2023 CHSAA Season Preview: Ignacio 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: Ignacio
League: San Juan
2022 Record: 15-8 / 4-2 Conference
Classification: 2A
Head Coach: Duke Baker
Years at the Helm: 2

OUTLOOK:
The Ignacio Bobcats reside in the San Juan League and they play under CHSAA’s 2A classification. This squad had a 15-8 season in 2022 and they are looking to make a deep run this year. Coach Duke Baker is excited about having all of his returning players, as well as some freshman he hopes to use. The Bobcats are hoping to lean on their strong defense and starters on the mound being able to pitch deep into games to be successful in 2023. 

PLAYERS TO WATCH:

Seniors:

Eppie Quintana: P/SS
22 GP, .603 BA, 1.584 OPS, 35 RBI, 10 2B, 3 3B, 1 HR, 23 SBs
12 APP, 4.61 ERA, 1-2, 68.1 IP, 61 Ks

Juniors:

Rylan Maez: 1B
22 GP, .286 BA, .976 OPS, 12 RBI, 5 2B, 3 3B, 13 SBs

Devante Montoya: CF
22 GP, .366 BA, .964 OPS, 11 RBI, 7 2B, 1 3B, 17 SBs

Phillip Quintana: C/P
22 GP, .435 BA, 1.144 OPS, 28 RBI, 8 2B, 3 3B, 17 SBs
11 APP, 4.43 ERA, 1-2, 49 IP, 35 Ks

Impact Underclassmen:

Ambrose Valdez: UTL

Stony Lucero: UTL

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