CHSAA Week 8 Scout Blog

May 7, 2024
Caleb Dameron
Prep Baseball Colorado Staff

The Colorado Scout Blog provides insider information, videos, and scouting notes from our Prep Baseball Colorado Scouting Staff during the season. This running crosscheck will feature information on underclass prospects, unsigned seniors, draft prospects and highlight notable performances and performers. We will provide a wide range of information, including player evaluations and game notes. We strive to bring state and national recognition for our Colorado players.

WEEK 8 CHSAA SCOUT BLOG:

Garrett Williams OF / RHP / Highlands Ranch, CO / 2025

‘25 @PBR_Uncommitted OF/RHP Garrett Williams (Highlands Ranch)

Simple approach with bat speed. Plays the game hard. @gwwilliams2007 | @MMWCOLORADO pic.twitter.com/dcyxg0Gtph
— Prep Baseball Colorado (@pbrcolorado) April 30, 2024

Noah Mortenson RHP / 1B / Heritage, CO / 2025

‘25 @PBR_Uncommitted RHP/1B Noah Mortenson (Heritage)

FB: 83-84 T86 (2200 rpms)
CB: 70-73 (2300 rpms)
CH: 71 (1200 rpms)

Quality pitchability, pounds the zone with a deceptive FB/CB combo. 6.1 IP today with 11Ks and only 1ER. @nmortenson07 | @HeritageBB_ pic.twitter.com/mJAlulE7h4
— Prep Baseball Colorado (@pbrcolorado) April 30, 2024

Jackson Tuttle RHP / 3B / Highlands Ranch High School, CO / 2025

‘25 @PBR_Uncommitted RHP/3B Jackson Tuttle (Highlands Ranch)

FB: 85-87 (2300+ rpms)
SL: 73-76 (2300+ rpms)
CH: 74 (1300 rpms)

Generates whiffs all over the zone. Athletic mover on the mound. Two sport athlete who also plays basketball. @jacksontuttle50 | @TeamCOBraves pic.twitter.com/aZbAoDGPrW
— Prep Baseball Colorado (@pbrcolorado) April 30, 2024

Jaxon Case OF / Heritage, CO / 2024

‘24 @Barton_Baseball commit OF Jaxon Case (Heritage)

Gritty player with some twitch from the left-side. Also went opposite field for a HR in this one. @jaxoncase22 | @HeritageBB_ pic.twitter.com/3GCPb1Wumv
— Prep Baseball Colorado (@pbrcolorado) April 30, 2024

Hunter Eells 3B / 1B / Heritage , CO / 2025

🚨𝑷𝑹𝑬𝑷 𝑩𝑨𝑺𝑬𝑩𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝑯𝑹 𝑪𝑨𝑴🎥

‘25 @PBR_Uncommitted INF Hunter Eells (Heritage) send this one out to left-field. 💣

Surging bat right now with a quality hit tool. One to watch. @huntereells | @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/78IfcoPy8J
— Prep Baseball Colorado (@pbrcolorado) April 30, 2024

Trevor Gottsegen OF / 2B / Highlands Ranch High School, CO / 2025

‘25 @UIBaseball commit OF/SS Trevor Gottsegen (Highlands Ranch)

Second time seeing the elite athlete this spring. Shows off the plate coverage here with another triple. The CF started at SS for this game as well with some true feel. Electric prospect.

Hitting .526 with 4 HRs,… pic.twitter.com/tIsxtmzgBS
— Prep Baseball Colorado (@pbrcolorado) April 30, 2024

Haydn Benoit LHP / 1B / Rampart, CO / 2024

‘24 @MSUDenverBSB commit LHP/1B Haydn Benoit (Rampart)

FB: 84-87
SL: 72-75
CH: 74

The senior goes 7IP with 13Ks here, 2ER. Quality pitchability with feel of all 3 pitches. +changeup. Pounds the zone.@Haydn_Benoit | @RampartRamsBsb pic.twitter.com/Auzcig7ApZ
— Prep Baseball Colorado (@pbrcolorado) May 1, 2024

Owen Morgan SS / 2B / Fossil Ridge, CO / 2025

‘25 @OregonBaseball commit SS Owen Morgan (Fossil Ridge)

Quality swing here from the former Future Game’r. Continues to take higher level ABs with pop to all fields and speed.

Hitting .520 with 15 SBs, 1 HR, and a 1.480 OPS across 60 plate appearances this spring. @Omorg77 |… pic.twitter.com/pDs0R3TX2y
— Prep Baseball Colorado (@pbrcolorado) May 1, 2024

Romani Perez SS / RHP / Prairie View, CO / 2025

‘25 @PBR_Uncommitted SS Romani Perez (Prairie View)

+hit tool with athletic feel at SS. Continues to develop.

.444 BA / 1.193 OPS (6 2B, 1 3B) across 64 plate appearances this spring (5A).@rbp_20 | @GBGColorado_ pic.twitter.com/hMnhZTauZB
— Prep Baseball Colorado (@pbrcolorado) May 1, 2024

Javier Gaeta OF / 2B / Prairie View, CO / 2024

‘24 @PBR_Uncommitted OF Javier Gaeta (Prairie View)

Late bloomer who has flashed real power this spring. Athletic and twitchy. Actively developing.

