Ranking The Colorado Rockies’ Top 5 Prospects Heading Into 2016

Although the Colorado Rockies haven't had a winning season since 2010 and traded longtime shortstop Troy Tulowitzki this past summer, there is still plenty of reason for hope in the Mile High City these days. The Rockies have a player in Nolan Arenado who led all of MLB with 130 RBIs last season, and they have several promising youngsters on the way. On that note, here are Colorado's top five prospects heading into next season.

5. Raimel Tapia, OF

At only 21 years of age, outfield prospect Raimel Tapia brings an exciting package of skills to the table. Through 131 games in Class A Advanced Modesto this past season, Tapia slashed a rock-solid .305/.333/.467 with 12 homers, 71 RBIs and 26 stolen bases. He is currently listed at 6-foot-2, 160 pounds, and it is reasonable to suspect that he could develop more power as he gets stronger.

5. Raimel Tapia, OF

At only 21 years of age, outfield prospect Raimel Tapia brings an exciting package of skills to the table. Through 131 games in Class A Advanced Modesto this past season, Tapia slashed a rock-solid .305/.333/.467 with 12 homers, 71 RBIs and 26 stolen bases. He is currently listed at 6-foot-2, 160 pounds, and it is reasonable to suspect that he could develop more power as he gets stronger.

4. Ryan McMahon, 3B

As a left-handed hitting third baseman with power, Ryan McMahon carries plenty of intrigue. Through 132 games in Modesto this past season, the soon-to-be 21-year-old slashed .300/.372/.520 with 18 home runs and 75 RBIs. He did, however, strike out 153 times in 556 plate appearances for a K rate of 27.5 percent.

4. Ryan McMahon, 3B

As a left-handed hitting third baseman with power, Ryan McMahon carries plenty of intrigue. Through 132 games in Modesto this past season, the soon-to-be 21-year-old slashed .300/.372/.520 with 18 home runs and 75 RBIs. He did, however, strike out 153 times in 556 plate appearances for a K rate of 27.5 percent.

3. David Dahl, OF

Although he suffered a ruptured spleen and only played in 73 games in Double-A New Britain this past season, David Dahl still managed to hit a solid .278/.304/.417 with six homers, 24 RBIs and 22 stolen bases. The left-handed hitting center fielder will not turn 22 years old until next April, and many still expect him to have a very bright future.

3. David Dahl, OF

Although he suffered a ruptured spleen and only played in 73 games in Double-A New Britain this past season, David Dahl still managed to hit a solid .278/.304/.417 with six homers, 24 RBIs and 22 stolen bases. The left-handed hitting center fielder will not turn 22 years old until next April, and many still expect him to have a very bright future.

2. Brendan Rodgers, SS

Taken by the Rockies with the third overall pick in the 2015 MLB draft, shortstop prospect Brendan Rodgers has already earned comparisons to Addison Russell, who burst onto the scene with the Chicago Cubs this past season. Through 37 games in Rookie Ball, Rodgers slashed .273/.340/.420 with three home runs and 20 RBIs. Only 19 years of age, he will certainly be a fun player to keep tabs on in the years ahead.

2. Brendan Rodgers, SS

Taken by the Rockies with the third overall pick in the 2015 MLB draft, shortstop prospect Brendan Rodgers has already earned comparisons to Addison Russell, who burst onto the scene with the Chicago Cubs this past season. Through 37 games in Rookie Ball, Rodgers slashed .273/.340/.420 with three home runs and 20 RBIs. Only 19 years of age, he will certainly be a fun player to keep tabs on in the years ahead.

1. Jon Gray, P

Although Jon Gray may have struggled to the tune of a 5.53 ERA and a 1.62 WHIP through a small sample size of nine starts with the Rockies this past season, the future looks quite bright for the former first-round pick. It is also worth noting that he had a very respectable 3.63 FIP in 2015, and he could easily be part of the answer to the Rockies' pitching struggles.

1. Jon Gray, P

Although Jon Gray may have struggled to the tune of a 5.53 ERA and a 1.62 WHIP through a small sample size of nine starts with the Rockies this past season, the future looks quite bright for the former first-round pick. It is also worth noting that he had a very respectable 3.63 FIP in 2015, and he could easily be part of the answer to the Rockies' pitching struggles.