Purple Row - Colorado Rockies Draft 2020Of, by, and for Rockies fans. Every day.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/32779/pr-logo-fv.jpg2021-07-07T13:27:37-06:00http://www.purplerow.com/rss/stream/210319302021-07-07T13:27:37-06:002021-07-07T13:27:37-06:00Wednesday Rockpile: Checking in on the 2020 draft class
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<p>The 2021 draft is less than a week away, so let’s check in on last year’s draft class.</p> <p id="JMuLrM">In 2019, the MLB Amateur Draft was 40 rounds. In 2021, the draft will be 20 rounds. In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, it was only five rounds, plus competitive balance selections. With the 2021 draft being held this coming Sunday in Denver, let’s check in on the six players the <a href="https://www.purplerow.com">Colorado Rockies</a> drafted last year as they play their first seasons of minor league ball:</p>
<h4 id="i875VV">Round 1, Pick 9: OF Zac Veen, Spruce Creek High School (Florida)</h4>
<p id="zUQ8jh">The left-handed-hitting and right-handed-throwing Zac Veen ended up being ranked <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2021/2/15/22282022/colorado-rockies-prospects-no-2-zac-veen-purps-2021">No. 2</a> on the pre-season PuRPs list in his first season of eligibility, and it’s easy to see why. Veen was one of the top-ranked high school players of the 2020 draft, and the Rockies were thrilled to see him fall to the ninth overall pick where they selected him. Now the Rockies’ top organizational prospect—their only prospect in <a href="https://www.mlb.com/prospects">MLB’s Top 50</a>—Veen started his season with the Low-A Fresno Grizzlies to begin his professional baseball career and is projected to hit the majors in 2024, per MLB.com.</p>
<p id="0rarhh">In 51 games with the Grizzlies, Veen is slashing a respectable .262/.378/.419. His power numbers are lower than expected with just four home runs, but more power is expected to come as his six-foot four-inch frame continues to fill out. He has also been showing off his above-average speed and plate discipline for someone his age. Veen leads an already speedy Grizzlies roster with 25 stolen bases this season. Meanwhile, he’s walking at a rate of 14.1% through 234 plate appearances with 33 free passes, and striking out at a 25.2% rate with 59.</p>
<h4 id="lc14Tc">Competitive Balance A, Pick 35: C Drew Romo, The Woodlands High School (Texas)</h4>
<p id="pu1U3i">A switch-hitting high school catcher from Texas, Drew Romo has the potential to be the most exciting Rockies catching prospect since Ben Petrick was drafted in 1995 with the 38th overall pick. Coming in at <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2021/2/5/22264813/colorado-rockies-prospects-no-8-drew-romo-purps-2021">No. 8</a> on the PuRPs list in his first year, Romo is a defensively-excellent catcher with skillful hands, great blocking and receiving skills, and a 60-rated arm. The Rockies’ 10th-overall organizational prospect was considered one of the best high school catchers in the draft, and the only concern was the development of his bat after a poor senior year.</p>
<p id="W9TInN">So far, the hitting concerns have not been a problem. In 39 games with the Low-A Fresno Grizzlies, Romo is slashing .297/.333/.465 with 10 doubles, two triples and four home runs, along with 23 RBIs. He’s also shown some baserunning prowess, not generally thought of from catchers, with seven stolen bases. Behind the plate, Romo has a fielding percentage of .993 with three errors, a caught-stealing rate of 42%, and has turned two double plays. Romo is projected to be with the big league team in 2024.</p>
<h4 id="swy2Wm">Round 2, Pick 46: RHP Chris McMahon, University of Miami</h4>
<p id="HVqS6w">The first pitcher and first college player chosen by the Rockies in 2020, Chris McMahon ranked <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2021/2/8/22266770/colorado-rockies-prospects-no-7-chris-mcmahon-purps-2021">seventh</a> on the PuRPs list this offseason. Originally a possible first-round pick, McMahon fell to the Rockies early in the second round. He’s got a 60-rated fastball with excellent command and velocity in the mid-90s. a 55-rated changeup, and a developing slider. McMahon was assigned to the High-A Spokane Indians to begin his professional career, and is expected to be major-league ready in 2023.</p>
<p id="sZp9Uk">McMahon is expected to be one of the Rockies’ future rotation pitchers, and has now started 11 games with Spokane. In 55 total innings so far, his ERA is a bit high at 4.58 after ending his final year in Miami with a 1.05, but he has a solid WHIP at 1.40 and is striking out batters at a steady pace. With a K/9 of 8.7, McMahon has struck out 53 batters while walking only 16. He’s also been limiting the long ball with just six home runs allowed so far for an HR/9 of 1.00.</p>
