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2012 Colorado Rockies Top 15 Prospect Rankings

By: J.P. Schwartz
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2012 Colorado Rockies Top 15 Prospect Rankings

Every year at this time I like to rank each team’s top prospects. My criteria is based upon both past performance and future potential to his parent team. This is my ranking of the 2012 Colorado Rockies Top Prospects. If you have any questions about my rankings, feel free to shoot me a message on twitter @Jaypers413

To qualify, a prospect must have fewer than 130 at-bats or 50 innings in MLB

#1 Drew Pomeranz LHP
Born: 11/12/1988
Highest Level Reached: MLB Colorado Rockies
2011 Combined Stats: MINORS: 4-3, 1.78ERA, 101IP, 38BB, 119K, .189BAA
MAJORS: 2-1, 5.40ERA, 18.1IP, 5BB, 13K, .271BAA

#2 Nolan Arenado 3B
Born: 4/16/1991
Highest Level Reached: High-A Modesto Nuts
2011 Combined Stats: .298, 32(2B), 3(3B), 20HR, 122RBI

#3 Wilin Rosario C
Born: 2/23/1989
Highest Level Reached: MLB Colorado Rockies
2011 Combined Stats: MINORS: .249, 15(2B), 3(3B), 21HR, 48RBI
MAJORS: .204, 3(2B), 1(3B), 3HR, 8RBI (11 hits in 54 at-bats)

#4 Chad Bettis RHP
Born: 4/26/1989
Highest Level Reached: High-A Modesto Nuts
2011 Combined Stats: 12-5, 3.34ERA, 169.2IP, 45BB, 184K, .225BAA

#5 Trevor Story SS
Born: 11/15/1992
Highest Level Reached: Rookie League Casper Ghosts
2011 Combined Stats: .268, 8(2B), 2(3B), 6HR, 28RBI, 13SB

#6 Tim Wheeler OF
Born: 1/21/1988
Highest Level Reached: Double-A Tulsa Drillers
2011 Combined Stats: .287, 28(2B), 6(3B), 33HR, 86RBI, 21SB

#7 Charlie Blackmon OF
Born: 7/1/1986
Highest Level Reached: MLB Colorado Rockies
2011 Combined Stats: MINORS: .337, 19(2B), 4(3B), 10HR, 49RBI, 12SB
MAJORS: .255, 1(2B), 1HR, 8RBI, 5SB (25 hits in 97 at-bats)

#8 Tyler Matzek LHP
Born: 10/19/1990
Highest Level Reached: High-A Modesto Nuts
2011 Combined Stats: 5-7, 6.22ERA, 97IP, 96BB, 111K, .225BAA

#9 Kyle Parker OF
Born: 9/30/1989
Highest Level Reached: Low-A Asheville Tourists
2011 Combined Stats: .285, 23(2B), 1(3B), 21HR, 95RBI

#10 Christian Friedrich LHP
Born: 7/8/1987
Highest Level Reached: Double-A Tulsa Drillers
2011 Combined Stats: 6-10, 5.00ERA, 133.1IP, 43BB, 103K, .286BAA

#11 Tyler Anderson LHP
Born: 12/30/1989
Highest Level Reached: 1st Round Pick 2011 MLB Draft
2011 Combined Stats: Did Not Play In 2011

#12 Cristhian Adames SS
Born: 7/26/1991
Highest Level Reached: Low-A Asheville Tourists
2011 Combined Stats: .273, 17(2B), 2(3B), 8HR, 44RBI

#13 Rosell Herrera SS
Born: 10/16/1992
Highest Level Reached: Rookie League Casper Ghosts
2011 Combined Stats: .284, 6(2B), 8(3B), 6HR, 34RBI

#14 Edwar Cabrera LHP
Born: 10/20/1987
Highest Level Reached: High-A Modesto Nuts
2011 Combined Stats: 8-3, 3.34ERA, 167IP, 41BB, 217K, .244BAA

#15 Corey Dickerson OF
Born: 5/22/1989
Highest Level Reached: Low-A Asheville Tourists
2011 Combined Stats: .282, 27(2B), 5(3B), 32HR, 87RBI, 9SB

Disclaimer – I did not attend any minor league games this year, nor do I claim to have any scouting experience. These lists are the product of my own research of statistics and online scouting reports.

