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Post by Commissioner Erick on Feb 26, 2018 20:01:02 GMT -5
Kevin Horney
Position: RHP Drafted: Undrafted Discovered: Independent League Free Agent. Signed 5/20/2018
Bio First discovered by previous Lancaster manager Fred Ocasio, Horney had been playing semi-pro ball in Los Angeles and working as a substitute teacher. Ocasio's middle-school aged son, Rick, was living in LA and had Kevin as a teacher. At the behest of his son, Fred spent a day last year watching Kevin pitch and discovered he had a live arm, sitting in the low 90s on the gun. Horney had dominated the local leagues of Los Angeles, and liked being the big fish in a little pond. It took some convincing for Kevin to decide he wanted to take a shot at a pro career, but he wasn't really applying himself hard to becoming a certified teacher and didn't know much about what came with how to be a professional: hiring an agent, having a routine, etc. Eventually, by the time he decided he wanted to be a pro, he was on several teams radar. Colorado signed him in early June, to a deal worth almost $10 million dollars over two years. He officially declared himself a free agent on 5/20/2018 and was in the Colorado system 6/7/2018.
Horney worked in Triple-A after he was first signed. His first start was on June 12. He worked 8 innings, allowing one run, none earned, no walks, and striking out six members of San Diego's affiliate, the El Paso Chihuahuas. He induced 13 ground balls versus three fly outs that game. After five starts in the minors, working to a 3.73 ERA and a 3-1 record, Horney debuted in the majors.
After his first season, it was discovered that Horney invested nearly all the money he had over the first year of his contract, plus loans on the second year to invest in a restaurant and over $2 million dollars in Rolex watches. Horney filed for bankruptcy six months after signing his contract, and five months after opening the restaurant. People had hinted that Horney wasn't applying himself, but as it turns out, it's because he has numerous other interests. Horney remains undeterred and is still hoping to turn in an excellent first professional season, but Erick Blasco is worried he acquired an unmotivated player who will make bad decisions in game. Most players weren't as upset with Horney, stating that for someone who never had money before, of course he was going to try and live the high life and wouldn't know much about investments. If Horney doesn't have a good season he may not get a contract large enough to pay off his loans, but he largely doesn't seem fazed in the slightest.
Scouting Report Horney throws in the low 90s with good life, decent movement, and decent control of his arsenal. He has a fastball he likes to throw anywhere in the zone. He likes to pound it in for strikes, and as a result it can be fairly hittable. However, he plays off of that with an excellent changeup to lefties who try to sit on the fastball, and a forkball he gets a bit more separation on, but less control that he throws to righties. He throws a cutter that bores in on lefties, with late break inside. He induces a lot of popups on it as it often misses the sweet spot of bats. At times he'll front door the pitch to righties, or throw it to the outside corner early in the count. His best pitch is a curveball with terrific bite. He can drop it in for strikes or bounce it, and he'll get most of his strikeouts with it. Pitching over and over again in amateur leagues has built up his arm strength to where it isn't an issue. He fields his position well, but never focused on holding runners in amateur leagues, figuring that was a catcher's job.
First Game/Start: 7/11/2018 vs Diamondbacks: Horney's debut saw a man full of nerves, but also full of moxie. Horney walked Colin Bray to lead off his first innings, but responded by getting Andy Ibanez to fly out weakly. With his first big league at bat behind him, he struck out Christian Yelich on a curveball. Bray stole second on a huge jump, but Horney jammed Joey Gallo, getting him to fly out to end the inning. He gave up a home run to Oswaldo Arica in the second, but also struck out two, showing his lack of fear in challenging hitters. He gave up several hard hit balls in the fourth, namely a double to Brandon Drury, and walked Oscar Hernandez to load the bases. However, he fanned Jarrett Parker looking at a curveball for the second out. Domingo Leyba followed with a base hit to plate two. An error and a passed ball made it 4-2 Arizona. A double play helped him escape damage in the fifth, and he retired the first two in the sixth before Parker and Leyba singled off his curveball. He was pulled for C.C. Lee who stranded the runners by striking out Bray. It was a nerve-filled, but promising opener for Horney as he went 5.2 innings, giving up seven hits and two walks, fanning five, allowing four runs, three earned.
50th Game/Start: 6/5/22 @ Phillies: Horney was roughed up against the best offense in the league, working only 2.1 innings, allowing six runs and three home runs. He gave up an RBI double to Seth Beer in the first, a Darrick Hall home run in the second, and home runs to Beer and Andrew Toles in the third before being pulled in one of his worst starts of his career. Colorado would lose the game 9-5.
First Win: 7/21/18 @ Diamondbacks: Horney worked a gem his second time facing Arizona. He went 7 innings, allowing just a run on four hits, walking three and fanning eight in a 5-2 Rockies win. He struck out Bray and Yelich in the first, plus Arcia in the third, vanquishing his old foes on the way to a sparkling performance. He was perfect through three, and was staked to a 3-0 lead when he took the mound in the fourth. A Bray double and two wild pitches scored a run, but aside from a Yelich walk, no other base runner reached that inning. In the fifth, he loaded the bases with two outs and a 5-1 lead to Oscar Hernandez, but Hernandez grounded out weakly to Story to end the threat. Horney struck out two in the sixth, including Yelich again, to take a 5-1 lead into the seventh. In the seventh he worked around a two-out double, with Story making a nice snag on a Bray attempt to find a hole on the left side, retiring him for the out. It was an impressive performance considering Arizona had seen Horney earlier in the month.
First At Bat: 7/11/2018 vs Diamondbacks: In a scoreless game, Horney, filled with nerves, bounced a curveball on a 3-2 pitch after getting to 1-2, missing with a changeup, missing wide with a fastball, having a curveball fouled off, before bouncing the next one for a walk.
First K: 7/11/2018 vs Diamondbacks. With one out and one on in the first inning of a scoreless game, Horney got ahead 0-2 on a cutter and a fastball, missed high with a fastball, had a changeup fouled off, then caught the inside corner with a fastball to retire Yelich.
