Josh Fuentes Builds His Own Identity
Fuentes escaped the looming shadow of cousin Nolan Arenado by tweaking his swing and enhancing his positional versatility.
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Fuentes escaped the looming shadow of cousin Nolan Arenado by tweaking his swing and enhancing his positional versatility.
Health was the biggest factor in Nevin’s career-best season in the California League, but a quiet, disciplined hitting approach didn’t hurt.
The natural second baseman can play all over the infield, the outfield and even catcher, which he gleefully proved at instructional league.
The hitter-friendly winds of Lancaster never seduced Colton Welker to sell out for home runs.
The Rockies love the way Lavigne, a New Hampshire prep chosen 42nd overall this year, talks about hitting. But his bat does plenty of talking, too.
The Rockies quickly promoted Lambert out of the Eastern League and into the hitter-friendly environment of Albuquerque.
The former second baseman is healthy and turning a corner at Double-A in his transition to center field.
Valuable lessons learned at Triple-A in 2017 paid off with big league callup for the ninth-year pro this year.
Working with ex-big leaguer Steve Reed helped the sidearming Lawrence develop better command of his plus fastball.
Willie Abreu could be on the verge of a breakout if he can tame his aggressiveness and adopt an all-fields approach at the plate.
The Rockies will move Brendan Rodgers around the infield.
Jesus Tinoco improved his pitch quality by improving his direction to the plate.
Speedy center fielder Yonathan Daza broke out at high Class A Lancaster in 2017.
James Farris has the weapons. Now he just needs to work ahead of batters.
The Rockies are more concerned with Riley Pint’s mechanics than his production.
Jack Etkin chooses postseason award winners for Rockies prospects.
Brian Mundell never stops working to be a better hitter and first baseman.
Mike Tauchman reached the majors thanks to an offseason swing overhaul.
Brendan Rodgers hit .400 at high Class A Lancaster to earn an early promotion.
The Rockies returned to Stillwater (Okla.) High to select Ryan Vilade.
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