Colorado 2029 Initial Class Rankings

Jake Richards SS / RHP / Arvada West, CO / 2029

Richards was one of the biggest impact players for Team Colorado during the Junior Future Games this summer at LakePoint. The young righty got the start on the mound in Game 1 against a tough Southeast roster where he went 4 innings with 8 Ks, zero earned runs, and a fastball up to 83 mph. What really stands out for Richards on the mound is his already advanced pitchability and feel for his full arsenal which comes with some intriguing metrics. Richards' fastball generates an impressive 18.1 inches of IVB (induced vertical break) with a spin rate maxing out near 2,600 rpm. We have also seen Richards showcase strong curveball and slider mix, both of which come in at over 2,800 rpm of spin. To round out his arsenal, Richards possesses a changeup from 78-80 mph with an average of 16.7 inches of horizontal movement. 

Richards not only has big upside on the mound, but he was one of the most consistent at-bats during the Junior Future Games with plenty of barrels and stolen bases. The freshman has the ability to play up the middle in the infield while we have seen him up to an 85 mph throwing velocity across the diamond with an 89 mph max exit velocity at the plate. 

𝓙𝓾𝓷𝓲𝓸𝓻 𝓕𝓾𝓽𝓾𝓻𝓮 𝓖𝓪𝓶𝓮𝓼

‘29 RHP/INF Jake Richards (Arvada West) was sensational in Team Colorado’s shutout win against Team Southeast 🔥 4IP, 8Ks, 0ER

FB: 82-83 (~2400)
CB: 72-76 (T2900 🚨)

Highly competitive athlete with advanced feel for spin. Played with a high… pic.twitter.com/2QDZZSMnzf

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Lissandro Royer RHP / OF / Ponderosa, CO / 2029

Royer comes into his freshman year with imposing size and strength on the mound at 6'2'' & 220 Ibs. The right-hander presents some real arm talent at a young age as well, already posting a fastball in the mid-to-upper 80s. Royer has a chance to be an immediate impact arm this spring, and his high ceiling should continue grow as he gets even stronger and refines his craft. 

Dylan Hoff SS / Fossil Ridge, CO / 2029

Another big winner from this summer's Junior Future Games in Atlanta was switch-hitting infielder, Dylan Hoff. The freshman displays a mature approach in the box while he gathered extra-base hits to all parts of the field during the games. Hoff has a chance to be a true switch-hitter with upside from both sides of the plate, while his increasing athleticism and ability to play a premium position gives him one of the highest ceilings in this class moving forward. 

‘29 SS Dylan Hoff (Fossil Ridge)

The young switch-hitter stays through this ball well to right-field for a standup triple.

Some hitterish vibes with easy whip & twitch@ShooterHunt @fossil_baseball @Slammersbasball @WagsPBR https://t.co/aT2s7Uc23j pic.twitter.com/4pg7Ww1BUQ

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Quentin Costa OF / RHP / Mountain Vista High School, CO / 2029

Costa has a highly projectable frame at 6'1'' & 165 Ibs with athleticism and strength to produce as a two-way prospect. We have already seen Costa ramp the fastball up to 83 mph on the mound while his arm strength suggests there is more velocity on the way thanks to his 87 mph outfield throwing velocity. Costa also has some feel for spin in his arsenal with his fastball coming in around 2,400 rpm, and his curveball around 2,500 rpm to go with a serviceable changeup as well. At the plate, Costa has registered a 91 mph top exit velocity and runs a 7.2 60-yard dash. 

‘29 RHP/OF Quentin Costa (Mountain Vista)

6-foot / 160 Ibs

FB: 80-83.3
CB: 68-73

Max EV: 90 mph
OF Velo: 87 mph@vista_baseball @coeliteathletic @WagsPBR @PB_Uncommitted https://t.co/aT2s7UbudL pic.twitter.com/yZcTFTN60Y

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Brecken Reed SS / RHP / Arvada West, CO / 2029

Reed is a strong two-way prospect worth following with some hitterish vibes in the batter's box and plenty of developing athleticism. On the mound, Reed has been seen in the low-to-mid 80s while his approach at the plate showcases his ability to drive the baseball with some quality, and quick hands. Reed's high-waisted frame with active strength and the ability to play up the middle in the infield makes him one of Colorado's premier young prospects.