Age: 23
Level: Double-A
Position: Starting Pitcher
Bats/Throws: Left/Left
Height/Weight: 6’3″/210 pounds
Acquired: 2024 Draft, 6th Round
Current BSB Ranking: 20
Previous BSB Ranking: 38
Pic Credit: Hartford Yard Goats
Player Summary
Brief Summary
The Rockies took a chance on left-hander Konner Eaton in the 6th round of the 2024 draft despite an inconsistent final season at George Mason. Armed with a mid-to-upper 90s fastball and intriguing physical tools, Colorado bet on his development. Konner Eaton delivered promising results in 2025, posting a 3.56 ERA across 121 innings with High-A Spokane. After a strong first full season, he’s likely headed to Double-A to continue proving he can stick as a starter.
More detailed breakdown
Konner Eaton was one of the more unusual but intriguing prospects in the 2024 draft. The 6-foot-3 lefty had not found much success in college at George Mason, with a 5.66 ERA, 1.581 WHIP, and 2.41 K/BB ratio his final year. However, his impressive 11.9 K/9 along with projectable physical tools and strong mental makeup were enough to have the Rockies dreaming of his potential. They selected Eaton in the 6th round, betting on their ability to help him develop and reach his ceiling.
Eaton rewarded the Rockies with good early returns in 2025. Starting with High-A Spokane he logged 121 innings and posted a strong 3.56 ERA, 1.245 WHIP, and a 2.98 K/BB ratio. Eaton is a hard thrower who can touch the mid to upper 90’s, and he could eventually move to a bullpen role. However, his success as a starter in his first minor league year is an encouraging sign for his trajectory going forward. He will likely start the season in Double-A and attempt to stack another impressive year for the organization that believed in him. Written by Cooper Hearne.
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