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Fearless speedster Cole Carrigg makes Rockies debut, plays with 'hair on fire,' manager says
Cole Carrigg reached the majors after hitting .338 with 30 stolen bases at Triple-A Albuquerque and strong spring training, the Rockies said.
- On Tuesday, Colorado Rockies outfielder Cole Carrigg made his major league debut against the Chicago Cubs at Coors Field, starting in center field and batting seventh.
- Carrigg earned his promotion following a standout season at Triple-A Albuquerque, where he slashed.338 with 42 RBIs and 30 stolen bases.
- While Carrigg struggled with a 27% strikeout rate at Double-A Hartford last season, he improved his plate discipline at Triple-A, recording a 15.2% strikeout rate and a 10.5% walk rate.
- Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer plans to use Carrigg as an outfielder, stating, "We just want that to continue up here."
- Selected 65th overall in the 2023 draft out of San Diego State University, Carrigg acknowledged the transition challenge, saying, "It's hard to stay where your feet are.
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Cole Carrigg triples in Rockies debut and plays with his `hair on fire,' manager says
Cole Carrigg brings speed to the diamond and an aura of fearlessness, too. No way he’s dialing it back, either. Nor do the Colorado Rockies want him to.
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