Colorado Rockies

Draft History
2024
Brenton Doyle - protection
15 - Andrew Abbott
45 - Kevin Kelly
75 - Jhony Brito
88 - Tom Cosgrove
105 - Julian Merryweather
135 - Cade Marlowe

2023
Ezequiel Tovar - protection
14 - Oscar Gonzalez
102 - Ryan Feltner
129 - Matt Moore
132 - Chase De Jung

2022
Yonathan Daza - protection
4 - Akil Baddoo
33 - Eric Haase
63 - Marcano Tucupito
93 - John King
123 - Keegan Thompson

2021
Daniel Bard - protection
20 - Jacob Nottingham
50 - Daniel Johnson
80 - Ryan Castellani
110 - Jorge Bonifacio
111 - Wandy Peralta
140 - Geoff Hartleib
170 - Dan Winkler

2020
Tommy Edman - protection
16 - Aaron Civale
22 - Zach Plesac
46 - Austin Nola
49 - Marcus Waldon
52 - Jairo Diaz
76 - Stephen Vogt
82 - Chi Chi Gonzalez
106 - Jared Walsh
109 - Tyler Rogers
112 - Carlos Estevez
120 - Mike Brosseau

2019
Miles Mikolas - protection
23 - Michael Perez
53 - Pablo Lopez
76 - Adam Conley
83 - Yoan Lopez
143 - Brandon Dixon

2018
Paul DeJong - protection
13 - Trevor Williams
43 - Harrison Bader
103 - Jen-Ho Tseng
133 - Aaron Bummer

2017
Aledmys Diaz - protection
23 - Daniel Mengden
95 - Ross Stripling
113 - Nick Wittgen

2016
Stephen Piscotty - protection
78 - Ryan Weber
80 - Adam Morgan
138 - Serevino Gonzalez

2015
Randal Grichuk - protection
11 - Andrew Susac

41 - Dominic Leone
71 - Yimi Garcia
115 - Rafael Ynoa

2014
Michael Wacha - protection
90 - Luis Jimenez
107 - Engel Beltre
137 - Ehire Adrianza
150 - Onelki Garcia

2013
Shelby Miller - protection
19 - Luis Cruz
49 - Moises Sierra
78 - Drew Hutchison
79 - Ryan Wheeler
139 - Christian Friedrich

2012

Eduardo Sanchez - protection
15 - Henderson Alvarez
50 - Rex Brothers
57 - Tony Cruz
70 - Tom Wilhemsen
77 - Blake Wood
97 - Ivan De Jesus
107 - Jeff Locke
110 - Brandon Laird

2011
Jon Jay - protection
16 - Brent Morel
46 - Michael Kirkman
61 - Dan Cortez
76 - Welington Castillo

2010
Colby Rasmus - protection
17 - Brad Bergesen
42 - Scott O'Sullivan
113 - Tyler Greene
137 - Ryan Webb
148 - Nick Stavinoha

2009
Chris Perez - protection
14 - David Purcey
46 - Edgar Gonzalez
76 - Lou Montanez

2008
Brandon Ryan - protection
9 - J.R. Towles
39 - Aaron Laffey
99 - Kevin Cameron
129 - Jonathan Meleon

2007
Scott Speizio - protection
7 - Dustin Pedrioa
37 - Fernando Nieve
97 - Angel Sanchez

127 - Travis Ishikawa

2006
Anthony Reyes - protection
5 - Mark Teahan
26 - Brad Thompson
35 - Ambiorix Burgos

80 - Chris Respo
95 - Matt Capps
125 - Eddie Garabito
128 - Paul Phillips

2005
Yadier Molina - protection
5 - Chris Burke
35 - Jorge Piedra
95 - Jeff Bennett
97 - Francis Beltran
125 - Felix Diaz
140 - Josh Hancock

