The Colorado Rockies, for all their problems, pride themselves on playing exceptional defense. (Actually, when a team relies on pitching to contact, an excellent defense is essential.)
In 2024, Brenton Doyle won his first MLB Gold Glove while Ryan McMahon and Ezequiel Tovar were both finalists. Now that we almost have a season of data, it’s worth considering how the Rockies stack up defensively in comparison to other teams as well as their peers.
How do the Rockies compare to the rest of MLB?
To examine that, consider some standard defensive metrics.