{"id":123783,"date":"2026-06-13T16:40:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T20:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=123783"},"modified":"2026-06-13T16:41:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T20:41:46","slug":"cole-carrigg-rockies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2026\/06\/13\/cole-carrigg-rockies\/","title":{"rendered":"Cole Carrigg Already Establishing Himself With Rockies"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the Colorado Rockies in the midst of another rebuild, Cole Carrigg’s<\/a> call-up on June 9 was a needed spark for the fanbase. Both literally and figuratively, as the Rockies’ sixth-ranked prospect plays with his head on fire. In just four games with the Rockies, he has already made his presence felt. Showing some of the potential that has made the 24-year-old one of the most intriguing Rockies prospects since getting drafted out of San Diego State University in the second round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.<\/p>\n

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Jun 9, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies center fielder Cole Carrigg (16) triples in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Intriguing Ceiling of Cole Carrigg<\/h2>\n

Carrigg is a true Swiss Army Knife, playing every position at least once while with the Aztecs in college. After being drafted by the Rockies, he has spent a large majority of his time in centerfield, playing 245 games in center over four Minor-league seasons. But he also played seven combined games at catcher with High-A Fresno and in the Arizona Complex League in 2023. Other than the outfield, Carrigg has also played in 45 games at shortstop, including 18 games with Triple-A Albuquerque this season. But that position was obviously a roadblock in the Majors due to the Rockies’ Gold Glove defender at short, Ezequiel Tovar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With every day center fielder Brenton Doyle<\/a> currently on the IL since May 20 with a left oblique contusion, Carrigg is getting valuable reps in center. Including a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs in which he got his first taste of game action patrolling the spacious Coors outfield. Like Doyle, Carrigg’s ceiling is a player with five-tool potential. MLB Pipeline grades Carrigg as a player with average power, above-average speed, well above-average arm strength, and slightly above-average fielding.<\/p>\n

With reportedly strong interest<\/a> from around the league in Doyle this offseason, Carrigg was a possible successor should the Rockies ever decide to move Doyle. Though Doyle has struggled to replicate his offensive production from 2024, he is still an excellent defender, winning consecutive Gold Gloves in his first two seasons in the Majors. It is a luxury to have a defender like Doyle to man center field at Coors. However, if Carrigg can show that he can carry that mantle, the talk around Doyle will get very interesting. Especially if Carrigg can pair solid defense in center with offensive production.<\/p>\n

Cole Carrigg Showing Offensive Potential Early On<\/h2>\n

Carrigg wasted no time introducing himself to the Rockies’ faithful. He struck out in his first at-bat against Colin Rea<\/a>, but deposited a four-seamer from Rea down the first-base line in his second at-bat, earning a triple for his first career Major League hit.<\/p>\n

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WELCOME TO THE SHOW COLE! pic.twitter.com\/69tW1ycXp8<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) June 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n