Silver Creek Grad Cam Hassert Signs with Rockies

Hassert inks minor-league deal with hometown Colorado club after standout summer in MLB Draft League.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 8:31pm

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Silver Creek High School graduate Cam Hassert has signed a minor-league contract with the Colorado Rockies, fulfilling his childhood dream of playing professional baseball for his hometown team. Hassert, a left-handed hitting middle infielder, impressed scouts last summer while playing in the MLB Draft League, where he hit .329 with 30 RBIs in 43 games. After going undrafted out of college, Hassert will now report to Rockies spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona on February 27.

Why it matters

Hassert's signing with the Rockies represents a feel-good story for the local community, as the 24-year-old gets to pursue his big-league aspirations with the team he grew up rooting for. His success also highlights the growing pipeline of talent coming out of the Boulder County area, with several other local players currently in MLB farm systems.

The details

After going undrafted out of college, Hassert joined the MLB Draft League last summer and was one of the top hitters in the league, batting .329 with 30 RBIs in 43 games for the Frederick Keys. He had initially signed to play this spring with the American Association's Sioux Falls Canaries, but that contract was transferred to the Rockies when they offered him a minor-league deal.

  • Hassert signed his minor-league contract with the Rockies on February 3, 2026.
  • Hassert is set to report to Rockies spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona on February 27, 2026.

The players

Cam Hassert

A 24-year-old left-handed hitting middle infielder from Longmont, Colorado who played college baseball at Villanova and Loyola Marymount before signing a minor-league deal with his hometown Colorado Rockies.

Jesse Stender

The assistant director of player development for the Colorado Rockies, who called Hassert to inform him of the contract offer.

Brad Steward

The baseball coach at Silver Creek High School, where Hassert played before going on to college and now the professional ranks.

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What they’re saying

“It's been a surreal past couple of days for sure. Funny enough, it's actually my (24th) birthday today, too. So having them call me and get that finalized yesterday was probably the best birthday present I could have ever asked for.”

— Cam Hassert

“I am so happy for Cam. To see him get the opportunity to live out his childhood dream is awesome. To have him sign with the hometown team makes it even more special. To be able to say you get paid to play baseball is something not a lot of people can do.”

— Brad Steward, Silver Creek baseball coach

What’s next

Hassert will report to Rockies spring training in Scottsdale, Arizona on February 27 to begin his professional career with the organization.

The takeaway

Cam Hassert's journey from a local high school star to signing a minor-league deal with the Colorado Rockies is an inspiring story of perseverance and the realization of a lifelong dream. His success also highlights the growing pipeline of baseball talent emerging from the Boulder County area.