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Colorado Rockies 2014 Draft Results - Top 5 Picks

Round 1, Pick 8: Chris Coleman OF, Bucknell University
Quick Facts: 21 years old, 6'2" 185 lbs, Bats: Switch, Throws: Right
With our first round pick I decided to go with what I perceived to be the best talent available. The 21-year old Coleman performed extremely well in 56 games last season at Bucknell, hitting .323 with a .404 wOBA, and a .957 OPS, the second highest for all college players in the 2014 draft pool. Coleman also hit 14 home runs, drove in 55 runs and stole 37 bases, while only being thrown out 4 times. Coleman spent most of the time in center field for Bucknell, but he has the ability to play any position in the outfield, obtaining a good arm and great range.

Coleman has the potential to become a five-tool outfielder in the major leagues, and he has the work ethic to get himself there. Expectations are high, both the players and the teams.

Round 2, Pick 38: Greg Barker SP, McKinney North (High School)
Quick Facts: 17 years old, 6'4" 195 lbs, Bats: Right, Throws: Left

Barker is a guy who possesses an incredibly high ceiling. In 121.2 innings of work over his last season Barker sported a 12-0 record with a 0.59 ERA. Additionally, Barker had a WHIP of 0.72 and struck out 258 batters giving Barker, on average, 19.1 strikeouts per 9 innings of work. In his senior year, Barker started 15 games, with each start lasting an average of 8 innings. Despite his large frame, Barker is not a high-velocity thrower, and is instead a sinkerballer who will hit 91-93 mph on the gun. Barker's true weapon is his devastating slider, which will continue to be a problem for hitters as he develops his game.

Round 3, Pick 68: Mike Snow SS, Old Dominion
Quick Facts: 20 years old, 5'10" 165 lbs, Bats: Right, Throws: Right

Despite being listed as a shortstop, Snow is more of a utility player than anything else; Snow possesses the ability to play all defensive positions with the exception of catcher and first base. The young utility player also has some pop in his bat, in 61 games last season Snow hit .309 with a .894 OPS and a .385 wOBA. He also drove in 58 runs while hitting 15 home runs and stealing 33 bags. Snow is a player that all GM's love to have in their system, he has great tools and also possesses the flexibility to play anywhere on the field.

Round 4, Pick 98: Tony Keats SS, Holy Cross
Quick Facts: 22 years old, 6'0" 185 lbs, Bats: Switch, Throws: Right

Keats is a similar player to Mike Snow in that, despite being listed as a shortstop, he can play multiple positions. In all likelihood, Keats will end up as either a second baseman or a corner outfielder in the Rockies system. In 49 games last year, Keats hit .318, with 5 home runs, 42 runs batted in and 32 stolen bases. Keats also has a better stolen base percentage (94.1%) than both Snow (78.6%) and first-round pick Coleman (90.2%). Regardless, there is no lack of speed between the first three position players taken by the Rockies.

Round 5, Pick 128: Jeff Sheffield CF, Eastland Christian (High School)
Quick Facts: 17 years old, 6'3" 195 lbs, Bats: Right, Throws: Right

Sheffield is the second high school player taken in the first five picks by the Rockies. Sheffield has a large frame (6'3") and has very high offensive upside. In 26 games last year on his high school squad, Sheffield hit .492 with a 1.331 OPS and a .550 wOBA. Sheffield drove in 38 runs while also hitting 7 home runs. Despite having high upside on the offensive side of his game, Sheffield does not have overwhelming speed, and will also need to put in lots of hours into improving his defense. Fortunately for us, and him, Sheffield is a gym rat who could certainly be a valuable Rockie if he reaches his full potential.