2023 CHSAA Season Preview: Fossil Ridge HS

The Colorado high school season is nearing quickly, and we're here to cover it. Over the next several weeks, leading up to opening day, we'll publish our team previews ahead of the 2023 spring season, touching on programs spanning all state classifications, leading into a countdown through the official PBR Colorado Preseason Power 25 Rankings.

Team: Fossil Ridge
League: Front Range
2022 Record: 18-7 Overall / 9-2 Conference
Classification: 5A
Head Coach: Ted Bergquist
Years at the Helm: 1st

OUTLOOK:

The Sabercats are looking to make it back to the playoffs after getting knocked out in their regional final last season. The opportunity is there for a solid season with seven returning starters, depth on the mound, and the ability to play defense. Coach Bergquist's group should be fun to watch this spring, with contributors from all classes.  

PLAYERS TO WATCH:

Seniors:

Sam Pease: C
25 GP, .462 BA, 1.514 OPS, 32 RBI, 14 2B, 4 3B, 2 HR

Tyler Kubat: RHP/1B
25 GP, .362 BA, .922 OPS, 14 RBI, 5 2B, 1 HR
11 APP, 53.2 IP, 4-2, 2.35 ERA, 47 Ks

Kevin Hamilton: LF/DH
14 GP. .333 BA, 1.043 OPS, 2 RBI, 1 2B

Juniors:

Shane Crough: IF/C/RHP
24 GP, .196 BA, .731 OPS, 9 RBI, 5 2B, 1 HR
5 APP, 12.2 IP, 3-0, 3.87 ERA, 13 Ks

Easton Miller: RHP/OF/1B
24 GP, .255 BA, .782 OPS, 13 RBI, 5 2B, 1 HR
10 APP, 21.1 IP, 2-1, 9.19 ERA, 24 Ks

Ethan Moran: IF
25 GP, .270 BA, .749 OPS, 13 RBI, 2 3B, 1 HR

Ethan Den: UTIL
12 GP, .300 BA, .600 OPS, 1 RBI

Impact Underclassmen:

Brek Benedict: LHP/CF
25 GP, .388 BA, .984 OPS, 16 RBI, 4 2B, 1 3B
13 APP, 24 IP, 1-0, 3.79 ERA, 29 Ks

Vedant Sharma: P

Owen Morgan: IF
19 GP, .200 BA, .549 OPS, 5 RBI, 1 2B

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