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Scaling the Rocks: Colorado’s catching depth (might be) sneaky good

Good morning, Rockies fans! There’s little need to spend much time discussing what Hunter Goodman brings to the table as the Colorado Rockies’ starting catcher. His 41 home runs in 2026 speak for themselves. And when I talk about Colorado’s…

By James Riggenbach · Purple Row

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

Key Things to Know

James Riggenbach argues that the Colorado Rockies possess a surprisingly strong catching pipeline in their minor-league system.
Starting catcher Hunter Goodman hit 41 home runs for Colorado during the 2026 season.
Prospects Bryant Betancourt, Cole Messina, Daniel Jackson, and Jack Natili have demonstrated notable offensive and defensive potential.

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Purple Row's James Riggenbach highlights that while Hunter Goodman provides established power as Colorado's starting catcher, the Rockies possess an intriguing pipeline of catching depth in their minor-league system. Although immediate backups Brett Sullivan and Braxton Fulford have uncertain futures, lower-level prospects are showing considerable promise across the organization.

Riggenbach points to Bryant Betancourt reaching Triple-A at age 22, Cole Messina's productive campaign in Double-A, and 2026 draftees Daniel Jackson and Jack Natili. Additionally, Jack O'Dowd hit 23 home runs across three levels before shining in the Arizona Fall League.

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