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:

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

• All-Star Futures Game selection (2011)
• California League Post-Season All-Star (2011)^[3]

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

• Northwest League Post-Season All-Star (2010)
• California League Mid-Season All-Star, Post-Season All-Star, and Pitcher of the Year (2011)^[6]

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

• South Atlantic League Mid-Season All-Star (2009)
• All-Star Futures Game selection (2010)
• Texas League Mid-Season All-Star (2011)^[9]

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

• Topps Eastern League Player of the Month (2010)
• Arizona Fall League All-Prospect Team (2009)
• South Atlantic League Mid-Season All-Star (2007)
• New York-Penn League Mid-Season All-Star (2006)^[16]

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.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)

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

• Dominican Summer League Mid-Season and Post-Season All-Star (2009)
• Pioneer League Post-Season All-Star (2010)

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

• 2008 California League Pitcher of the Week
• 2007 South Atlantic League Mid-Season All-Star
• 2007 South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week^[24]

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

• 2008 South Atlantic League Mid-Season All-Star^[30]

Full Triple-A to Rookie League rosters

Triple-A

Colorado Springs Sky Sox rosterview · talk · edit
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 23 Billy Buckner 36 Édgar González 34 Andy Graham 28 Alan Johnson 41 Blake Johnson 24 Andrew Johnston -- John Maine § 32 Dustin Molleken 20 Clayton Mortensen * 23 Cory Riordan * 50 Eric Stults 17 Joe Torres 12 Keith Weiser 40 Sean White 25 Joey Williamson		Catchers Infielders  8 Jorge Cantú -- Brad Emaus 21 Matt Macri 13 Jesus Merchan  4 Radames Nazario  7 Ryan Rohlinger  6 Warren Schaeffer  9 Ian Stewart * Outfielders 35 Scott Beerer 17 Cole Garner * 29 Joe Mather 11 Mike Paulk  3 Willy Taveras		Manager 18 Stu Cole Coaches 15 Rene Lachemann (hitting) 30 Doug Linton (pitching) 7-day disabled list * On Colorado Rockies 40-man roster ∞ Reserve list § Suspended list ‡ Restricted list # Rehab assignment Roster updated September 14, 2011 Transactions → More rosters

Double-A

Tulsa Drillers rosterview · talk · edit
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 18 Casey Weathers *		Catchers 32 Lars Davis Infielders  9 James Cesario  8 Darin Holcomb 11 Ben Paulsen  6 Jeffrey Squier  1 Erik Wetzel 39 Mike Zuanich Outfielders 35 Matt McBride 23 Michael Mitchell 14 Brian Rike 51 Bronson Sardinha  7 Tim Wheeler		Manager 52 Duane Espy Coaches  3 Dave Hajek (batting) 21 Dave Schuler (pitching) 7-day disabled list * On Colorado Rockies 40-man roster ∞ Reserve list § Suspended list ‡ Restricted list # Rehab assignment Roster updated September 16, 2011 → More rosters

Class A-Advanced

Modesto Nuts rosterview · talk · edit
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 18 Jerry Weinstein Coaches 45 Kevin Riggs (hitting) 43 Darryl Scott (pitching) 7-day disabled list * On Colorado Rockies 40-man roster ∞ Reserve list § Suspended list ‡ Restricted list # Rehab assignment Roster updated September 13, 2011 Transactions → More rosters

Class A

Asheville Tourists rosterview · talk · edit
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 20 Joe Mikulik Coaches 38 Joey Eischen (pitching) 14 Lenn Sakata (hitting) 7-day disabled list * On Colorado Rockies 40-man roster ∞ Reserve list § Suspended list ‡ Restricted list # Rehab assignment Roster updated September 13, 2011 Transactions → More rosters

Short A

Tri-City Dust Devils rosterview · talk · edit
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 34 Dave Burba (pitching) 10 Anthony Sanders (hitting) 7-day disabled list * On Colorado Rockies 40-man roster ∞ Reserve list § Suspended list ‡ Restricted list # Rehab assignment Roster updated September 3, 2011 Transactions → More rosters

Rookie

Grand Junction Rockies rosterview · talk · edit
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) 26 Jonathan Stone (hitting) 7-day disabled list * On Colorado Rockies 40-man roster ∞ Reserve list § Suspended list ‡ Restricted list # Rehab assignment Roster updated September 3, 2011 Transactions → More rosters

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