500th Strikeout: 8/20/2023 @ Braves: Trailing 4-2 in the fourth inning, Horney led off the frame facing Luis Mieses. On a full count, Horney threw a fastball past him for his eighth and final strikeout of the game. Horney would leave after the inning, allowing four runs in 4 innings, and taking the loss. An Andres Chaparro three-run home run off him accounted for most of the offense.
First Hit: 7/11/2018 vs Diamondbacks. With one out in the second inning, Horney threw a fastball center cut for Oswaldo Arcia, who turned it around 398 feet to right center field for a home run.
500th Hit: 7/2/2023 @ Dodgers. With one out in the first inning, trailing 1-0 after a Nomar Mazara home run, Horney allowed a back-to-back home run to Tetsuo Yamada on a 1-1 fastball.
First Run: 7/11/2018 vs Diamondbacks. With one out in the second inning, Horney threw a fastball center cut for Oswaldo Arcia, who turned it around 398 feet to right center field for a home run.
First Home Run: 7/11/2018 vs Diamondbacks. With one out in the second inning, Horney threw a fastball center cut for Oswaldo Arcia, who turned it around 398 feet to right center field for a home run.
50th Home Run: 6/5/22 @ Phillies: Leading off the second inning in a 1-1 game, Horney threw a 1-2 changeup that didn't break and Darrick Hall hit it 107 feet to right-center field to give Philadelphia a 2-1 lead.
First Walk: 7/11/2018 vs Diamondbacks: In a scoreless game, Horney, filled with nerves, bounced a curveball on a 3-2 pitch after getting to 1-2, missing with a changeup, missing wide with a fastball, having a curveball fouled off, before bouncing the next one for a walk.
Most Innings: 9: 5/6/23 @ Mets (0 ER)/ 5/12/23 vs Brewers (0 ER)
Fewest Innings: 0.1 9/29/22 vs Pirates (injury)/1.1 8/3/23 @ Cardinals (back-to-back start) 2.1 6/5/22 @ Phillies (ineffectiveness, 6 ER)/ 7/21/23 @ Diamondbacks (ineffectiveness, 6 ER)
Most strikeouts: 11 4/14/23 @ Nationals (8 IP)
Fewest strikeouts: 0 4/19/23 @ Pirates (6 IP)/ 9/1/23 @ Padres
Most earned runs: 7 6/25/20 vs Diamondbacks (3 IP)
Fewest runs: 0 5/6/23 @ Mets (9 IP)/ 5/12/23 vs Brewers (9 IP)
Most hits: 10 5/29/23 vs Giants (6 IP)
Fewest hits: 0 9/29/22 vs Pirates (0.1 IP) (injury)/ 2: 5/6/23 @ Mets (9 IP)/ 5/12/23 vs Brewers (9 IP)
Most walks: 7 6/25/20 vs Diamondbacks
Fewest walks: 0 5/12/23 vs Brewers (9 IP)
Most home runs: 3 numerous times
2018 in Review: It was a mixed bag for Horney in his debut in professional ball. He went 3-5 with a 4.75 ERA in 14 starts, with a 5.23 FIP. His walk and strikeout rates were decent enough, and his BABIP was low due to a Horney's ability to pound the zone and work up in the zone, inducing a lot of fly balls and pop ups. Despite the off-speed and breaking stuff, lefties hammered him as his fastball wasn't able to play the way it was to righties. Lefties had a .518 slugging percentage off him, compared to a .363 number for righties in a similar number of plate appearances. His delivery allows his fastball to work better to righties, and his offspeed stuff didn't make as big of a dent. Horney still has the tools to pitch well, but will need to work on his sequencing, his delivery, or his fastball command to lefties if he wants to be more than a fifth starter. Considering his nice contract, his low work ethic, and an inability to make adjustments, don't expect too much to change as Horney turns 32 next year.
2019 in Review: As a result of having options, a good spate of Rockies pitching health, and a management-infuriating failed business venture in the offseason, Horney spent most of 2019 pitching in Albuquerque where he struck hitters out at a good clip and was a strong Triple-A pitcher. He made seven starts for the big club, seeing his home runs and walk numbers rise, and his strikeout numbers decrease. A 4.54 ERA wasn't too bad, but Horney only produced a 0.3 WAR number in seven starts. Lefties hit at a .960 OPS clip against him, indicating Horney's need to do more work with off-speed pitches and sequencing to thrive in the majors.
2020 in Review: Until a shoulder injury cut his season short, it appeared Horney was beginning to put things together. He struck out 109 batters in 110.1 innings as he began locating his fastball better and improving his secondary pitches. His walk rate was elevated in response to his throwing more breaking balls, but his home rate continued to decline. Horney had an elevated 5.30 ERA, but signs seemed to be that he was pitching better than at any point in his career. Horney's biggest issue was his total inability to get lefties out. Left-handers hit for an .882 OPS against him, with righties hitting for a .660 OPS. Horney has enough of a track record now to indicate that these splits are innate and not fluky. Horney is not expected back until very late in 2021 so there's no telling how he'll respond to surgery to repair the tendon in his elbow. After his failed Rolex-selling business, Horney needs to prove his health as he still needs the money.
2021 in Review: Horney didn't pitch. He began the year on the IL after recovering from tendon surgery, then in his rehab, tore his labrum. Horney worked 7.2 rehab innings on the season and will try again for 2022.
2022 in Review: It was easily Horney's best season. Despite a .351 BABIP, Horney has the best ERA of his career at 4.33, over a run better than his next best mark. His home run mark stayed the same, but he slashed his walk rate from 8.4% to 5.1%, and he saw an increase in strikeout rate as well. It was a surprise seeing Horney have the best season of his career at 35, but a welcome one nonetheless. One of the big keys for Horney was merely staying healthy. Until the very end of the season, Horney had essentially a clean bill of health. That, combined with Colorado pulling Horney from games a little earlier, allowed him to be sharper in games. He focused on his control, and the results were excellent. Until some back tightness cropped up in late September, Horney had gone 8-10 with a 4.23 ERA. He allowed four runs in 3.0 innings to Arizona on October 5th, and four runs in 3.2 innings in San Francisco on October 9th as the Rockies fell out of the playoffs.