2011 Colorado Rockies Top 15 Prospects Post Season Report Card

With the 2011 minor league season complete we check in on the progress of each of the Colorado Rockies preseason Top 15 prospects as ranked by our prospect ranker J.P. Schwartz. The post season grading report was done by the publisher of Top Prospect Alert, not Mr. Schwartz, and reflects only the 2011 season and not future upside or downside of the individual prospect. Our 2012 preseason rankings will be published in the coming months.

#1 Tyler Matzek GRADE: C-
Matzek went a combined 5-7 with a 6.22ERA between the Low-A Asheville Tourists and the High-A Modesto Nuts. We walked 96 and struck out 111 in 97 innings of work. Opposing hitters batted .225 off Matzek on the year. He improved greatly following nearly a month off to work with his youth pitching coach. He allowed just one earned run and struck out 15 over his final two starts of the season.

#2 Wilin Rosario GRADE: B-
Rosario batted .249 with 15 Doubles, 3 Triples, 21 Home Runs and 48 RBI’s for the Double-A Tulsa Drillers. Through September 17th, Rosario was batting .212 with 2 Doubles, 1 Triple, 2 Home Runs and 4 RBI’s in 33 big league at-bats with the Rockies.

#3 Nolan Arenado GRADE: A+
Arenado batted .289 with 32 Doubles, 3 Triples, 20 Home Runs and a minor league baseball leading 122 RBI’s at High-A Modesto. He walked 47 times and struck out just 53 times in 134 games.

#4 Chad Bettis GRADE: A
Bettis went 12-5 with a 3.34ERA at High-A Modesto. He walked 45 and struck out 184 in 169.2 innings of work. Opposing batters hit just .225 off Bettis in the very hitter friendly California League.

#5 Christian Friedrich GRADE: C-
Friedrich went 6-10 with a 5.00ERA in 25 starts at Double-A Tulsa. He walked 43 and struck out 103 in 133.1 innings. Opposing batters hit .286 off Friedrich on the year. He went 0-5 with a 6.71ERA in his last 10 starts of the season.

#6 Kyle Parker GRADE: B+ Parker batted .285 with 23 Doubles, 1 Triple, 21 Home Runs and 95 RBI’s for Low-A Asheville. He walked 48 times and struck out 133 times in 117 games.

#7 Rex Brothers GRADE: A
Through September 17th, Brothers was 1-2 with a 3.11ERA and 1 save in 37.2 big league innings with the Rockies. He has walked 19 and struck out 53. Major league hitters are batting just .220 against Brothers this season. For the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox, Brothers went 3-2 with a 2.89ERA with 15 walks and 45 strikeouts in 28 innings of work.

#8 Peter Tago GRADE: D+
Tago was 3-5 with a 7.07ERA for Low-A Asheville. He walked 72 and struck out 58 in 90.1 innings of work. Opposing hitters batted .267 against Tago.

#9 Albert Campos GRADE: C
Campos went 6-4 with a 5.19ERA for Low-A Asheville. He walked 19 and struck out 64 batters in 86.2 innings of work. Opposing batters hit .316 against Campos on the season.

#10 Corey Dickerson GRADE: B
Dickerson batted .282, with 27 Doubles, 5 Triples, 32 Home Runs and 87 RBI’s for Low-A Ashville. The home road splits for Dickerson prevent him from getting a higher grade. At the hitter friendly home stadium in Ashville, he batted .354 with a .844 slugging percentage. On the road Dickerson batted just .193 with a .363 slugging percentage. 26 of Dickerson’s 32 Home Runs were hit at home.

