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Rockies Sign Kelby Tomlinson

By Connor Byrne | January 6, 2020 at 3:27pm CDT

The Rockies have agreed to a minor league contract with infielder Kelby Tomlinson, Thomas Harding of MLB.com tweets.

The 29-year-old Tomlinson is best known for his run as part of the division-rival Giants, who selected him in the 12th round of the 2011 draft and with whom he played in the majors from 2015-18. Tomlinson hit .265/.331/.332 across that 687-plate appearance span, but he totaled a meager three home runs at the same time.

Aside from the Giants, Tomlinson has spent time with the Mariners and the Diamondbacks (yet another NL West team). So far, Tomlinson has batted .279/.343/.329 with a pair of homers over 1,056 trips to the plate. He hasn’t played in the majors since 2018, but perhaps a trade involving all-world third baseman Nolan Arenado – which seems like an actual possibility – would help him return to the sport’s top level.

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  1. Rangers29

    1 year ago

    I remember on one of the MLBTR Live Chats a few months ago there was a guy whose favorite player is Kelby. To whoever that is, congratulations.

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    • ghostrobot

      1 year ago

      Was he a Rockies fan

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      • PapiElf

        1 year ago

        Was it rockiesfan28? Because he’s three comments below you.

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    • LAblujay

      1 year ago

      That was me!! I’m so happy yay

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  2. seamaholic

    1 year ago

    If Arenado’s traded, Tomlinson sure as heck ain’t getting the every day 3B gig. That would be McMahon.

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  3. marlinsnation69

    1 year ago

    Oh my god yes Arenado’s replacement

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  4. rockiesfan28

    1 year ago

    Yes my fave player on my fave team!

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    • Losbravos69

      1 year ago

      Are you being serious? Just curious

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      • thegmen

        1 year ago

        He’s genuinely fin to watch. He hits like a whiffle ball player.

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  5. bencole

    1 year ago

    What a goofy lookin dude

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  6. dynamite drop in monty

    1 year ago

    Tomlinson’s gonna need a VISA to catch this one

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    • Ddevore65

      1 year ago

      Lol good one

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  7. champion1701

    1 year ago

    Tomlinson was on of the many failed draftees from the Sabian/Evans era in SF, he’s a AAAA player and I’m surprised he’s not in Korea or Japan.

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    • agentx

      1 year ago

      A bit of hyperbole, or do you really think there’s a “on[e] of many failed draftees” narrative to be spun about this onetime 12th Round pick?

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    • giantsphan12

      1 year ago

      @champion…I don’t think he was a failed Sabian/Evans draftee. Not a superstar, but a solid infielder with a solid glove and bat. He could catch fire, or more likely be passable backup for the Rockies starters. Decent signing. I wish him well!

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      • Wolf Chan

        1 year ago

        agree, he is a bench player but had a lot of clutch performances at key times.

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    • gmenfan

      1 year ago

      Because every 12th round pick is an All-Star, right ?

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      • dynamite drop in monty

        1 year ago

        Anytime a 12th rounder even sniffs the majors it’s borderline miraculous lol

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  8. Redwolves3

    1 year ago

    Rockies got a good dependable role player.

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  9. Big glove502

    1 year ago

    He had some big hits and defensive plays for the Giants. Always have a good at bat, and had good speed. Good luck to him, just not against the Giants.

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  10. Buck Dharma

    1 year ago

    Kebly is so awesome!

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  11. brat922

    1 year ago

    Kelby (aka I called him Clark Kent but many Giant fans call him Specs ) is a fun player, did have some good key moments as a Giant, and clutch ones. Agreed. He is enjoyable to watch as well, kind of a effervescent personality. He does have a sweet swing & a good line-drive hitter. Wish him well as the Giants fans miss him!

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