Yesterday, the 2022 MLB Draft kicked off. The Rockies took pitcher Gabriel Hughes with the 10th overall pick, outfielder Sterlin Thompson with the 31st overall pick, outfielder Jordan Beck with the 38th overall pick, and pitcher Jackson Cox with the 50th to round out the day. Today, they’ll start with Round 3 of the draft, and finish with Round 10.
The later rounds don’t have the same success rate as the first couple, but they’ve produced some quality big leaguers for the Rockies over the years nonetheless. Here’s a look back at some of the picks that worked out best.