Week One: Colorado Scout Blog

March 13, 2023
PBR Colorado 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.

SILVER CREEK AT BROOMFIELD

Defending 5A State Champs @BHSEaglesBsbl starts the season off with a 13-3 win over Silver Creek. Uncommitted 23 MIF/P Noah Scott (@noahscott_1) went 3-3 and 2 RBI. 23 1B Luke Blackmon (@LukeBlackmon3) was 1-1 with 5 RBI, 4 with one swing!
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 10, 2023

Noah Scott SS / RHP / Broomfield, CO / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 28 / POS: 5

@PBR_Uncommitted MIF/P Noah Scott had nice opening day going 3-3. Physical presence in the box, solid defender with baseball IQ. Plays the game right! pic.twitter.com/ROvcDeV1pW
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 10, 2023

Dane Most 3B / 2B / Broomfield, CO / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 2

The Nebraska commit only had one hit in the game, but that was because he was walked, with 2 HBP. Strong presence in the box with bat speed. He plays the game hard and shows the athleticism to play multiple positions at the next level.

Ethan Zufall RHP / 3B / Broomfield , CO / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 5 / POS: 2

25 Ethan Zufall
3 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 3 Ks
FB 82-85, SL 73-5 pic.twitter.com/yEoBur3DjT
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 10, 2023

Caden Williamson OF / Broomfield, CO / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 3

25 OF Caden Williamson
2-3 with 2 RS on the day.
Compact with strength and twitch. Plays hard with Baseball IQ! pic.twitter.com/7ijr23m1sn
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 10, 2023

Connor Lopez RHP / OF / Silver Creek , CO / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 34 / POS: 11

Silver Creek was on the losing end of this game, but Connor stood out for the Raptors. His athleticism and frame looked the part in centerfield, and he collected one of the team's three hits on the day.

DOUGLAS COUNTY AT ARAPAHOE

@DCDiamondbacker starts off the season in impressive fashion with a 16-0 win vs Arapahoe High School. Max Stanley (@MaxStanley34) with 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 10 Ks to pick up the win. Finley Bates (@finleybates06) 3-3, with 5 RBI and 2 RS.
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 11, 2023

Max Stanley RHP / Douglas County, CO / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 274 / POS: 92

@MaxStanley34 was dealing today!
5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 10 K
FB 89-92 / Top 93
CB 70-71 with sharp downer action
SL 81-2
CH 82 pic.twitter.com/5gz4e6fbft
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 11, 2023

Finley Bates SS / 3B / Douglas County, CO / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 5 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 464 / POS: 92

@finleybates06 with the oppo bomb!
3-3 (1B, HR, 2B), 5 RBI, & 2 RS
One of the top hitters in the state! Bat to ball skill with pop and an advanced approach in the box! pic.twitter.com/A1fQHN3gCA
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 11, 2023

CHERRY CREEK AT FOSSIL RIDGE

@CherryCreekBB with the 9-1 win vs. @fossil_baseball today. 2025 Wyatt Rudden (@wyattrudden) picks up the victory going 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 6 Ks. 23 Tommy Marsh (@Tmarsh30) 2-3 (HR/3B), 2 RBI. 24 Eddie Esquivel (@eesquivel22) 2-4 (3B/2B), 1 RS, 1 RBI.
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 11, 2023

Eddison Esquivel OF / 1B / Cherry Creek , CO / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 59 / POS: 8

24’ @eesquivel22

2-4 (3B/2B/BB), RS, RBI

Quiet compact swing with juice! High Follow LH bat. pic.twitter.com/gI7LG54G8i
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 12, 2023

Tommy Marsh 3B / RHP / Cherry Creek, CO / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 15 / POS: 1

23’ @Tmarsh30

2-3 (HR/3B), RS, 2 RBI

The @GreenWaveBSB commit did it all today! Physical presence in the box with an advanced approach. Also finished the game on the mound running his FB up to 88 mph. pic.twitter.com/qADw0x2NX1
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 12, 2023

Wyatt Rudden RHP / OF / Cherry Creek, CO / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 6 / POS: 3

25’ @wyattrudden

5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 6 Ks

FB 83-7 / SL 71-4

Young frame with room to add strength. Competes with composure. High Follow in the 25’ class! pic.twitter.com/79DkJezFoK
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 12, 2023

Easton Miller RHP / Fossil Ridge, CO / 2024

Rankings StateRank: 5 / POS: 4

24’ @EastonZMiller11

3 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 4 BB, 3 Ks

FB 86-90 / SL 75-80 / CH 76-79

Had it going early today but ran into some trouble in the 3rd. High level arm with more projection. Athlete frame with present strength. pic.twitter.com/l3keSCLmpI
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 12, 2023

Vedant Sharma RHP / Fossil Ridge, CO / 2025

Rankings StateRank: 27 / POS: 8

2025 @vedant_sharma42
3 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 3K
FB 83-88 / CB 71-3 / CH 72-4
Physical presence with some effort, attacked the zone with all 3. High follow with + academics. pic.twitter.com/xGrOxQ7cmq
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 12, 2023

LAKEWOOD AT FAIRVIEW

23' Eze Rojas (@EzeRojas2128) leads @lhstigerball to a 11-4 victory thanks to Rojas' 5 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, and 10 Ks on the mound while going 2-4 with a 3B, HR, and 2 SBs at the plate. 23' Garrett Weingardt 3-4, 2B, BB, RBI, 2 R. 23' Gavin Sparks (@GavinSparks8) 2-4, 2B, 3 RBI.
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 11, 2023

Eze Rojas RHP / SS / Lakewood, CO / 2023

Rankings StateRank: 17 / POS: 6

23’ @EzeRojas2128 took over on the mound and at the plate today. 5 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB and 10 Ks.

FB 88-90 / top 91.1 / 2350 avg spin

CB 76-79 quality spin with slurving action / 2400 avg spin

CH 81

CT 86-87 / 2300 avg spin

Eze also added a HR, 3B, and 2 SBs while hitting. pic.twitter.com/D03FNsVfWM
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 12, 2023

Gio Rojas LHP / 1B / Lakewood, CO / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 51 / POS: 7

First look at Lakewood LHP (26’ Miami (FL) commit) Gio Rojas. Gio has a high ceiling and an easy arm action as a freshman, with plenty of natural movement on his pitches.

1 IP, 2Ks.

2-seam FB 84-86 / 2400 avg spin

CB 69-71 / 2400 avg spin

CH 78 late arm side run and drop pic.twitter.com/sy2Neq4XNd
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 12, 2023

Garrett Weingardt 3B / RHP / Lakewood, CO / 2023

23’ Garrett Weingardt (Lakewood HS) with a 3-4 day (2B, BB, RBI, 2 R). Garrett has quality hands, plate coverage, and a higher level approach in the box. #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/4fjV3aSlVJ
— PBR Colorado (@pbrcolorado) March 12, 2023

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
Denver Rising Stars ID	CO	04/17	Marucci Clubhouse Denver - Castle Rock,. CO
Colorado Springs Rising Stars ID	CO	05/08	The Farm - Colorado Springs, CO
Denver Summer Open	CO	06/20	Regis High School - Aurora, CO
NOCO Summer Open	CO	06/27	Fossil Ridge High School - Fort Collins, CO
Pueblo Summer Open	CO	07/18	Colorado State University Pueblo - Pueblo, CO
PBR Junior Future Games	NATIONAL	07/25	LakePoint