Tyler Bell’s Injury-Resilient Rise | Colorado Rockies News

The Rockies just got a steal with 10th overall pick Tyler Bell — a Kentucky shortstop ranked 10 by MLB Pipeline and the 8th UK player ever taken in the first round. Tore his labrum in his non-throwing shoulder in his sophomore opener? No problem — back in the lineup as a DH in less than a month, then back at shortstop. Finished the year hitting .343 with 9 homers and an insane 1.119 OPS in 41 games, plus just 3 errors in over 100 defensive chances. Originally drafted by the Rays in 2024, he chose Kentucky. A switch-hitter with elite bat speed and power, scouts see him as a 20-homer threat. He’s got the range, hands, and arm to stick at shortstop — or if he moves, his athleticism lets him play anywhere. 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/629990a83090a5d7