At first glance, Dahl’s spot as a starting outfielder in 2019 seems guaranteed. Not only is the Alabama native one of the most talented all-around players in the Colorado Rockies‘ system, but he was one of baseball’s hottest hitters in September, smashing nine home runs and driving in 27 RBI in 21 starts.
Dahl was at his best in the final week of the season, a week which could have ended with Colorado’s first division title if it went well or could have ended with the Rockies missing the playoffs entirely if it went poorly. Dahl carried the team to a 6-1 record over that week, hitting .