{"id":10258,"date":"2025-05-08T09:07:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T09:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/10258\/"},"modified":"2025-05-08T09:07:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T09:07:09","slug":"colorado-rockies-news-what-are-the-really-early-projections-for-the-rockies-in-the-2025-mlb-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/10258\/","title":{"rendered":"Colorado Rockies News: What are the (really) early projections for the Rockies in the 2025 MLB draft?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sure, it\u2019s early \u2014 as in super early \u2014 but, truly, it\u2019s never too early to start speculating on the 2025 MLB draft<\/a>. <\/p>\n

As a refresher, the draft will take place on July 13-14 in Atlanta as part of MLB\u2019s All-Star Week festivities.<\/p>\n

The Rockies will initially draft as follows. <\/p>\n

First Round: 4
\nSecond Round: 45
\nCompetitive Round B: 74
\nThird Round: 77
\nFourth Round: 107
\nFifth Round: 138<\/p>\n

In the remaining rounds, they will draft after the Chicago White Sox<\/a>. (For a complete draft order, click here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

Some of the earliest mock drafts have dropped, so let\u2019s see what the experts are predicting, keeping in mind that much of this is too early to be especially meaningful. <\/p>\n

Billy Carlson \u2014 SS\/RHP, Coronado, California (Baseball America)<\/p>\n

Yesterday, Baseball America<\/a> announced their first mock of the season. <\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what BA\u2019s scout said when predicting the Rockies first-round selection.<\/p>\n

He stays at shortstop and can play the game very well in all facets. Really good arm, mid 90s on the mound, can really defend, his contact skills are pretty good, and I think he will grow into 20-homer per year power. So, I am going with him right here as a high ceiling type guy.<\/p>\n

Carlson is sixth in MLB Pipeline\u2019s ranking<\/a> of top high school players. As Jonathan Mayo notes<\/a>, \u201cCarlson is a Vanderbilt recruit with skills on both sides. He\u2019s very athletic with good bat speed at the plate, using more of a line-drive approach at present. He has excellent actions and a plus arm at shortstop and should be able to stick there. Some might like him better on the mound, where that arm has been up to 95-96 mph at times with good breaking stuff.\u201d<\/p>\n

Read Baseball America\u2019s scouting report here<\/a> in which they observe of Carlson\u2019s pitching, \u201cHe\u2019s been up to 96-97 mph at peak velocity, throws strikes at a high clip and shows feel for two secondary pitches that flash above-average, including a mid-to-upper 70s curveball with tight rotation and a low-80s changeup with impressive fade.\u201d<\/p>\n

And now for Carlson in action:<\/p>\n

So, Zach Agnos, 2.0, eh? (That would be the No. 23 PuRP<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

Carlson will be 19 at the time of the draft and has committed to the University of Tennessee after flipping from Vanderbilt.<\/p>\n

Is this happening? Maybe. There\u2019s a lot here for the Rockies to like \u2014 and the Agnos comparison is probably worth developing. Plus, we know the Rockies aren\u2019t shy about drafting high school players (e.g., Drew Romo and Zac Veen). However, the last couple of drafts have seen them focusing on college players. <\/p>\n

I\u2019d add this: Baseball Amercia has Ethan Holliday going fifth, and if he\u2019s available, assuming something doesn\u2019t happen this season, I don\u2019t see any way the Rockies would pass on Holliday if he\u2019s available. If he\u2019s not, I would expect them to sign another college player. <\/p>\n

Tyler Bremner \u2014 RHP, UC Santa Barbara (Bleacher Report, Baseball Prospect Journal<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report<\/a> projects the Rockies will take Tyler Bremner. (This is Bleacher Report\u2019s third mock draft.) <\/p>\n

As Reuter writes<\/a>: <\/p>\n

With easy upper 90s velocity on his fastball and arguably the best changeup in the 2025 class, Bremner slots right alongside Jamie Arnold as the top college arms in the class heading into the college season. He went 11-1 with a 2.54 ERA and 104 strikeouts in 88.2 innings last year, and he has allowed just eight base runners through his first 13 innings this season.<\/p>\n

MLB Pipline ranks<\/a> Bremner fourth among elite draft prospects, noting while he\u2019s moved between starting and relieving, his fastball stays between 95-98 along with a changeup and an improved slider. However, they have some concerns about Bremner\u2019s durability <\/p>\n

Here\u2019s Bremner in action: <\/p>\n

Is this happening? Well, he\u2019s a Gaucho<\/a>, and you know how Ryan Spilborghs feels about his alma mater. However, questions about his durability seem significant. I\u2019m not saying I can\u2019t see it because the Rockies\u2019 tradition is to take the best available player, but it\u2019s easy to project that selection going elsewhere. <\/p>\n

Closing thoughts<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not going to detail projections from last season, but if you\u2019re interested, here\u2019s Jim Callis\u2019 predictions<\/a> from December 10, which have the Rockies taking Jamie Arnold, LHP, Florida State<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Consider this the beginning point of a conversation we\u2019ll be having through July. I\u2019ll provide an update when more mock drafts become available. <\/p>\n

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This week in baseball fashion<\/p>\n

The Baltimore Orioles<\/a> revealed new uniforms, and they\u2019re very orange.<\/p>\n

You know, we\u2019ve got new Rockies City Connects coming this year. Thoughts about an all-purple uniform? Or maybe bring back the black vests (with purple sleeves) and go all black?<\/p>\n

Just a thought.<\/p>\n

\u2605 \u2605 \u2605<\/p>\n

10 key questions midway through Cactus League | Denver Post ($)<\/a><\/p>\n

Patrick Saunders asks the pressing questions: Will Kris Bryant stay healthy? Can Chase Dollander make the starting rotation out of camp? Who will play the outfield? Who will close? (He thinks Seth Halvorsen has the edge.)<\/p>\n

How the Rockies develop a reliever, step by step | MLB.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Ever wondered how the Rockies develop pitchers? Thomas Harding has the details with a focus on Jaden Hill. <\/p>\n

\u2605 \u2605 \u2605<\/p>\n

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