Rockies shifted less as Black solicited input | Rockies.com
The Colorado Rockies partook in extreme defensive shifts 684 less times in 2017 than they did in 2016. The Rockies were not alone, as 20 other MLB teams also shifted less compared to the season before. But the drop-off for the Rox was the most in baseball. For Manager Bud Black, the decision was made with the input of the team’s star defenders – third baseman Nolan Arenado, second baseman DJ LeMahieu, and shortstop Trevor Story. The players expressed knowledge of specific instances where not shifting would have led to an out.
Rockies players and Manager Bud Black agree to shift less
