The Rockies earned their second consecutive trip to the post-season (even though the NLDS was grim), he was a finalist for Manager of the Year, and he coached his 800th win. Moreover, Black (and, in fairness, the Rockies organization) has shown that it’s possible to pitch at elevation — and be good at it. As Black puts it, the Rockies teach pitchers to value “attitude over altitude,” which fits with his the-teams-that-pitch-are-the-teams-that-win philosophy. That the Rockies are pleased with Black’s work is evident in their decision to extend his contract through 2022. Under Black’s leadership, the Rockies have become a Coors-defying, pitcher-centric team, although questions remain surrounding the offense.
We know Black’s strengths, but he’ll face new challenges in his third season as Rockies manager
