Denver Fall ID: Quick Hits
October 26, 2026
Brandon Wakefield
Colorado Director
Arvada, CO – The Denver Fall ID was held on October 24, 2026 at Arvada West High School, bringing together prospects from the 2027–2030 classes for updated evaluations heading into the offseason.
Players participated in a pro-style workout, giving our staff an opportunity to collect updated metrics and video for their Prep Baseball profiles. We begin our post-event coverage with Quick Hits, highlighting some of the players who stood out throughout the day.
Select a grad class, then a player below to view notes and access their profile.
2030 Grad Class (1)
Jackson Dance | OF / 1B
Green Mountain HS | 2030 | L/L
- Standing out for his class with a physical 6'2" frame, Dance already brings advanced strength to his offensive game.
- He put together a loud round of BP, flashing serious power potential with a 94.9 mph TrackMan max exit velocity.
- Sustaining hard contact with an 89.2 mph average EV and peaking at a 346-foot max distance, his bat shows future high-level impact production.
- Intriguing offensive ceiling; his bat-speed and power metrics will naturally scale up as he continues to physically mature and fill out his frame.
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2029 Grad Class (5)
Tyler Nunn | RHP / 1B
Douglas County | 2029 | R/R
- Intriguing two-way prospect in the 2029 class who made a strong first impression at the recent Denver Fall ID.
- Demonstrates advanced pitchability and a sophisticated feel for his entire arsenal. He ran his fastball up to 80.4 mph—expect a velocity jump in the near future—and paired it with confident, consistent command of his offspeed pitches.
- Flashed impressive raw strength and impact from the batter's box, posting a 94.2 mph max exit velocity and driving the ball for a peak distance of 320 feet.
- Exciting overall ceiling. Possesses a strong foundational skill set that projects to scale up significantly as he gains strength and physical maturity.
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Caden O'Brien | 1B / LHP
Regis Jesuit | 2029 | L/L
- Showcased massive developmental leaps at the plate since our last look. Took an aggressive, high-intent round of BP with consistent hard contact, increasing his Max Exit Velocity by 12 mph and adding 80 feet to his max batted-ball distance.
- Features a strong, sturdy build that remains highly projectable, with plenty of room to continue filling out and adding overall strength.
- Translated his physical gains to the bump with a significant velocity spike. Operating from the left side, his fastball ran up to 77 mph—an impressive 11 mph jump from last summer.
- Given his current upward trajectory and rapid year-over-year growth, he is a prime candidate to continue making substantial leaps across all facets of his game.
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Nathan Schulthess | C / SS
Cherry Creek | 2029 | R/R
- Impressed with his catch-and-throw mechanics behind the dish, recording an event-best 1.88-second pop time. He possesses impressive present arm strength, registering a 79 mph positional velocity from the crouch.
- Displayed solid impact potential during batting practice. He consistently found the barrel to post a 91.2 mph TrackMan max exit velocity while driving the ball for a peak distance of 333 feet.
- The Cherry Creek product is a highly intriguing prospect to monitor moving forward. With a premium defensive foundation already in place, he will be a player follow as he continues to develop and round out his overall game.
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Carter Sixbery | C / 1B
Cherokee Trail | 2029 | R/R
- 6'0" | 191 lbs. Features a strong, durable physical build ideally suited for the catcher position.
- Displayed explosive raw power at the plate, posting an event-best 99.6 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and driving the ball for a peak distance of 346 feet.
- Showcases quick and efficient catch-and-throw mechanics behind the dish, Sixberry has recorded a 1.94-second pop time alongside a 72 mph positional velocity.
- A priority prospect to monitor in his class. He projects as a premium offensive-minded backstop with tremendous ceiling and impact potential at the plate.
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Jayden Weisgerber | LHP / OF
Windsor | 2029 | R/L
- 6'4" | 198 lbs. Highly intriguing prospect who features a big, physical, and highly projectable build.
- Possesses the foundation of a true left-handed power pitcher. Ran his fastball up to 85.2 mph—with clear physical projection for more velocity to come—and pairs it with a sharp, downward-biting breaking ball (67-70 mph).
- Flashed legitimate impact and raw power at the dish, registering a 95.9 mph max exit velocity and driving the ball for a peak distance of 375 feet. Moves well for his massive frame, clocking a 7.30 in the 60-yard dash.
- Boasts a high ceiling, particularly on the mound. An absolute must-follow prospect in the 2029 class.
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2028 Grad Class (9)
Connell Crawley | C / 3B
Rock Canyon | 2028 | R/R
- 6'2" | 204 lbs. Primary catcher featuring a durable, physical build ideally suited for the rigors of the position.
- Showcased significant power progression since our last look. He drastically improved his ability to drive the baseball in the air, jumping his average batted-ball distance from 165 feet to 284 feet, while posting a 93.4 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and a 310-foot peak distance.
- Displayed clear mechanical development behind the dish, establishing new personal bests with a quick 1.93-second pop time and a 74 mph positional velocity.
- A high-follow backstop who is making rapid, measurable leaps across all facets of his game.
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Parker Currier | OF / RHP
Valor Christian | 2028 | R/R
- 6'6" | 215 lbs. Presents a massive, prototypical pitcher's build with an imposing physical presence on the mound.
- Fastball sat comfortably at 84-85 mph and touched 86 mph. Displayed advanced pitchability, demonstrating a strong feel for sequencing his slider and changeup off the heater.
- A high-ceiling prospect to monitor closely in the 2028 class as he continues to refine his arsenal and make developmental jumps on the mound.
