Rockies select lefty Ryan Rolison 22nd overall out of Ole Miss
With the 22nd pick in the 2018 MLB amateur draft, the Colorado Rockies selected Ole Miss left-hander Ryan Rolison.
The sophomore southpaw was highly touted out of high school, but was adamant about his commitment to Mississippi. Rolison doesn't have an especially overpowering fastball, predominantly living in the low-90s. However, the medium-framed pitcher boasts a pair of polished breaking-ball offerings, with scouts particularly fond of the curve.
Since 2013, the Rockies have used three of their first picks on pitchers including Jon Gray and Kyle Freeland. Most recently, in 2016, Colorado used the fourth overall pick on hard-throwing righty Riley Pint.
Bio
Age: 20
Position: LHP
Height/weight: 6-foot-2, 195 pounds
Bats/Throws: R/L
School: Ole Miss
Pick value: $2,912,300
MLB prospect rank: 17
MLB.com money quote: "Rolison has one of the best curveballs in the draft, a sharp breaker with power and depth ... Add in his athleticism, strong build, and easy delivery, and Rolison has everything he needs to remain a starter at the next level."
Scouting grades
| Fastball | Curveball | Slider | Changeup | Control | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 60 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
2018 stats
| IP (G) | ERA | K/BB | OPP. AVG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90.1 (16) | 3.79 | 107/42 | .257 |
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(Grades courtesy: MLB Pipeline)