Hill’s ceiling as a potential top of rotation starter has consistently gotten attention from scouts — but in 2024, the Rockies waved the white flag as they moved the 6’4” right-hander to a full-time relief role. About that potential: the 25-year-old throws an upper-90s fastball graded in the 60-65 range, a plus changeup graded in the 60-70 range, and a potentially above-average slider. The high ceiling got Hill selected 44th overall in 2021 and signed him to a slot bonus of $1.69M despite having had Tommy John surgery before the draft.
Mid-season 2024 Rank: 21
High Ballot: 10
Mode Ballot: 18
Future Value: 40, middle reliever
Contract Status: 2021 Second Round, Louisiana State, 40 Man Roster, three options remaining
MLB ETA: Now
Hill just wasn’t able to harness it as a starter with High-A Spokane in 2023.