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: Lutheran
Head Coach: Scott Hormann
Classification: 4A
League: Pikes Peak
2025 Record: 14-10

Key Players Lost:

Payden Joyce (St. Scholastica)
Ryan McDougal (Benedictine, KS)

 

Top Players:

RHP CADE PETERSEN

LHP/OF CADE STEPHENITCH

RHP LANDRY WARNER

Had a good showcase at @PrepBaseball_CO Colorado Fall Invite. Had the highest average velo of the ‘27 class in attendance and the highest strike percentage of the whole event. Off season workouts showing improvement in velo and tightening up the mechanics @FlatgroundApp… pic.twitter.com/EeWsDQY0W1

— Landry Warner (@LandryWarner23) December 4, 2025

1B/OF GRIFFIN STORK

SS/2B ANTHONY MISCH

Anthony Misch (@misch_anthony)
2026 MIF
Lutheran HS (CO)@PB_Uncommitted

Big time swing from Misch as he adds on to the lead late. Smokes this ball to deep LCF for a 2-Run shot to go ahead 4-0 ⚡️. #BeSeen #PBTAZ @PrepBaseball_CO pic.twitter.com/w2m6lHdShc

— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) June 13, 2025

PARKER SORENSON

INF TYCE MACNAMARA

C/3B CONNOR SANDERS

OF/SS CHRISTOPHER DELCAMBRE

C/OF BARRETT KINSMAN

𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭: 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐 💥

‘27 @PB_Uncommitted C/OF Barrett Kinsman (Lutheran)

Max EV: 96.4 mph
Bat Speed: 72 mph
Max Batted Ball Distance: 348 ft.@Bkinsman2027 | @WowFactorRM2027 pic.twitter.com/QDbEAsfHYb

— Prep Baseball Colorado (@PrepBaseball_CO) January 6, 2026

UTL JAMES CHUMRAU

2026 SEASON OUTLOOK:

Coach Hormann’s Lutheran Lions enter the 2026 season looking to maintain their status as a 4A threat. While the roster has seen some turnover, (specifically the loss of their ace from last spring), the pitching staff remains in capable hands. Expect a "committee" approach on the mound, with Warner, Stephenitch, and Petersen slated to eat the bulk of the innings. This trio provides a stable floor for a team that aspires to use advanced defense and a quality pitching staff to gain an edge over opponents. 

The Lions' success will likely hinge on how quickly the bats catch up to the arms. University of Mary commit Anthony Misch serves as the definitive cornerstone of the lineup; his leadership in the infield and production at the plate are non-negotiable for the Lions' postseason aspirations. While the offensive depth is currently an unproven commodity, there is enough raw talent in the dugout to suggest they’ll be a tough out by end of spring. If the supporting cast can provide Misch with some protection, Lutheran is looking to be another threat in the 4A class. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
South Denver Preseason ID	CO	02/08	HitStreak - Aurora, CO
Denver Preseason ID	CO	02/15	Next Era - Englewood, CO
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

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