A year after hitting 40 home runs and reintroducing himself as one of the better players in the National League, Carlos Gonzalez followed up his 2015 with a .298/.350/.505 season, a comparable OPS+ of 110 and 100 RBI (the most important stat of all). CarGo has transformed his oft-injured image into a perennial lineup threat who continues to play good outfield defense.
For the Rockies, Carlos’ health has been a welcome addition to the team’s quick turnaround after the trade of Troy Tulowitzki. His monster second half in 2015 helped fuel optimism and his continued stable health in 2016 has surged the potential for this team in 2017.