When the Rockies drafted Reid Humphreys out of Mississippi State in the 7th round of the 2016 draft, he had thrown just 22 2⁄3 innings for the school. Instead, Humphreys had been a power-hitting position player for the Bulldogs after undergoing Tommy John surgery in high school. The Rockies believed in Humphreys as a pitcher though, and, after an adjustment period as he got used to being back on the mound, the righty reliever has proved this to be a wise investment by Colorado.
Mid-season Ranking: NR
High Ballot: 7
Mode Ballot: 14, 23
Future Value: 40, middle reliever
Contract Status: 2016 7th Round, not Rule 5 Eligible, three options remaining
MLB ETA: 2020
After a brief cameo in Grand Junction in 2016 (he didn’t play until August), Humphreys was assigned to Low A Asheville in 2017.