German Marquez is going to show that he’s ace material by the end of the 2018 season.
That’s my prediction and it’s more so a logical one than anything else. Marquez, 23, has, in my opinion, already proven what a vital asset he is to the Rockies. Just last year, you could see the difference in him from the 2016 season. One of the biggest differences was his playing time. Marquez was able to pitch 162 innings last season. He finished with an ERA of 4.39 and a record of 11-7.
With those stats, he’s doing pretty well for a guy who was playing in his first full season.