6/8/2022 5:00:00 AM
Elijah Webber (2026 C, Boyd, TX) was effective on the hill in relief. The right-hander topped out at 78 mph and took some off a quality low-70s changeup to force whiffs. His changeup can be an effective offering with more development, as it shows good shape and subtle fade against righties. Webber is an interesting arm that performed well on the bump.
Luc Gaca Thiele (2026 3B, Fortcollins, CO) impressed once again, this time at the plate. The left-handed hitter sent a solo homer to right-center field. Gaca Thiele has an easy lefty swing with present strength in the hands. He sees spin well and lets his hands work. The barrel is fluid and works quick through the zone. Gaca Thiele impressed as an arm on Day 1 and followed it up with an impressive performance at the plate. He's a big time two-way talent to keep a close eye on.
Nolan Benson (2027 C, Colorado Springs, CO) swung a solid stick on the day with solid contact in all three plate appearances. Benson stung a high fastball that bounced over the left field wall for a ground-rule double. His strength and physicality stand out for the age with more in the frame. His presence in the box was awfully impressive, and it should only continue to develop as he physically develops.
Jack Carnival (2026 SS, Erie, CO) was a solid contributor on both sides. At the plate, Carnival stayed with a sound up-the-middle approach and striped a few back to shallow center field. The hands work well with good extension through contact. Defensively, Carnival displayed quality actions on the dirt and moved well laterally with solid arm strength. He stood out on both sides.
Nolan Van Fleet (2027 1B, Franktown, CO) was another impressive bat, lacing a pull-side double to the gap in left-center. Van Fleet employs strong levers at the plate with good strength in the hands. His swing is geared to the pull side and makes loud contact when squared. He's a physical frame that can tap into more tools and ability.
Ryan Amerman (2026 OF, Lone Tree, CO) was a spark plug at the top of the order, stealing bags and producing runs in quick fashion. The swing is loud and advanced for the age with good barrel control and present bat speed that shoots to the pull. He striped a double to the pull-side gap and later scored off a stolen base. Amerman is an athletic product that fits the top of the order.