The Colorado Rockies’ offense has been historically bad this season. But there is one category in particular that has consistently hurt the Rockies. Per TeamRankings.com, the Rockies are 27th and 24th in Major League Baseball with 3.53 runs per game and 0.95 Home runs per game. They are constrained offensively, placing a lot of pressure on the team to capitalize on their opportunities. Which is something the Rockies have consistently failed to do. Hitting with runners in scoring position is the biggest issue plaguing the Rockies and shares a significant part of the blame for their 21-72 record.
The Biggest Issue Facing the Rockies Offense
Rockies Struggling To Produce With RISP
There is no shortage of issues facing the Rockies’ offense. Missed opportunities are a constant talking point for Schaeffer in postgame press conferences. The Rockies are young and rebuilding; this is not a big surprise. But in learning how to win again, improving in this category is a crucial first step.
It is no surprise who the last two teams are in the RBI category with RISP. The Rockies are right behind the Chicago White Sox (220) with (217). Both teams are also tied for 29th with 13 home runs with RISP. Their respective records reflect these results. For a team that plays its home games at Coors Field, this is a particularly concerning issue. The Rockies are hitting a paltry .226 with RISP. Last season, the Rockies finished 61-101. But they were still 17th and 20th in the MLB, hitting .248 with RISP and recording 463 RBI, respectively.
The Rockies recently lost two out of three at home to the White Sox. They scored a total of 11 runs across the three games. They are on pace to go 36-126 this season, breaking the White Sox record for all-time losses last season. In which they went 41-121. The steep drop-off offensively for the Rockies came quickly this season and has lingered.
Rockies’ Offense Reaching New Lows
The Rockies weren’t expected to be good by any means this season. Before the season, PECOTA projected the Rockies would go 55-107, finishing with the fewest wins in the MLB. A projection that now looks very generous. The Rockies’ bullpen has been the most consistent unit for the club this season. An ironic turn of events: the Rockies’ all-time Achilles’ heel is arguably the best part of their worst team ever.
But with the bullpen playing better than usual, a lot of the blame turns to the offense. The Rockies’ offense was non-existent in the first two months of the season. A period in which they went 8-46. In three separate series early in the season, vs the Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, and San Diego Padres, the Rockies were outscored 61-8. They were shut out in the Padres series and only scored three runs against the Phillies.
The utter ineptitude on offense caused the Rockies’ front office to reach a breaking point shortly after the Padres series. Resulting in the firing of hitting coach Hensley Meulens on April 17. Shortly over a month later, manager Bud Black was relieved of his duties after a 21-0 home loss to the Padres. Why did the Rockies’ offense collapse so drastically? One of the biggest reasons is the Rockies having one of their worst seasons in franchise history at home.
The Rockies are 10-36 at home, compared to 11-36 on the road. The Rockies still have yet to win a home series or even consecutive home games, extending a dreadful team record. They have only recorded double-digit runs at home once this season, in a 12-5 win against the Athletics on April 6. They have scored five or fewer runs in 32 of their 46 home games. It’s a shame to see the Rockies’ lineup squandering the offensive advantage they have at home. But a trio of young players have taken advantage of Coors and make up a few of the bright spots in the Rockies’ struggling lineup.
Freeman, Goodman, and Moniak Form a Solid Offensive Trio
Utility player Tyler Freeman has taken full advantage of Coors’ spacious outfield, hitting .345 with 11 doubles in 148 at-bats. The Rockies’ lone all-star representative, catcher Hunter Goodman, has also taken full advantage of Coors this season. Goodman leads the Rockies in several offensive categories and has been excellent with RISP. In 77 at-bats with RISP, he is hitting .338/.395/.571 with 33 RBI and four home runs.
Outfielder Mickey Moniak is right there with him. Moniak is having a resurgent season with the Rockies. In 43 at-bats with RISP, Moniak is hitting .326/.400/.767 with a scorching 1.167 OPS. In two out of three situations, he’s even better with a 1.226 OPS in 24 at-bats. Moniak has recorded 14 hits, 21 RBI, four home runs, three triples, and has struck out just eight times with RISP.
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Freeman with RISP is hitting a solid .267 with 10 RBI in 30 at-bats. Very solid numbers for some promising young talent on the Rockies. But they need help from a largely lifeless offense for much of this season. Including some of the Rockies’ top producers with RISP last season. Those who have either not been the same hitters or have been injured.
Brenton Doyle and Michael Toglia Struggling
Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle leads this group after a career year last season. Doyle started the season great as the sole spark on a struggling Rockies’ offense. But he has since been mired in a slump, hitting just .206. Doyle was excellent with RISP last season. Doyle hit .327/.388/.541 with a .929 OPS. He recorded 32 hits, five home runs, and 48 RBI in 57 at-bats with RISP. This season, Doyle’s numbers with RISP have plummeted across the board. He is hitting just .226/.231/.290 with a .521 OPS. He has 0 home runs and has struck out 20 times in 62 at-bats with RISP.
Michael Toglia hit just .156 in 90 at-bats with RISP last season. But he hit six home runs and 32 RBI. This season, Toglia is still hitting just .192 and has only one home run in 52 at-bats. Toglia has also had a major strikeout issue this season, striking out 42% of the time with RISP. His SLG and OPS in scoring situations have dropped from .411 and .673 to .346 and .648, respectively. Finally, the Rockies have sorely missed star shortstop Ezequiel Tovar this season. He has been limited to just 32 games due to various injuries.
Rockies’ Offense Is Missing Tovar
Tovar was incredible with RISP last season. In 131 at-bats, he hit .282/.313/.427 with a .740 OPS. He recorded 37 hits, 47 RBI, three home runs, and eight doubles. Even more impressive, he hit a solid .246/.297/.406 with 17 hits and 22 RBI in scoring situations with two outs. Tovar is currently on the IL, but he began his rehab assignment five days ago. He has been solid offensively when healthy this season and was on a hot streak before suffering a left oblique strain on June 3. The Rockies offense would sorely miss Tovar’s services regardless, but with Doyle and Toglia not being the same hitters they were last season, the need is even more pressing.
The Rockies played better baseball in June and have shown a more competitive streak under Schaeffer. They can see an offense that is building the tools to be successful. It is in a better position than it was at the beginning of the season. However, a historically bad season at Coors and key contributors from last season, including M.I.An offense will continue to hamper the offense’s potential. However, there is a silver lining for the Rockies. They are already out of contention. Meaning there is a lot of pressure-free baseball to be played as their young lineup continues to work on taking advantage of crucial scoring opportunities.
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