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  • Outfielder OF 5'8" 175 lbs R / R
    R-Jr. Loveland, Colo. Thompson Valley
    Redshirt Junior Loveland, Colo. Thompson Valley
  • Outfielder OF 5'10" 170 lbs R / R
    R-So. Wildomar, Calif. Murrieta Valley Riverside CC
    Redshirt Sophomore Wildomar, Calif. Murrieta Valley Riverside CC
  • Infielder INF 6'1" 185 lbs R / R
    Gr. Aurora, Colo. Smoky Hill
    Graduate Student Aurora, Colo. Smoky Hill
  • Infielder INF 5'8" 155 lbs R / R
    R-So. Tucson, Ariz. Tucson Pima CC / Luna CC
    Redshirt Sophomore Tucson, Ariz. Tucson Pima CC / Luna CC
  • Outfielder OF 5'8" 185 lbs L / R
    R-Jr. Centennial, Colo. Smoky Hill South Alabama
    Redshirt Junior Centennial, Colo. Smoky Hill South Alabama
  • Catcher C 5'10" 190 lbs R / R
    R-Fr. Hemet, Calif. Hemet
    Redshirt Freshman Hemet, Calif. Hemet
  • Infielder INF 5'11" 180 lbs R / R
    R-Fr. Castle Pines, Colo. Rock Canyon
    Redshirt Freshman Castle Pines, Colo. Rock Canyon
  • Infielder INF 6'1" 180 lbs R / R
    R-So. Ward, Colo. Boulder
    Redshirt Sophomore Ward, Colo. Boulder
  • Infielder INF 6'0" 190 lbs R / R
    R-Sr. Yorba Linda, Calif. Yorba Linda Fullerton College
    Redshirt Senior Yorba Linda, Calif. Yorba Linda Fullerton College
  • Pitcher P 6'1" 190 lbs R / R
    R-Jr. Greeley, Colo. Dayspring Christian
    Redshirt Junior Greeley, Colo. Dayspring Christian
  • Infielder INF 5'8" 175 lbs R / R
    R-So. San Diego, Calif. Rancho Bernardo Grossmont College
    Redshirt Sophomore San Diego, Calif. Rancho Bernardo Grossmont College
  • Pitcher P 6'0" 170 lbs L / L
    R-Fr. Colorado Springs, Colo. The Classical Academy
    Redshirt Freshman Colorado Springs, Colo. The Classical Academy
  • Catcher C 6'0" 210 lbs R / R
    R-So. Murrieta, Calif. Murrieta Valley
    Redshirt Sophomore Murrieta, Calif. Murrieta Valley
  • Catcher C 6'1" 195 lbs R / R
    R-So. Menifee, Calif. Temecula Valley UC-Riverside
    Redshirt Sophomore Menifee, Calif. Temecula Valley UC-Riverside
  • Infielder INF 6'2" 185 lbs R / R
    R-So. Aurora, Colo. Eaglecrest Northeastern JC
    Redshirt Sophomore Aurora, Colo. Eaglecrest Northeastern JC
  • Pitcher P 6'0" 170 lbs R / R
    Fr. Broomfield, Colo. Peak to Peak Charter School
    Freshman Broomfield, Colo. Peak to Peak Charter School
  • Pitcher P 6'1" 175 lbs L / L
    R-Jr. Poway, Calif. Poway
    Redshirt Junior Poway, Calif. Poway
  • Infielder INF 5'10" 180 lbs R / R
    R-Jr. Colorado Springs, Colo. Mesa Ridge
    Redshirt Junior Colorado Springs, Colo. Mesa Ridge
  • Pitcher P 6'0" 190 lbs R / R
    R-Sr. Parker, Colo. Legend Lamar Community College
    Redshirt Senior Parker, Colo. Legend Lamar Community College
  • Infielder INF 6'0" 170 lbs R / R
    R-Fr. Poway, Calif. Poway
    Redshirt Freshman Poway, Calif. Poway
  • Outfielder OF 6'1" 215 lbs R / R
    R-Jr. Las Vegas, Nev. Spring Valley
    Redshirt Junior Las Vegas, Nev. Spring Valley
  • Catcher C 5'10" 195 lbs R / R
    R-Jr. Monument, Colo. Pine Creek University of Northern Colorado
    Redshirt Junior Monument, Colo. Pine Creek University of Northern Colorado
  • Outfielder OF 5'10" 180 lbs R / R
    R-Jr. Lakewood, Colo. Bear Creek
    Redshirt Junior Lakewood, Colo. Bear Creek
  • Catcher C 6'3" 185 lbs R / R
    R-Fr. Dallas, Texas Bishop Lynch
    Redshirt Freshman Dallas, Texas Bishop Lynch
