2026 CHSAA Team Preview: Denver South HS
February 18, 2026
The Colorado high school baseball season kicks off on March 5th, opening day for regular season action under CHSAA regulations. Leading up to opening day, we’ll be publishing our team previews ahead of the 2026 spring season, touching on programs spanning all state classifications, counting down through the official Prep Baseball Colorado Preseason Power 25 Rankings.
Perennially, we’ve submitted a preseason questionnaire to high school head coaches across the entire state. Their responses have been flooding in and we’re using the detailed insight they’ve provided in our team-by-team preseason analysis.
***Coaches Questionnaire Form Link: HERE*** (Coaches only please)
Our 2026 preseason coverage continues today:
High School: Denver South
Head Coach: Ricardo Martinez
Classification: 5A
League: 5A/4A City
2025 Record: 14-9
Key Players Lost:
Dylan Coppock
Top Players:
RHP HUNTER VITELLO
RHP/INF JOHNNY KOMAROWSKY
C LEO ROYER
𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒐 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑮𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒔 🏔️
— Prep Baseball Colorado (@PrepBaseball_CO) August 11, 2025
‘26 @PB_Uncommitted C/1B Leo Royer (Denver South) puts this ball off the RCF wall for a standup double
High energy, controls the game well behind the plate. Multiple XBHs on the weekend.
Max EV: 95.2 mph
C Throwing Velo: 82 mph… pic.twitter.com/RTBFaq1dn8
OF/P ANDON FORSTER
1B/P CODY WELCH
INF/P HENRY SCHODER
SS/P LANDON LEU
OF PIERCE CLARK
OF EVAN CAHILL
2026 SEASON OUTLOOK:
Denver South enters the 2026 season with a roster that brings back valuable varsity experience and several high-upside pieces capable of pushing the Ravens into the conversation this spring. With seasoned contributors in key roles, this group has the foundation to be competitive early.
Behind the plate, senior Leo Royer provides stability and leadership, offering the ability to control the game defensively while also contributing offensively. On the mound, junior Hunter Vitello emerges as a potential breakout arm to watch in 2026, adding intrigue to a pitching staff that could develop into a strength as the season progresses.
Junior Johnny Komarowsky projects as a two-way anchor for the Ravens, impacting games both on the mound and in the lineup. His versatility gives Denver South a reliable piece to build around as roles settle across the roster.
With multiple players carrying meaningful varsity experience, the upside within this group is evident. How well the complementary pieces fall into place, and whether consistency can be maintained over the course of the spring will ultimately determine how much noise the Ravens are able to make as the season unfolds.
Find more information on the 2026 Denver South program below:
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UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Colorado Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) | CO | 02/22 | The Farm Sports - Colorado Springs, CO |
| 2026 Four Corners ProCase | CO | 06/02 | Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ |