Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The shortstop was named California League MVP in 2024 despite not playing there after July 2 17. Ryan Ritter (374 points, 26 ballots) Ritter has paired good defensive utility with better than expected offensive performance so far as a pro. The 6’2” 24-year-old shortstop was known as a college prospect for his … [Read more...] about Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 17, Ryan Ritter
It’s time for a Rockies youth movement to occur on the mound
Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Help us Dol-Lander Kenobi, you’re our only hope Early last week, the team at Baseball America hit the Colorado Rockies in their annual farm system preview system leading up to the 2025 Cactus and Grapefruit League seasons. It was a fascinating insight to the Colorado system, namely focused on the Rockies’ two most recent top selections: RHP … [Read more...] about It’s time for a Rockies youth movement to occur on the mound
Wednesday Rockpile: Comparing NL West starting rotations from the last six seasons
Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Starting pitching has been a focal point of messaging for the Colorado Rockies for several years. Since reaching the playoffs in back-to-back seasons in 2017 and 2018 on the backs of a young rotation, the team has consistently said things in the realm of, “If our … [Read more...] about Wednesday Rockpile: Comparing NL West starting rotations from the last six seasons
Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 18, Luis Peralta
Photo by Kyle Cooper/Colorado Rockies/Getty Images After struggling in the minors, the lefty had a breakout 2024 season 18. Luis Peralta (306 points, 25 ballots) Peralta, who is indeed Milwaukee Brewers starter Freddy Peralta’s younger brother, is the highest debutant on this edition of the Purple Row Prospects list. The 24-year-old lefty reliever was acquired in the … [Read more...] about Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 18, Luis Peralta
Tuesday Rockpile: Could 2019 be the Rockies’ most successful recent draft?
Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 The Colorado Rockies have struggled to extract big league talent from their drafts over the last ten years, especially when it comes to their early round selections. From 2015 through 2024 the Rockies draft has produced just 36 players to make their MLB debut, and only 30 of those … [Read more...] about Tuesday Rockpile: Could 2019 be the Rockies’ most successful recent draft?