Cole Tucker

Cole Tucker

26-Year-Old OutfielderOF
Colorado Rockies AAA
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Cole Tucker in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed a one-year, minor-league contract with the Rockies in December of 2022.
Misses out on season-opening roster
OFColorado Rockies  AAA
March 22, 2023
The Rockies reassigned Tucker to minor-league camp Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Tucker's bid for a spot on the Rockies' Opening Day roster as a utility man fell short after he slashed .194/.293/.361 over 18 Cactus League games. He's expected to begin the season at Triple-A Albuquerque.
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+83%
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+228%
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+67%
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OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2021vs Left .343 48 3 0 2 0 .133 .188 .156
Since 2021vs Right .629 146 15 2 12 3 .230 .281 .348
2023vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022vs Left .143 14 0 0 1 0 .071 .071 .071
2022vs Right .469 49 3 0 1 1 .204 .204 .265
2021vs Left .429 34 3 0 1 0 .161 .235 .194
2021vs Right .715 97 12 2 11 2 .244 .320 .395
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+6%
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+40%
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OPS PA R HR RBI SB AVG OBP SLG
Since 2021Home .577 87 7 1 8 1 .200 .264 .313
Since 2021Away .542 107 11 1 6 2 .210 .252 .290
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2022Home .467 30 1 0 1 1 .200 .200 .267
2022Away .333 33 2 0 1 0 .152 .152 .182
2021Home .638 57 6 1 7 0 .200 .298 .340
2021Away .641 74 9 1 5 2 .239 .297 .343
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Tucker came up to the majors as a shortstop who hit for a good average and was quite active on the basepaths throughout the minor leagues. He has done neither of those things at the big-league level, albeit in limited playing time. He has been mostly overmatched at the plate to date, and since stealing first base is not yet one of the many rule changes implemented by baseball, Tucker has not been afforded the opportunity to show his stolen-base prowess. The larger problem is that he lost his shortstop eligibility last season, although his manager wants him back in the infield. There is really no scenario in which you should draft Tucker on draft day as an outfielder with no power, no hit and no steals. The minor-league track record is interesting, but Tucker needs to show more to warrant serious mixed-league consideration.
Tucker, for now, is a glove-first infielder who reached the major leagues before his 23rd birthday. He has been one of the youngest players at nearly every level of his professional career, but has displayed an ability to accept his walks and not be completely overmatched. He has used his speed to twice steal 35-plus bases in the minors, but attempted just 11 in Triple-A last year and did not attempt a stolen base in the major leagues. Pittsburgh values his defense, but Tucker will have to beat out one of Kevin Newman or Adam Frazier to make the big-league roster, or see one of them get injured in order to be recalled sooner rather than later. Tucker would be better served with everyday time in Triple-A rather than riding the bench in the big leagues. His dynasty-league value has cratered, but as a better shortstop defender than Newman, he could still eventually become a 20-steal threat in the majors.
For the most part, 2018 was a rough year for Tucker at the plate, but he is still relevant for dynasty leagues. After playing 42 games at Double-A in 2017, he returned to that level for his age-21/22 season and was a below-league-average hitter (93 wRC+). However, he still profiles as the Pirates' shortstop of the future, and his plus speed and aggression on the bases would be very valuable if he is able to secure the everyday job. He was the best shortstop in the Arizona Fall League, showcasing high-end defense while hitting .370/.442/.457 with six steals on nine attempts. Despite standing 6-foot-3, Tucker struggles to generate power from his narrow lower half, and does not project to ever be a 20-homer threat. He may only be a .250 or .260 hitter with modest pop, but Tucker's wheels could lead to seasons where he steals 25-plus bases. His plus defense should allow him to overtake Kevin Newman for the job in Pittsburgh sooner than later.
Untimely injuries have prevented Tucker from truly breaking out as a high-end prospect. After missing time in 2015 and 2016 following shoulder surgery, he missed three weeks with a broken thumb and ended the season on the shelf with a broken hand. An athletic 6-foot-3, 185 pounds, scouts keep waiting for Tucker to grow into a bit more over-the-fence power, and that could still click for him at some point in the coming years. For now, his top fantasy-relevant traits are advanced on-base skills (10.8 percent walk rate last year), aggressiveness on the bases and the fact that he has a decent chance to stick at shortstop. Despite finishing with 47 steals (on 62 attempts), Tucker is not a plus runner, so it remains to be seen how long he will continue to ride good reads and aggressive leads to impressive steal totals. It’s safer to assume he will be a 10-to-15 steal threat in the majors, so strides in the power department are critical for him to profile as more than a middle-infield option in standard leagues.
Coming off shoulder surgery, Tucker started his season in May and batted .262/.308/.443 in 67 Low-A plate appearances before an injury to fellow shortstop prospect Kevin Newman gave him a shot with High-A Bradenton. Tucker did not hit well for the Marauders. He posted a .238/.312/.301 line and appeared overmatched. The lack of any semblance of power might be expected, but he only stole five bases (in 11 attempts). He hit .293 with 25 stolen bases in Low-A two seasons ago, so there's still plenty of hope for the 20-year-old. From a fantasy perspective, however, speed appears to be the switch-hitter's primary calling card and he hasn't excelled in that aspect of the game.
The Pirates top pick in 2014, Tucker underwent shoulder surgery on his throwing arm at the end of August and was expected to miss 10-12 months. Prior to getting hurt, the shortstop slashed .293/.322/.377 in 329 PA for Low-A West Virginia, an improvement over his first rookie ball campaign — .267/.368./.356. Tucker, 19, will likely have to watch much of the action in 2016 from the bench, but he’s fortunate to have time on his side. Tucker and Kevin Newman — a shortstop pick first in the 2015 draft — will continue to compete as they progress up the organizational ladder.
One of the youngest players taken in the 2014 draft, Tucker hit .404 in his senior season and played for Team USA against Japan in the 18-and-under World Cup. He is thought to be a better player on the defensive side of the ball, but Tucker will have plenty of time to develop the rest of his talents. Tucker's Gulf Coast League debut showed some of his future skill set. He hit .267/.368/.356 in 217 plate appearances, showing decent batting average ability but with little power. The shortstop also stole 13 bases, an area that might help fantasy owners down the road. The 24th overall pick has little competition as a true shortstop inside the Pittsburgh organization.
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Catches on with Colorado
OFColorado Rockies  AAA
December 7, 2022
Tucker agreed Wednesday with the Rockies on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to big-league spring training, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
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Dumped from 40-man roster
OFArizona Diamondbacks  AAA
July 7, 2022
Tucker was outrighted off the Diamondbacks' 40-man roster Thursday and sent to Triple-A Reno.
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Claimed by Arizona
OFArizona Diamondbacks  AAA
June 5, 2022
Tucker was claimed off waivers by the Diamondbacks on Sunday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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Designated for assignment
OFPittsburgh Pirates  AAA
May 30, 2022
Tucker was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Monday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
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Sent down Thursday
OFPittsburgh Pirates  AAA
May 12, 2022
Tucker was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
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