Jaden Hill

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11+23 scoreless innings before the season was ended early due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [10] In April 2021, Hill suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow that required Tommy John surgery, and was ruled out for the remainder of the season. [11] Over seven starts before the injury, he went 2-3 with a 6.67 ERA and 25 strikeouts over 29+23 innings. [12]

Professional career

The Colorado Rockies selected Hill in the second round, with the 44th overall selection, of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft. [13] He signed with the Rockies for a $1.7 million signing bonus. [14] Hill returned to throwing live batting practice in mid-June. [15]

Hill made his professional debut in July 2022 with the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League Rockies and after seven starts was promoted to the Fresno Grizzlies of the Single-A California League. [16] Over 17+23 innings between the two teams, Hill posted a 3.06 ERA with 25 strikeouts and six walks. [17] For the 2023 season, Hill was assigned to the Spokane Indians of the High-A Northwest League. [18] Over 16 starts, Hill went 0-9 with a 9.48 ERA, 57 strikeouts, and 25 walks over 43+23 innings. [19] He was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Salt River Rafters after the season. [20]

Hill was assigned to the Hartford Yard Goats of the Double-A Eastern League to open the 2024 season. [21] He posted a 3.52 ERA with 56 strikeouts and 6 saves in 34 appearances before he was promoted to the Triple–A Albuquerque Isotopes. On September 5, 2024, Hill was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [22]

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Jaden Hill
Colorado Rockies – No. 0
Pitcher
Born: (1999-12-22) December 22, 1999 (age 24)
Ashdown, Arkansas, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 7, 2024, for the Colorado Rockies