Colorado Rockies: Three prospects who could make an impact by 2020

MIAMI, FL – JULY 09: Brendan Rodgers #1 of the Colorado Rockies and the U.S. Team fields the ball against the World Team during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Marlins Park on July 9, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Brendan Rodgers, INF, No.1 overall prospect

Not much can be said about Brendan Rodgers that has not already been said. Currently listed as Colorado’s top overall prospect, Rodgers has worked his way from rookie ball to Triple-A Albuquerque in a matter of a few seasons.

Rodgers was selected third overall by the Rockies in the 2015 Amateur June Draft and signed with the club for $5.5 million. For Rodgers, it was a huge accomplishment, as the young infielder was selected immediately out of high school.

During his first season at Grand Junction, Rodgers held his own by slashing .273/.340/.420 in 143 at-bats. In each of the next three subsequent seasons, Rodgers moved from Grand Junction to Class-A Asheville followed by Class-A Advanced Lancaster, before landing in Double-A Hartford.

Last season with Hartford, his second, Rodgers slashed .275/.342/.493 with a .835 OPS. The surge was good enough to earn Rodgers a promotion to Triple-A Albuquerque. Rodgers played 19 games, struggling to a .232/.264/.290 line.

This season has been a change in script, however. Rodgers started his 2019 campaign in Triple-A once again and this time is slashing .333/.406/.587 with a .415 wOBA and 141 wRC+. He also has seven home runs and 18 RBI in 143 total plate appearances thus far.

With the level of production Rodgers has reached so far, it is only a matter of time before the Rockies call him up as their everyday second baseman. Trying to imagine a middle-infield made up of Rodgers and Trevor Story is a dream come true for fans. If not by July, expect Rodgers to see time in September when rosters expand.

Brendan Rodgers, INF, No.1 overall prospect

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