A handful of former Eaton High School baseball standouts are now making their mark on the University of Northern Colorado's Bears roster, turning a small‑town powerhouse into a pipeline for the program.
A Colorado Pipeline
Head coach Mike Anderson, himself an Eaton graduate, has made recruiting Colorado talent a cornerstone of his strategy, a shift that has swelled the state's representation on the team from seven players to 27.
Among them, senior outfielder Jaden Stone transferred from Hastings College and is batting .342 this season, while his younger brother Lucas Stone, a sophomore left‑handed pitcher, adds depth to the rotation.
The five Eaton alumni on the current squad share a common backstory of multiple state championships, a tradition that has translated into a winning culture at UNC, highlighted by a recent victory over Oral Roberts that secured a Summit League tournament berth.
Beyond the Stats
Their impact stretches beyond individual statistics; the group's collective experience has fostered a competitive atmosphere that benefits teammates like graduate student Logan Moser, who, despite an injury, has inspired peers with his work ethic.
Other Eaton products, including Mitch Haythorn and Tate Smith, arrived after stints at Power Five programs, bringing top‑level experience that bolsters the Bears' depth as they prepare to face No. 2 Omaha as the third seed.