#11 Charlie Blackmon GRADE: B
Blackmon batted .337 with 19 Doubles, 4 Triples, 10 Home Runs, 49 RBI’s and 12 Stolen Bases in 58 games with Triple-A Colorado Springs. The hot start earned him a promotion to the Rockies where he batted .255 with 1 Double, 1 Home Run and 8 RBI’s in 27 big league games before fracturing his foot in July.

#12 Tim Wheeler GRADE: A+
Wheeler batted .287 with 28 Doubles, 6 Triples, 33 Home Runs, and 86 RBI’s at Double-A Tulsa. He also stole 21 bases on the season. Wheeler walked 59 times and struck out 142 times in 138 games.

#13 Hector Gomez GRADE: C+
Gomez batted .235 with 23 Doubles, 6 Triples, 14 Home Runs and 50RBI’s for Double-A Tulsa. He also stole 16 bases. He walked 19 times and struck out 94 times in 102 games. Through September 17th, Gomez had two hits in six big league at-bats for the Rockies.

#14 Juan Nicasio GRADE: B
Nicasio went 4-4 with a 4.14ERA in 13 starts for the Rockies before suffering a potentially career ending broke neck after being hit in the head with a line drive on August 5th. Prior to his promotion to the big leagues, Nicasio was 5-1 with a 2.22ERA at Double-A Tulsa. Nicasio’s grade reflects his accomplishment prior to the broken neck.

#15 Josh Slaats GRADE: C+
Slaats went 7-3 with a 4.18ERA for Low-A Asheville. He walked 51 and struck out 103 in 125 innings of work. Opposing hitters batted .274 off Slaats on the season.

2011 Minor League Baseball 30 Home Run Club

The following batters all hit 30 Home Runs or more during the 2011 Minor League Baseball Season.

Bryan LaHair Chicago Cubs – 38 Home Runs

Ian Gac Chicago White Sox – 33 Home Runs

Tim Wheeler Colorado Rockies – 33 Home Runs

Matt Adams St Louis Cardinals – 32 Home Runs

Corey Dickerson Colorado Rockies – 32 Home Runs

Jorge Vazquez New York Yankees – 32 Home Runs

Jai Miller Oakland Athletics – 32 Home Runs

Ryan Lavarnway Boston Red Sox – 32 Home Runs

Tyler Moore Washington Nationals – 31 Home Runs

Yazy Arbelo Arizona Diamondbacks – 31 Home Runs

Michael Choice Oakland Athletics – 30 Home Runs

Alex Liddi Seattle Mariners – 30 Home Runs

Bryce Brentz Boston Red Sox – 30 Home Runs

Paul Goldschmidt Arizona Diamondbacks – 30 Home Runs

Neftali Soto Cincinnati Reds – 30 Home Runs

Michael Bianucci Texas Rangers – 30 Home Runs

Tuesday’s Notable Minor League Home Runs

AAA:
Bryan LaHair Chicago Cubs – Home Run #38

Jorge Vazquez New York Yankees – Home Run #31

Brandon Laird New York Yankees – Home Run #16

Josh Bell Baltimore Orioles – Home Run #19

Jordy Mercer Pittsburgh Pirates – Home Run #5

Chris Coghlan Florida Marlins – Home Run #1

Chris Johnson Houston Astros – Home Run #4

Brett Pill San Francisco Giants – Home Run #25

Taylor Teagarden Texas Rangers – Home Run #11 & #12

AA:
Alex Hassan Boston Red Sox – Home Run #13

Brahiam Maldonado – New York Mets – Home Run #27

Brian Dozier Minnesota Twins – Home Run #7

Matt Rizzotti Philadelphia Phillies – Home Run #22 & #23

Vince Catricala Seattle Mariners – Home Run #9

Francisco Martinez Seattle Mariners – Home Run #2

Kyle Jensen Florida Marlins – Home Run #5

Scott Van Slyke Los Angeles Dodgers – Home Run #20

Jaff Decker San Diego Padres – Home Run #18

High-A:
Destin Hood Washington Nationals – Home Run #13

Carlo Testa Kansas City Royals – Home Run #7

Jon Talley Toronto Blue Jays – Home Run #18 & #19

Nate Freiman San Diego Padres – Home Run #21

Kole Calhoun Los Angeles Angels – Home Run #22

Angelo Songco Los Angeles Dodgers – Home Run #27

Conner Crumbliss Oakland Athletics – Home Run #7 (Hit For The Cycle)