<h4 id="iaDf2C">Round 3, Pick 81: LHP Sam Weatherly, Clemson University</h4>
<p id="s1SxZn">Lefty Sam Weatherly (<a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2021/1/25/22242833/colorado-rockies-prospects-no-17-sam-weatherly-purps-2021">No. 17 PuRP</a>) was the second pitcher drafted by the Rockies and has an expected ceiling for becoming a mid-rotation starter. Weatherly pitched both as a starter and out of the bullpen at Clemson, but was picked by the Rockies after a dominant (but shortened) junior season in college where he struck out a whopping 43 batters in four starts and 22 <sup>2</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> innings for a staggering 17.1 K/9. Weatherly has a low-to-mid 90’s fastball, but his real showstopper pitch is a devastating 60-rated slider he uses as his strikeout pitch. He also has a developing changeup.</p>
<p id="efTA2A">Weatherly started his professional career with the Low-A Fresno Grizzlies in their rotation. He’s struggled a bit with command to the tune of 28 walks and nine hit batters, with an ERA of 4.91. Where he’s not struggling, however, is the strikeouts. In 11 starts and 47 <sup>2</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> innings pitched, Weatherly has struck out 68 batters for a K/9 of 12.8. Weatherly is the Rockies’ 16th overall organizational prospect and is expected to be ready for the big time in 2023.</p>
<h4 id="rt2WFU">Round 4, Pick 110: RHP Case Williams from Douglas County High School (Colorado)</h4>
<p id="aCVruE">In the fourth round of the 2020 draft, the Rockies selected a local pitcher from Castle Rock, Colorado in Case Williams. He is somewhat of a project prospect, as he has a low-to-mid 90s fastball he’s consistent with, but his breaking pitches—a promising curveball and a changeup—are still in need of development. He’s got the ceiling to be an MLB starter if his development proceeds as planned.</p>
<p id="NyQCvq">His future is not with the Rockies though. Williams was traded to the <a href="https://www.redreporter.com/">Cincinnati Reds</a> during the offseason along with Jeff Hoffman for RHP Robert Stephenson and prospect outfielder Jameson Hannah (<a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2021/1/21/22238909/colorado-rockies-prospects-no-19-jameson-hannah-purps-2021">No. 19 PuRP</a>). Williams is now the no. 21 ranked prospect within the Reds organization and was assigned to Low-A Daytona for the 2021 season. In nine starts and 33 innings, he has an ERA of 6.27 and is struggling with command. He has walked 28 batters and struck out 24.</p>
<h4 id="fKqg5G">Round 5, Pick 140: SS Jack Blomgren from The University of Michigan</h4>
<p id="pdNe5p">The <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/college-world-series">College World Series</a> teammate of another Rockies prospect in pitcher Karl Kauffmann, Jack Blomgren is a defense-first middle infielder praised for his range, throwing, and defensive instincts and intelligence on the field. There are concerns for his ability to contribute with a bat in his hands with little apparent power in his swing.</p>
<p id="zgpTQY">Blomgren was assigned to the High-A Spokane Indians for the 2021 season, where he has been the majority starter at shortstop. He has a fielding percentage of .970 with four errors, but has turned 17 double plays. Offensively, he’s slashing just .183/.338/.266 with four doubles, one triple, a home run, and eight RBIs. His .338 OBP is helped with patience at the plate that has led to him drawing 20 walks on the season, which ties his hit total thus far.</p>
<p id="Fqhyol">★ ★ ★</p>
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<p id="IHQUzA">According to manager Bud Black, the Rockies are “banging their heads” to try and figure out just what is going wrong with their historically bad 6-32 road record. The Rockies failed to put together strong rallies or tally that one big hit to push them over the top against the Diamondbacks, and took a 3-3 tie into the bottom of the ninth inning in Arizona. Closer Daniel Bard struggled immensely, walking two batters and giving up a single to load the bases. The night ended with Bard hitting David Peralta to score the winning run. </p>
<h4 id="I8FRcq"><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F2692965%2F2021%2F07%2F07%2Fgerman-marquez-is-off-the-table-in-trade-and-the-rockies-have-gone-dark%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.purplerow.com%2F2021%2F7%2F7%2F22567028%2Fcolorado-rockies-2020-draft-class-drew-romo-zac-veen-chris-mcmahon-sam-weatherly-jack-blomgren" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Germán Márquez is off the table in trade and the Rockies have gone dark | The Athletic ($)</a></h4>
