Colorado Rockies Top 50 Prospects (2025)

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Colorado Rockies

NL West
2024 record: 61-101 (5th)

MiLB affiliates
Triple-A: Albuquerque Isotopes
Double-A: Hartford Yard Goats
High-A: Spokane Indians
Single-A: Fresno Grizzlies

Notable prospects graduated in 2024
OF Jordan Beck
OF/1B/C Hunter Goodman
RHP Victor Vodnik
2B/3B Aaron Schunk (94 AB)

Prospects1500 writers who contributed to this column and rankings: Tony Bps (@tonybps1), Greg Bracken (@gregbracken07), Clint Fasse (@ProspectLarceny), Brian Fonseca (@100percent3G)Adam Greene (@aj_greene1015), Scott Greene (@Scotty_Ballgame), Shaun Kernahan (@ShaunKernahan), Jeremy Mahy (@JMahyfam), and J.W. Mulpas (@BBoxscore). The writer’s Twitter handle follows each player write-up or paragraph.

Prospects1500 Tiers:
Tier 1: Players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for a number of years
Tier 2: Players with an above-average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 4: Players who have the potential to make the majors; possible sleeper candidates for sustained MLB success
Tier 5: Players of interest, worth keeping an eye on, who may make (or have made) the majors but provide minimal impact

Levels listed for each player are the highest levels player reached in 2024

Tier 1

1. Chase Dollander, RHP, 23, Double-A
The Rockies have been patient with their 2023 first round selection, and thus far patience has paid off. In 2024, the 23-year old tossed 118 innings across two levels, while sporting a tidy 2.59 ERA. His numbers at Double-A were very impressive: 48 IP, 58 K’s, and a mere 34 hits surrendered along with only 19 BB’s, good for a 2.25 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in the Eastern League. Our No. 37 overall MLB prospect (from August’s Top 106) and participant in the All-Star Futures Game, Dollander has Colorado fans buzzing about the 6-2 righty’s big arm reaching Denver. (@100percent3G)

2. Charlie Condon, OF, 21, High-A
Condon underwent a meteoric rise while at Georgia, going from getting redshirted to becoming the third overall pick in the draft. He set the SEC freshman record for home runs in a season in 2023 with 25, and then hit 37 more on the way to winning the Golden Spikes Award and Dick Howser Trophy in 2024. He has legitimate double plus power to go with a solid hit tool, but there are some questions defensively. He saw time across the outfield and at third while at Georgia, and started his pro career in left, but the lack of speed does leave some concern he ends up at first, although baseball instincts could allow him to hold down a corner outfield spot. (@ShaunKernahan)

Tier 2

None

Tier 3

3. Yanquiel Fernandez, OF, 22, Triple-A
I am lucky to have seen Fernandez play the last two years in Hartford, and witness how he’s one of the fan favorites but often very hit or miss with the bat. It’s definitely going to be interesting to watch his hopeful ascendance from Triple-A Albuquerque to the Majors, although there is a potential logjam in the Rockies outfield. Does he platoon in the outfield? Does he DH? The 22-year-old has crazy power but often looks overmatched on off speed stuff and doesn’t adjust. When he’s locked in and crushing balls, he’s a sure fire future MLB contributor. He needs to cut down on the ugly swing and miss we’ve seen at times in Hartford. (@Scotty_Ballgame)

4. Robert Calaz, OF, 19, Single-A
Calaz turned heads with his performance in the 2023 DSL, but still entered last season as a raw, 18-year-old prospect. He backed up his DSL season with a fantastic .344/.446/.634 slash line between Complex League and Single-A Fresno. Calaz’s aggressive approach allowed his power tool to shine in 2024, and he posted a 90th percentile exit velocity exceeding 109 mph. Jumping from No. 18 to No. 4 in one year shows the strides he took, and Calaz looks to be the beginning of the next wave of the Rockies’ talented international prospects. (@aj_greene1015)

5. Zac Veen, OF, 23, Triple-A
The ninth overall pick from 2020, Veen’s progress hit another speed bump in 2024 as various ailments (back, hand, thumb) limited him to just 65 games across multiple levels in the Rockies’ system. Despite the interruptions, the 23-year-old flashed his trademark speed and defensive skills when available, though he continued to struggle with consistent contact at the plate. Colorado’s decision to protect him on their 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 draft signals their long-term commitment. As 2025 approaches, Veen’s path likely starts at Triple-A, with a big-league debut possible if he can maintain his health and find more consistency in his swing. The tools for fantasy impact remain, provided he can stay on the diamond. (@BBoxscore)

