When the midseason PuRPs list was released, Robert Tyler had yet to make a professional appearance. Colorado’s Competitive Balance Round A pick in 2016 was signed to a $1.7 million bonus and had at times leading up to his draft year been projected as high as a top 10 pick. The 21-year-old righty pitcher, who boasts an elite fastball and pitched for team USA, showed flashes at the University of Georgia. He become an elite starter, but his time in Athens was marred by injuries over the last couple of years, including a forearm strain in 2015 that limited him to just six starts.
Colorado Rockies prospect Robert Tyler has the stuff to start