<p id="AQjWpV">Nick Groke of the Athletic has good news and bad news for Rockies fans. The good news: lone All-Star representative Germán Márquez is off the table in all trade talks. The 26 year-old ace is an on incredibly team-friendly deal through 2024 and was named to the National League All-Star roster on Sunday. </p>
<p id="6yRusG">The bad news? It appears <em>everyone</em> could be off the table. The Rockies’ front office has allegedly stated they are not willing to entertain offers on any players, including Trevor Story and Jon Gray, until after the All-Star Break and perhaps not at all. The trade deadline is on July 30th, and there is no indication that either Story or Gray will be signing an extension or new contract any time soon.</p>
<p id="nj4bir">★ ★ ★</p>
<h4 id="URmOxI">On the Farm:</h4>
<p id="S2nqpH">Triple A: <a href="https://www.milb.com/gameday/chihuahuas-vs-isotopes/2021/07/06/645845#game_state=live,game_tab=,game=645845">El Paso Chihuahuas 5, Albuquerque Isotopes 3*</a></p>
<p id="BlTbYc">The Isotopes took the lead early off a Connor Joe home run in the first inning, his sixth in 15 games. Unfortunately, the Chihuahuas would put together a four run second inning to roar into the lead. Joe would kick off a two run fourth inning for the Isotopes with a single and would be scored by a Sam Hilliard double, who in turn would be scored by a Nick Longhi single. The game would be suspended due to rain in the fifth inning with a standing score of 5-3.</p>
<p id="5Cwz0C"><em>*This game is incomplete and was suspended due to rain.</em></p>
<p id="rIv3On">Double A: <a href="https://www.milb.com/gameday/yard-goats-vs-sea-dogs/2021/07/06/645616#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab=box,game=645616">Portland Sea Dogs 4, Hartford Yard Goats 3</a></p>
<p id="FObJVZ">The Yard Goats would kick off the scoring in the second inning with a two run Manuel Melendez home run, but would not score another run until the ninth inning despite eight hits on the night. They were just 3-for-10 with runners in scoring position against Portland. Jameson Hannah continues to hit well, going 2-for-4 along with Melendez. Starting pitcher Ryan Feltner gave up three earned runs on seven hits while striking out five in his fourth start for Hartford since being promoted earlier this season.</p>
<p id="8rGCM3">High-A: <a href="https://www.milb.com/gameday/indians-vs-canadians/2021/07/06/642552#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab=box,game=642552">Vancouver Canadians 9, Spokane Indians 3</a></p>
<p id="uS418H">Breiling Eusebio struggled in his first start for the Indians after being promoted from Fresno. He pitched just 1 <sup>2</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> innings and gave up seven earned runs on six hits and three walks. Spokane also went a frustrating 1-for-13 with RISP, scoring just three runs on eight hits while striking out 10 times against the Canadians’ pitching staff.</p>
<p id="xOEApK">Low-A: <a href="https://www.milb.com/gameday/grizzlies-vs-giants/2021/07/06/647956#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab=box,game=647956">Fresno Grizzlies 6, San Jose Giants 3</a></p>
<p id="ykFbs2">The red-hot Grizzlies continue to impress as the Rockies’ best performing farm team. Starting pitcher Andrew DiPiazza struck out seven through five total innings while allowing three earned runs. Top catching prospect Drew Romo was 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI while left fielder Daniel Montano was 3-for-4 with an RBI. The Grizzlies’ record improves to 35-20.</p>
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https://www.purplerow.com/2021/7/7/22567028/colorado-rockies-2020-draft-class-drew-romo-zac-veen-chris-mcmahon-sam-weatherly-jack-blomgrenEvan Lang2020-07-15T16:56:05-06:002020-07-15T16:56:05-06:00Blake Goldsberry signs with the Rockies
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<p>The pitcher and Cherry Creek grad is headed for Coors Field</p> <p id="OF8nXG">The <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Rockies</a> announced today that they have signed undrafted free agent <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=goldsb000bla">Blake Goldsberry</a>. The right-handed pitcher played for the <a href="https://kuathletics.com/roster/blake-goldsberry/">University of Kansas</a> after graduating from Cherry Creek High School.</p>
