
14 Tony Wolters
The first current big leaguer on the list and the Rockies’ backup catcher, the left-handed hitting middle infielder-turned-backstop turns 26 in June so he just makes this list.
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He was the Rockies starting catcher in 2016 but had a rough time coming back after an early season head injury. The signing of Chris Iannetta shows the Rockies still have faith in Wolters because Iannetta is somebody who needs his backup to play at least 70 games a year.
I do not need to explain who Wolters is because he’s already played 155 games at the big league level … but I do need to tell you not to give up on him. He’s very young with very little experience as a signal-caller and he has shown a ton of potential in that area. He needs to learn how to read swing paths better and, in general, how to call a game on the fly. But his bat has been good at times and he has already shown he capable of handling a big league staff.
You can check out a montage of his highlights by clicking here.