the top upcoming sophomores in the state. In first game hit a home run to center field with wood bat. At third made a hard hit ball down the line look easy on a back hand and strong throw across diamond to nail runner by 3 feet. On the mound he was very impressive. Projects as an upper 80 to 90 kid. Was consistently in the low 80's for 6 innings, and was the hardest throwing player in the tournament. Throws and bats right. 

Doug Case: 2015 Grad, 3B, Dakota Ridge

This player goes hard. Took two on a ball that went through the shortstop's legs, and in same inning took third seeing ball in the dirt to help Dakota Ridge generate a run. Hit a grand slam to deep center with wood bat in first game of tournament. Strong arm across the diamond at third. Stands tall at the plate with good balance and lower half with a short stride. Jesse Gonzales

Jesse Gonzales: 2015 Grad, C/1B, Arvada West

Very big and strong left-handed hitting catcher for the Wildcats. Easily turned on an inside 83mph fastball for a base hit. Shows gap to gap power. In between innings had him at a 2.1 pop time from behind plate but when runner was stealing in game Gonzales threw a 2.01 to second to throw runner out. Player to watch in Jeffco league in 2015. 

Ryan Morris: 2015 Grad, LF, Dakota Ridge

Lead-off hitter for Dakota Ridge. Fast player. Carries himself with some swagger. Bats and throws right handed. Had him at a 4.1 home to first time from the right side. Gap to Gap leadoff hitter for the Eagles.  A 2015 player someone should look at in need of an outfielder at the next level. 

Chase Powell: 2016 Grad, P/OF, Wheat Ridge

Was a first-team all conference player for the 4A Final Four Farmers. Shows strong arm from OF. Came up with big base hit to drive in 2. Decent speed on the bases. Hits left throws right.  On the mound his FB was 79-81, with a 66-70 mph cb, and a 74 mph change up. Has deception when he pitches. 

Diego Garcia: 2015 Grad, P, Wheat Ridge. 

Clean up Hitter for Wheat Ridge. Showed poise on the mound. Throws a heavy FB. Was 79 to 81 with the fb hitting 83 once. Strong thick body. Change up was 75mph and CB was 70. 

Nate Sanchez: 2015 Grad, OF, Wheat Ridge

Sanchez is a pesky 2-Hole type hitter who is very fast. Hits from the left side, had him at a 3.9 home to first time. Can bunt, run, and hit. Do everything type of player for the Farmers. 81 mph exit velocity.