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<p id="xLAvoH">Goldsberry is 6’4” and 215 pounds who did well during his abbreviated college season, throwing 10 scoreless innings over seven games. He also only walked one batter while striking out eight. His fastball averages 90-95 mph, and he also has a change up and slider. (You can see a more comprehensive breakdown of his college stats <a href="https://kuathletics.com/roster/blake-goldsberry/">here</a>.)</p>
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<p id="GS5hQd">He has participated in the Rockies Scout Team as did <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/17/21294865/colorado-rockies-sign-fourth-round-draft-pick">Case Williams</a> and <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/26/21304779/colorado-rockies-sign-catcher-luke-leisenring">Luke Leisenring</a> and is the third local player the Rockies have signed in 2020.</p>
<p id="OcuGXX">Goldsberry earlier announced his signing on Twitter:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">So grateful for the opportunity to live out my childhood dream of representing my hometown team. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way and helped me get to where I am today. Go Rockies! <a href="https://t.co/t8macrKrI1">pic.twitter.com/t8macrKrI1</a></p>— Blake Goldsberry (@BlakeGoldsberry) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlakeGoldsberry/status/1277758025797963777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2020</a>
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<p id="J5yT0Y">Goldsberry is the third undrafted free agent the Rockies have announced signing.</p>
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https://www.purplerow.com/2020/7/15/21311473/blake-goldsberry-signs-with-colorado-rockiesRenee Dechert2020-07-01T14:25:57-06:002020-07-01T14:25:57-06:00Rockies sign Competitive Balance pick Drew Romo
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<p>The Rockies 2020 draft class is all signed</p> <p id="6Ave8M">With the signing of switch-hitting catcher Drew Romo, the <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Rockies</a> have officially signed all of their 2020 draftees plus two undrafted free agents (so far). </p>
<p id="6ufSlD">According to Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline, Romo signed for his full slot value of $2,095,800.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Supplemental 1st-rder Drew Romo signs with <a href="https://twitter.com/Rockies?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Rockies</a> for $2,095,800 (full slot 35 value). Texas HS C, best defensive C in <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBDraft?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MLBDraft</a>, switch-hitter could develop average power. Louisiana State recruit. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WearAMask?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WearAMask</a></p>— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcallisMLB/status/1278374144778874880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2020</a>
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<p id="rSLH52">By signing with the Rockies, the Woodlands HS (TX) catcher will opt out of his commitment to play Louisiana State University.</p>
<p id="6feZO5">In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, the 6-foot-1, 205-pound switch-hitter batted .232 with 11 runs scored, 11 RBI, and six extra-base hits. In 2019, he batted .397 with 17 doubles, four homers, and 35 RBI and was named to the Texas Baseball Coaches Association Class 6A All-State Team. He also was the starting catcher for the United States’ 18-and-under national team in 2018 and 2019.</p>
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<p id="mBUrFw">Romo decided to switch from middle infield to catcher at age 12, and that switch seems to have paid off so far. He was regarded as the best defensive catcher in the draft, and was thus drafted 35th overall by the Rockies — the highest the team has ever drafted a catcher.</p>
<p id="gOT9RX">“Catching’s a grind,” Romo told reporters on June 11. “I love the hard work that comes with it. If you go to showcases as you’re going up, there are 50 shortstops, 50 outfielders, and then, like seven or eight catchers. For me, it was really easy to stand out, and it made a lot of sense for me. I just loved doing it.”</p>
<p id="xBBAte">In Romo, the Rockies are impressed with his defense and his leadership ability. Bill Schmidt noted that his, “defensive skills, at this point, are ahead of his offense. [He’s] very polished for a high school kid.”</p>
<p id="rvA2GB">Schmidt added that his presence on the field is more of a “field general-type guy” as described by his teammates and coaches. </p>
