Rockies Draft Bell, College Shortstop | Denver News

The Rockies stunned the draft with their top pick: Tyler Bell, a switch-hitting shortstop from Kentucky, selected 10th overall. Bell, who missed time with a shoulder injury yet still slashed .343/.437/.600 and earned First Team All-SEC honors, was previously drafted by Tampa Bay in 2024 but chose college — a decision that paid off big time. His elite tools and consistent production have made him a consensus top-10 prospect. This pick signals a strategic pivot for Colorado, their first college middle infielder in the first round since 2019 and the first since Troy Tulowitzki in 2005. With more picks to come, the Rockies are clearly building a new foundation — and Bell’s journey from college to MLB spotlight is just getting started. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3dbd0cb171504314