Colorado Rockies minor league players
Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Colorado Rockies system and rosters of their minor league affiliates:
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[edit] Nolan Arenado
[edit] Chad Bettis
Chad Bettis (April 26, 1989 in Lubbock, Texas[1]) is a right-handed pitcher in the Colorado Rockies organization. He currently plays for the Modesto Nuts.
He was drafted by the Rockies in the 2nd round (76th overall) of the 2010 Amateur Draft out of Texas Tech University.[2] He was previously an unsigned draft pick of the Houston Astros in 2007 when he was selected in the 8th round out of Monterey High School in Lubbock, TX.
[edit] Awards/Honors
- Northwest League Post-Season All-Star (2010)
- California League Mid-Season All-Star, Post-Season All-Star, and Pitcher of the Year (2011)[3]
[edit] Christian Friedrich
[edit] Andy Graham
Andy Graham (June 29, 1984 in Torrance, California ) is a right-handed pitcher for the Colorado Rockies organization.
From University of California-Santa Barbara, he was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 21st Round (618th overall) of the 2006 amateur entry draft,[4] and currently plays for the AAA Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
[edit] Kala Ka'aihue
| Kala Ka'aihue | |
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| First baseman | |
| Born: March 29, 1985 Kailua, Hawaii |
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Isaiah Kala Ka'aihue (born March 29, 1985, in Kailua, Hawaii) is a first baseman in the Atlanta Braves Farm System. He currently plays for the Mississippi Braves. He is the younger brother of Kila Ka'aihue of the Kansas City Royals. Kala was originally drafted by Boston, but declined and was later drafted by the Braves. He is said to be one of Atlanta's best power prospects, drawing comparisons to Andres Galarraga.
He crushed Myrtle Beach pitching in 2007, with 22 long balls in only 89 games. Those numbers were more than enough to promote him to AA Mississippi for 2008, where he slashed .274/.417/.457 with 14 homers in 376 at-bats. He's a great sleeper prospect, especially for as long as he quietly develops in his older brother's shadow.
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)
[edit] Tyler Matzek
| Tyler Matzek | |
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| Starting Pitcher | |
| Born: October 19, 1990 Mission Viejo, CA |
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| Bats: Left | Throws: Left |
Tyler Matzek (born October 19, 1990) is a 6'3" 185-pound pitcher[5] for the Colorado Rockies organization. He was drafted by the Rockies on June 9, 2009 in the first round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft as the 11th overall selection.
Matzek played baseball at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo, California.
On August 17, 2009, Matzek agreed to a $3.9 million signing bonus to join the Colorado Rockies organization.[6]
For the 2010 season, he compiled a record of 5-1 and an ERA of 2.92 in 89.1 innings of work over 18 starts for Single-A Asheville. He currently plays for the Asheville Tourists.
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[edit] Matt McBride
Matthew Hagerty "Matt" McBride (May 23, 1985 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania[7]) is a utility player in the Colorado Rockies organization. He currently plays for the Tulsa Drillers.
He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 2nd round (75th overall) of the 2006 Amateur Draft out of Lehigh University.[8] Although he was drafted as a catcher, he has also spent considerable time at first base and in the outfield. In July 2011, he was traded from Cleveland to the Rockies as part of a deal for pitcher Ubaldo Jiménez.[9]
[edit] Awards/Honors
- Topps Eastern League Player of the Month (2010)
- Arizona Fall League All-Prospect Team (2009)
- South Atlantic League Mid-Season All-Star (2007)
- New York-Penn League Mid-Season All-Star (2006)[10]
[edit] Jesus Merchan
Jesus Delfin Merchan (born March 26, 1981 in Araqua, Venezuela), is a professional baseball player. An infielder. He is a 2009 Spring Training non-roster invitee for the Blue Jays.
Merchan has played in minor league baseball since 2000. He has spent time in the Arizona Diamondbacks, Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, Florida Marlins and Colorado Rockies organizations.
[edit] External links
- Career statistics and player information from The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
[edit] Rafael Ortega
Rafael Ortega (May 15, 1991 in El Tigre, Venezuela[11]) is an outfielder in the Colorado Rockies organization. He was signed as an amateur free agent in 2008 and currently plays for the Asheville Tourists.
[edit] Awards/Honors
- Dominican Summer League Mid-Season and Post-Season All-Star (2009)
- Pioneer League Post-Season All-Star (2010)
[edit] Ben Paulsen
Benjamin Michael "Ben" Paulsen (October 27, 1987 in Plymouth, Wisconsin[12]) is a first-baseman in the Colorado Rockies organization. He currently plays for the Tulsa Drillers.
He was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2009 Amateur Draft out of Clemson University.[13]
[edit] Brandon Roberts
| Brandon Roberts | |
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 Roberts on third base in Rochester |
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| Born: November 9, 1984 Bakersfield, California |
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| Bats: Left | Throws: Right |
Brandon Roberts (November 9, 1984 in Bakersfield, California) is an outfielder in the Colorado Rockies organization originally selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the seventh Round (212nd overall) of 2005 First-Year Player Draft. He is six feet tall and weighs 185 lbs. He bats left-handed, yet plays his position righty.
Brandon was traded by the Reds to the Minnesota Twins for Juan Castro, June 15, 2006. Upon his acquisition, he was assigned to the Twins' advanced A affiliate, the Fort Myers Miracle, with whom he batted .316 with three home runs, 34 RBIs and 40 runs scored in 71 games.
