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Colorado Rockies top prospect season review: The Depth

By Tyler Paddor

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Jameson Hannah #67 of the Colorado Rockies in action during the game against the Chicago Cubs at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on March 11, 2021 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Cubs defeated the Rockies 8-6. (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - MARCH 11: Jameson Hannah #67 of the Colorado Rockies in action during the game against the Chicago Cubs at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on March 11, 2021 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Cubs defeated the Rockies 8-6. (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images) /
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44) Will Ethridge, RHP, A/A+: 4.68 ERA, 4.65 FIP, 1.10 WHIP, 22.2 K%, 5.0 BB%

Ethridge was electric in 6 starts with Fresno but saw his numbers sharply decline across the board with a promotion to Spokane. Like Nick Bush, Ethridge relies on sharp command and competent secondary stuff over a more modern power arsenal.

There’s potential as an innings eater and, like Bush, a chance for enhanced stuff out of the pen.

2022 Projected Affiliate: Hartford Yard Goats (Double-A)

45) Braxton Fulford, C, ACL: .267/.488/.400, 154 wRC+, 22.7 BB%, 31.8 K%, 2 SB

Hailed as a quality game manager and defender behind the plate, Fulford planted a seed of hope that he can become more than that.

His walk rate was exceptionally promising and he flashed a lot of power his final season at Texas Tech.

2022 Projected Affiliate: Fresno Grizzlies (Low-A)

46) Bryce McGowan, RHP, ACL: 0.00 ERA, 4.72 FIP, 0.75 WHIP, 26.7 K%, 13.3 BB%

Why is a recent 18th-rounder in the Rockies top 50? Bryce McGowan’s 6th-round signing bonus value came as a testament to McGowan’s elite but unrefined traits.

The righty has a plus fastball and the potential for three plus secondary pitches. McGowan needs to establish more consistency and control and he could fly up prospect boards.

2022 Projected Affiliate: Fresno Grizzlies (Low-A)

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