Tyler Matzek Update

The 2010 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft concluded on Thursday. The Rockies took Clemson University Outfielder Kyle Parker. I would like to take a look and see how last years first round pick is doing in the Rockies farm system. For those of you who don’t know, Tyler Matzek, a left-handed starting pitcher from California, was taken with the 11^th pick in the 2009 draft.

The Californian youngster won’t turn 20 until October but he received the honor of being named the top prospect in the Rockies system by Baseball America.

He made his professional debut for the Asheville Tourists late last month. He has made three total starts. His most recent start was his most impressive. He gave up one run on four hits plus two walks, and struck out eight Sand Knats.

Matzek is expected to be in the minors for at least one more year. The Rockies want to make sure they don’t rush this young arm.