Low-A:
Donald Lutz Cincinnati Reds – Home Run #18 & #19

Corey Dickerson Colorado Rockies – Home Run #32

David Freitas Washington Nationals – Home Run #13

Monday’s Notable Minor League Home Runs

AAA:
Jesus Montero New York Yankees – Home Run #18

Ryan Lavarnway Boston Red Sox – Home Run #17

Jordy Mercer Pittsburgh Pirates – Home Run #4

Pedro Alvarez Pittsburgh Pirates – Home Run #5

Chris Heisey Cincinnati Reds – Home Run #1

Jordany Valdespin New York Mets – Home Run #2

Bryan LaHair Chicago Cubs – Home Run #37

Chris Johnson Houston Astros – Home Run #3

Chris Carter Oakland Athletics – Home Run #16

AA:
Derek Norris Washington Nationals – Home Run #19

Bryan Holaday Detroit Tigers – Home Run #7

Brandon Waring Baltimore Orioles – Home Run #21

Brahiam Maldonado New York Mets – Home Run #26

Travis d’Arnaud Toronto Blue Jays – Home Run #20

Josh Vitters Chicago Cubs – Home Run #13

Trey McNutt Chicago Cubs – Home Run #1

Neftali Soto Cincinnati Reds – Home Run #30

Ryan Wheeler Arizona Diamondbacks – Home Run #16

Brock Kjeldgaard Milwaukee Brewers – Home Run #5 & #6

Wilin Rosario Colorado Rockies – Home Run #20 & #21

Tim Wheeler Colorado Rockies – Home Run #33

Ben Paulsen Colorado Rockies – Home Run #18

High-A:
Blake Smith Los Angeles Dodgers – Home Run #16

Alex Burg San Francisco Giants – Home Run #12 & #13

Jake Opitz Chicago Cubs – Home Run #7 & #8

Low-A:
Jake Marisnick Toronto Blue Jays – Home Run #14

Jacob Realmuto Florida Marlins – Home Run #11

Domingo Santana Houston Astros – Home Run #12

Delino Deshields Houston Astros – Home Run #9

Corey Dickerson Colorado Rockies – Home Run #31

Saturday’s Notable Minor League Home Runs

AAA:
Kyle Russell Los Angeles Dodgers – Home Run #1

Mauro Gomez Atlanta Braves – Home Run #20

Dallas McPherson Chicago White Sox – Home Run #18

Anthony Rizzo San Diego Padres – Home Run #25

Michael Taylor Oakland Athletics – Home Run #14 & #15

AA:
Matt Adams St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #31

Ryan Jackson St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #11

Wil Myers Kansas City Royals – Home Run #7

Cody Decker Kansas City Royals – Home Run #12

Austin Romine New York Yankees – Home Run #6

Joe Benson Minnesota Twins – Home Run #15

Alex Hassan Boston Red Sox – Home Run #12

Bryan Holaday Detroit Tigers- Home Run #6

Brahiam Maldonado New York Mets – Home Run #25

Quincy Latimore Pittsburgh Pirates – Home Run #14

Vincent Catricala Seattle Mariners – Home Run #7

Hector Gomez Colorado Rockies – Home Run #14

High-A:
Matt Davidson Arizona Diamondbacks – Home Run #17

Carlo Testa Kansas City Royals – Home Run #5

Michael Burgess Chicago Cubs – Home Run #19

Cyle Hankerd Philadelphia Phillies – Home Run #4 & #5

Jefry Marte New York Mets – Home Run #7

Xavier Scruggs St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #18

Daniel Carroll Seattle Mariners – Home Run #7

Bobby Borchering Arizona Diamondbacks – Home Run #23

Low-A:
Corey Dickerson Colorado Rockies – Home Run #28, #29, & #30

Dustin Garneau Colorado Rockies – Home Run #17

Brett Tanos Colorado Rockies – Home Run #9 & #10

Xander Bogaerts Boston Red Sox – Home Run #15