6. Cole Carrigg, OF, 22, High-A
Carrigg is a very interesting prospect for me. It looks like the Rockies have moved him from behind the plate to centerfield full time. While the bat would have been extremely interesting behind the plate, it could play just fine in the outfield. Last season in 440 High-A at-bats he slashed .280/.358/.475 with 16 home runs and 51 stolen bases while running a 19% K rate. If this holds as he progresses through the system you could be a looking at a top of the order type profile. (@JMahyfam)

7. Adael Amador, 2B, 21, MLB
Amador was a borderline Tier 1/Tier 2 prospect, hovering around top 30 overall, heading into last season. After putting up some decent numbers in Double-A Hartford he got the MLB call-up in June and played second base for 10 games. His performance didn’t set the baseball world on fire and he was subsequently sent back to AA for the second half of the season. With Thairo Estrada the bet to open 2025 as Colorado’s starting 2B, Amador needs to get some quality playing time at Triple-A and prove that he has the skills and talent to be a solid contributor at the Major League level. (@Scotty_Ballgame)

8. Brody Brecht, RHP, 22, College
The Rockies would love to see the former Iowa Hawkeye follow Dollander all the way to Denver and into the Rockies rotation. The former college football player is often compared to former major leaguer and Notre Dame wide receiver Jeff Samardzija. While in college, he solidly built 6-4, 235 lb. right-hander, fanned 281 hitters in 178 IP. The Rockies thought highly of Brecht, selecting him with the 38th pick in the 2024 Draft. He has some of the best pure stuff in the 2024 class, and his ability to improve his command will be paramount in his future success. (@100percent3G)

9. Drew Romo, C, 23, MLB
After a great run at Triple-A where He slashed .299/.339/.499 with 14 home runs, Romo was given a 16-game taste of MLB action last season. He is very aggressive at the plate and doesn’t take walks very often (4.3% walk rate in 2024), but he also didn’t strike out too often either (18%). I do worry that this approach will catch up with him once MLB pitchers get enough film on him. We should find out sooner rather than later as I don’t see a 35-year-old Jacob Stallings holding him back long. (@JMahyfam)

Tier 4

10. Carson Palmquist, LHP, 24, Triple-A
11. Benny Montgomery, OF, 22, Double-A
12. Sean Sullivan, LHP, 22, Double-A
13. Ryan Ritter, SS, 24, Double-A
14. Jordy Vargas, RHP, 21, Single-A
15. Jared Thomas, OF, 21, Single-A
16. Dyan Jorge, SS, 21, High-A
17. Kyle Karros, 3B, 22, High-A
18. Seth Halvorsen, RHP, 24, MLB

Sullivan struggled last season but was dealing with injuries. He should be healthy going into 2025. Ritter has good power but needs to work on the hitting tool to be more than a utility player in the majors. Vargas missed all of 2024 because of surgery but he’s an interesting pitching prospect who should get his career back on track this season. Thomas looks to be a platoon hitter with great power. Karros, son of former NL ROY Eric, has put up some good numbers in the minors and more power could be on its way. (@tonybps1)

Tier 5

19. Gabriel Hughes, RHP, 23, Double-A
20. Yujanyer Herrera, RHP, 21, High-A
21. Angel Chivilli, RHP, 22, MLB
22. Kelvin Hidalgo, SS, 19, Single-A
23. Jaden Hill, RHP, 25, MLB
24. Bradley Blalock, RHP, 24, MLB
25. Welinton Herrera, LHP, 20, High-A
26. Cole Messina, C, 21, High-A
27. Ashly Andujar, SS, 17, Rookie (DSL)
28. Warming Bernabel, 3B, 22, Double-A
29. Alessander De La Cruz, OF, 19, Rookie (DSL)
30. Greg Jones, OF, 26, MLB
31. Sterlin Thompson, OF, 23, Double-A
31. Luis Peralta, LHP, 24, MLB
32. Zach Agnos, RHP, 24, Double-A
33. Bryant Betancourt, C/1B, 21, High-A
34. Derek Bernard, OF, 19, Rookie (ACL)
35. Yeiker Reyes, OF, 19, Rookie (ACL)
36. Mason Albright, LHP, 22, Double-A
37. Andy Perez, SS/3B, 20, High-A
38. Luichi Casilla, LHP, 20, Rookie (ACL)
39. Jack Mahoney, RHP, 23, High-A
40. Gregory Sanchez, RHP, 18, Rookie (DSL)
41. Julio Carreras, SS/3B, 25, Triple-A
42. Michael Prosecky, LHP, 23, High-A
43. Sandy Ozuna, RHP, 18, Rookie (ACL)
44. Juan Mejia, RHP, 24, Double-A
45. Connor Van Scoyoc, RHP, 25, Double-A
46. Jake Madden, RHP, 23, Single-A
47. Jarrod Cande, RHP, 25, Double-A
48. Jackson Cox, RHP, 21, Single-A
49. Cade Denton, RHP, 23, High-A
50. Braiden Ward, OF/2B, 26, Double-A

