The Colorado Rockies high school all-star baseball game has a new name, the Futures Game, and a new approach.
In previous years the state’s top 40 seniors were selected; then the rosters grew to 50. This year, 40 players were chosen — 20 seniors and 20 underclassmen.
To better reflect the talent across the state and incorporate more levels of players, a panel of Rockies personnel and media, including The Denver Post, selected the 20 seniors. The Rockies’ scouting department chose the underclassmen.
The game will be played at Coors Field after the Rockies host the Detroit Tigers on June 19 at 1:10 p.m.
Fans attending the major-league game may stay afterward for a seven-inning game not to exceed two hours.
The five prep head coaches who oversee state championships this month will coach the seniors, and the Rockies’ scouting department will guide the underclassmen.
Rosters
SENIORS
Pitchers: Seth Davis, Mullen; Kyle Freeland, Thomas Jefferson; Matt Ogden, Smoky Hill; Travis Orwig, Ponderosa; Nick Stephens, Air Academy.
Corner infielders: Jess Amedee, Rocky Mountain; Ty Barkell, Palmer Ridge; Greg Bird, Grandview; Ryan Wagner, Wheat Ridge.
Middle infielders: David Bote, Faith Christian; Seth Jackson, Eaton; Nate Robertson, Montrose; Joey Samuels, Mullen; Jordan Serena, Chaparral.
Catchers: Shane Fessel, Smoky Hill; Steven Leonard, Palmer Ridge; Tyler Servais, Douglas County.
Outfielders: Austin Darby, Cheyenne Mountain; Grant McCabe, Cherry Creek; Mikel Mucha, Cherokee Trail.
UNDERCLASSMEN
Pitchers: Steven Baldwin, Grand Junction; Ryan Burr, Highlands Ranch; Bobby Dalbec, Legend; Jake Jenkins, Legend; Denton Keys, Rye; Daniel Mackay, Cherokee Trail; David Pederson, Regis Jesuit; Jordan Schlehuber, Grandview; Ryan Warner, Pine Creek; Steven Wilson, Dakota Ridge.
Corner infielders: Derik Beauprez, Cherry Creek; Caleb Henderson, Conifer.
Middle infielders-outfielders: T.J. Garhart, Poudre; Sam Haggerty, Mullen; Antoine Martinez, Denver West; Brodie Weiss, Regis Jesuit.
Catchers-outfielders: Eric Engle, Green Mountain; Adam Gauthier, Highlands Ranch; Nate Ohlinger, Pomona; Brent Williams, Liberty.