Isaac Galloway Florida Marlins – Home Run #15

Mark Canha Florida Marlins – Home Run #22

Telvin Nash Houston Astros – Home Run #14

Yazy Arbelo Arizona Diamondbacks – Home Run #30

Josh Whitaker Oakland Athletics – Home Run #17

Aderlin Rodriguez New York Mets – Home Run #17

Alonzo Harris New York Mets – Home Run #3 & #4

Monday’s Notable Minor League Home Runs

AAA:
Jesus Montero New York Yankees – Home Run #14 & #15

Brandon Laird New York Yankees – Home Run #13 & #14

Cord Phelps Cleveland Indians – Home Run #13

Jared Goedert Cleveland Indians – Home Run #11

Mat Gamel Milwaukee Brewers – Home Run #27

Jeremy Moore Los Angeles Angels – Home Run #14

Jerry Sands Los Angeles Dodgers – Home Run #25

Chris Carter Oakland Athletics – Home Run #13 & #14

AA:
Anthony Gose Toronto Blue Jays – Home Run #14

Francisco Peguero San Francisco Giants – Home Run #4

Tim Pahuta Washington Nationals – Home Run #10

Joseph Mahoney Baltimore Orioles – Home Run #9

Rebel Ridling Chicago Cubs – Home Run #20

Kyle Skipworth Florida Marlins – Home Run #11

Didi Gregorius Cincinnati Reds – Home Run #2

Seth Loman Chicago White Sox – Home Run #16

Ernesto Mejia Atlanta Braves – Home Run #21

Jedd Gyorko San Diego Padres – Home Run #5

Zack Cox St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #7

Michael Bianucchi Texas Rangers – Home Run #28

High-A:
Tommy Joseph San Francisco Giants – Home Run #20

Jeudy Valdez San Diego Padres – Home Run #13

Low-A:
Kyle Parker Colorado Rockies – Home Run #21

Corey Dickerson Colorado Rockies – Home Run #27

Domingo Santana Houston Astros – Home Run #9

Trayce Thompson Chicago White Sox – Home Run #24

Steven Moya Detroit Tigers – Home Run #13

Cody Stanley St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #10

Lance Ray Minnesota Twins – Home Run #14

Sunday’s Notable Minor League Home Runs

AAA:
Dayan Viciedo Chicago White Sox – Home Run #18 & #19

Mat Gamel Milwaukee Brewers – Home Run #26

Clint Robinson Kansas City Royals – Home Run #21

Alexi Amarista Los Angeles Angels – Home Run #4

Nick Stavinoha St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #26

AA:
Jeremy Hazelbaker Boston Red Sox – Home Run #8

Carlos Rivero Philadelphia Phillies – Home Run #15

Joe Benson Minnesota Twins – Home Run #14

Scott Van Slyke Los Angeles Dodgers – Home Run #16

Wilin Rosario Colorado Rockies – Home Run #19

Zack Cox St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #6

Eric Duncan St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #20

High-A:
Ian Gac Chicago White Sox – Home Run #32

Tyler Saladino Chicago White Sox – Home Run #16

Delvi Cid Cleveland Indians – Home Run #2

Robbie Grossman Pittsburgh Pirates – Home Run #12

Matt Szczur Chicago Cubs – Home Run #3 & #4

Low-A:
Corey Dickerson Colorado Rockies – Home Run #26

Chris Garcia Atlanta Braves – Home Run #16

Adam Duvall San Francisco Giants – Home Run #22

Chris Edmondson St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #8 & #9

Thursday’s Notable Minor League Home Runs

AAA:
Tim Beckham Tampa Bay Rays – Home Run #2

Russ Canzler Tampa Bay Rays – Home Run #18

Beau Mills Cleveland Indians – Home Run #4

