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Rockies Slugging Prospect Earns Impressive Honor With Stellar Recent Production

A Colorado Rockies prospect had a monster month in June, earning some accolades.

Kenneth Teape

Mar 3, 2023; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; A detail view of Colorado Rockies hats, gloves and glasses prior to the game against the San Francisco Giants during a Spring Training game at Scottsdale Stadium.
Mar 3, 2023; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; A detail view of Colorado Rockies hats, gloves and glasses prior to the game against the San Francisco Giants during a Spring Training game at Scottsdale Stadium. / Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
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The Colorado Rockies are in a tough spot with their Major League roster, on pace to break the single-season record for losses, which was set by the Chicago White Sox last year with 121.

Despite their struggles on the field, the team doesn’t have too many building blocks to get excited about in the Big Leagues or throughout their minor league system.

Only one Rockies prospect, first baseman/outfielder Charlie Condon, a first-round pick in the 2024 MLB draft, No. 3 overall, is currently ranked in the top 100 with massive power potential.

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Colorado would love to see some of their other youngsters break through in the near future and provide the franchise with some building blocks to improve their outlook.

One player to keep an eye on is Aidan Longwell.

A 17th-round pick in the 2023 MLB draft, he isn’t currently ranked amongst the top 30 Rockies prospects, but that could change in the near future with how well he is performing.

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After slashing .339/.408/.426 in his first taste of professional baseball in 2023, between Rookie Ball and Single-A Fresno, Longwell continued producing at an impressive clip in his first full season in 2024.

In 283 plate appearances, he had a .313/.403/.425 slash line with four home runs, 11 doubles, two triples and 34 RBI in Single-A.

Colorado decided that he was ready for a promotion in 2025, starting him out at High-A Spokane, and his produciton has not slowed down.

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Longwell crushed the ball in June, being named the Northwest League Player of the Month with some eye-popping numbers.

He had a .375 batting average with 11 doubles and 56 total bases, 24 RBI and an impressive 1.065 OPS.

His power potential has been shining through in 2025, already launching 11 home runs, 21 doubles and two triples in 286 plate appearances.

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That has resulted in an impressive .300/.361/.530 slash line, putting Longwell in position for another promotion in the near future, exceeding all expectations normally placed on a player who is selected in the 17th round.

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Kenneth Teape
KENNETH TEAPE

Kenneth Teape is an alumnus of SUNY Old Westbury and graduated in 2013 with an Honors Degree in Media Communications with a focus on print journalism. During his time at Old Westbury, he worked for the school newspaper and several online publications, such as Knicks Now, the official website of the New York Knicks, and a self-made website with fellow students, Gotham City Sports News. Kenneth has also been a site expert at Empire Writes Back, Musket Fire, and Lake Show Life within the FanSided Network. He was a contributor to HoopsHabit, with work featured on Bleacher Report and Yardbarker. In addition to his work here, he is a reporter for both NBA Analysis Network and NFL Analysis Network, as well as a writer and editor for Packers Coverage. You can follow him on X, formerly Twitter, @teapester725, or reach him via email at teapester725@gmail.com.

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