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Colorado Rockies: Top 10 Prospect Update

ByJames Keating|
Jul 25, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (26) rounds third base while scoring a run in the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 25, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (26) rounds third base while scoring a run in the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 7, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Colorado Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland during the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars game at Salt River Fields. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Colorado Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland during the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars game at Salt River Fields. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

8.  Kyle Freeland (Starting Pitcher)

The fact that Kyle Freeland was born in Denver and graduated from Thomas Jefferson high just adds to the excitement around this polished southpaw starting pitcher. Colorado made Freeland the eighth-overall pick in the 2014 draft after Kyle ranked second in NCAA Divison I baseball with 11.6 strikeouts per nine innings. The 23-year-old Freeland has spent time between Double-A Hartford and Triple-A Albuquerque posting a 7-9 record with a 4.36 ERA accompanied with a 1.36 WHIP in 2016.

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In seven starts at Triple-A this season, Freeland has posted a 5.40 ERA in 41.2 innings. Far from spectacular, the youngster is still getting a feel for his stuff which features great command, a 92-96 MPH fastball, and a plus slider. Freeland will likely compete for a spot in next year’s rotation at Spring Training while making his MLB debut at some point in 2017. Freeland makes his next start on Tuesday night against Las Vegas.

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