2023 CHSAA Season Preview: Thomas Jefferson HS

The Colorado high school season is nearing quickly, and we're here to cover it. Over the next several weeks, leading up to opening day, we'll publish our team previews ahead of the 2023 spring season, touching on programs spanning all state classifications, leading into a countdown through the official PBR Colorado Preseason Power 25 Rankings.

Team: Thomas Jefferson
League: Denver Public
2022 Record: 18-7 / 14-4 Conference
Classification: 4A
Head Coach: Graham Baughn
Years at the Helm: 7

OUTLOOK:
Thomas Jefferson is looking to replace six seniors this year and eight total players from last year’s varsity roster. However, the Spartans still have one of the better pitchers in their conference with Dylan Huntsman on the mound. They may be lacking some experience but there is some young talent in the program. This team should continue to grow as the season goes on. Thomas Jefferson will also be starting a new Denver Public League schedule creating more non-league opponents in 2023, while also working to make the playoffs for the sixth time in the last seven years. 

PLAYERS TO WATCH:

Seniors:
 

Dylan Huntsman: INF/RHP
23 GP, .236 BA, .716 OPS, 11 RBI, 2 2B, 2 3B
10 APP, 43 IP, 52 Ks, 2.12 ERA, 5-4

Max Hauer: RHP
10 APP, 12.2 IP, 23 Ks, 4.42 ERA, 2-0

Henry Shukert: OF/LHP
9 GP, .455 BA, 1.207 OPS, 5 RBI, 1 3B

Juniors:
 

Sloan Steimel: C
24 GP, .359 BA, 1.044 OPS, 23 RBI, 7 2B, 3 3B

Curtis Redfearn: INF/RHP
19 GP, .308 BA, .810 OPS, 9 RBI, 2 2B, 1 3B

Nick Snowtala: OF
14 GP, .364 BA, 1.227 OPS, 4 RBI, 2 3B

Colin Walsh: OF

Impact Underclassmen:
 

Jesus Flores-Sanchez: INF/RHP

Max Feierstein: INF/RHP 

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