Amid the optimism of spring training, the Rockies complex in Scottsdale will be packed with players competing for big-league jobs over the next couple of months.
Amid the dozens of prospects, who should Rockies fans make sure to familiarize themselves with? There will be players competing for a 26-man roster spot; those making their debuts in big-league camp; and even an array of younger, up-and-comers in minor-league camp who face a long climb to reach Coors Field.
The following is a guide to the Rockies prospects. This guide does not include young players who have exceeded their rookie limits, or prospects who still have their rookie status intact but saw extended time last season, such as infielder Brendan Rodgers, infielder Josh Fuentes and outfielder Yonathan Daza.