On Tuesday, June 9th, the Prep Baseball Colorado staff this year's Colorado Summer Kickoff Games at Regis Jesuit HS in Denver. This event featured ~50 prospects from the 2030-2027 classes and allowed our staff an opportunity to get an in-depth look at the players in attendance, and during gameplay. Today we'll continue our deep dive into the data collected at this event within this 'Quick Hits' story. 

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Tristan Mullis SS / 2B / Pine Creek, CO / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 23 / POS: 4 Coming off a spring in which he hit .514 with six home runs, 13 doubles, six triples, and 17 stolen bases against 5A competition, Mullis arrived at this event with one of the most polished looks and continued to solidify himself as one of the top uncommitted left-handed hitting infielders in the senior class. Mullis flashed smooth glovework with several standout plays up the middle during gameplay while also posting a 97.4 mph max exit velocity, 81 mph infield velocity, and a 380-foot max batted-ball distance during the showcase portion of the event. At the plate, Mullis brings a relaxed, confident presence in the box with gap-to-gap power and the ability to drive the baseball to all fields.

Jordan Reid SS / RHP / Rock Canyon High School, CO / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 160 / POS: 23 Reid turned in one of the more impactful all-around performances at this year's Kickoff Games, making his presence felt offensively, defensively, and on the mound. He ripped a triple during gameplay before tossing a clean inning of work, running his fastball up to 83 mph with plenty of deception while mixing in a sharp curveball (~2,600 rpm) and a quality changeup. Reid possesses a wiry, athletic frame that should continue to add strength, pointing to even more upside as he matures. With the ability to impact the game in the infield, at the plate, and on the mound, Reid is a quality follow in the 2027 class as his well-rounded toolset and overall feel for the game continue to trend upward.

Isaac Watson C / 2B / ThunderRidge, CO / 2028 Watson is certainly a catcher worth keeping close tabs on, as the 2028 prospect continues to flash intriguing upside behind the plate and in the batter's box. He posted a 1.90-second top pop time with a 74 mph catcher velocity while also recording a 94 mph max exit velocity and a 360-foot max batted-ball distance. At 6-foot-2, 174 pounds, there's plenty of physical projection remaining, and the swing shows clear power potential as he continues to add strength. Watson backed up the metrics by launching multiple home runs during batting practice and turning in quality, competitive at-bats throughout gameplay.

Damarco Medina C / 3B / Mountain Vista High School, CO / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 134 / POS: 20 Another uncommitted catcher to note from this event is senior Damarco Medina, who showcased an impressive all-around toolset with a 6.70-second 60-yard dash, 95 mph max exit velocity, 355-foot max batted-ball distance, and a 76 mph catcher velocity. Medina also possesses strength that plays up in his 5-foot-10, 165-pound frame that translates on both sides of the ball. Behind the plate, he served as Mountain Vista's everyday catcher this spring, earning valuable experience handling one of the state's top pitching staffs, including multiple arms throwing into the 90s. His combination of athleticism, strength, and proven ability to manage high-level pitching makes him an intriguing uncommitted senior to follow.

Austin Graeber RHP / Mountain Vista High School, CO / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 69 / POS: 23 Graeber opened the Kickoff Games working his fastball in the 84–86 mph range while mixing in a quality curveball, changeup, and sinker. The fastball played up as well, showing roughly 2,400 rpm of spin and the ability to consistently miss barrels in-game. Graeber’s pitch mix and fastball life give him a chance to take a notable step forward this summer and fall as an intriguing uncommitted 2027 arm with continued upside as he develops.

Brayden Kotwica LHP / Mountain Vista High School, CO / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 55 / POS: 5 Kotwica turned heads at the Kickoff Games with a confident, competitive outing on the mound, showing why he’s a left-handed arm to keep on the radar. Working in the mid-80s, he paired his fastball with a sharp curveball and a developing changeup, giving him a well-rounded mix to attack hitters from multiple looks. The 6-foot, 190-pound southpaw works with a quick arm and noticeable ease in delivery, projecting additional velocity as he continues to mature. With his feel, pitchability, and growing stuff, Kotwica is a name that could climb quickly through the summer of 2026 and into the 2027 spring season.

