Ex-Hartford Yard Goat Makes Major League Debut

HARTFORD, CT — For the first time this season, a player who was on the Hartford Yard Goats opening day roster has been promoted to the major leagues.

The Colorado Rockies selected the contract of infielder Garrett Hampson from Triple-A Albuquerque and placed infielder DJ LeMahieu on the 10-day disabled list with a left oblique strain. Additionally, they have designated infielder Daniel Castro for assignment.

Hampson, 23, made his major league debut Saturday in Arizona, and cracked a run-scoring double in his second at-bat. He also made two outstanding defensive plays at second base during the Rockies' 6-5 victory over the Diamondbacks.

He began the 2018 season in Double-A Hartford, batting .304 (45-for-148) with 28 runs, eight doubles, two triples, four home runs and 18 RBI with 19 stolen bases in 38 games with the Yard Goats.

He was promoted to Triple-A on May 17 and hit .306 (67-for-219) with 10 doubles, four triples, four home runs, 21 RBI and 14 stolen bases in 53 games.

In three minor league seasons, Hampson has batted .314 with 56 doubles, 26 triples, 18 home runs, 150 RBI and 120 stolen bases.

The Reno, Nev. native was originally selected by Colorado in the third round of the 2016 first-year player draft out of Long Beach State.

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