Week Three: Colorado Scout Blog

March 27, 2023
PBR Staff

The PBR Colorado scouting staff offers unparalleled coverage of high school baseball statewide while taking in multiple games each week. Each week the Colorado Scout Blog provides video and scouting reports on the standout performers from each game. This running blog will feature information on underclass prospects, unsigned seniors, draft prospects, and anything else notable from our game coverage.

Roosevelt at Eaton

.@eatonbbcoach starts the season off with an 11-1 win over Roosevelt. ‘23 @tatesmith_30 picks up the win with 3IP, 1H, 1R, 3BB, 8Ks. ‘24 Garrett Garrison was solid in relief with 2IP, 0H, 0R, 1BB, 3Ks. ‘24 @gunnar_duncan was 3-3 (HR), 2RS, 3RBI. ‘24 Lucas Stone was 2-2, 2RBI.
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 21, 2023

Walker Martin SS / Eaton , CO / 2023

‘23 @Walkerm2023 With two hard contacts today, one being a sac fly. Loose and quick hands!@RazorbackBSB commit pic.twitter.com/LrYdMK3VHR
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 21, 2023

Tate Smith RHP / Eaton, CO / 2023

‘23 @tatesmith_30 FB 90-92 / SL 82-3 Easy velo! Attacked the zone with both. Slider was a swing and miss pitch! @OSUBaseball pic.twitter.com/NkMcTWUXAy
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 21, 2023

Gunnar Duncan C / 2B / Eaton, CO / 2024

‘24 @gunnar_duncan 3-3 on the day with a HR. Competes in the box with a solid approach. Works well behind the plate with experience catching high level arms. @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/BOWG574wPi
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 21, 2023

Garrett Garrison RHP / 1B / Eaton, CO / 2024

‘24 @GarrettGarriso4 FB 86-89 / CB 72-4 Attacks the zone with feel for his off speed. @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/p5BWO1Pn8c
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 21, 2023

Fossil Ridge at Heritage

.@HeritageBB_ picks up a win against @fossil_baseball in a 6-2 ballgame. 23’ @TrevorLanden_20 (@UNC_BearsBSB commit) goes 5.2IP, 10Ks, 2 ER, 2BB, 5H while going 3-3 at the plate (2 2B, 1BB, 1RBI). ‘23 Hank Orr & ‘23 @HenryHossfeld (uncommitted) each with a HR.
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 22, 2023

Owen Morgan SS / 2B / Fossil Ridge , CO / 2025

‘25 @Omorg77 with a hard hit ball the other way and a 1 for 4 day. Owen is a projectable infielder with a twitchy swing from the left-side and quality plate coverage. @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/jvfZpkhAY3
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 22, 2023

Shane Crough C / SS / Fossil Ridge, CO / 2024

‘24 @shanecrough2024 with a 2 for 4 day including this base hit up the middle against a strong arm. Shane has higher level mechanics in the infield and quick hands at the plate. @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/lYbn3S6kh1
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 22, 2023

Trevor Landen RHP / SS / Heritage, CO / 2023

‘23 @TrevorLanden_20 (@UNC_BearsBSB commit) continues to dominate with 5.2IP, 10Ks, and 2ER. FB: 85-88 (top 91) 2260 avg spin SL: 75-78 2250 avg spin CH: 73 Trevor had all three pitches working with a loose arm today. The off-speed pitches were exceptionally sharp in this start pic.twitter.com/dAWuO3gRvH
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 22, 2023

Henry Hossfeld 1B / RHP / Heritage, CO / 2023

‘23 @HenryHossfeld belted this first inning homer to help get his team off to a quick start today. Henry also made a very athletic diving play at 1B in foul territory. We are seeing a well rounded player in his senior year and he happens to be uncommitted still. @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/XdS6Wh397P
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 22, 2023

Jonah Mayoral SS / RHP / Heritage, CO / 2024

‘24 @jaymayo89614108 continues to impress from the left-side. Mayoral is comfortable and explosive at the plate, with quality plate coverage. @PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/tZ3uUMqlKq
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 22, 2023

Vedant Sharma RHP / Fossil Ridge, CO / 2025

‘25 @vedant_sharma42 flashed some upside today with a firm fastball and strong control of a breaking ball. FB: 83-85 (top 87) 2050 avg spin CB: 65-70 2100 avg spin CH: 74@PBR_Uncommitted pic.twitter.com/BXonZnWRb6
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 22, 2023

Cade Kunz LHP / Heritage, CO / 2023

‘23 @CadeKunz (Barton commit) shut things down for the save in this one against Fossil Ridge. Cade has an easy delivery with deception as a southpaw. Strong frame. FB: 82-84 CB: 68-70 pic.twitter.com/yygDdEk2FN
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 22, 2023

Holy Family at Regis Jesuit

.@RJHSBaseball wins their season opener vs @HF_Athletics 5-1. The Raiders took advantage of 2H, 2BB and 3E to score their 5 runs in the 3rd. ‘23 @CareyJackc went 5IP, 3H, 0R, 2BB, 9Ks to pick up the win. ‘26 @HudsonAlpert_26 IP, 2H, 0BB, 2Ks & @_Nick_Wiley IP, 1H, 1R, 1BB, 1K
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 22, 2023

