ARVADA, C.O. - On October 11, 2020, PBR Colorado held the Fall Underclass  showcase at Ralston Valley High School in Arvada, Colorado. This showcase gave our Colorado’s 2022’s and 2023’s an opportunity to finish up their Fall seasons. A talented group arrived from all four corners of the state.  You will find a great list of hitters highlighted. Unfortunately, strong winds postponed the pitching portion.  Players from this event will have opportunities to be invited to future events such as Future Games and PBR Colorado Preseason All State events.  

Our coverage continues today with Stand Out Performances and some underclassmen to put on a follow list:

QUICK HITS 

Evan McClain 2B / C / Cherry Creek, CO / 2022 Compact quick twitch player.  7.0 60.  Demonstrated quick hands through zone.  Good balance with a middle of the field approach.  Athleticism as infielder and catcher.  Hustle Player.

Matthew Klaess SS / RHP / Grandview , CO / 2022 Undersized with speed.  Ran a 6.77 60.  Great barrel contact in BP Round   Ability to go oppo and handled inside.  Skill set is good as SS. Will be fun to watch develop as he gains strength.

Nolan Villaescusa SS / 2B / Legend , CO / 2022 Rankings  StateRank: 36 / POS: 9 Refined mechanically approach at the plate.  Comfortable in the box.  Great balance, hands work inside ball.  Exit Velo 86  Still has room to develop strength.  Good Actions in the middle.

Tyler Stonebraker 2B / SS / Douglas County, CO / 2022 Physical player.  Ran a 6.82 60 and had a Exit Velo 89.8.  Very quick hands with pull side tendencies.  Can refined swing mechanically as he progresses.  Good tool set to start

Reese Rigney SS / RHP / Cherry Creek , CO / 2022 Powered the ball oppo and pull side.  88.4 Exit Velo.  Still has room for mechanical developments.  Raw potential for power.  Intentional lift in swing.  Good Follow

Nate McHugh C / 2B / Regis Jesuit , CO / 2022 Created great foundational stance and produced strong rear side acceleration.  Exit Velo 95.1  Demonstrated strength.  Has some length and intentional lift to swing.  Confident.   Good athleticism behind the plate.

Michael Griffin SS / RHP / Douglas County, CO / 2022 Open stance with pull side tendencies  Michael has quick hands through zone.  Produced 86.7 Exit Velo and a 7.06 60    78mph Arm Velo from SS

Cooper Latino 3B / RHP / Douglas County , CO / 2022 Strong with Short levers that produce quick hand speed and bat speed.  Exit Velo 93.7   3B type, demonstrated good athleticism and movements

Nick Bolek OF / RHP / Ralston Valley, CO / 2022 Strong Arm (83 from OF), Good Speed (7.05, 60).  Good balance and ability to hit to all fields  Exit Velo 85.8   Inside Out Hands with extended long finish.

Carl Lind 3B / 1B / Legend, CO / 2022 Rankings  StateRank: 28 / POS: 1 Great movements and athleticism as projected 3B.  Arm Velo 78.  Wide base creates good rotational acceleration.  Great bat speed and has shown consistent barrel contact in events.  Exit Velo 92.5   Middle of field approach

Cameron Stokley 2B / OF / Valor Christian, CO / 2022 Very good athleticism.  7.0 60.  Demonstrated middle of field approach.  Quick hands produced Exit Velo 90.1.  Good path through ball.  Room for strength development and refining.

Brandon Sanchez SS / RHP / Legacy, CO / 2023 Quick hands with great balance as hitter.  Exit Velo 91.5 Produced consistent middle of the field barrel contact.  Some length and intentional lift in swing.  Very good potential.  7.04 60

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