DENVER — Sam Hilliard was drafted out of Wichita State University in the 15th round of the 2015 draft. Since then, the 6-foot-5-inch outfielder has progressed steadily through each level of the Rockies system, spending one year at each level from Low-A to Triple-A. After spending time in the Arizona Fall League in 2018, he was promoted to Albuquerque where he enjoyed a breakout 2019 season.
“It’s been fun.” Hilliard said in July. “It’s definitely a different league, different traveling. You got guys moving in and out all the time so it’s important for you to stay focused and go about your stuff — everything the same way everyday.