  • Pitcher P 6'4" 200 lbs R / R
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    R-So. Encinitas, Calif. La Costa Canyon
    Redshirt Sophomore Encinitas, Calif. La Costa Canyon
  • Pitcher P 6'3" 205 lbs L / L
    R-Jr. San Diego, Calif. Ranch Bernardo UC Irvine / Fullerton College
    Redshirt Junior San Diego, Calif. Ranch Bernardo UC Irvine / Fullerton College
  • Outfielder OF 6'2" 225 lbs R / R
    R-Jr. Castle Rock, Colo. Castle Rock Lamar CC
    Redshirt Junior Castle Rock, Colo. Castle Rock Lamar CC
  • Pitcher P 6'3" 200 lbs R / R
    R-Fr. Colorado Springs, Colo. Pine Creek Univ. of Utah
    Redshirt Freshman Colorado Springs, Colo. Pine Creek Univ. of Utah
  • Pitcher P 6'4" 225 lbs R / R
    Jr. Ramona, Calif. Ramona Palomar College
    Junior Ramona, Calif. Ramona Palomar College
  • Pitcher P 6'2" 185 lbs R / R
    R-Fr. Ramona, Calif. Ramona
    Redshirt Freshman Ramona, Calif. Ramona
  • Pitcher P 6'5" 190 lbs R / R
    Fr. Broomfield, Colo. Legacy
    Freshman Broomfield, Colo. Legacy
  • Pitcher P 5'11" 228 lbs R / R
    R-Jr. Gillette, Wyo. Campbell County Univ. of Jamestown
    Redshirt Junior Gillette, Wyo. Campbell County Univ. of Jamestown
  • Infielder INF 6'3" 195 lbs L / R
    R-Fr. Lone Tree, Colo. Highlands Ranch
    Redshirt Freshman Lone Tree, Colo. Highlands Ranch
  • Pitcher P 6'4" 215 lbs R / R
    R-Sr. Granada Hills, Calif. Crespi-Carmelite
    Redshirt Senior Granada Hills, Calif. Crespi-Carmelite
  • Pitcher P 6'3" 210 lbs R / R
    R-So. San Diego, Calif. Rancho Bernado
    Redshirt Sophomore San Diego, Calif. Rancho Bernado
  • Outfielder OF 6'4" 215 lbs R / R
    R-Jr. Ruidoso, N.M. Ruidoso
    Redshirt Junior Ruidoso, N.M. Ruidoso
  • Pitcher P 6'1" 220 lbs R / R
    R-Fr. Loveland, Colo. Mountain View
    Redshirt Freshman Loveland, Colo. Mountain View
  • Infielder INF 6'2" 200 lbs R / R
    R-Fr. Parker, Colo. Legend
    Redshirt Freshman Parker, Colo. Legend
  • Pitcher P 6'3" 200 lbs R / R
    R-Jr. Northborough, Mass. Algonquin Regional Univ. of Maine
    Redshirt Junior Northborough, Mass. Algonquin Regional Univ. of Maine
  • Pitcher P 6'4" 225 lbs R / R
    R-Sr. Concord, Calif. Concord HS San Francisco State Univ.
    Redshirt Senior Concord, Calif. Concord HS San Francisco State Univ.
  • Outfielder OF 6'2" 195 lbs R / R
    Fr. Tucson, Ariz. Sabino
    Freshman Tucson, Ariz. Sabino
  • Outfielder OF 6'1" 205 lbs R / L
    Fr. Vista, Calif. Rancho Buena Vista
    Freshman Vista, Calif. Rancho Buena Vista
  • Utility UTL 6'3" 190 lbs R / R
    Fr. Englewood, Colo. Cherry Creek
    Freshman Englewood, Colo. Cherry Creek
  • Pitcher P 6'0" 200 lbs R / R
    R-Fr. Monument, Colo. Pine Creek
    Redshirt Freshman Monument, Colo. Pine Creek
  • Infielder INF 6'1" 180 lbs R / R
    Fr. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Arroyo Grande
    Freshman Arroyo Grande, Calif. Arroyo Grande
  • Pitcher P 6'3" 210 lbs L / L
    R-Fr. Erie, Colo. Fairview
    Redshirt Freshman Erie, Colo. Fairview
  • Pitcher P 6'5" 200 lbs R / R
    Fr. Goleta, Calif. Dos Pueblos
    Freshman Goleta, Calif. Dos Pueblos
  • Infielder INF 5'8" 155 lbs R / R
    Fr. Highlands Ranch, Colo. Mountain Vista
    Freshman Highlands Ranch, Colo. Mountain Vista
  • Utility UTL 6'0" 185 lbs L / L
    Fr. Colorado Springs, Colo. Pine Creek
    Freshman Colorado Springs, Colo. Pine Creek

