Age: 23
Level: Double-A
Position: Outfield/Infield
Bats/Throws: Right/Right
Height/Weight: 6’2″/200 pounds
Acquired: 2023 Draft, 2nd Round
Current BSB Ranking: 5
Previous BSB Ranking: 7
Pic Credit: Hartford Yard Goats
Player Summary
Brief Summary
A 2023 second-round pick out of San Diego State, Cole Carrigg is a toolsy, high-end athlete with elite speed and a strong arm. He’s stolen 50+ bases in consecutive seasons and excels defensively in center field. Offensively, he’s shown power and production, but rising strikeout rates remain a concern. After a solid Double-A season, Carrigg is likely Triple-A bound and could push for a big league debut soon with improved contact.
More detailed breakdown
A 2nd round pick in 2023 out of San Diego State, the 6-foot-2, 220lb. Cole Carrigg is a physically gifted athlete with lots of tools. He possesses truly elite speed and stole 51 and 46 bases the last two seasons, respectively. He also has a cannon for an arm and led the Eastern League last year with 18 outfield assists. You can see why Carrigg has drawn comparisons to current Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle.
Like Doyle, Carrigg also has the hit tool in his arsenal, but similarly, struggles with strikeouts at times. In his first full minor league season in High-A Spokane, Carrigg logged a .833 OPS and 124 wRC+ with 16 home runs and a Northwest League-leading 11 triples. Last year, making the important jump to Double-A Hartford, Carrigg’s number regressed some, but he still clubbed a solid .711 OPS, 106 wRC+, and 15 home runs. Somewhat concerningly, his K-rate increased from 19% to 27%, and he will need to make more contact going forward to fully utilize his speed and reach his potential. Carrigg has long been considered one of the Rockies’ top prospects, and it is not hard to see why. While he has played some shortstop in his career, his skillset of high-end speed and a rocket arm profile is perfect for center field, particularly in the expansive outfield of Coors Field. Carrigg will presumably start this year in Triple-A and should be competing for a call-up with a strong year. Written by Cooper Hearne.
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