TRACK RECORD: Hilliard was a pitcher at Wichita State who only started to make the conversion to position player as a junior. The Rockies drafted Hilliard in the 15th round in 2015 and he methodically worked his way up the system. Hilliard reached the pinnacle in 2019, hitting 35 home runs and stealing 22 bases at Triple-A Albuquerque to receive his first big league callup.

SCOUTING REPORT: Hilliard's size is deceiving. Though he's 6-foot-5, 238 pounds, he showed well defensively in Coors Field's spacious center field and stole 24 bases in 29 attempts in 2019. He is a plus runner and has a strong arm that precludes runners from being overly brave. At the plate, Hilliard boasts plus-plus raw power he gets to in games. That power has long come with lots of strikeouts, but in the majors he refined his leg lift to give him a better swing path and make more contact without sacrificing any of his line-to-line home run power.

THE FUTURE: Hilliard's athleticism and power make him a legitimate lineup threat, and his ability to play all three outfield spots gives him a greater avenue to the majors. He has to trim his strikeout rate, which is the final step in his conversion from a pitcher.

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