Rockies prime pitching prospect Dollander makes spring-training debut

Chase Dollander is arguably the most hyped pitching prospect in Colorado Rockies history, so it was surprising that his first-ever Cactus League start didn’t create more of a buzz.

But the 2023 first-round pick showed signs that the long-term hope in him could be justified, striking out three batters in a two-inning starting appearance Monday to open a spring-training game against the San Francisco Giants.

Dollander also gave up a solo home run to San Francisco’s Jung Hoo-Lee.

Meanwhile, the Rockies’ early power surge in spring training continued as Michael Toglia clobbered his second home run, this one off San Francisco’s Justin Verlander.

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— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) February 24, 2025

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