The Rockies’ system has a few names that already draw plenty of buzz, but the second half is a good time to zoom in on the prospects who may be a little easier to miss. Ethan Holliday is getting the headlines, sure, but Roldy Brito, Yanquiel Calaz, and Jackson Cox are all making their own case for attention.
Brito is the kind of hitter who jumps out the moment you see him. His stance has Juan Soto vibes, and at just 19 years old, he’s already showing the kind of offensive polish that can make a prospect stick.
Listed at 5'11”, he can handle both the outfield and second base, and his game is built on contact, patience, and a knack for getting on base. He’s a ferocious hitter who can hit for high contact and draws a lot of walks.
The 2025 season was a big one for Brito, who took home Arizona Complex League MVP honors. This year, he’s kept moving forward with a .320/.383/.868 slash line, eight home runs, and 67 RBIs.
He’s adding impact on the bases too, with 28 stolen bases and 120 hits so far. Brito is ranked No. 2 on the Rockies’ Top 30 prospects list.
Calaz is another player with real upside, and his bat speed is one of the first things that stands out. The 20-year-old outfielder is one of Colorado’s best international hitters in the farm system, and there’s still plenty of belief that he can grow into a star. He tracks the ball well and has already shown he can drive it, with back-to-back double-digit home run seasons and batting over .250 in the previous two seasons.
This year, though, the production has dipped a bit. Calaz is slashing .211/.286/.310 with a .596 OPS, four homers, 32 RBIs, 10 stolen bases, and 60 hits in 284 at-bats.
He’s with the Spokane Indians now, and he still needs to sharpen his plate discipline and conditioning. The last time he had more than one RBI in a game was July 9.
Cox rounds out the group, and his value is tied to what he can do on the mound when he’s right. Colorado took him in the second round in 2022 with the 50th overall pick, and he brings a curveball and four-seam fastball that already play well, plus a slider he added as part of his development. The 22-year-old right-hander missed the 2024 season after Tommy John surgery, but he’s back making noise for the Hartford Yard Goats.
And he’s been doing it in a big way. Cox has a 6-3 record with 122 strikeouts in 92.1 innings over 17 starts. For a pitcher coming off that kind of injury, that’s a strong sign that there’s still more coming.
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