2004
Dan Haren - protection
11 - Cody Ross
41 - Pat Hentgen
71 - Warren Morris
101 - Pedro Feliciano

2003
Jason Simontacchi - protection
12 - Bobby Hill
42 - Chin-Feng Chen
72 - Dan Smith
102 - Abraham Nunez

2002
Albert Pujols - protection
12 - Joe Kennedy

42 - Brent Butler
72 - Geronimo Gil
82 - Jorge Julio
104 - Mark Little
132 - Eric Sabel

2001
18 - Pablo Ozuna
25 - Xavier Nady
55 - Chad Hermansen
78 - Chad Moeller
138 - Shawn Wooten

2025 Colorado Rockies

Overview: The Rockies find themselves in a tough spot in 2025. They presently possess most of the pieces needed to field a competent team, however their weaknesses will make it difficult to rise to the top in a division full of quality clubs. Top to bottom, the Central promises to be the toughest division in the NL this season. There are no bad teams here, just differing degrees of good. I see the Rockies near the bottom of that spectrum, largely due to the fact that the holes which need filling on this roster are incongruent with draft availability.

Starting Pitching: This is one of the Rockies strengths. Led bu Zacl Littell, this group shouldn’t walk many hitters, though they’ll be a bit prone to the long ball when runners do find their way on base. Andrew Abbott, Pablo Lopez, and Aaron Civale should all perform well in their respective spots. Ryan Feltner figures for the 5-spot. Stripling and Chirinos provide additional options but they might make better trade bait or, in Stripling’s case, provide some help in the pen. The running game shouldn’t present too much trouble for this rotation, though who winds up calling signals for them could make a big difference. Grade: B

Relief Pitching: Colorado is one of a small group of teams who enjoy a fully staffed bullpen heading into the draft. Kevin Kelly appears the best bet for saves this season. He has tons of innings and walks no one. Beyond that Jhony Brito, Keegan Thompson, and Matt Moore are specialists of varying type which provide some versatility. Aaron Bummer and Wandy Peralta will likely pitch the middle innings while Brebbia and Stripling round things out. Though fully stocked, there isn’t much here to really get your attention. Grade: C+

Catchers: That’s cather singular, as in only 32-year old Eric Haase who can contribute roughly 100 Pas this season. This leaves a lot of nothing to say. The Rox will need to address this somehow, most likely via trade as there are very few appealing catchers in the draft. Grade D- (Colorado made a trade to acquire Nick Fortes after print of this heater)

Infield: Before examining further, I’d like to zoom the lens out a bit and focus on the entire offense. Left-handed hitters have been added to the endangered species list in Colorado. Tommy Edman (switch), Akil Baddoo, and Cade Marlowe are it. Collectively they’ll provide the Rockies with a total of roughly 375 PA’s in 2025. That’s a problem. If management fails to fix it, I view this as Colorado’s biggest stumbling block.
Now, onto the all-righty infield. One is tempted to conclude that this team crushes lefties. This is not true, with two exceptions. The first is first baseman and MVP candidate Yandy Diaz. Otto Lopez (acquired from the Blue Jays) will see most of the time at second and offers stellar defense and some speed. Ezequiel Tovar should hit 30+ homers at short and Paul DeJong’s best quality at third is his glove. Adding another utility player like Chris Taylor will be necessary, as he seems destined to help out in the outfield. Grade: B-

Outfield: Speed is a mixed bag in Colorado; half the lineup has it, the other doesn’t. Centerfielder Brenton Doyle brings a balanced blend of talents to the park every day, while protection pick Jordan Beck and speedster Tommy Edman project as splitting time in left. Randall Grichuk was traded for Fortes and Eddie Rosario , who takes over in right. JD Martinez will stabilize the lineup as the everyday DH. Doyle’s presence is the only reason I can justify the grade of C+.

Conclusion: The Rockies have some key holes to fill before Opening Day. The draft lacks depth in every area Colorado needs (left-handed hitting corner outfielders and catchers) which must be a point of frustration for management. How they navigate filling out the roster will be interesting to see. Given the shortcomings previously noted, it’s difficult to envision this club finishing better than fourth in a division crowded with talent.