Hughes missed all of 2024 because of surgery so he’ll look to be healthy heading into this season. Herrera has the makings of a solid mid-rotation starter if he continues his development. Hill was moved to the bullpen last year after struggling previously as a starter. Messina has a little bit of pop and good on-base skills. Agnos should get some looks out of the bullpen in Colorado this season. Reyes can hit and has good speed. The hope is that some of that gap power can develop into more. He’s one to keep an eye on in this tier. Cox missed all of 2024 recovering from surgery but should be healthy to start the year. (@tonybps1)

Adam Greene

Adam Greene is a student UMass Amherst's Isenberg School of Management. He currently writes for the Cape Cod Baseball League and UMass Athletics. From Longmeadow, MA, Adam is a huge Red Sox fan and has been following the team his whole life and he's spent the last few years covering their farm system. Follow him on Twitter at @aj_greene1015 and Instagram at the same handle.

Scott Greene

President of Prospects1500. Founder of Diamond Duos dynasty fantasy baseball leagues and the MLB Fantasy Playoffs Parlay. Participant and champion in several dynasty/fantasy baseball and football leagues. Sales Manager for Reminder Publishing by day. Huge Bruce Springsteen and pro wrestling fan. Along with his wife and two boys, lives in Longmeadow, MA. Follow on Twitter at @Scotty_Ballgame.

Jeremy Mahy

Jeremy covers the St Louis organization and contributes on Prospects of the Week for Prospects1500. Born and raised in the Midwest, he is a lifelong fan of the Birds on the Bat. You can follow him on Twitter @_JMahy_ for more baseball content.

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J.W. Mulpas

J.W. resides in Northeast Ohio and is a lifelong Cleveland sports fan. His favorite baseball player of all-time is 2018 Hall of Fame inductee, Jim Thome. He enjoys playing Fantasy Baseball, especially dynasty leagues. He has been a contributor to Prospects1500 since January 2025. You can follow J.W. on X at @CLEBoxscoreBeat.

Shaun Kernahan

Shaun Kernahan is the MLB Draft correspondent for Prospects1500. When not at a game, chances are the TV and/or tablet has a game on and he has a notepad out taking notes. When not scouting draft prospects, he is the Director of Baseball Operations for the Mile High Collegiate Baseball League, a collegiate wood bat league in Colorado. Shaun can be found on Twitter at @ShaunKernahan.

Tony Bps

Tony Bps Spina is a lifelong baseball fan hailing from the City of Brotherly Love - Philadelphia! Tony has loved baseball since 1980 and has followed the Phillies through good and bad times. Tony is married with 3 kids and works for a financial institution but has enough free time to play in 20 fantasy baseball leagues with 75% of them being Dynasty Leagues. He lives a few blocks away from Citizens Bank Park and attends many Phillies games per year in addition to their minor league teams in Lehigh Valley and Reading. He can be reached on Twitter at @TonyBps1.

Prospect Larceny

Greg Bracken

Greg covers the Toronto Blue Jays organization for Prospects1500. Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, a long-suffering fan of both the Blue Jays and the Toronto Maple Leafs. For more than 15 years now a participant/commish in many dynasty baseball leagues, all with extremely deep minor league rosters. Follow on X @gregbracken07.

Brian Fonseca

Brian is in his second year covering the Colorado Rockies. A lifelong sports enthusiast, Brian grew up in Northern California a fan of the great Oakland A’s teams of the early 1970’s. From 1998-2014 Brian coached the Men’s Basketball team at Reedley (Community) College, a short drive away from the home of the Rockies Single-A club, the Fresno Grizzlies. Recently Brian was named Athletic Director at Parlier High School (#100percentParlierPanthers!). Brian and his wife LeAnn were married in 2001, and have two children; son Noah and daughter Eleanor who attends San Diego State. Follow Brian on Twitter @100percent3G.