The Colorado Rockies farm system placed three prospects — all pitchers — on Baseball America’s annual Top 100 prospects list including last year’s No. 1 pick Tyler Matzek, who has yet to throw a regular-season pitch in the organization.

Five starting pitchers accounted for 155 of the Colorado Rockies’ 162 starts in 2009, unheard of stability for a franchise whose pitching staff at times has been one of baseball’s most tired jokes. The Rockies likely will see one change in their starting rotation in 2010, and that to welcome back an old friend.

In departure from past years, five left-handed pitchers among Colorado Rockies top 30 prospects, led by top draft picks Tyler Matzek and Christian Friedrich.

Star-crossed right-hander has scapula surgery to remove scar tissue and inflammed area

Prize high school left-hander, Rockies No. 1 pick this year, has been as good as advertised while taking first professional steps

Lefty Tyler Matzek won’t be an easy sign, which is why Rockies were able to land him with the 11th pick.