Grayson Sauer 3B / RHP / Eaton, CO / 2029 Rankings  StateRank: 8 / POS: 1 Sauer stands out immediately with one of the more physical and projectable frames in the state's 2029 class at 6-foot-4, 180 pounds, and that presence translates well into game action. At the plate, he posted a 93.5 mph max exit velocity with an 88 mph average EV during the showcase portion, showing consistent impact and strength through the zone. Defensively, he showed plenty of feel in the infield along with a plus arm for his age, reaching 85 mph across the diamond. Sauer also gained valuable varsity experience this spring with the 3A Eaton Reds and is set to represent Team Colorado at the Super Sophomore Games in Kansas City this summer, continuing to build momentum as one of the more intriguing young follow names in the state.

Kaden Rossiter C / 3B / Colorado Academy, CO / 2029 Rankings  StateRank: 17 / POS: 2 Rossiter is another player set to represent Team Colorado at this summer’s Super Sophomore Games, and the young catcher brings a strong blend of feel, baseball IQ, and polish that shows up in-game. He posted a 1.89-second top pop time along with a 73 mph catcher velocity and a 92 mph max exit velocity, highlighting both defensive quickness and offensive impact. This spring, Rossiter also produced at a high level, hitting .409 with 10 doubles for Colorado Academy at the 3A level. His combination of defensive reliability, offensive production, and advanced instincts for his age make him an intriguing young catcher to track moving forward.

Cash Carpio SS / RHP / Rampart, CO / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 33 / POS: 9 Carpio is a physical junior listed at 6-foot, 180 pounds, with a toolset that translates to impact across multiple facets of the game. At the plate, he has posted a 101.5 mph max exit velocity and a 374-foot max batted-ball distance, showcasing legitimate raw power and impact potential. He also ran a 7.11-second 60-yard dash, giving him a solid athletic foundation for his size. On the mound, Carpio has run his fastball up to 86 mph and pairs it with a solid feel for a curveball, along with a developing changeup and slider. With a quick, live arm and two-way ability, the junior is a strong follow moving forward as he continues to make notable strides both in the box and on the bump.

Collin Goszulak 1B / OF / Mountain Vista, CO / 2027 Goszulak may have been one of the biggest winners with the bat at this event, turning in a monster BP round highlighted by a 105 mph max exit velocity and a 375-foot max batted-ball distance via TrackMan. The uncommitted senior brings obvious present strength in a 5-foot-11, 220-pound frame, with a connected swing that generates easy, natural power. He also posted a 7.19-second 60-yard dash and recorded 80 mph from the outfield, adding a bit of versatility to his offensive profile. With his strength, impact metrics, and offensive upside, Goszulak continues to stand out as a name to monitor moving forward.

Kash Turnbow C / 3B / Regis Jesuit, CO / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 38 / POS: 6 Turnbow was another notable winner with the bat and is quickly building momentum as an offensive-minded catcher to follow. The uncommitted junior posted a 102 mph max exit velocity in this event, showcasing legitimate impact potential from the right side. Behind the plate, he also recorded a 71 mph catcher velocity and handled himself well defensively with solid actions and a quick release that plays up in game. Turnbow’s combination of emerging power and defensive competence gives him clear upside at a premium position as he continues to develop.

Hayes Ressler 2B / OF / Cheyenne Mountain High School, CO / 2029 Rankings  StateRank: 23 / POS: 1 Ressler emerged as a sophomore to watch, continuing to trend upward as his game develops across the board. He posted a 6.92-second 60-yard dash, along with a 91 mph max exit velocity, an 80 mph outfield velocity, and a 79 mph infield velocity, underscoring his ability to impact the game in multiple ways and move fluidly all over the diamond. At the plate, he shows a quick, controlled swing with growing impact potential. Listed at 5-foot-10, 155 pounds, Ressler already carries a projectable frame with room to add strength, and additional physical gains could unlock another level of tools in the coming years.

Josh Ortman C / RHP / Denver Academy, CO / 2027 Ortman was the lone player to leave the yard during game action, doing so in his very first at-bat to set the tone early. The physical 6-foot-2, 206-pound catcher plays with clear strength in the box and the ability to ambush when he gets his pitch to drive. Behind the plate, he also recorded a 73 mph catcher velocity, showing steady actions and arm strength. Ortman’s blend of physicality and in-game impact gives him an intriguing offensive profile at a premium position.

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