Colorado Rockies top prospect season review: The Depth

50) Case Williams, RHP, A: 5.73 ERA, 6.39 FIP, 1.63 FIP, 14.4 K%, 13.2 BB%

The source of a lot of Colorado Rockies scrutiny in trades recently (the Rockies traded him to the Reds this offseason and then reacquired him from the Reds in July), Case Williams did not have the kind of pro-debut he envisioned. He didn’t miss bats, walked his fair share, and got hit hard.

The Douglas County native still has quality foundational tools that likely have needed time to come together.

2022 Projected Affiliate: Fresno Grizzlies (Low-A)

51) Dugan Darnell, RHP, A/A+: 1.95 ERA, 2.56 FIP, 0.76 WHIP, 39.2 K%, 4.9 BB%

Last but certainly not least, Darnell made waves and then some this year. A 2020 undrafted free agent, the righty defied all expectations earning the closer role in Spokane.

Beyond the role, Darnell was basically unhittable, struck out a ton of hitters, and barely walked any. He’s got deception, command, and pitchability which could lead him to a solid MLB role in the future. If the sample size wasn’t small, he could be much higher on the list.

Rox Pile’s Kevin Henry caught up with Darnell in May. You can listen to that here.

That wraps up our prospect season review. Between this article and the last, an understanding of the meat of the Rockies’ system has been outlined.

This organization is in better shape than many would like to admit with the depth on the mend and the top rediscovering some elite talent. The offseason will come with more updates and Spring Training will be loaded with prospect storylines.