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Offensively, the Rockies had a good season. The team led the National League in batting average (.275), RBIs (805), slugging percentage (.457), OPS (.794) and was third in home runs (204). Third baseman Nolan Arenado led the NL in RBIs (133) and tied for the home run lead with 41. Second baseman DJ LeMahieu won the NL batting title with a .348 average. Rookie shortstop Trevor Story was second in franchise history with 27 home runs by a rookie until a thumb injury knocked him out for the season.