2023 in Review: Horney began 2023 in spectacular fashion with a 1.83 ERA on May 23 after allowing one run in 5 innings in a Rockies win against the Dodgers. He had worked three of the PBA's best games that season, with an 8-inning, no run, one walk, 11 strikeout affair to begin the season. In early May he fired off a two-hit shutout against the Mets and followed it up his next start with another two-hit shutout against the Brewers. According to Game Score, those outings were the third and fourth best starts in the National League that year. He couldn't maintain that success and struggled to a 7.57 June ERA and an 8.18 July ERA. He primarily struggled against the Dodgers and Diamondbacks during that stretch as his outings against those two teams saw him work 11.2 innings in three starts with 20 runs allowed. While he only went 1-8 to end the year, Horney did pitch solidly in August and September. Shockingly, looking at his overall body of work, Horney allowed far more home runs on the road than at home. Unsurprisingly, he demonstrated sharp platoon splits and he handled righties better than lefties. With Colorado under financial stress entering 2024, Horney is a non-tender candidate.
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Post by Commissioner Erick on Jan 21, 2020 6:38:22 GMT -5
Brandon Boissiere
Position: LF Drafted: 2018, 1st Round, 22 Overall
Bio: Boissiere was drafted as an 18-year-old in 2018 and expected to be a hitter with excellent contact and patience, without too much power. With excellent speed and defense, those aspects of his game were expected to provide cover for a lack of 20-home run power expected of a corner-infielder. He's played Left Field primarily in the majors, and done so at an above average clip. He has not played Right Field much in the minors, nor does he have the potential to play Center Field.
He debuted in the high-offense Pioneer League, where despite a .303 average and .765 OPS, he hit for a 71 OPS+. Still, the raw average was encouraging to Colorado and he was promoted to Short-Season Boise the following year. In Boise, Boissiere really struggled, hitting .190, slugging .231, stealing successfully on only eight of 15 steal attempts, and still learning the nuances of outfield defense. He repeated the level in 2020 and excelled, hitting .315 with a .426 OBP despite not hitting a home run in 199 Plate Appearances. He missed some time with a sore shoulder as well. Still, his excellent bat earned him a promotion to High-A Lancaster in 2021. In the California League, he needed only 43 games to put himself firmly on the PBA radar. Helped by the extreme offensive environment, Boissiere hit .354/.490/.525. He stole 12 bases in 18 attempts, walked 37 times against 41 strikeouts, and produced 2.1 WAR. He was promoted in-season to Double-A Hartford, where he played 89 games got on base at a .371 clip, and had a solid, but modest, .268 average with a .103 isolated slugging number.
Boissiere graduated onward to Triple-A early last season, and transitioned to First Base part time with Colorado's glut of left-handed outfielders. He again showed off his excellent eye and patience, hitting .301, producing a .410 on-base-percentage, striking out 75 times against 53 walks, and producing a .130 isolated slugging percentage. He continued to produce extremely high BABIPs due to his grounder heavy stroke, and his ability to lay off tough pitches. He debuted in July with Colorado needing more patience and with Josh Ockimey struggling.
Scouting Report: Boissiere is a classic top-of-the-lineup hitter with a good swing geared towards contact, and an extremely alert batting eye. Boissiere's willing to work deep counts, which helps his on-base mark, and could help base-stealers ahead of him. He doesn't have much home run power, so he'd be best suited as a table-setter in a lineup with a number of other run-producers. He has great speed, though it hasn't translated to base-stealing prowess yet. He also doesn't have great defensive tools, but his instincts are strong, allowing him to play a strong Left Field. He even filled in as a First Baseman last year, though a lack of power makes it unlikely that becomes a permanent home for him.
First Game: 7/22/22 @ Padres: Boissiere debuted on the road playing First Base and hitting seventh against Padres phenom Anderson Espinoza. He batted behind Carlos Gonzalez and Tom Murphy as a hedge who could drive runners in from third in case either of the two struck out. His first at bat he worked the count full before flying out to moderately deep left field with one out in the second. He came up again in the fourth with one out and a man on second and was blown away by Walter Lockett. He led off the seventh against lefty Jose Torres, and uncharacteristically swung at the first pitch, dumping a short fly ball into left field for a single. He made it to second base before Charlie Blackmon and Raimel Tapia struck out. His final at bat was in the eighth. Down 2-1, he came up with two on and two out against Jose Ruiz. He hit the ball hard, but on the ground and right at Javier Guerra to end the inning. Defensively, he made a nice play ranging to his right and throwing to the pitcher covering for a 3-1 putout against Jose Guerra, and he caught all the return throws he fielder.
500th Game:6/24/27 @ Diamondbacks. Boissiere had a rough game going 0-4 in Arizona in a 5-1 Rockies loss. Boissiere lead off against the lefty Jose Paulino and grounded a 2-2 sinker to Shortstop for a routine out to kick off the game. He then came up in the third with one on and one out. On a 2-1 count, he got a changeup and blooped into short right field for an out. With two outs and nobody on in the 5th, he got a 2-1 sinker away and hit it hard in the hole, 100 mph. However, Chris Paramore flagged it down on the backhand and barely nipped Boissiere at first for the out. Boissiere next hit in the eighth with one out and a man on first and Nick Anderson pitching. Again, Boissiere got ahead 2-1, but was jammed by the sidearming Anderson, and blooped a weak liner to second. Defensively he made a play on two weak fly balls, but on a single down the line, couldn't throw out a runner going first-to-third.
First At Bat: 7/22/22 @ Padres: Against Anderson Espinoza in the second inning of a 1-0 Rockies lead, with one out and nobody on, Boissiere took two pitches high and outside for balls before swinging through a high fastball. He fouled off another fastball and a curveball down, before taking a fastball inside for a full count. On the sixth pitch, he put a decent swing on a fastball away and drove it to left field, but only to medium depth left where Allen Cordoba hauled it in.
First Hit: 7/22/22 @ Padres: Against lefty Jose Torres in the seventh inning of a 2-1 game San Diego was leading, Boissiere began the seventh inning by uncharacteristically swinging at the first pitch, a down-and-away fastball by Torres that Boissiere chipped into left field. He advanced to second base when Jasrado Chisholm was hit by a pitch, but was stranded when Charlie Blackmon and Mitch Haniger went down on strikes.