<p id="Pp3HEl">Jeff Bridich mentioned that, “the pitchers raved about him — his attention to detail and the confidence they had on the mound when throwing to him.”</p>
<p id="1wfruM">The Rockies have now signed all of their 2020 draftees. So far none of them have been named to the 60-man Club Player Pool, as has happened in a few organizations, but maybe Romo will be added to the catching group to get a jump start on his development.</p>
<p id="Q5oR35">You can read more about Romo <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/11/21281058/colorado-rockies-draft-drew-romo-leadership-defense">here</a>, <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/11/21287755/colorado-rockies-mlb-draft-pleased-with-first-round-draft-choices">here</a>, and <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/10/21287433/mlb-draft-colorado-rockies-competitive-balance-a-pick-2020">here</a>. You can also keep up with all of the Rockies signings <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/12/21289217/mlb-draft-colorado-rockies-2020-results-and-signings-tracker">here</a>.</p>
https://www.purplerow.com/2020/7/1/21310403/colorado-rockies-drew-romo-competitive-balance-pick-catcher-draftSamantha Bradfield2020-06-26T15:00:00-06:002020-06-26T15:00:00-06:00Rockies sign pitcher Tanner Propst
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<p>The left-handed pitcher signed as a non-drafted free agent</p> <p id="wG3qHm">Today, the <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a> announced that they have signed left-handed pitcher Tanner Propst. The non-drafted free agent is a native of Madison, Mississippi who attended <a href="https://gostatesmen.com/sports/baseball">Delta State University</a>. </p>
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<p id="CoySrk">Propst — a 6-foot, 195-pound redshirt junior — made 10 relief appearances in 2020. During the abbreviated season, he posted a record of 2-0 with two saves and a 3.72 ERA (9 <sup>2</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> IP, 4 ER) with two walks and 17 strikeouts</p>
<p id="WUp2Mi">In 2018, Propst made two appearances for Louisiana Tech University, striking out five across two hitless innings. This follows a celebrated career at Madison-Ridgeland Academy, where he posted a 2.27 ERA and struck out 59 batters in just 49 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> innings as a senior in 2016. He also earned both All-Conference and All-Star Game selections en route to pitching a complete game in the 4A State Championship. The Patriots won 32 games that year, a school record.</p>
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<p id="3lKnH9">Per Colorado Rockies policy, terms of the agreements will not be disclosed.</p>
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https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/26/21304807/colorado-rockies-sign-pitcher-tanner-propstRenee Dechert2020-06-26T14:30:26-06:002020-06-26T14:30:26-06:00Rockies agree to terms with local catcher Luke Leisenring
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<p>The non-drafted amateur free agent is from Golden</p> <p id="IGzGM7">Today, the <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Rockies</a> announced that they have signed undrafted amateur free agent <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=leisen000luk">Luke Leisenring</a>.</p>
<p id="ul75d8">Leisenring attended the <a href="https://pacersports.com/sports/baseball">University of South Carolina Aiken</a> and is a 6-foot-4, 196-pound junior catcher. Like fourth-rounder Case Williams, he is a Colorado product who grew up in Golden and attended Ralston Valley High School in Arvada. </p>
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<p id="7gUN7o">Before his time at USC Aiken, he attended Arizona State University. In 14 games with the Sun Devils, he batted .250 (6-for-24) with six starts. He then transferred to USCA and played two seasons for the Pacers. He batted .311 (75-for-241) with 62 runs scored, 10 home runs and 41 RBI in those two years. He also threw out six of 21 attempted base stealers.</p>
<p id="04geuJ">Before the 2020 season was cut short due to COVID-19, he started all 20 games at catcher for the Pacers and batted .348 (24-for-69) with 20 runs scored, 12 RBI and four homers.</p>
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<p id="H42sKV">Prior to beginning his college career, Leisenring attended Ralston Valley High School in Arvada. While there, he was ranked as the best catching prospect and the fifth-best overall prospect in Colorado by <a href="https://www.prepbaseballreport.com/colorado">Prep Baseball Report</a>. In addition, <a href="https://www.perfectgame.org/PGBA/Team/default.aspx?orgid=1374&orgteamid=0&Year=2020">Perfect Game</a> ranked him as the best high school catcher in the state and the fourth-best overall prospect. At RVHS, Leisenring was a two-time Perfect Game Underclass All-American (High Honorable Mention).</p>