Jacob Syverson RHP / C / Holy Family, CO / 2023

‘23 @syverson_jake FB 88-91 T92 / SL 79-81 Quick arm with athleticism. Can really spin the breaking ball! @MSUBearBaseball commit pic.twitter.com/Q8GpDlXWeH
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 22, 2023

Brady Hudson RHP / SS / Holy Family, CO / 2024

‘24 Brady Hudson FB 82-4 T86 / CB 70-72 Projectable frame with room to add strength. Commands the FB with feel for his CB. pic.twitter.com/r9SwrhBHjx
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 22, 2023

Hudson Alpert SS / RHP / Regis Jesuit, CO / 2026

‘26 @HudsonAlpert_26 FB 84-6 T87 / CB 67-70 Young arm with feel to pitch! Lots of projection in the frame. pic.twitter.com/HHlw4ByiIH
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 22, 2023

Tyce Smith OF / SS / Regis Jesuit, CO / 2026

‘26 @tyce_smith_ Singles in his first AB of the season. High follow that projects in all areas as he continues to develop and mature. pic.twitter.com/dkE5IcBuYX
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 22, 2023

Jack Carey LHP / Regis Jesuit, CO / 2023

‘23 @CareyJackc FB 82-4 T85 / Slurve 69-71 L 3/4 slot with sink and slide, everything moves! Attacks the zone with both.@PeppBaseball commit pic.twitter.com/MaKINpctlF
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 22, 2023

Nick Wiley C / RHP / Regis Jesuit, CO / 2025

He has an athletic body with clean arm action. The fastball was 82-3, top 85. His curveball was 73-74, with a change-up at 77-78. He pitched one inning in relief to finish off the game.

Christian Lopez OF / LHP / Regis Jesuit, CO / 2025

‘25 Christian Lopez (@RJHSBaseball) Athleticism with feel for the game! Bat to ball skill right now with room to add strength. Speeds the game up on the defense. pic.twitter.com/8ktGcITs9d
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 22, 2023

Valor Christian at Broomfield

Due to weather, the game was delayed in the fourth inning, with plans to finish at a later date.

Noah Scott SS / RHP / Broomfield, CO / 2023

Athlete with arm speed who really competes on the mound. His fastball was 88-90, top 91. The change-up was 77-79 with the slider at 73-75.

Ben Leikam LHP / OF / Valor Christian, CO / 2023

He struggled with command at times, but when he was in the zone it was really sharp and hitters really stood no chance. His fastball was 87-89, with a 67-70 breaking ball. The Low 3/4 slot creates movement with everything he throws.

Aidan Tocchini OF / 1B / Valor Christian, CO / 2025

Physical left handed bat with presence in the box and uses all fields. He showed an advanced approach against a high-level arm and did not chase out of the zone.

Rocky Mountain at Mountain Vista

.@rocky_baseball picks up a 10-0 win over @vista_baseball in their season opener. ‘25 @RossFrank_14 with 5IP, 5Ks, 5H, 0BB, 0ER. ‘24 @gshep271 3IP, 7Ks, 4H, 5ER, 2BB. ‘23 @bradyhall1822 2-4 (HR, 2B, 3RBI). ‘23 @phoenixwest9lad 2-3 (2B, 3RBI, 2R, 2SBs). ‘23 @CarsonVitry 2-3 (2B).
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 25, 2023

Phoenix West 3B / 1B / Rocky Mountain, CO / 2023

‘23 @phoenixwest9lad (@DordtBaseball commit) with a 2 for 3 day. Phoenix is an athletic left-handed bat with the ability to use all fields with power. @rocky_baseball pic.twitter.com/DgxeCVHuQi
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 25, 2023

Brady Hall RHP / SS / Rocky Mountain, CO / 2023

‘23 @phoenixwest9lad (@DordtBaseball commit) with a 2 for 3 day. Phoenix is an athletic left-handed bat with the ability to use all fields with power. @rocky_baseball pic.twitter.com/DgxeCVHuQi
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 25, 2023

Ross Frank RHP / C / Rocky Mountain, CO / 2025

‘25 (RHP) @rossfrank_14 (uncommitted) FB: 80-82/2200 avg spin SL: 72-75/2300 avg spin Funky arm slot with the ability to sink and ride the ball into righties/away from lefties. Competes and attacks with both pitches. Stays off the barrel well@PBR_Uncommitted@rocky_baseball pic.twitter.com/97QXJQD0G6
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 25, 2023

Grant Shepardson RHP / Mountain Vista, CO / 2024

‘24 (RHP) @gshep271 (@SFDonsBaseball commit) FB (4-seam): 86-88 (top 90) 2250 avg spin SL: 77-80 2400 avg spin FB (2-seam): 85-88 CH: 78 Loose arm with natural movement. Some deceptiveness with the delivery and arm action. pic.twitter.com/tj5zxamhKI
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 25, 2023