500th Hit: 7/1/27 vs Dodgers: With the Rockies trailing 9-3 in the seventh inning, Boissiere led off against Arturo Pedroza. On a 1-0 fastball, he topped the ball weakly to the left side between Pedroza, Hyo-Sang Choo, and Maikel Franco. Boissiere beat it out for an infield hit. He scored a batter later on a Nolan Arenado home run. Colorado would eventually fall 9-6.
First Double: 8/2/22 @ Cubs: Against Seth Maness in the 12 inning of a 5-3 Rockies lead, Boissiere batted with a man on second and two outs against a struggling pitcher. He went after the first pitch, hitting a fat sinker into the left-center field gap for a slicing double to drive home Corey Dickerson and make it a 6-3 game.
50th Double: 7/29/26 @ Angels: With the Rockies leading 2-0 in the second inning, Boissiere faced Austin Boma with two outs and no on. He got a first pitch fastball down the middle and laced it to the Warning Track in left-center field for a double. He was stranded at second when Alec Sanchez struck out.
First Triple: 9/3/22 @ Pirates: Against Braeden Ogle in the third inning of a scoreless game, Boissiere hit with two outs and nobody on and ripped a hanging 0-1 curveball inside the first base line. He raced around the bases, beating the throw from Gregory Polanco to make it third base with one out. Raimel Tapia followed with a ground single to give Colorado the lead.
First Home Run: 8/30/22 @ Braves: Against Phillip Pfeifer with one out in the sixth inning and the Rockies up 5-0, Boissiere got a 1-2 changeup that didn't break, and hit it over the right field wall for his first home run. It wasn't a particularly hard hit ball, and didn't go too far, 369 feet.
First Run: 7/25/22 vs Rangers: Against Tyler Beede, down 3-1 in the second, Boissiere hit with one out and nobody on and lined a single to center. Tom Murphy followed by doubling just in short of the warning track in right field. Boissiere raced home with a run to cut the lead to 3-2.
500th Run: 6/27/27 @ Dodgers: Trailing 4-0 in the third, Boisierre hit a clean single off Bobby Spong to begin the eighth. It was Boissiere's third time reaching base in the game. He moved to third on an Alec Sanchez double, and scored on a David Dalh gap splitting double to left center. Colorado would tie the game in the inning, but lose in 11 innings 6-4 when Simon Muzziotti hit a walkoff home run off Eric Pardinho.
First RBI: 8/2/22 @ Cubs: Against Seth Maness in the 12 inning of a 5-3 Rockies lead, Boissiere batted with a man on second and two outs against a struggling pitcher. He went after the first pitch, hitting a fat sinker into the left-center field gap for a slicing double to drive home Corey Dickerson and make it a 6-3 game.
First Stolen Base: 8/12/22 @ Nationals: Against Jon Carter with two outs in the seventh inning and trailing 3-2, Boissiere took off with a 2-0 count to Charlie Blackmon. The pitch was a curveball and Boissiere beat Daniel Flores' throw to second. The steal went for naught though, as Blackmon struck out to end the inning.
50th Stolen Base: 5/30/26 @ Pirates: In the first inning against Bad Company Kevin Truitt, Boissiere chopped a grounder past the left side of the mound and beat it out for an infield hit. With one out and Nolan Arenado, he ran on a 3-2 pitch. Arenado watched the fastball crack the corner, but Boissiere beat the throw from Will Banfield for a successful steal. He was stranded when Juan Marrufo grounded to short.
First Walk: 7/25/22 vs Rangers: Against Josh Staumont in the fifth inning of a 6-4 Rockies lead, Boissiere hit with a man on first and one out. He took a first pitch fastball outside, then a curveball for ball two. Staumont threw a fastball for a strike, then a fastball low, then a fastball outside for a walk. The inning ended when the next batter, Tom Murphy, pulled a curveball to third for a 5-4-3 double play.
First Strikeout: 7/22/22 @ Padres: Against Walter Lockett in the fourth inning of a 2-1 Padres lead, Boisierre stepped in with a man on second and one out. Lockett dropped a curveball for a strike one, before Boissiere fouled off an inside fastball for strike two. Lockett threw a changeup low that Boisierre couldn't check his swing on for a strikeout.
250th Strikeout: 9/16/26 @ Braves: With Colorado leading 4-0 in the fourth against a playoff-bound Braves team, Boissiere stepped in with two outs in the fourth inning. He'd walked twice previously, but was overwhelmed this time, with Branccacio getting to 1-2 and dropping a curveball to buckle Boissiere's knees and end the frame. The Rockies would win 8-4.
Most Hits: 4: 6/10/25 vs Diamondbacks [5 PA]/7/18/25 vs Braves [5 PA]
Most At Bats without a Hit: 6: 9/3/22 @ Pirates/ 6/9/23 vs Diamondbacks
Most Runs: 3: Numerous Times
Most RBIs: 5: 6/10/25 vs Diamondbacks
Most Home Runs: 1: Numerous Times
Most Doubles: 2: 9/12/23 vs Diamondbacks (5 PA)/ 9/27/23 vs Phillies (4 PA)
Most Triples: 1: Numerous Times
Most Stolen Bases: 2: Numerous Times
Most Walks: 3: 5/3/25 @ Phillies [5 PA]
Most Strikeouts: 4: 9/12/26 @ Phillies [5 PA]
2022 in Review: Boisierre didn't have a great time in the majors for the first few weeks. He hit just .125 in April and .244 in May. He heated up, going 9-28 in September and October in a limited sample, but 32 Plate Appearances isn't much to go on. Boisierre's strikeout rate remained consistent, but he didn't have quite as robust a walk rate, and predictably didn't hit for much power. In fact, he only had a .627 OPS against right-handed pitching. Interestingly, Boisierre had a .579 slugging mark against lefties, but in a 20 Plate Appearance sample. He was successful on all five of his steal attempts, played good Left Field defense, decent defense at First Base, and even held his own in 10 Center Field innings. The speed and defense combined with the better close gives Erick Blasco confidence he can be a contributor in the PBA in 2023.
