One thing is for certain with this team: they can hit. One thing is also for certain — it’s a free-swinging team, so you’re going to see a lot of frustrating at-bats. Colorado is one of the worst teams in baseball when it comes to being patient at the plate. Colorado strikes out nearly eight times per contest (21.1%), placing them 20th in the league. Not to mention, the team averages just two walks per game, good for 29th (5.8%).
One statistic that is blown out of proportion is their runners in scoring position average. The Rockies lead the Majors with an average of .