<p id="P5vKpL">The following video shows Leisenring in action.</p>
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<p id="pVdAyO">Per Colorado Rockies policy, the terms of his agreement were not disclosed.</p>
https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/26/21304779/colorado-rockies-sign-catcher-luke-leisenringRenee Dechert2020-06-26T13:00:10-06:002020-06-26T13:00:10-06:00Chris McMahon signs with Rockies
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<p>The second-round draft pick will leave the University of Miami to begin his professional career</p> <p id="KkzNXV">The <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Rockies</a> announced today that they agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=mcmaho000chr">Chris McMahon</a>. The second-round draft pick recently completed his junior year at the <a href="https://hurricanesports.com/sports/baseball">University of Miami</a>. </p>
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<p id="tUAD7V">McMahon, a native of West Chester, Pennsylvania, went 3-0 with a 1.05 ERA (25.2 IP, 3 ER) over four starts in the abbreviated 2020 season with five walks and 38 strikeouts. From 2018-20, the 6-foot-2, 217-pound righty combined to go 7-3 with a 3.28 ERA (112.1 IP, 41 ER), 37 walks and 123 strikeouts. In addition, McMahon was selected as a 2020 Collegiate Baseball All-America Second Team member, a 2019 All-ACC Academic and was selected to the 2019 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team.</p>
<p id="yaWsrY">McMahon was a player the Rockies had scouted since he was in high school. </p>
<p id="iYl671">“He wanted to attend the University of Miami,” <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/12/21289188/colorado-rockies-jeff-bridich-and-bill-schmidt-debrief-after-the-2020-mlb-draft">Vice President of Scouting Bill Schmidt said</a>, “which played out to be a good decision that continued his development.”</p>
<p id="MULwbj">“We thought he was a good fit for us when it was our time to pick,” he added.</p>
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<p id="l8J7Cu">When it comes to his pitch arsenal, <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/13/21289109/colorado-rockies-mlb-draft-2020-chris-mcmahon-is-excited">McMahon says</a> he has a four-seam fastball, added a cutter at the end of the summer, “which is a pitch I’ve gotten a lot of confidence in, and I think is one of my better pitches now,” a slider that “has a little more depth than the cutter,” and a changeup, in which he is increasingly confident.</p>
<p id="Nbe7pa">“Obviously, Colorado is not a pitcher’s park. It’s a hitter’s park,” McMahon said. “But at the end of the day, I’ve just got to try to figure out a way to get outs and win ball games — just keep my ball down a little bit. Part of my game is elevating velocity a little bit, so I’m definitely going to have to be a little careful about that in Colorado. I’ll make adjustments and see what I’ve got to do to get outs.”</p>
<p id="cUVYtT">Terms of McMahon’s deal were not made public, but the slot value for his pick is $1,617,400.</p>
<p id="uihZr2">Read more about Chris McMahon <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/13/21289109/colorado-rockies-mlb-draft-2020-chris-mcmahon-is-excited">here</a>.</p>
<p id="7Jm5kj">With McMahon’s signing, catcher Drew Romo is the Rockies’ only unsigned draft selection.</p>
<p id="yzsvjN">Purple Row will continue to follow draft signings and developments.</p>
https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/26/21304753/chris-mcmahon-signs-with-colorado-rockiesRenee Dechert2020-06-26T11:30:42-06:002020-06-26T11:30:42-06:00Rockies’ 2020 draft results and signings tracker
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<p>Here’s a list of who has signed with the organization following the shortened June 2020 draft</p> <p id="feqCGF">The pandemic-shortened 2020 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mlb-draft">MLB Draft</a> is in the books! The <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Rockies</a> made six selections this year. They started with the “sexy pick” of Zac Veen — a high school outfielder out of Spruce Creek High School in Florida — with the ninth overall pick on Wednesday night. Their final pick was Jack Blomgren, a shortstop from the University of Michigan.</p>