2023 in Review: It was a mixed season for Boissiere as he was able to play in 113 PBA games, but still spent much of his time out of position at First Base. He played 74 games at First Base compared to 30 in Left Field and 10 at Second Base. The bat doesn't play at First Base at Boissiere doesn't have the power for the position. He hit only four home runs and slugged .372. That lack of production brought his WAR way down. As an outfielder though, he showed improvement. His average improved to a healthy .279 average and he stole 12 bases in 17 attempts. However, the patience that defined him in the minors hasn't manifested in the majors. His walk rate was only 7.8% and his strikeout rate was 17.4%. He's not drawing walks and swinging earlier in the count. While he isn't striking out, the profile may be of one pitchers aren't afraid to throw strikes to with Boisierre's inability to slug. Boisierre did not have a good defensive season in Left Field, but the expectation is that he'll play better there once he has to stop worrying about putting on an infielder's glove. He looks to enter 2024 as Colorado's starting Left Fielder.
2024 in Review: Boissiere started the season in the minors and didn't become a major contributor in the majors until Charlie Blackmon went down for the year. Boissiere did hit .336 in Albuquerque though, giving Colorado assurance that he was too good for Triple-A and needs to be in the majors. The Left Fielder showed off his decent bat and great eye in 26 games with the big club, hitting .286 with a .355 OBP. However, he had only a .327 Slugging Percentage, which is painfully low. He stole five bases and contributes on defense, but it's tough to be a starting outfielder with a slugging mark that low. Boissiere projects to be the starting Left Fielder in 2025. Erick Blasco has said he can live with the lack of power if he gets on base at a .350 clip or so.
2025 in Review: Boissiere was given the starting job before the season for the first time and he responded with a sensational year. He had a .323 Average that was third in the league, a .404 on-base percentage that was fifth. He also stole 25 bases, which was seventh in the league, while being caught only three times. Boissiere was able to use his speed to greater effect, beating out a number of infield hits throughout the year to elevate his batting average. When he did drive the ball, he was able to slam a few over the fence, with a career high 13 home runs. Normally slashing the ball on the ground, he only hit 12 doubles, though when he did hit a ball down a line or to the gap, he legged out six triples. Boissiere hit .338 in a small sample against lefties that gives the Rockies hope he can play every day, and he hit .300 with a .397 OBP on the road as well. The power disappeared away from Coors, but Boissiere still showed to be a valuable player. He also had a positive zone rating in Left Field, giving Colorado more confidence to play him every day.
2026 in Review: 2026 was a disastrous season for Boisierre, one that really torpedoed Colorado. His infield hits dried up with better scouting, leading to a .247 average, down from .323 the year prior. His home run output dipped from 13 to three. He stole 25 bases in 28 attempts in 2025, but only 14 in 26 attempts in 2026. He struck out at a greater rate too. Aside from an increase in doubles, it was a terrible offensive year. Defensively, he was about the same. He had a slightly positive zone rating and six outfield assists, versus three errors. It was okay, but not difference-making defense. With the bat so poor, he produced -0.3 WAR and needs a bounce back year to figure in Colorado's plans.
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Post by Commissioner Erick on May 9, 2020 10:30:55 GMT -5
Alec Sanchez
Position: 2B Drafted: 2018, 2nd Round, 60th Overall
Bio: Sanchez was drafted in the 2nd round in 2018 as a 19-year-old based on reports of a good hit tool and good defensive potential at Second Base. OSA expected Sanchez to have good discipline as well, something Bill Schmidt has come around on. Sanchez was relatively advanced as a hitter, with a good swing early on and advanced gap power. He tore up Grand Junction his first professional season with a .326 average and a .461 slugging mark, fueled by 21 doubles. for his work, he was named the #96 prospect in baseball. In Asheville the next year, Sanchez' average dropped to .277, but he clubbed 36 doubles and eight home runs in a full season. He also stole 17 bases, the most he's steal in his minor league career. He was named an All-Star in the South Atlantic League and was the game's MVP. He also played good defense, with a +4.8 Zone Rating. He was promoted to High-A the next year, where he hit .292 with 43 doubles. Due to the extreme run environment in the California League, Sanchez' two home run total that season dropped his OPS to .739, for a 92 OPS+. Due to that factor, plus his defense dropping to slightly above average, Sanchez' WAR dropped to 1.7, despite the fact that his 43 doubles are tied for 3rd most in a season in Cal League history.
Sanchez was promoted to Double-A Hartford the following season where he had an offensive breakout. He had a .302 average in a hitter's league, with 10 home runs, 45 doubles, and 87 RBIs. He was an Eastern League All Star, and won the Platinum Stick award for best Second Base bat. The 45 doubles he hit there tie with Luis Guillorme as the most doubles in a season in Eastern League History. Despite this, his zone rating was a flat 0.0. He was assigned to Triple-A Albuquerque in 2022 where he struggled a bit despite good superficial numbers. The extreme run environment of the Pacific Coast League tempered his .775 OPS. His double count dropped to a full-season low 32, he was thrown out on his steal attempts 40% of the time, and his defense remained flat. He produced only 1.1 WAR. Repeating the level in 2023, Sanchez had a monster season. He showed far better discipline, leading to better rate stats across the board. He increased his stolen base percentage by being more judicious, and he turned some of his doubles into triples. His defense also improved and he was named an All-Star. With the parent Rockies having nothing to play for, Sanchez was called up on September 11, 2023 to play the majority of the club's 2nd Base down the stretch to give Erick Blasco a glimpse into whether he could succeed in the majors.
Minor League Awards:
Tied Most Doubles in a season in Hartford League History (45) Tied Third Most Doubles in a season in South Atlantic League History (43) All-Star South Atlantic League All-Star Eastern League All-Star Pacific Coast League Platinum Stick Winner (2B) Eastern League
Scouting Report: Sanchez is a well-balanced Second Baseman with a good hit tool and who can take a walk. He doesn't have much home run power yet, making his swing geared for doubles. He's not incredibly fast, but his first step and instincts have led him to become a good baserunner and defender. Ideally's he's a contact-based hitter down in the order, or can hit second and play some hit-and-run.
