Rockies’ draft-and-development philosophy has serious flaws. Here’s why

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (9) signs autographs for young fans before playing the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)Over the last decade, no team in baseball has been worse at getting impact out of the draft than the Rockies.

That’s why on Sunday, the Rockies are under pressure to turn their fortunes around with the No. 4 overall pick at All-Star Week festivities in Atlanta.

The Rockies’ 12.1 total Wins Above Replacement from the draft since 2015 ranks last, according to Baseball Reference. Colorado has only had two picks in that period accumulate more than 3.0 career…