 Monday, July 14, 2025 | | |
| | | | | BY JOE NGUYEN
JNGUYEN@DENVERPOST.COM / @JOENGUYEN Welcome to the Rockies, Ethan Holliday. The son of former Colorado star Matt Holliday was selected with the fourth overall pick in Sunday's MLB draft. Hardly a surprise entering the draft as national draftniks universally had him coming to Colorado, the early grades from national outlets were stellar for the Rockies. Have a question for beat writer Patrick Saunders? Tap here to submit one for the next Rockies Mailbag.
Featured photo Colorado Rockies left fielder Yanquiel Fernandez lets the ball hit by Cincinnati Reds' Matt McLain drop in front him during the third
inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Cincinnati. (Jay LaPrete, The Associated Press)
Read more about the Rockies' 4-2 loss to the Reds on Sunday.
They said it...“He’s a foundational draft choice for the franchise. He’s an incredible young man who has a significant chance to make an impact.”— Former Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd on Colorado selecting Ethan Holliday
Want to reach out? Email me or find me on X. While you're at it, follow The Denver Post Sports page on X. Forward this to a friend so they, too, can subscribe to the newsletter, too. | | | | As a senior at Oklahoma’s Stillwater High School, the 6-foot-4, 210-pound Holliday hit .611 with a 2.038 OPS, 19 home runs and 64 RBIs. | | | | | The Rockies are hoping a familiar surname will again bring success to Coors Field one day. | | | | | The Rockies limped into the All-Star break in altogether fitting fashion. | | | | | The Broncos went out and got the skill talent this offseason to elevate an offense that put up a clunker in their wild-card round loss to the Buffalo Bills. | | | | | How many starting offensive spots are up for grabs? How many roles are yet to be determined? | | | |
