Rockies OF prospect Cole Carrigg went 2-for-5 with an RBI for Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.
That extends Carrigg’s hitting streak to 14 games, and he has a hit in 21 of his last 22 games. On the season, the 24-year-old is hitting .367/.420/.557 with four home runs, 34 RBI, 26 steals, and a 24/13 K/BB ratio. He hit 15 home runs and stole 46 bases in Double-A last year, but the batting average was not good. This season, Carrigg is pulling the ball more often and hitting it on the ground 12 percent more often, making good use of his speed. He’s also improved his contact rate by 10 percent and cut his swinging strike rate down to nine percent. If these gains hold, he could be a major asset in Coors Field for batting average and stolen bases when he gets his chance.
