Jared Thomas Slugging Like Rockies’ Next Potential Outfield Star

The Colorado Rockies made Jared Thomas their second round pick a year ago and he is progressing fast toward a Major League decision.

Aug 20, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; A detail view of a Colorado Rockies batting helmet in the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox at Coors Field. / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The Colorado Rockies’ Double-A affiliate in Hartford is stocked with some of the best talent in its entire system.

Nine of the Rockies Top 30 prospects, as ranked by MLB Pipeline, are with the Yard Goats. That includes last year’s first-round pick, former Georgia slugger Charlie Condon. He is the system’s No. 1 prospect.

Not far behind him is Jared Thomas, who is ranked No. 7. The way he’s played lately he could be due to move up the prospect rankings — and the Rockies’ minor league system.

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Jared Thomas’ Recent Production Surge

Jared Thomas is RAKING. He blasts a solo shot and it's 6-1 Goats! pic.twitter.com/9p0lkWkK2D

— Hartford Yard Goats (@GoYardGoats) August 3, 2025

Thomas has been batting well all season. But last week earned him a spot on Baseball America’s (subscription required) hot sheet, devoted to the Top 20 prospects for the week of July 28-Aug. 3.

He was just incredible in the week-long series. He slashed .476/.542/.762 with two home runs and five RBI. He also scored eight runs, walked three times and struck out five times. He stole three bases in three attempts.

What’s impressive is that he’s only been with Hartford for a little over a month after being promoted from High-A Spokane on July 1. His numbers have held steady since the promotion.

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In his first 16 games with Hartford, he slashed .310/.375/.500 with three home runs and six RBI.

In 73 games with Spokane, he slashed .330/.427/.495 with 11 home runs and 45 RBI.

Combined he has slashed .327/.419/.496 in 89 games with 14 home runs and 51 RBI.

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Remarkably, this is his first full professional season. He played just eight games to end last year at Class-A Fresno in the California League.

Colorado knew it was getting a prospect with power potential along with a solid collegiate slash line. He showed a glimpse of it with his .333 batting average at Fresno.

Jared Thomas Before the Rockies

June 1, 2024; College Station, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns infielder Jared Thomas (9) celebrates a home run against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second round in the NCAA baseball College Station Regional at Olsen Field College Station. / Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

Thomas had two productive seasons with the Texas Longhorns before he was drafted in the second round of the 2024 MLB draft.

Last season he slashed .349/.434/.635 with 16 home runs and 47 RBI in a huge jump over his 2023 season.

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In 2023 he slashed .321/.398./.484. He only had four home runs and 29 RBI, so his power took a big jump.

He’s emerged as one of the most aggressive hitters in the Rockies’ system, one that could be knocking on the door of Coors Field sometime next year.

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