Daniel Nava Boston Red Sox – Home Run #8

Jack Cust Philadelphia Phillies – Home Run #1

Logan Schafer Milwaukee Brewers – Home Run #4

Matt Tuiasosopo Seattle Mariners – Home Run #14

Jerry Sands Los Angeles Dodgers – Home Run #24

AA:
Derek Norris Washington Nationals – Home Run #18

Allan Dykstra New York Mets – Home Run #18

Will Middlebrooks Boston Red Sox – Home Run #18

Alfredo Silverio Los Angeles Dodgers – Home Run #15

Kyle Jensen Florida Marlins – Home Run #2

Bill Rhinehart Cincinnati Reds – Home Run #5

Rebel Ridling Chicago Cubs – Home Run #17

Wilin Rosario Colorado Rockies – Home Run #18

Hector Gomez Colorado Rockies – Home Run #13

Wil Myers Kansas City Royals – Home Run #6

Jonathan Greene Texas Rangers – Home Run #17

Mike Trout Los Angeles Angels – Home Run #11

Ben Paulsen Colorado Rockies – Home Run #15

Matt Adams St Louis Cardinals – Home Run #29 & #30

Luis Jimenez Los Angeles Angels – Home Run #15

Jaff Decker San Diego Padres – Home Run #16

High-A:
Steven Bumbry Baltimore Orioles – Home Run #9

Jeremie Tice Cleveland Indians – Home Run #10

Robbie Grossman Pittsburgh Pirates – Home Run #11

Bobby Borchering Arizona Diamondbacks – Home Run #21

Jonathan Singleton Houston Astros – Home Run #3

Nolan Arenado Colorado Rockies – Home Run #17

Andrew Means Cincinnati Reds – Home Run #4 & #5

Low-A:
Yazy Arbelo Arizona Diamondbacks – Home Run #27

Cory Spangenberg San Diego Padres – Home Run #2

Cody Rogers Tampa Bay Rays – Home Run #12

Derrick Dietrich Tampa Bay Rays – Home Run #20

Blake Forsythe New York Mets – Home Run #7

Xander Bogaerts Boston Red Sox – Home Run #13

Brandon Jacobs Boston Red Sox – Home Run #15

Marcell Ozuna Florida Marlins – Home Run #20

Corey Dickerson Colorado Rockies – Home Run #24

Tuesday’s Notable Minor League Home Runs

AAA:
Chris Marrero Washington Nationals – Home Run #11

Lars Anderson Boston Red Sox – Home Run #11

Jared Head Cleveland Indians – Home Run #19

Jesus Montero New York Yankees – Home Run #11

Brandon Laird New York Yankees – Home Run #11

Russ Canzler Tampa Bay Rays – Home Run #14

Jerry Sands Los Angeles Dodgers – Home Run #18

Brett Jackson Chicago Cubs – Home Run #4

Anthony Rizzo San Diego Padres – Home Run #22

Mat Gamel Milwaukee Brewers – Home Run #22 & #23

Chris Carter Oakland Athletics – Home Run #10

Hank Conger Los Angeles Angels – Home Run #4

AA:
Tyler Moore Washington Nationals – Home Run #25

Travis d’Arnaud Toronto Blue Jays – Home Run #15

Charlie Culberson San Francisco Giants – Home Run #8

Roger Kieschnick San Francisco Giants – Home Run #14

L.J. Hoes Baltimore Orioles – Home Run #5 & #6

Andrew Lambo Pittsburgh Pirates – Home Run #4

Brandon Short Chicago White Sox – Home Run #13

Wil Myers Kansas City Royals – Home Run #4

High-A:
Nolan Arenado Colorado Rockies – Home Run #13 & #14

Bryce Brentz Boston Red Sox – Home Run #12 & #13

Darin Ruf Philadelphia Phillies – Home Run #13

Kent Matthes Colorado Rockies – Home Run #23

Low-A:
Yazy Arbelo Arizona Diamondbacks – Home Run #24

Gary Sanchez New York Yankees – Home Run #12

Corey Dickerson Colorado Rockies – Home Run #23

Dan Black Chicago White Sox – Home Run #14 & #15