When the Colorado Rockies wrap up their series today against the Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field, the state’s top teenagers will make a final appearance representing their high schools.
The Rockies will present the latest version of their High School Senior All-Star Baseball Game after the completion of the major-league game. First pitch against the Reds is scheduled for 1:05 p.m., and the prep game should begin approximately 20 minutes after the National League game.
A panel of scouts and media, including The Denver Post, selected 40 players to compete in a seven-inning prep game with a two-hour limit.
Billed as a showcase of in-state talent, it also will serve as a final look before the major-league amateur draft, which is Tuesday and Wednesday.
Players will be split into two equal squads. The coaches will be from Colorado’s four classification winners last month: Kyle Rush, Grand Junction, Class 5A; Bob Bote, Niwot, 4A; John Gechter, Bishop Machebeuf, 3A; and Carl Lindauer, Las Animas, 2A.
The players:
Catchers – Brian Eggers, Rocky Mountain; Adam Enloe, Thomas Jefferson; Cody Henry, Legacy; Tony Pechek, Pueblo South; Kiel Roling, Central (G.J.); Levi Tapia, Ralston Valley.
First base-third base – Zach Gray, Dakota Ridge; Derek Harmon, Arapahoe; Chad Lomas, Regis; Mark Magdeleno, Arvada; Tito Martinez, Regis; J.T. Putt, Mullen; Max Willett, ThunderRidge.
Middle infielders – Adam Berry, Bear Creek; Chris Capps, Rocky Mountain; Dane Hamilton, Grand Junction; Justin Little, Legacy; Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Denver Christian; Josh Noblitt, Eaton; Tyler Robbins, Cherry Creek.
Outfielders – Colin Allen, Bear Creek; Chris Caggiano, Eaglecrest; Reid Engel, Lewis-Palmer; Tom Myers, Green Mountain; Nick Naegele, Northglenn; Derek Pilkington, Sterling; Danny Sheridan, Cherry Creek.
Pitchers – Jack Amidei, Heritage; Eric Anderson, Arapahoe; Shawn Burnette, Smoky Hill; Anthony Capra, Arvada West; Rey Gerramone, North; Kevin Gossage, Coronado; Adam Morrison, Cherry Creek; Sean Ratliff, Niwot; Greg Schaer, Bishop Machebeuf; Trevor Wilson, Las Animas; Kyle Winters, Pomona.
