Age: 25
Level: Double-A
Position: Shortstop/Third Base
Bats/Throws: Right/Right
Height/Weight: 6’3″/200 pounds
Acquired: 2023 Draft, 8th Round
Current BSB Ranking: 35
Previous BSB Ranking: NA
Pic Credit: Spokane Indians
Player Summary
Brief Summary
Braylen Wimmer cemented his status as one of the Rockies’ fastest-rising prospects in 2025, slashing .296/.366/.466 with 17 homers, 37 steals, and a 125 wRC+ across High-A and Double-A. He earned Player of the Month honors and a postseason All-Star nod while showcasing versatility across six positions. After a seizure in the Arizona Fall League led to brain tumor surgery, Wimmer remarkably returned to camp fully cleared. If his bat and defensive flexibility continue trending upward in 2026, he could quickly force his way into the Rockies’ promotion conversation.
More detailed breakdown
Braylen Wimmer once again showed in 2025 why he’s one of the fastest-rising prospects in the Colorado Rockies organization. The 25-year-old, an eighth-round pick out of South Carolina in 2023, slashed .296/.366/.466 with 17 home runs, 69 RBIs, 30 doubles, and 37 stolen bases over 131 games between High-A Spokane and Double-A Hartford—good for a 125 wRC+ overall. He earned Northwest League Player of the Month honors in May and was later named a postseason All-Star with Spokane.
Wimmer also showcased impressive defensive versatility, logging time at six different positions—primarily second base, third base, and both corner outfield spots—throughout the 2025 season.
In November, a seizure during Arizona Fall League play led to the discovery of a brain tumor and subsequent surgery. Remarkably, Wimmer was taking soft toss just weeks after the procedure and entered Rockies camp this spring fully cleared.
If he continues to produce at the plate while maintaining his defensive flexibility in 2026, Wimmer could push his way into the conversation for a promotion and force the Rockies’ front office to take notice. Written by Eli Whitney.
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