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Colorado Rockies prospects: No. 3, Ryan Vilade
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3. Ryan Vilade (345 points, 13 ballots)
Even though he was a second round pick in 2017, Ryan Vilade has often been thought of as a first round pick by
Rockies fans since he was the first player taken in that draft by Colorado. Though he was a high school shortstop, most expected the 6’2” righty to move to third base immediately after he signed for $1.425 million. Surprisingly, Vilade stuck at the position through most of his first three professional seasons, seeing time at third base for the first time in a secondary capacity in 2019. Now though, based on reports from the alternate site and fall instructs, Vilade appears to be preparing for a life at the outfield corners.