Colorado Underclass Invite Quick Hits
February 5, 2020
ENGLEWOOD, C.O. - On January 26th the PBR Colorado Staff held the Colorado Underclass Invite at Slammers in Englewood, Colorado. This event featured some of the best underclassmen in the state with over 60+ prospects in attendance. This was an exciting group of 2022’s. This Quick Hits Notebook could not be narrowed, as these 14 all demonstrated tools and skills sets worthy of our look.
QUICK HITS
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Jayden Benavidez SS / 2B / Pomona, CO / 2022Rankings StateRank: 35 / POS: 9
Jayden was impressive. Presented a solid foundation and balance through swing. Quick hands with solid contact and long finish. Very comfortable in the box. Exit Velo 88 |
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Camden Ross C / 1B / Broomfield, CO / 2022Rankings StateRank: 18 / POS: 3
Ross displayed quickness and pop. Wide base, explosive hands and middle of the field approach. Demonstrated ability to drive balls in the gap. Can definitely see his future power potential. Exit Velo 92 |
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Finn O'Connor SS / 2B / Regis Jesuit, CO / 20222022 Finn is a well built young man. His strength shows up in his swing. Maximizes bat speed through the zone with great balance and rear side acceleration. Quick and Strong! Exit Velo 94 |
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Henry Stewart LHP / OF / Mullen , CO / 2022Rankings StateRank: 48 / POS: 4
Henry, demonstrated a classic smooth LHH swing. Consistent to the middle of the field. Modified and simple movements with long extended finish. Exit Velo 83 |
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Trevor Moore RHP / SS / Mullen , CO / 2022Trevor’s great day on the mound was also extended in the cage 50/50 base with a tendency to hit from the front side, he has plus bat speed. His slight lift, bat speed and strength make him a great follow with power potential Exit Velo 92 |
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Ryan Kim RHP / 3B / Mountain Vista, CO / 2022Ryan had one of the better rounds of the event. His base is balanced and consistent. Path is repeatable and has a great feel for contact in all parts of the strike zone. Exit Velo 87 |
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Casey Wood OF / Cherry Creek, CO / 2022Casey’s physical stature catches your eye. Wide base and great bat speed. His tools are exciting as he continues to develop. Power potential!! Exit Velo 86 |
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Blake Young C / 3B / Mountain Vista, CO / 2022Rankings StateRank: 7 / POS: 2
Blake is one of the top 2022 Catchers in the state. He displayed a balanced base with pull side tendencies. Solid contact with quick hands Exit Velo 85 |
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Brooks Gerig RHP / 2B / Regis Jesuit, CO / 2022Rankings StateRank: 13 / POS: 3
2022 Gerig found his rhythm. Displayed ability to attack and punish the ball. Slight tendency to front side and had middle of the field approach Had best Exit Velo of the day at 95 |
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Samuel Stem OF / LHP / Erie, CO / 2022Samuel’s barrel found the ball often, Middle of the field approach with pop gap to gap Lots of potential evident. Will be one to follow Exit Velo 87 |
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Kyle Barkley 3B / SS / Cherry Creek, CO / 2022Rankings StateRank: 33 / POS: 2
2022 Kyle demonstrated a refined approach with his mechanics. Solid foundation with minimal load with aggressive consistent path. Will be a great follow Exit Velo 90 |
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Jack Briest OF / LHP / Legend, CO / 2022Jack is squared shouldered and strong. As LHH, he presents very solid foundation. Quick and strong hands with consistent path. Follow through is short. Can see his potential for Avg and Power. Exit Velo 88 |
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Gabe Springer SS / Fairview, CO / 2022This switch hitting SS continues to impress in PBR Events. Gabe stands tall from both sides. Hands work high and through ball to high finish. Middle of the field approach suites this hard playing middle infielder. Exit Velo RHH 85 LHH 83 |
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Ben Greenberg OF / RHP / Colorado Academy, CO / 2022Rankings StateRank: 9 / POS: 1
Ben was impressive with his quick twitch movements. Solid Foundation with slight lift. Hands work down and through ball with high finish. Great Tools Exit Velo 90 |