Condon, the Rockies’ 2024 third pick, is heating up at Hartford. He’s slashing .262 with 10 homers in 47 games, and since Aug. 1 he’s .297/.415/.624 with eight homers and 22 RBIs in 28 contests, ranking among Eastern League leaders in power and overall production. The org. envisions a homegrown, power-first first baseman to fill the Helton void, especially as Toglia struggles and Kurtz excels elsewhere. Condon’s grounded approach and ongoing adjustments keep his major-league path plausible.

Behind the scenes, Meacham and Rockies execs preach patience and process: stay in the moment, read pitchers, and avoid chasing shortcuts. Condon’s tweaks—slightly lower stance, improved pitch recognition, and steadier handling of failure—fit a blueprint many Rockies fans hope leads to a Denver debut, with long-term fantasy upside if his power and contact converge against higher-quality pitching.