Sterlin Thompson

A 6-foot-4 lefty hitting corner outfielder from Florida, Thompson has one of the better hit tools among college outfielders in last year's draft. He hit .354/.443/.563 with 11 home runs, 10 steals, a 15.4 K% and a 12.1 BB% in 66 games in the spring, and Colorado scooped him up with the 31st overall pick and full slot money. Thompson's hands are very quick, and he can hammer mistakes out to the pull side, but he will likely always be hit-over-power. His fringe-average speed and average throwing arm could lead to him being a left fielder at the highest level, which will put pressure on him to reach his ceiling as a hitter. Thompson's exit velocities were in line with expectations, but he chased more than usual en route to a 24.3 K% and 4.5 BB% across 111 plate appearances across the complex league and Single-A. Rockies hitting prospects get the permanent green light on the bases and play in many favorable hitting conditions, so Thompson's minor-league numbers could look pretty impressive if he regains his form from college. Read Past Outlooks