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Rockies load up on pitching in second day of MLB draft, take chance on LSU’s Jaden Hill

The Rockies took a step toward fixing their ailing bullpen with the selection of six pitchers on the second day of the 2021 MLB Draft on Monday.

“We felt (pitching) was one of the strengths of the draft,” interim GM Bill Schmidt said. “We were happy with the arms we acquired. We’re just looking to add talent to what we have already.”

The headliner on Monday was second-round pick Jaden Hill (LSU) with the No. 44 overall selection. His fastball hits the mid-to-upper 90s with a changeup in the mid-80s. In 2020, Hill limited opponents to a .