First Game: 9/11/23 vs Diamondbacks: Sanchez played Second Base and hit ninth against the division leading Diamondbacks. His first at bat came with two outs of a scoreless game in the third. Left-hander Josh Taylor took the count to 1-2, before Sanchez took a Curveball for a ball, and fouled off a fastball. Taylor came back with an inside fastball and Sanchez laced into Center Field for a line single. In the fifth inning, down 8-0 with two outs, he got a hanging 0-1 curveball and blasted a deep fly ball to right-center field that edged the fence for a home run. Sanchez next came out with two outs in the seventh inning and lined the first pitch from Taylor into Ryan Johnson's glove in Left Field for the final out. In the ninth inning, down 8-3 with two outs, he got a sinker from Chad Bettis on the first pitch and grounded it weakly to Yunior Severino at Second Base to end the game. Defensively, his first chance was in the fourth inning when he was shifted and didn't have to move far to throw out Isan Diaz on a grounder. The next inning, down 4-0 with the bases loaded, Bruce Maxwell grounded a slow grounder Sanchez had to charge. He hastily rushed a throw, sending the ball past Trevor Story and allowing two runs to score. Juan Gestoso singled home two the next at bat, and Sanchez' error was responsible for four runs. He made plays on two other grounders without incident.
500th Game: 7/1/27 vs Dodgers: Sanchez started at Second Base and hit eighth against left-hander Joey Wentz. He hit a 1-0 fastball to straightaway right with one out in the second. With a man on second and one out in the fourth, he got a 2-1 fastball and grounded out to shortstop for his second out. He struck out in the sixth with two on and no outs, watching an Osiris Ramirez curveball buckle his knees for a strikeout. In the seventh, with two on and one out, he got a 3-1 fastball from Giovanny Gallegos and cracked it second base to begin a 4-6-3 double play. He had a miserable offensive game going 0-4 and stranding five men. Defensively, Nick Allen hit a grounder through the hole in the first that eluded him, leading to a run, but he made a play on a routine Hyo-Sang Choo grounder later in the inning for an out. He made a nice snag to begin the 8th on a Simon Muzziotti grounder hit 108 miles-an-hour to throw out the speedster, and retired Nick Allen on a routine grounder to end the second. Muzziotti singled on a weak grounder to second to open the fourth, but he didn't score. Calhoun singled past Sanchez up the middle to open the fifth, and a liner in the hole by the next batter Choo got past Sanchez. Two runs scored in the inning. In the sixth, Franco skipped a grounder past Sanchez for an RBI single. Jorge Ramos hit one 106 miles an hour at Sanchez to close the sixth, but it was hit right at him for a groundout. Luis Robert singled up the middle in the seventh, and then Allen singled on a grounder in Sanchez' near vicinity to plate a run later in the frame. Ramos hit another grounder right at Sanchez in the eighth, and Muzziotti lined a single over his head to begin the ninth, though he didn't score. The defensive performance was as brutal as the offense, for a miserable 500th game for Sanchez.
First At Bat: 9/11/23 vs Diamondbacks: With the game scoreless with two outs in the third facing lefty Josh Taylor, he took the count to 1-2, before Sanchez took a Curveball for a ball, and fouled off a fastball. Taylor came back with an inside fastball and Sanchez laced into Center Field for a line single.
First Hit: 9/11/23 vs Diamondbacks: With the game scoreless with two outs in the third facing lefty Josh Taylor, he took the count to 1-2, before Sanchez took a Curveball for a ball, and fouled off a fastball. Taylor came back with an inside fastball and Sanchez laced into Center Field for a line single.
500th Hit: 6/9/27 @ Cubs: Down 2-0 to begin the sixth off Landon Leach, Sanchez got a 3-2 fastball away and slapped it inside the third-base line for a double. He scored when the next batter, David Dahl, doubled past third a batter later. Yeong-Seon Khang hit a three-run homer later in the inning and the Rockies eventually won 6-4.
First Double: 9/12/23 vs Diamondbacks: Leading 1-0 in the fourth with a man on second and one out, Anthony DeSclafani threw a changeup that Sanchez waited on and pulled down the first base line. Wolters scored to make it 2-0 Rockies and Sanchez pulled into Second with his first career double. The RBI would be the eventual winning run as Colorado won 6-1.
50th Double: 8/3/25 vs Giants: Down a run in the bottom of the ninth of a 4-3 Giants lead, Sanchez hit with two on and nobody out against Ryan DiSibio. He got a low fastball and golfed it to very deep Center Field, dropping it just past the glove of Jeison Rosario. A run scored on the play to tie the game, but the trail runner had to wait to see if the ball would be caught. No other runs would score and the Rockies would lose in extras 6-4.
First Triple: 8/2/24 vs Giants: In a scoreless game in the fourth inning Sanchez hit with a man on second and no outs against Taylor Lehman. Sanchez went down and drilled an 0-1 curveball to the right-center field gap. Daniel Montano raced around to score to give Colorado a 1-0 lead. Sanchez later scored on a sac fly from Nolan Arenado. Erick Julio allowed four runs in the fifth inning though and San Francisco won the game 6-3.
First Home Run: 9/11/23 vs Diamondbacks: Down 8-0 in the fifth inning, with two outs against Josh Taylor, he got a hanging 0-1 curveball and hit it 385 feet to right-center field for a home run.
50th Home Run: 4/24/27 vs Phillies: Capping off a huge game, Sanchez hit with a 12-5 lead with one out in the seventh against Alexis Araujo. He got a fastball and cranked it 100 miles-an-hour 377 feet over the Right Field fence. Sanchez would go 3-4 with a hit-by-pitch, a walk, and three runs scored.
First Run: 9/11/23 vs Diamondbacks: Down 8-0 in the fifth inning, with two outs against Josh Taylor, he got a hanging 0-1 curveball and hit it 385 feet to right-center field for a home run.
500th Run: 8/7/26: vs Marlins: In the sixth inning, with Colorado leading 6-5, Sanchez laced a double down the left field line off Joe Batchelder to bring in a run. Luis Picon followed with a single passed Edgar Made at third. Sanchez beat the throw from Jelfry Marte to make it 8-5. Colorado would eventually win 9-6.