Staff Roster

Baseball Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach (#3)

    Dave Hajek

  • Assistant Coach (#49)

    Mark Lee

  • Assistant Coach (#22)

    Mike Carpenter

  • Volunteer Coach

    Scott Randall

  • Assistant Athletic Trainer

    Andrew Tracz

  • Student Assistant Coach (#14)

    Jerry Lacayo

2021 Baseball Roster
# Name Pos. B / T Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown / High School Previous School
1 Matt Berg OF R / R 5-8 175 R-Jr. Loveland, Colo. / Thompson Valley
2 Dylan Morace OF R / R 5-10 170 R-So. Wildomar, Calif. / Murrieta Valley Riverside CC
4 Matt McDermott INF R / R 6-1 185 Gr. Aurora, Colo. / Smoky Hill
5 Luis Samorano INF R / R 5-8 155 R-So. Tucson, Ariz. / Tucson Pima CC / Luna CC
6 Evan Richards OF L / R 5-8 185 R-Jr. Centennial, Colo. / Smoky Hill South Alabama
7 Tyler Richardson C R / R 5-10 190 R-Fr. Hemet, Calif. / Hemet
8 Nate Heflebower INF R / R 5-11 180 R-Fr. Castle Pines, Colo. / Rock Canyon
9 Henry Ryan INF R / R 6-1 180 R-So. Ward, Colo. / Boulder
10 Jake Anderson INF R / R 6-0 190 R-Sr. Yorba Linda, Calif. / Yorba Linda Fullerton College
11 Jonathan Cowles P R / R 6-1 190 R-Jr. Greeley, Colo. / Dayspring Christian
12 Kiichi Sato INF R / R 5-8 175 R-So. San Diego, Calif. / Rancho Bernardo Grossmont College
13 Noah Lasecki P L / L 6-0 170 R-Fr. Colorado Springs, Colo. / The Classical Academy
15 Michael Bennin C R / R 6-0 210 R-So. Murrieta, Calif. / Murrieta Valley
16 Ryan Schmidt C R / R 6-1 195 R-So. Menifee, Calif. / Temecula Valley UC-Riverside
19 Andrew Danko INF R / R 6-2 185 R-So. Aurora, Colo. / Eaglecrest Northeastern JC
20 Garrett Shriver P R / R 6-0 170 Fr. Broomfield, Colo. / Peak to Peak Charter School
23 Hayden Salverda P L / L 6-1 175 R-Jr. Poway, Calif. / Poway
24 Jaeden Hegmann INF R / R 5-10 180 R-Jr. Colorado Springs, Colo. / Mesa Ridge
25 Christian Manmano P R / R 6-0 190 R-Sr. Parker, Colo. / Legend Lamar Community College
26 Robby Williams INF R / R 6-0 170 R-Fr. Poway, Calif. / Poway
27 Jake Sellinger OF R / R 6-1 215 R-Jr. Las Vegas, Nev. / Spring Valley
29 Riley Gregory C R / R 5-10 195 R-Jr. Monument, Colo. / Pine Creek University of Northern Colorado
30 Walker Rumsey OF R / R 5-10 180 R-Jr. Lakewood, Colo. / Bear Creek
