Dylan Paulsen and Gateway coach Brian Dossey. (Courtesy of Gateway HS)
Dylan Paulsen stole his 30th base of the season on Wednesday, a number that is among the highest totals of any Class 5A player in recent seasons.
Paulsen’s figure ranks second among 5A players dating back to 2008, just behind Highlands Ranch grad Nick Shumpert, who stole 33 last season. His figure is ahead of Prairie View’s Caleb Dameron, who stole 24 in 2014.
No official state record book exists for CHSAA baseball — yet, it is being worked on.
This season, Paulsen has had 11 games in which he has stolen at last two bases. His season high came against Westminster on Wednesday, when he swiped four bases.
Beyond that, Paulsen has been thrown out while attempting to steal just twice, making him 30-of-32 in attempts this season. The 30 steals are a Gateway record.
Paulsen is hitting .404 with two home runs and 14 RBIs this season.
Gateway finishes its regular season against Far Northeast on Saturday.
Editor’s note: This story was updated on Friday afternoon after Gateway sent updated stat totals.