Grading every Rockies’ first round pick in franchise history

2007 – Casey Weathers RHP (8^th overall) Vanderbilt University

The Rockies took the converted outfielder from Vanderbilt with the 8^th overall pick in 2007 and gave him a $1.8 million signing bonus. Weathers was a dominant reliever in college, leading the team in saves and wins during his senior season and pitched for team USA that summer.

In 2008, Weathers posted a 3.05 ERA in 44 games with Double-A Tulsa but underwent Tommy John surgery on October 31st. After missing the entire 2009 season he struggled in the minor leagues in 2010, posting a 6.75 ERA in High-A and again in 2011, finishing with a 5.32 ERA in Double-A. On December 8, 2011 Weathers was traded to the Chicago Cubs along with former first rounder Ian Stewart for Tyler Colvin and DJ LaMahieu.

Numbers with Rockies: (minor league numbers) 4-7, 4.69 ERA, 169 K, 135.0 IP

Where Are They Now? Weathers has continued to struggle with injuries. He has yet to make his Major League debut and most recently signed a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians on December 31, 2014. But hey, he can still throw the ball hard.

Grade: F. The Rockies paid for taking a relief pitcher so high in the draft. Not to mention passing on Madison Bumgarner and Jason Heyward. This was yet another bust in a long line first round disappointments for Colorado.