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Landon Ellis | 3B / 1B
Cherokee Trail | 2028 | R/R
- 6'2" | 197 lbs. Features a strong, prototypical build ideally suited to stick at the corner infield positions long-term.
- Delivered a high-quality round of batting practice highlighted by consistent barrel control. Registered a 93.8 mph TrackMan max exit velocity alongside a peak batted-ball distance of 338 feet.
- Showcased solid arm strength from the hot corner, recording a 77 mph positional velocity across the diamond.
- An upward-trending prospect who consistently demonstrates measurable developmental leaps each time he is evaluated.
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Bret Fischer | OF / LHP
Cherokee Trail | 2028 | L/L
- Another highly intriguing prospect emerging from Cherokee Trail's 2028 class who displays legitimate two-way potential as an LHP/OF.
- Shows promising development on the mound, utilizing a versatile four-pitch mix to consistently keep hitters off balance. His fastball reached 83 mph at the event, projecting for continued velocity gains as his 6'1" frame continues to matures.
- Flashed impressive impact and raw power at the plate, registering a loud 94.7 mph TrackMan max exit velocity alongside a peak batted-ball distance of 346 feet.
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Cooper Moffatt | RHP / Utility
Eaton | 2028 | R/R
- Right-handed pitcher featuring a highly projectable, athletic build with plenty of remaining room to add mass and overall strength.
- Utilizes a diverse four-pitch mix. Fastball topped out at 84.2 mph, and his physical projection suggests there is plenty more velocity in the tank. He pairs the heater with a sharp, high-spin slider (72-73 mph; 2432 rpm) while also mixing in a curveball and a changeup.
- Displayed a controlled, line-drive approach during his batting practice round, making consistent contact and posting a 90.5 mph TrackMan max exit velocity.
- An intriguing prospect to monitor. His velocity and overall value on the mound will only continue to climb as he adds strength and fills out his frame.
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Ethan Morris | SS / RHP
Ralston Valley | 2028 | R/R
- Turned in a highly consistent, well-rounded performance across all facets of the evaluation.
- Features a clean, repeatable line-drive swing path. Displayed solid barrel control and impact at the plate, registering a 91.4 mph TrackMan max exit velocity.
- Defends with fluid, athletic actions in the middle infield. Presents soft hands that work efficiently out in front of his body, perfectly complementing his arm strength which produced an 84 mph positional velocity across the diamond.
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Nixon Sikes | RHP / OF
Fort Collins | 2028 | L/R
- Has noticeably added strength to his frame since our last evaluation, translating directly to new personal bests across all statistical categories.
- Turned heads with a massive round of batting practice. Swinging from the left side, he produced consistent, punishing contact and left the yard multiple times, registering an impressive 99.3 mph TrackMan max exit velocity alongside a 364-foot peak distance.
- Recently transitioned to the outfield and immediately proved he possesses the arm strength to stick there long-term, firing a robust 87 mph positional velocity.
- Displays legitimate two-way potential on the mound. His fastball reached 85 mph—with physical projection indicating more in the tank—and he pairs it with a tight slider (72-75 mph; 2330 rpm). He also effectively kills spin on a fading changeup (76-78 mph; impressive 826 rpm) that profiles as a high-level secondary offering.
- A fast-rising prospect whose overall stock is trending heavily upward in the 2028 class. He is an absolute must-follow name to monitor closely this spring.
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Sebastian Stokes | OF / 3B
Monarch | 2028 | R/R
- Primary outfielder who displays valuable defensive versatility with the ability to effectively slide over and handle the hot corner (3B). Turned in a solid, well-rounded performance across all facets of the event.
- Moves well on the diamond, clocking a solid 7.14 in the 60-yard dash during the VALD speed testing.
- Features a short, compact, and repeatable stroke at the dish. Demonstrated excellent barrel control and consistency during his round, producing an 88.3 mph TrackMan max exit velocity while maintaining a steady 83.3 mph average exit velocity.
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Connor Summers | RHP / OF
Arvada West | 2028 | R/R
- Emerged as one of the biggest winners of the entire event. Having recently relocated to Colorado from New Mexico, he showcased exceptionally well across all facets of the evaluation.
- Flashed impressive bat speed during his batting practice round, allowing him to consistently drive the baseball with authority. Registered a 91.7 mph TrackMan max exit velocity alongside a peak batted-ball distance of 344 feet.
- A high-level athlete who moves very well, clocking a quick 6.80 in the 60-yard dash. He backed up his speed with premium arm strength, posting an event-best 88 mph positional velocity from the outfield.
- Demonstrates legitimate two-way potential. He ran his fastball up to 85 mph on the mound, and that velocity projects to tick up significantly as he continues to add strength and fill out his physical frame.
- Summers is a name to follow in the 2028 class. With his athleticism and two-way upside, he is an exciting addition to an already loaded Arvada West roster.
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2027 Grad Class (1)
Ben Pederson | SS / 2B
Jefferson Academy | 2027 | R/R
- Emerged as a standout performer and one of the biggest overall winners from Saturday's event. He features a highly projectable build with plenty of remaining room to add strength and mass.
- Delivered a highly impressive showing on the mound. Operating with a clean, fluid delivery, he showcased premium arm speed by running his fastball up to an event-best 89.1 mph. He complements the heater exceptionally well with a high-spin slider (2546 rpm) and a fading changeup.
- A fast-rising arm in the 2027 class. With an already electric fastball and high ceiling, he will be a highly intriguing prospect to monitor as he continues to add physical strength and refine his stuff.
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