There has only been two other times in Colorado Rockies history where the team has chosen ninth in the MLB draft. The first came in 2002 when the Rockies selected Jeff Francis, a left-handed pitcher out of the University of British Columbia. The second came in 2004 when Colorado picked high school infielder Chris Nelson.
Nelson would have an unspectacular career for the Rockies, seeing action in 212 games over four seasons. Francis, however, would fare much better.
Francis would go on to be named one of the top 25 players in Colorado Rockies history during the team’s 25th anniversary season.