SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Outfielder Brenton Doyle was smacking the ball during batting practice Thursday, looking powerful and confident.
Early in camp, as players make first impressions, Doyle’s name keeps popping up as a possibility to make the Rockies’ 26-man roster, especially with Randal Grichuk out with a sports hernia injury that will likely sideline him beyond opening day.
“I sure wouldn’t count Doyle out, he’s looked really good,” general manager Bill Schmidt said.
The 24-year-old moved up the ladder last season, slashing .246/.287/.450 with 23 home runs, 21 doubles, three triples and 23 stolen bases at Double-A Hartford.