First RBI: 9/11/23 vs Diamondbacks: Down 8-0 in the fifth inning, with two outs against Josh Taylor, he got a hanging 0-1 curveball and hit it 385 feet to right-center field for a home run.
First Stolen Base: 3/28/24 @ Marlins: Tied 1-1 in the sixth inning with two outs against Archie Bradley, stole second base to get into scoring position for Charlie Blackmon. Blackmon struck out though to end the inning.
First Walk: 9/14/23 vs Diamondbacks: Up 5-0 in the seventh against Jake Odorizzi, Sanchez worked a five pitch walk, taking a fastball outside for ball four. He was eliminated on a fielder's choice by the next batter.
First Strikeout: 9/12/23 vs Diamondbacks: Up 5-1 in the seventh inning with the bases loaded and one out, Sanchez faced Ariel Jurado. Sanchez battled back from an 0-2 count, but Sanchez swung through a changeup to leave the bases loaded.
250th Strikeout: 5/25/26 @ Mets: With Colorado leading 3-0 with two outs and a man on first in the first inning, Sanchez faced Zach Davies. Davies got to 1-2 on Sanchez, then uncorked a changeup that struck Sanchez out. The Rockies would lose 4-3.
Most Hits: 4 7/19/24 @ Yankees (6 PA)/ 9/15/24 vs Padres (6 PA]/7/28/25 @ Nationals (5 PA)
Most At Bats without a Hit: 6 7/24/25 vs Marlins
Most Runs: 3 Numerous Times (8/7/26) vs Marlins (4 PA)
Most RBIs: 4 8/22/24 @ Cardinals (5 PA)/ 8/28/24 vs Red Sox (5 PA)/ 9/12/24 vs Cardinals (5 PA)
Most Home Runs: 1 Numerous Times
Most Doubles: 3 5/14/25/(4 PA)/ 5/15/24 @ Red Sox (5 PA)
Most Triples: 1 Numerous Times
Most Stolen Bases: 2 3/28/24 @ Marlins (4 PA)/ 5/4/25 @ Phillies (4 PA)
Most Walks: 4 5/21/25 @ White Sox (5 PA)/7/28/26 @ Angels (5 PA)
Most Strikeouts: 4 4/2/25 @ Dodgers (5 PA)/7/29/25 @ Nationals (5 PA)
2023 in Review: Sanchez repeated Triple-A after an underwhelming 2022 season at the level. In 2023 he excelled there, drastically improving his walk rate, cutting down his strikeouts, and playing with a mature approach. The average and slugging numbers increased slightly, but the on-base ability dramatically improved. He also had the second best defensive season of his career. That allowed him to make a Pacific Coast League All Star Game. He got called up in September to test himself in the majors and had a pair of hits including a home run off Josh Taylor in his first major league game. He cooled off after that, only hitting .220/.273/.341 in 45 Plate Appearances, including going 0-15 on the road. He nonetheless projects to be Colorado's starting Second Baseman next year.
2024 in Review: Sanchez got off to a slow start as he was hitting just .218 with a .303 on-base percentage after April, leading to Colorado demoted Sanchez to Albuquerque. Sanchez raked over two weeks, hitting .354 with four home runs and four triples in the minors, prompting a quick recall. Sanchez showed he belonged that May, and after a drip in the middle of the year, turned it on over August and September. Over half of his 16 home runs came over the final two months of the year, and Sanchez hit well over .300 with an OBP over .400 and a SLG over .500 over the final two months. Naturally, Sanchez hit better at home than on the road, but his .271 average was respectable. Plus Sanchez understood the nuances of Coors versus the NL West's pitchers parks, stealing seven road bases to only three swipes at home. Sanchez, interestingly, also hit much better against lefties than righties, but in a small sample. Nevertheless, he'll get more of an opportunity to hit lefties and be a full-time player in 2025.
2025 in Review: Sanchez was a full-time starter in 2025 and responded with an All-Star season. Sanchez slumped a bit after a strong start, with September's .732 OPS his strongest month after May. Nonetheless, Sanchez started off strong and carried a .313 average on June 14th. Sanchez had 34 doubles and 19 homers, solid marks for a Second Baseman, he had a .354 on-base percentage, and he slugged 19 home runs. He chipped in with 15 steals as well. His big problem was defensively, where he really fell off as the year went on. Sanchez had a -10.9 Zone Rating as he did not provide value on likely or even plays, and only converted 92% of routine plays. The Rockies are concerned they may need a defender to take over for Sanchez in the late innings. Sanchez hit lefties well to the tune of a .298 average and six home runs, so he'll likely be a full time starter in 2026.
2026 in Review: Sanchez had a nice year, but had a sprained oblique early in the year that kept him out nearly two months and sapped Colorado's season. Sanchez didn't have quite the power he displayed in 2025 when he clubbed 34 doubles, 19 home runs, and a .156 ISO number. He did hit .308 though, with an .860 OPS against righties. Lefties held him to a .628 OPS, so he's still someone who needs to be platooned somewhat, but he's still one of the best offensive Second Basemen in the league. His defense was terrible, with a -10.1 zone rating, 18 errors, and only 60 double plays turned. Sanchez hits well enough to handle Second Base, but Colorado may need a better Shortstop on defense if the Rockies want to turn any ground balls into outs.
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Post by Commissioner Erick on Aug 17, 2020 10:13:31 GMT -5
Luis Picon
Position: U Drafted: 2020, 1st Round, 21 Overall
Bio: Picon had a good hit tool and was developed out of LSU as a player capable of playing multiple positions effectively. Intrigued by his flexibility, Colorado snapped him up in 2020 and had him bypass rookie ball, sending him to Low-A Boise. Picon actually struggled early in his career, hitting .244 and only being successful on 28 of 44 steal attempts. He did play good Center Field defense though and the steals earned him a Northwest League All-Star nod. The next year, Picon returned to Boise, struggled in a three-week sample, but still got promoted to low-A Asheville where he had a decent close to the series, hitting for a league average rate and getting experience at Shortstop. He did have a huge postseason that year, hitting .370 as Ashville won the South Atlantic League Championship.