31 Matt Johnson C R / R 6-3 185 R-Fr. Dallas, Texas / Bishop Lynch
32 JJ Rytz P R / R 6-4 200 R-So. Encinitas, Calif. / La Costa Canyon
33 Brian Marquez P L / L 6-3 205 R-Jr. San Diego, Calif. / Ranch Bernardo UC Irvine / Fullerton College
34 Aaron Faragallah OF R / R 6-2 225 R-Jr. Castle Rock, Colo. / Castle Rock Lamar CC
35 Jeremy Onken P R / R 6-3 200 R-Fr. Colorado Springs, Colo. / Pine Creek Univ. of Utah
36 Christopher Bryant P R / R 6-4 225 Jr. Ramona, Calif. / Ramona Palomar College
37 Creede Jeffers P R / R 6-2 185 R-Fr. Ramona, Calif. / Ramona
38 Dylan Grierson P R / R 6-5 190 Fr. Broomfield, Colo. / Legacy
39 Joseph Harris P R / R 5-11 228 R-Jr. Gillette, Wyo. / Campbell County Univ. of Jamestown
41 Zac Dammel INF L / R 6-3 195 R-Fr. Lone Tree, Colo. / Highlands Ranch
43 Daniel Silva P R / R 6-4 215 R-Sr. Granada Hills, Calif. / Crespi-Carmelite
44 Jon Sotto P R / R 6-3 210 R-So. San Diego, Calif. / Rancho Bernado
45 Alex Bates OF R / R 6-4 215 R-Jr. Ruidoso, N.M. / Ruidoso
46 Braden Barker P R / R 6-1 220 R-Fr. Loveland, Colo. / Mountain View
47 Caleb Stubbings INF R / R 6-2 200 R-Fr. Parker, Colo. / Legend
48 Matt Geoffrion P R / R 6-3 200 R-Jr. Northborough, Mass. / Algonquin Regional Univ. of Maine
49 Nate Jenkins P R / R 6-4 225 R-Sr. Concord, Calif. / Concord HS San Francisco State Univ.
Morgan Altherr OF R / R 6-2 195 Fr. Tucson, Ariz. / Sabino
Kasey Campbell OF R / L 6-1 205 Fr. Vista, Calif. / Rancho Buena Vista
Nickolas Esquivel UTL R / R 6-3 190 Fr. Englewood, Colo. / Cherry Creek
Parker Gregory P R / R 6-0 200 R-Fr. Monument, Colo. / Pine Creek
Brady Lachemann INF R / R 6-1 180 Fr. Arroyo Grande, Calif. / Arroyo Grande
Hunter Owens P L / L 6-3 210 R-Fr. Erie, Colo. / Fairview
Cole Philip P R / R 6-5 200 Fr. Goleta, Calif. / Dos Pueblos
Aidan Smith INF R / R 5-8 155 Fr. Highlands Ranch, Colo. / Mountain Vista
Kit Wigington UTL L / L 6-0 185 Fr. Colorado Springs, Colo. / Pine Creek

Baseball Coaching Staff

Baseball - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Dave Hajek Head Coach (#3)
mark lee Mark Lee Assistant Coach (#49)
Carpenter_Mike Mike Carpenter Assistant Coach (#22)
Scott Randall Volunteer Coach
Tracz Andrew Tracz Assistant Athletic Trainer
Lacayo_Jerry Jerry Lacayo Student Assistant Coach (#14)

Staff Roster

Baseball Coaching Staff