The Colorado Rockies don't have much going for them.
But if the 2025 MLB Draft breaks one way when it starts on Sunday, it could be a great outcome for the Rockies.
The Sporting News' latest mock draft predicts the Rockies to land Ethan Holliday at No. 4 overall. The high school shortstop from Oklahoma is the son of Colorado legend Matt and the brother of former No. 1 overall Orioles pick Jackson.
Here's how Sporting News' Dan Treacy breaks down the potential pick:
Holliday remains in the mix for the top pick, but the Rockies may be his most likely landing spot if the Nationals choose Anderson. Reports have indicated that Holliday isn't expected to come off the board at No. 2 if available, and the Mariners also might favor pitching. That would culminate in a dream scenario for Colorado, which became a second home for Holliday's father, Matt.
Holliday is three inches taller than his brother, Jackson, and could offer more power as he grows into his frame, with third base his more likely long-term position. With perhaps the highest ceiling of any player in this draft, Holliday might have enough talent to overcome a Rockies development system with a fairly abysmal track record. If Holliday is off the board, it would make sense for the Rockies to take whichever of the top three college arms is still available as they try to dig out a massive hole.
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This would also feel a bit like a steal.
Holliday has been in the running to go 1.1, but lots of suggestions lately have linked the Nationals to college pitching rather than the high school infielder.
He alone won't be able to save the Rockies, but he'd provide hope that Colorado hasn't had in a while.
Rockies fans will surely be watching closely Sunday night in the hopes that Ethan Holliday falls to them.
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