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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Nolan Arenado

Nolan J. Arenado (April 16, 1991 in Lake Forest, California[1]) is a third baseman in the Colorado Rockies organization. He currently plays for the Class A-Advanced Modesto Nuts.

He was drafted by the Rockies in the 2nd round (59th overall) in the 2009 Amateur Draft out of El Toro High School in Lake Forest, CA.[2]

For the 2010 season, Arenado was named the 8th-best prospect in the Pioneer League as well as the 10th-best prospect and best hitter for average in the Rockies system by Baseball America.

Awards/Honors

Chad Bettis

Chad Bettis (April 26, 1989 in Lubbock, Texas[4]) 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.[5] 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.

Awards/Honors

Christian Friedrich

Christian Louis Friedrich (July 8, 1987 in Evanston, Illinois[7]) is a left-handed starting pitcher in the Colorado Rockies organization. He currently plays for the Class AA Tulsa Drillers.

He was drafted in the first round (25th overall) in the 2008 Amateur Draft out of Eastern Kentucky University.[8]

Awards/Honors

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,[10] and currently plays for the AAA Colorado Springs Sky Sox.

Tyler Matzek

Tyler Matzek
Colorado Rockies – No. --
Starting Pitcher
Born: October 19, 1990 (1990-10-19) (age 21)
Mission Viejo, CA
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Tyler Matzek (born October 19, 1990) is a 6'3" 185-pound pitcher[11] 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.[12]

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.

Matt McBride

Matthew Hagerty "Matt" McBride (May 23, 1985 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania[13]) 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.[14] 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.[15]

Awards/Honors

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.

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Rafael Ortega

Rafael Ortega (May 15, 1991 in El Tigre, Venezuela[17]) 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.

Awards/Honors

Ben Paulsen

Benjamin Michael "Ben" Paulsen (October 27, 1987 in Plymouth, Wisconsin[18]) 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.[19]

Peter Tago

Peter Tago (July 5, 1992 in Laguna Niguel, California[20]) 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.[21] Although he signed in 2010, Tago did not play his first professional game until May 20, 2011.[22]

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[23] (78th overall) of the 2006 amateur entry draft. He currently plays for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox.

Awards/Honors

Tim Wheeler

Timothy "Tim" Wheeler (January 21, 1988 in Sacramento, California[25]) 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.[26] He was named an outfielder on Baseball America's 2011 Minor League All Star team.[27]

Joey Williamson

Joseph David "Joey" Williamson (January 28, 1986 in Lantana, Florida[28]) 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.[29]

Awards/Honors

Full Triple-A to Rookie League rosters

Triple-A

Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

Catchers

Infielders

Outfielders

Manager

Coaches

7-day disabled list
* On Colorado Rockies 40-man roster
∞ Reserve list
§ Suspended list
‡ Restricted list
# Rehab assignment
Roster updated September 14, 2011
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Double-A

Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 19 Stephen Dodson
  • 10 Christian Friedrich
  • 30 Joseph Gardner
  • 36 Dan Houston
  • 31 Adam Jorgenson
  • 34 Rob Scahill
  • 13 Josh Sullivan
  • 46 Daniel Turpen

Catchers

  • 32 Lars Davis

Infielders

  •  9 James Cesario
  •  8 Darin Holcomb
  • 11 Ben Paulsen
  •  6 Jeffrey Squier
  •  1 Erik Wetzel
  • 39 Mike Zuanich

Outfielders

Manager

Coaches

7-day disabled list
* On Colorado Rockies 40-man roster
∞ Reserve list
§ Suspended list
‡ Restricted list
# Rehab assignment
Roster updated December 14, 2011

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Class A-Advanced

Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 35 Chad Bettis
  • 10 Edwar Cabrera
  • 52 Alan DeRatt ∞
  • 41 Parker Frazier
  • 27 Isaiah Froneberger
  • 20 Leuris Gomez
  • 47 Will Harris
  • 22 Bruce Kern
  • 36 Sheng-An Kuo ∞
  • 19 Michael Marbry
  • 32 Daniel Perkins ∞
  • 28 Chad Rose
  • 25 Coty Woods
  • 21 Kurt Yacko

Catchers

  •  3 Jose Gonzalez
  • 23 Beau Seabury
  •  5 Dallas Tarleton

Infielders

  • 12 Nolan Arenado
  • 40 Jared Clark
  • 7 Kala Ka'aihue
  •  6 Carlos Martinez
  • 11 Angelys Nina
  • 46 Kiel Roling
  •  2 Josh Rutledge
  •  9 Joseph Sanders

Outfielders

  • 14 David Christensen
  • 24 Delta Cleary, Jr.
  • 22 Kent Matthes
  • 29 Eliezer Mesa
  •  9 Rafael Ortega
  • 44 Scott Robinson
  •  8 Orlando Sandoval ∞

