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MLB's Most Shocking Contender Has MiLB's Hottest Big-Name Prospect

The Colorado Rockies are legitimate postseason players.

As we approach the 50-game mark of the 2017 season, the Mile High gang sits at 30-17, good for first place in the National League West and the best record in the Junior Circuit.

Raise your hand if you saw that coming.

Put your hand down.

They've done it with an offense that ranks second in baseball in runs scored and a pitching staff that paces the game in road ERA behind new manager and former pitcher/pitching coach Bud Black.

As if that wasn't enough good news for the Rockies faithful, here's more: The team's top prospect, Brendan Rodgers, is scalding hot in the minor leagues and could be a secret weapon at some point this season.