Boulder Creek Double header:

Game 1: Pueblo Central, CO

Game 2: West Salem, OR

Coby Boulware showed off impressive speed and good actions at shortstop making multiple advanced plays including a backhanded play in the hole making a strong throw across.  Boulware gets big leads on the bases and is constantly look to take the next bag whether it be via stolen base or dirt ball read.  He is committed to Texas Christian University.

Zach Baptist was equally pressuring for the defense in the doubleheader today.  He was clocked at a solid 12.15 seconds on his triple to left while holding up a bit closing in on the bag.  He also did a great job on the mound in game for a primary infielder constantly missing barrels and keeping the hitters off balance.

Toby Allred swung it well in game one with a couple of line drive base hits.  He has a simple swing while still getting good extension through the baseball.

Mitchell Allen impressed again with his physicality and pure strength.  He had two hits in game two including a double on a pitch very low in the zone that seemed to jump off his bat unlike other high school hitters.  Allen also showed good awareness of the strike zone and will take the free pass if given.   Allen is commited to San Diego State University.  

Arcadia High School 

2017 shortstop Nick Dicarlo is a very intriguing prospect, both with the glove and the bat. While he's smooth defensively and the actions project, it's his bat that has made a lot of noise this week. He starts with a very low hand set, loads cleanly, and while the ultimate bat path can be inconsistent, at it's best it's very direct and quick with good strength behind it. When he turns the barrel with authority, there is strength there (with a lot more to come--the body projects very well), and he's able to drive the baseball on a line with good authority. Ultimately, the hit tool looks to project pretty well with power eventually coming, and he also projects well defensively on the infield. An uncommitted prospect right now with extremely high academic acumen, Dicarlo is undoubtedly a high level division one prospect. 

2016 catcher Sam Huff has shown big time power all week in addition to quality overall feel for hitting. At roughly 6'4", 230; Huff is an extremely large prospect by catcher standards, and his body could still withstand a pretty significant amount of strength gains. While his size may eventually shift him out from behind the plate, he's perfectly capable of handling the position now and in the immediate future, with quality receiving skills and solid catch-and-throw mechanics, popping right around 2.0-2.1 seconds consistently. He shows a good understanding of the strike zone when hitting as well, capable of laying off tough pitches (including off speed stuff), and waiting on a pitch he can drive. The swing can become a bit elongated but there is legitimate raw power in the bat; with potentially limitless power upside as he continues to get stronger. 

2017 Louisiana State commit Matt Schroer is a primary pitcher, but he's also the #3 hitter in the Arcadia lineup, and his at bats this week have shown legitimate two-way upside. Highlighted by above-average bat speed and leverage at contact, Schroer is a legitimate extra-base, gap-to-gap power threat right now, and the body projection speaks to future HR potential as well. That same projection also makes him an extremely intriguing pitching prospect. He threw one inning on Friday night to close out the game, striking out the side by working 85-87 MPH with his four seam fastball, showing late, heavy life on the pitch; and also mixing in a two seamer with hard, diving sink in under the hands of right handed hitters. The arm works very well and the body projects; again giving him a good upside on the mound. It's the two-way potential both on the mound and in the box that makes him the most intriguing, however. 

Arcadia cleanup hitter Mehki Beler is a seriously strong kid, with a lower body that resembles that of a professional linebacker, and that strength certainly plays into his swing. He got the barrel out and pulled quite a few balls extremely hard, some foul down the line, and finally timed one up enough to lace a double to the pull field with an exit velocity that would have at least been in the 90's. The bat speed and strength are legitimate with him, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him hit several home runs this spring. 

Arcadia starting pitcher Kyle Durchslag picked up the victory, allowing no runs on 2 hits, 1 walk, and picking up three strikeouts. He kept his pitch count low and did a good job missing barrels, eliciting a good amount of weakly hit pop ups and ground balls, keeping his defense active while not allowing opposing hitters to square him up. He mixed and matched with his fastball and off speed stuff, throwing consistent strikes with all of his pitches. It was a quick, tidy outing for him.