Fall Underclass Showcase: Quick Hits

October 21, 2020
Mike Anderson
Colorado Scouting Director

Arvada, CO-- 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 season. A talented group arrived from all four corners of the state. You will find a great list of hitters highlighted. Unfortunately, strong winds postponed 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.

Today, we take a look at some Left handed hitting standout performances and some very talented Colorado Underclassman Part 1, stay tuned for more talent in Part 2.

QUICK HITS

Jake Olguin-Pacheco OF / LHP / Horizon, CO / 2022

Jake demonstrated great athleticism and quick twitch movements 60yd 6.7 Exit Velo 91 Still developing at 5’10, 140, his skill set is strong. Quick hands produce inside out swing with consistent line drive path. Great follow and watch him development

Caleb Pepper C / SS / St. Marys, CO / 2023

A left handed hitting Catcher and SS, a rare combo. Caleb has great balance as LHH. Exit Velo 86. Rhythm and timing produces consistent barrel contact.

Jackson Phillips 1B / LHP / Legend, CO / 2023

Big Strong LHH. Lots of moving parts will be fun to watch as he refines and develops. Exit Velo 89.6 Ability to go oppo and pull side with potential for power.

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

Open stance with attacking style produced Exit Velo 94.8. Some length and intentional lift give Ben potential for power. Hands move quickly through zone with full balanced extension

Trenton Rowan 1B / RHP / Flatirons Academy, CO / 2022

Rankings StateRank: 59 / POS: 2

Trenton continues to develop and trend up. Exit Velo 99.4 He looks to punish the ball. Strong linear movement to ball and attacking hands. Uses the middle of the field. Have seen consistent growth physically and with his skill set

Owen Marsh RHP / 1B / Mullen, CO / 2022

Owen’s starts with upright open stance, stays balanced and creates exceptional torso rotation. Exit Velo 91.5 Intentional lift in swing and high finish. I tough wind conditions, Owen produced one of the top BP rounds of the day with consistent Barrel Contact.