DENVER -- Right-handed pitcher Greg Reynolds is back in school at Stanford these days, pushing toward an economics degree, but for the past few months, he was acing the introductory section of his professional career.

Reynolds, 21, was the Rockies' top selection and second overall pick in the First-Year Player Draft in June. He began his pro career by going 2-1 with a 3.33 ERA in a carefully controlled stint at advanced Class A Modesto.

Reynolds then participated in the Rockies' fall instructional program in Tucson, Ariz. Despite pitching 127 2/3 high-pressure innings at Stanford and jumping into a higher level of pro ball than most first-year draftees, he still feels that he has plenty of energy left.

In each of his 11 starts at Modesto, the Rockies limited Reynolds to five innings or 75 pitches, whichever came first.

"I was very surprised at how my body held up and how my arm held up," Reynolds said. "That's due to the precautions the Rockies organization took in holding down the pitch count.

"I feel as healthy as I've ever been. My body didn't get beaten down."

"Next year, we're hoping to see him pitch more normal pitch counts, and he should be able to go deeper into ballgames," said Rockies player development Marc Gustafson.

Reynolds, listed at 6-foot-7 and 220 pounds, picked up velocity on his fastball during his junior year at Stanford, going from 89-93 mph at the start of the season to 90-95. He credited that to his body getting used to a lifting and long-toss program. Now he has to convert that added zip into effectiveness.

With many of the more experienced prospects participating in Arizona Fall League and Hawaii Winter League programs, the Rockies devoted the instructional program primarily to extending the education of players drafted this summer.

For Reynolds, the emphasis was on keeping his pitching posture consistent. Modesto pitching coach Butch Hughes spotted a slight flaw during the season, and Rockies roving pitching coordinator Jim Wright has paid special attention.

"I thought I flashed some Major League potential and Major league stuff, but it's just a matter of getting consistent," Reynolds said. "One tweak was they wanted me to stay on line a little better. I have a tendency to throw across my body, so they worked with me on that, even when I was just playing catch in the outfield."

Wins for Kids: The Rockies are accepting donations for the "Wins for Kids" program, a joint venture between the club and Fox Sports Net Rocky Mountain, through Monday, Oct. 30.

Rockies manager Clint Hurdle and his wife, Karla, donated $100 for every Rockies victory, with the money split evenly between The Children's Hospital of Denver and the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association.

The Rockies and FSN Rocky Mountain encouraged fans to donate at least $1 per victory. To become involved, visit the Community section of the Rockies' official Web site, or visit any Rockies Dugout store location.

On the Rox: The Rockies are planning to switch to the Rawlings Coolflo batting helmet in 2007. In addition to a unique shape and ventilation system, the model comes in a two-tone color design and metallic finishes. The Mets and the Dodgers were among the teams to use the helmet in 2006. The Rockies have yet to make a final determination on how their colors (black, purple and silver) will be employed on the helmet. ... Right-hander Chin-hui Tsao, who hasn't pitched since May 2005 because of a rotator cuff problem that led to surgery, will visit Coors Field next month so the club can assess his rehab program. After enduring a setback in a simulated game that prevented his return in 2006, the hope is that Tsao can be ready for Spring Training 2007. ... The Rockies will speak with the Dominican Winter League clubs about right-handers Ubaldo Jimenez and Juan Morillo. Both threw career highs in innings -- 159 2/3 for Jimenez, 144 1/3 for Morillo -- and the Rockies will not clear them for winter ball until later in the season in order to reduce stress on their arms.