<p id="sdAJnB">The Rockies had six picks in the five round draft, and drafted equal numbers of both position players and pitchers as well as high schoolers and college players. They started the draft with back-to-back high school position players, then nabbed back-to-back college arms in the second and third rounds. They finished with a high school pitcher and a college position player. Overall, the Rockies took three pitchers (two righties and a lefty), an outfielder, an infielder, and a catcher. Starting on Sunday, June 14 at 9 a.m. ET, they are able to sign unlimited undrafted free agents at $20,000 apiece. </p>
<p id="oUC9WN">We will keep this list updated with the latest signing status of the <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/11/21283594/mlb-draft-2020-rounds-2-5-colorado-rockies-preview-and-open-thread">Rockies Draft Class of 2020</a>. You can also follow Rockies Roster <a href="http://rockiesroster.com/draft-tracker/">online</a> and on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/rockiesroster">Twitter</a> for more updates and assignments. We’ve also got articles on <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/11/21287884/colorado-rockies-draft-zac-veen-ready-to-try-out-his-swing-at-coors">Zac Veen</a>, <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/11/21281058/colorado-rockies-draft-drew-romo-leadership-defense">Drew Romo</a>, <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/13/21289109/colorado-rockies-mlb-draft-2020-chris-mcmahon-is-excited">Chris McMahon</a>, and <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/12/21289102/colorado-rockies-mlb-draft-case-williams-getting-call-not-real">Case Williams</a> and <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/11/21287755/colorado-rockies-mlb-draft-pleased-with-first-round-draft-choices">interviews</a> with <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/12/21289188/colorado-rockies-jeff-bridich-and-bill-schmidt-debrief-after-the-2020-mlb-draft">Jeff Bridich</a> and Bill Schmidt.</p>
<p id="rVxzqn">The signing deadline is Saturday, August 1st.</p>
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https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/12/21289217/mlb-draft-colorado-rockies-2020-results-and-signings-trackerSamantha Bradfield2020-06-24T15:30:00-06:002020-06-24T15:30:00-06:00Rockies agree to terms with Sam Weatherly
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<p>The left-handed pitcher was drafted in the third round</p> <p id="XcMfhs">Today, the <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Rockies</a> announced that they had signed pitcher <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=weathe000sam">Sam Weatherly</a>, a left-handed pitcher from <a href="https://clemsontigers.com/sports/baseball/schedule/">Clemson</a>. </p>
<p id="Z5ipia">Weatherly was selected in the third round (81st overall). As a junior, he went 2-0 with a 0.79 ERA (22 <sup>2</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> IP, 2 ER), 14 walks and 43 strikeouts across four starts for the <a href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/">Tigers</a> in 2020. He spent the 2019 season exclusively as a reliever and went 2-0 with a 3.37 ERA (29 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> IP, 11 ER), 30 walks and 46 strikeouts. In the course of his college career, Weatherly went 39 appearances with nine starts, combined to go 4-0 with a 3.48 ERA (72 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> IP, 28 ER), 61 walks and 106 strikeouts.</p>
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<p id="RzB3j3">The Rockies are uncertain if Weatherly will be a starter or work out of the bullpen. <a href="https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/12/21289188/colorado-rockies-jeff-bridich-and-bill-schmidt-debrief-after-the-2020-mlb-draft">According to Bill Schmidt</a>, “We think he has an opportunity to start. There’s some work to be done with him still in terms of the mechanics and delivery, and when you’re starting, you have the off days between the starts to be able to get some things accomplished. As his career moves down the path, decisions will be made on where he has the chance to give us the biggest impact — and what’s good for him.” </p>
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<p id="PXGvpU">Weatherly’s best pitch is his slider. According to Schmidt, Weatherly has “a good arm. He’s got a good fastball — he’s learned to command it — but his slider is his out pitch.”</p>
<p id="WV8Jn9">Weatherly’s signing bonus was not made available, though the draft pick had a slot value of $755,300.</p>
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https://www.purplerow.com/2020/6/24/21302318/colorado-rockies-agree-to-terms-with-sam-weatherlyRenee Dechert