Colorado Class of 2028: Ranking Risers

State: Rank 1 / POS 1

Overall: Rank 105 / POS 25

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Taylor jumps to number one in the 2028 class after an outstanding summer on the showcase circuit. His showing at the Future Games served as his official coming-out party, where he touched 94 mph with his fastball and firmly established his presence on the national stage.

State: Rank 4 / POS 2

Overall: Rank 403 / POS 78

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Taylor wasn't the only one who threw a coming-out party at the Future Games—Santomo stole the show right out of the gate. He lit up the showcase with a blazing 6.46 60-time, a 101.5 mph exit velo, and an 87 mph arm from the grass. More importantly, those raw tools translated seamlessly to live action. After blasting two homers in three games and wreaking havoc on the basepaths, Santomo has cemented himself as the most electric athlete in his class, if not the whole state.

State: Rank 7 / POS 4

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De Groot jumped a massive 14 spots in the latest rankings. An absolute unit on the mound at 6-foot-7 and 225 pounds, he brought the heat at the Future Games, running the fastball all the way up to 91 mph. Get ready—he is set to deal for a stacked Arvada West rotation this spring.

State: Rank 9 / POS 1

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Another major standout from the Future Games weekend, Maron ran his fastball up to 89 mph from the left side. The southpaw has been dominant all summer, racking up an absurd 84 strikeouts across just 42.1 innings of work on the showcase circuit.

State: Rank 14 / POS 1

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Lee rises five spots in the latest update, arguably putting together the most impressive summer of any hitter in Colorado. Squaring off against premium competition on the summer circuit, he racked up 22 extra-base hits, including eight home runs.  He has the athleticism to play all over the diamond and can even run it up to 87.4 mph on the bump, but make no mistake—that thunderous bat is his true calling card.

State: Rank 18 / POS 6

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Anderson moves up 13 spots in our latest rankings. He is an intriguing prospect on the mound, standing 6-foot-3 with a fastball that has reached 89 mph. His loose and fluid delivery indicates that another velocity jump is likely on the way, setting Anderson up for a highly anticipated spring season.

State: Rank 19 / POS 2

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Zarvas breaks into the latest rankings at No. 19. Showcasing advanced pitchability from the left side, highlighted by an 86 mph fastball he displayed at the Future Games. He rounds out a solid three-pitch mix by pairing his heater with a 73-75 mph curveball and a 75-78 mph changeup.

State: Rank 21 / POS 7

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Following a breakout spring campaign, Hirsh was shut down from throwing for most of the summer, but he possesses the pure stuff to be a frontline starter in this class. Our scouting staff verified his fastball at 90 mph during in-game high school action. Given his high ceiling and powerful arsenal, he is a high-priority follow heading into the 2027 season.

State: Rank 24 / POS 7

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Duran just keeps mashing every single time we see him. Fresh off a 3A State Title run with University High School this spring, he absolutely took over the Prep Baseball State Games in early August to claim MVP honors. He launched two homers in two games and lives on the barrel, consistently generating loud contact. Throw in a 6.8 60-yard dash and the athleticism to play all over the diamond, and Duran is proving to be a true difference-maker.

State: Rank 29 / POS 8

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Carpio was another clear standout at the Prep Baseball State Games, displaying a highly versatile toolset. He recorded a 101.5 mph exit velocity and a 7.03 60-yard dash, while also showing well on the mound with an 86 mph fastball. Following a highly productive 2026 spring season, Carpio is certainly a name to monitor closely moving forward.