1.107 OPS (4 3B, 3 2B, 1 HR) across 42 ABs at the 5A level. @javier_gaeta17 | @Athletics_PVHS pic.twitter.com/xuV9Zm4vx6
— Prep Baseball Colorado (@pbrcolorado) May 1, 2024

Mason Griffin OF / RHP / Fossil Ridge High School, CO / 2025

‘25 @PBR_Uncommitted OF/RHP Mason Griffin (Fossil Ridge)

Intriguing uncommitted physical athlete with high-end tools. True CF feel with over a 100mph top exit velocity in past events, 88mph OF velo, 6.8 60 yard dash. @10MasonGriffin | @fossil_baseball pic.twitter.com/2LAqZxHi1g
— Prep Baseball Colorado (@pbrcolorado) May 1, 2024

Fabian Gaeta LHP / OF / Prairie View High School, CO / 2025

‘25 @PBR_Uncommitted LHP/OF Fabian Gaeta (Prairie View)

FB: 84-87 (2200+ rpms)
CB: 69-74 (2400+ rpms)

7Ks in 5IP (1BB) against a top team in this one. Offspeed continues to get better with a high swing and miss FB. A top uncommitted athlete in the state.

43 IP, 73 Ks, 7 BB,… pic.twitter.com/DBk3rBAe8Q
— Prep Baseball Colorado (@pbrcolorado) May 1, 2024

Some two way upside from the junior as well.

Hitting .481 with 1 HR, 3 SB, and a 1.146 OPS across 64 plate appearances (5A).@fabiang060 pic.twitter.com/qXLwYZeY7W
— Prep Baseball Colorado (@pbrcolorado) May 1, 2024

Jerry Stone 1B / RHP / Prairie View, CO / 2025

‘25 @PBR_Uncommitted RHP/INF Jerry Stone (Prairie View)

FB: 86-88 (2300+ rpms)
CB: 72-73 (2500+ rpms)

Plenty of whiffs once again from Stone. Increasing velocity with a deceptive 12/6 CB. Worth a close follow.

37 IP, 64 Ks, 2.08 ERA this spring (5A)@st1Capalot |… pic.twitter.com/kHKLhLYDs6
— Prep Baseball Colorado (@pbrcolorado) May 1, 2024

Easton Miller RHP / OF / Fossil Ridge, CO / 2024

‘24 @AF_Baseball commit RHP/OF Easton Miller (Fossil Ridge)

FB: 90-91 T92🔥(2300+ rpms)
SL: 76-79 (2500+ rpms/sweeping action)🧹
CH: 80 (1800 rpms)

Electric stuff all season long from Miller. FB generates whiffs all over the zone to go with a wipeout slider. Showcasing… pic.twitter.com/kgyiLg8l09
— Prep Baseball Colorado (@pbrcolorado) May 1, 2024

Hudson Alpert RHP / SS / Regis Jesuit, CO / 2026

‘26 RHP/SS Hudson Alpert (Regis Jesuit)

FB: 88-90 T91🔥(2400+ rpms)
SL: 78-80 (2400+ rpms)

Alpert spins a gem. 12Ks in 6IP, just 1ER, 1BB, 3 hits allowed. Pitchability with plenty of whiffs in this one. Tunneled the FB/SL combo exceptionally well today. Athlete.… pic.twitter.com/93C9gzZMZn
— Prep Baseball Colorado (@pbrcolorado) May 2, 2024

Grant Shepardson RHP / Mountain Vista, CO / 2024

‘24 @SFDonsBaseball commit RHP Grant Shepardson (Mountain Vista)

FB: 92-94 T95🔥(2300+ rpms)
SL: 78-82 (2700+ rpms)

Surging arm. Has seen a velocity bump to go with a high spin/tight slider.

35.2 IP, 70 Ks, 1.96 ERA at the 5A level this spring. @gshep271 | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/9wnrJYRm5J
— Prep Baseball Colorado (@pbrcolorado) May 2, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
Denver Rising Stars ID	CO	04/22	Marucci Clubhouse - Castle Rock, CO
Colorado Springs Rising Stars ID	CO	05/06	The Farm Sports - Colorado Springs, CO
Northern Colorado Rising Stars ID	CO	05/20	Fossil Ridge High School - Fort Collins, CO
Colorado Summer Kickoff	CO	06/04	Metro State University - Denver, CO
Pueblo Summer ID	CO	06/11	Colorado State University Pueblo - Pueblo, CO
Colorado Springs Summer ID	CO	06/18	Univ. of Colorado Colorado Springs - Colorado Springs, CO
Northern Colorado Summer ID	CO	07/09	Univ. of Northern Colorado - Greeley, CO
Western Slope Summer ID	CO	07/16	Colorado Mesa University - Grand Junction, CO
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)	NATIONAL	07/24	LakePoint Sports
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)	NATIONAL	07/24	LakePoint Sports
Senior Future Games (Class of 2025)	NATIONAL	07/24	LakePoint Sports
Colorado State Games (Invite-Only)	CO	08/06	Metro State University - Denver, CO