Manager

Coaches

7-day disabled list
* On Colorado Rockies 40-man roster
∞ Reserve list
§ Suspended list
‡ Restricted list
# Rehab assignment
Roster updated December 14, 2011
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Class A

Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 37 Albert Campos
  • 24 Juan Gonzalez
  • 10 Josh Hungerman
  • -- Tyler Matzek
  • 35 Joshua Mueller
  • 30 Juan Perez
  • 19 Taylor Reid
  • -- Nick Schnaitmann
  • 35 Kraig Sitton
  • 33 Joshua Slaats
  • 26 Peter Tago

Catchers

  • 16 Anthony Aguilera
  • 15 Dustin Garneau
  • 25 Bryce Massanari

Infielders

  •  2 Cristhian Adames
  • -- Dominic Altobelli
  •  9 Brett Tanos
  • 40 Mark Tracy
  • 11 Helder Velazquez
  •  3 Russell Wilson ‡
  •  l Joey Wong

Outfielders

  •  4 Avery Barnes
  • 23 Corey Dickerson
  • 18 Chandler Laurent
  •  8 Kyle Parker

Manager

Coaches

7-day disabled list
* On Colorado Rockies 40-man roster
∞ Reserve list
§ Suspended list
‡ Restricted list
# Rehab assignment
Roster updated December 14, 2011
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Short A

Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 16 Ben Alsup
  • 11 Rhett Ballard
  • 26 Craig Bennigson
  • 21 Christian Bergman
  • 17 Christopher Dennis
  • 23 Eric Federico
  • 25 Ricardo Ferrer
  • 55 Tyler Gagnon
  • 20 Nelson Gonzalez
  •  8 Kyle Hancock
  • 18 Chris Jensen
  • 27 Vianney Mayo
  • 49 Jesse Meaux
  •  1 Roberto Padilla
  • -- William Rankin
  • 29 Kenneth Roberts
  • -- Jeremiah Sammy
  • 31 Rafael Suarez
  • 32 Aaron Weatherford

Catchers

  •  7 Ryan Casteel
  • 12 Richard Pirkle

Infielders

  • 30 Matthew Argyropoulos
  • 14 Taylor Featherston
  •  6 David Hernandez
  • 43 Jayson Langfels
  •  3 Samuel Mende
  • 50 Jordan Ribera
  •  9 Timothy Smalling

Outfielders

  • -- Jarod Berggren
  • 13 Juan Crousset
  • 46 Brian Humphries
  •  5 Tyler Massey
  • 33 Leonardo Reyes
  •  2 Jaron Shepherd
  • 22 Jared Simon

Manager

  • 28 Fred Ocasio

Coaches

7-day disabled list
* On Colorado Rockies 40-man roster
∞ Reserve list
§ Suspended list
‡ Restricted list
# Rehab assignment
Roster updated September 3, 2011
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Rookie

Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 38 Alejandro Barraza
  • 31 Russell Brewer
  • 32 Matthew Crocker
  • 23 Raul Fernandez
  • 33 Trevor Gibson
  • 36 Alex Gillingham
  • 39 Brook Hart
  • 17 Jefri Hernandez
  • 41 Benjamin Hughes
  • 35 Patrick Johnson
  • -- Logan Mahon
  • 22 Alving Mejias
  • 21 Geoff Parker
  • 28 Kyle Roliard
  • 18 Jonathan Vargas
  • 19 Daniel Winkler
  • 12 Michael Wolford

Catchers

  • -- Michael Ramirez
  • 16 Angel Reyes
  • 14 William Swanner

Infielders

  •  2 Juan Ciriaco
  •  5 Miguel De Leon
  • 29 Rosell Herrera
  • 30 Harold Riggins
  •  4 Jose Rivera
  •  1 Yafistel Roja
  •  3 Trevor Story

Outfielders

  • 24 Robert De La Cruz
  • 25 David Kandilas
  • 20 Francisco Sosa
  • 11 Dillon Thomas
  •  9 Carl Thomore
  • 27 Julian Yan

Manager

  •  7 Tony Diaz

Coaches

  • 47 Craig Bjornson (pitching)
  • -- Drew Saylor (hitting)

7-day disabled list
* On Colorado Rockies 40-man roster
∞ Reserve list
§ Suspended list
‡ Restricted list
# Rehab assignment
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References

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  2. ^ "2009 Colorado Rockies Picks in the MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com. http://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/?team_ID=COL&year_ID=2009&draft_type=junreg&query_type=franch_year. Retrieved November 9, 2011. 
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  4. ^ "Chad Bettis Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=bettis001cha. Retrieved November 9, 2011. 
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