These numbers earned him a promotion to the double-A New Britain Rock Cats for the 2008 season, however, a strained hamstring caused him to be reassigned to Extended Spring Training (he was replaced on the roster by Toby Gardenhire, son of Twins' manager Ron Gardenhire).[14]
Brandon collected three hits in nine at bats during his rehabilitation stint with the Gulf Coast League Twins before being promoted back to Fort Myers. With the Miracle, he batted .409 in eight games. On August 10, he was returned to the Rock Cats.[15]
On January 6, 2012, Roberts signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies.
[edit] Peter Tago
Peter Tago (July 5, 1992 in Laguna Niguel, California[16]) is a right-handed starting pitcher in the Colorado Rockies organization. He currently plays for the Asheville Tourists.
He was drafted by the Rockies in the first round (47th overall) of the 2010 Amateur Draft out of Dana Hills High School in Dana Point, CA.[17] Although he signed in 2010, Tago did not play his first professional game until May 20, 2011.[18]
[edit] Keith Weiser
Keith Weiser (September 21, 1984 in Hamilton, Ohio) is a Minor League Baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies organization. From Miami University, he was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 3rd Round[19] (78th overall) of the 2006 amateur entry draft. He currently plays for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
[edit] Awards/Honors
- 2008 California League Pitcher of the Week
- 2007 South Atlantic League Mid-Season All-Star
- 2007 South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week[20]
[edit] Tim Wheeler
Timothy "Tim" Wheeler (January 21, 1988 in Sacramento, California[21]) is an outfielder in the Colorado Rockies organization. He currently plays for the AA Tulsa Drillers.
He was drafted by the Rockies in the 1st round (32nd overall) of the 2009 Amateur Draft out of Cal State Sacramento.[22] He was named an outfielder on Baseball America's 2011 Minor League All Star team.[23]
[edit] Joey Williamson
Joseph David "Joey" Williamson (January 28, 1986 in Lantana, Florida[24]) is a right-handed pitcher in the Colorado Rockies organization. He currently plays for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
He was drafted in the 36th round of the 2007 Amateur Draft out of Notre Dame.[25]
[edit] Awards/Honors
- 2008 South Atlantic League Mid-Season All-Star[26]
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[edit] References
- ^ "Chad Bettis Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=bettis001cha. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
- ^ "2nd Round of the 2010 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com. http://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/?year_ID=2010&draft_round=2&draft_type=junreg&query_type=year_round. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
- ^ "Chad Bettis Stats, Bio, Photos, Highlights | Modesto Nuts Stats". Web.minorleaguebaseball.com. http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=P&sid=t515&t=p_pbp&pid=518452. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
- ^ "Andy Graham Chosen in 21st Round of Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft". CBS College Sports. June 7, 2006. http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/stories/060706ack.html. Retrieved May 4, 2009.
- ^ "2009 Draft | MLB.com: Events". MLB.com. http://www.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2009/reports.jsp?content=matzek. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
- ^ Ringolsby, Tracy (August 17, 2009). "Rockies Agree with Matzek | Inside the Colorado Rockies". Insidetherockies.com. http://www.insidetherockies.com/2009/08/17/rockies-agree-with-matzek/. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
- ^ "Matt McBride Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=mcbrid001mat. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
- ^ "2nd Round of the 2006 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com. http://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/?year_ID=2006&draft_round=2&draft_type=junreg&query_type=year_round. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
- ^ "2011 Colorado Rockies Trades and Transactions". Baseball-Reference.com. http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/COL/2011-transactions.shtml. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
- ^ "Matt McBride Stats, Bio, Photos, Highlights | Tulsa Drillers Stats". Minorleaguebaseball.com. http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=OF&sid=t260&t=p_pbp&pid=473724. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
- ^ "Rafael Ortega Stats, Bio, Photos, Highlights | Asheville Tourists Stats". Web.minorleaguebaseball.com. http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=CF&sid=t573&t=p_pbp&pid=542364. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
- ^ "Ben Paulsen Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=paulse001ben. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
- ^ "3rd Round of the 2009 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com. http://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/?year_ID=2009&draft_round=3&draft_type=junreg&query_type=year_round. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
- ^ "New Britain Rock Cats". http://www.rockcats.com/. Retrieved 2008-07-27.
- ^ "Minor League Baseball". http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/index.jsp. Retrieved 2008-08-16.
- ^ "Peter Tago Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=tago--001pet. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
- ^ "1st Round of the 2010 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com. http://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/?year_ID=2010&draft_round=1&draft_type=junreg&query_type=year_round. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
- ^ "Peter Tago Stats, Bio, Photos, Highlights | Asheville Tourists Stats". Web.minorleaguebaseball.com. January 1, 2011. http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=P&sid=t573&t=p_pbp&pid=547185. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
- ^ VanderBeek, Brian (April 23, 2008). "Modesto pitching silences Lancaster: Nuts' Weiser allows first-batter homer, but nothing more". The Modesto Bee. http://www.modbee.com/sports/story/277579.html. Retrieved May 20, 2009.
- ^ http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Brad%20James&pos=P&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=453592
- ^ http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=wheele002tim
- ^ http://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/?year_ID=2009&draft_round=1&draft_type=junreg&query_type=year_round
- ^ J.J. Cooper and Matt Eddy (September 16, 2011). "2011 Minor League All-Star Team". Baseball America. http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/minors/awards/minor-league-all-stars/2011/2612338.html. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
- ^ http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=willia010jos
- ^ http://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/?year_ID=2007&draft_round=36&draft_type=junreg&query_type=year_round
- ^ http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=P&sid=t551&t=p_pbp&pid=519429
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