When it comes to making noise in the minors, the Rockies' No. 2 prospect is certainly creating a buzz. In a standout performance for Triple-A Albuquerque, Condon launched two home runs and brought in five runs during an 11-5 victory over Salt Lake at Isotopes Park on Sunday.
This wasn't just a one-off show; Condon has been on a tear, hitting three homers in his last three games and racking up nine in June alone. With a three-hit afternoon, he reached base four times and crossed the plate four times, showcasing the kind of all-around game that has him pegged as MLB’s No. 70 prospect.
The fireworks began early for Condon, who kicked off his day with a solo shot to left field against right-hander Brett Kerry of the Angels. Not one to rest on his laurels, he came back an inning later to crush a three-run homer to center, again off Kerry.
The 17th homer of his season was a sight to behold, leaving the bat at a blistering 104.7 mph and traveling 431 feet. This marked the fourth time in his career that Condon has gone deep twice in a game, his second such feat this month, and the third this season.
Drafted third overall in 2024, Condon's journey hasn't been without its hurdles. A left wrist fracture sidelined him last season, limiting him to 99 games.
Despite that, he managed to crank out 14 homers and post an .820 OPS. Fast forward to 2026, and he's not just back-he's better than ever, already surpassing his previous career high in homers.
With his current trajectory, new personal bests in doubles, RBIs, and walks are well within reach.
June has been particularly kind to Condon, with a scorching .321/.455/.778 slash line and a 1.233 OPS, leading all of Triple-A in RBIs with 30. Over his last 10 games, he's batting .405 with a .973 slugging percentage, adding four more home runs to his tally. It's the kind of performance that turns heads and raises eyebrows across the league.
Condon’s power display is no surprise to those who followed his college career at Georgia, where he established himself as one of the premier power hitters with 62 home runs and a 1.433 OPS over two seasons.
But Condon isn't the only player making waves in the Isotopes’ lineup. Zac Veen, another rising star, joined in on the fun with a homer of his own on Sunday.
Over his past 10 games, Veen has been equally impressive, boasting a .357/.386/.762 slash line. Though his 25-game hitting streak recently came to an end, his hot bat continues to be a force for the Rockies’ No. 13 prospect.
In a league where future stars are often forged in the crucible of the minors, Condon and Veen are proving they're more than ready to step into the spotlight. Keep an eye on these names, because if their current form is any indication, the Rockies have some serious talent waiting in the wings.
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