Picon repeated A-Ball in 2022 and put himself on Colorado's radar. In an offensive ballpark, Picon hit .321, hit 19 home runs, drove in 71 runners, scored 108 times, bashed 38 doubles, stole 56 bases in 63 attempts, and was an absolute superstar. He finished with 5.9 WAR and was second in MVP voting to Jim Sattler. Picon was promoted to Double-A the following year and got off to a really good start in a more pitching-focused league. He hit .282 with a .368 OBP with 53 runs scored, 46 RBIs, 23 doubles, and 14 steals in 19 attempts. He got promoted mid-season to Triple-A where he hit .336 with 17 walks to 18 strikeouts with 11 doubles and 11 steals in 34 starts. With his flexibility and ability to hit lefties, he started 2024 on Colorado's roster.
Minor League Awards:
Tied 6th Most Stolen Bases in a season in Northwest League History (28) 5th Most Runs in a season in South Atlantic League History (108) 2nd Most Stolen Bases in South Atlantic League History (46) 7th Most WAR in South Atlantic League History (5.86) All-Star Northwest League All-Star South Atlantic League
Scouting Report: Picon isn't fully developed, but has competent bat-to-ball skills, good gap power, and a ground-ball swing that leverages his good speed. Picon is a little bit stretched at Shortstop and Center Field, but can play any infield and outfield position competently, and Second and Third Base very well. Picon doesn't have great power and isn't a good-enough hitter to be a regular starter, so having a platoon advantage helps. His versatility leads him to being a high-quality backup at the least though.
First Game/Start: 4/5/24 vs Dodgers: Picon started at Second Base and hit ninth against Julio Urias. He made five plays on balls hit in his area, some hit hard, with only one rocket up the middle as a ball he couldn't get to. His first at bat came in the second inning with Colorado down 4-3 with Jasrado Chisholm at first and no outs. After taking a strike, he got a curveball from Urias and pounded it into the ground on the right side. The ball died on the grass and Picon's speed allowed him to beat the ball out for an infield hit. Picon got to third on a grounder and wild pitch that scored Chisholm, but was stranded when Nolan Arenado struck out. In the fourth inning, Picon led off against lefty Mike Serrano and lined the first pitch over short in a game the Rockies trailed 7-4. He came around to score on a Trevor Story three-run home run that tied the game. Picon led off the sixth in a 7-7 game against righty Osiris Ramirez and struck out on a 3-2 fastball. With Colorado up 9-7, Picon led off the eighth against Will Harris and hit a sharp grounder to the right side. Will Calhoun didn't handle it cleanly and Picon beat everyone to the bag to reach on the error. He stole second on the next pitch and he came around to score on a Nolan Arenado home run.
First At Bat: 4/5/24 vs Dodgers: In the second inning with Colorado down 4-3 with Jasrado Chisholm at first, no outs, and Julio Urias on the mound, after taking a strike Picon got a curveball from Urias and pounded it into the ground on the right side. The ball died on the grass and Picon's speed allowed him to beat the ball out for an infield hit.
First Hit: 4/5/24 vs Dodgers: In the second inning with Colorado down 4-3 with Jasrado Chisholm at first, no outs, and Julio Urias on the mound, after taking a strike Picon got a curveball from Urias and pounded it into the ground on the right side. The ball died on the grass and Picon's speed allowed him to beat the ball out for an infield hit.
First Double: 4/6/24 vs Dodgers: Leading 1-0 in the second inning, with two outs, nobody on, and Logan Allen on the mound, Picon went the other way and dumped a ball into right-center field for a double. Picon was stranded at Second Base when Ramiel Tapia was struck out.
First Triple: 9/7/24 @ Padres: With one out in the top of the seventh of a 2-2 game and John Gant pitching, Picon got a hanging curveball and hit it to deep Center Field, past Austin Beck. The ball was not hit exceptionally hard, but Beck is not a good Center Fielder. With the ball rolling to the wall, Picon was able to make it to Third Base. He was stranded when Erik Nigro grounded out softly to Short and Walter Lockett came on and got Tom Murphy to fly out.
First Home Run: 5/1/24 @ Brewers: Down 11-4 in the ninth inning with one out and nobody on, Picon got an 0-2 fastball from Edwin Diaz and hit it down the left field line for a solo home run in the blowout loss.
First Run: 4/5/24 vs Dodgers: In the fourth inning, Picon led off against lefty Mike Serrano and lined the first pitch over short in a game the Rockies trailed 7-4. He came around to score on a Trevor Story three-run home run that tied the game.
First RBI: 5/1/24 @ Brewers: Down 11-4 in the ninth inning with one out and nobody on, Picon got an 0-2 fastball from Edwin Diaz and hit it down the left field line for a solo home run in the blowout loss.
First Stolen Base: 4/5/24 vs Dodgers: In the eighth inning leading 9-7 against Will Harris with no outs after reaching on an error, Picon stole second base on the first pitch of the next at bat to Raimel Tapia, a curveball low with Keibert Ruiz not making a throw. Picon came around to score on a Nolan Arenado home run.
First Walk: 4/6/24 vs Dodgers: In the fourth inning of a 2-0 Rockies lead with one out and one on, Picon took a 3-2 fastball high to draw a walk off Logan Allen, though a David Dahl strikeout and Nolan Arenado fly out stranded Picon.
First Strikeout: 4/5/24 vs Dodgers: Picon led off the sixth inning of a 7-7 game against Osiris Ramirez and Ramirez struck him out with a 3-2 fastball blown past him.
Most Hits: 6: 7/2/25 @ Pirates [7 PA]
Most AB without a Hit: 5 Numerous Times
Most Runs: 4 7/2/25 @ Pirates [7 PA]
Most RBIs: 4 8/20/24 @ Diamondbacks (4 AB)/ 9/15/24 vs Padres (3 AB)
Most Home Runs: 1 Numerous Times
Most Doubles: 3: 7/2/25 @ Pirates [7 PA]
Most Triples: 1 9/7/24 @ Padres [4 PA]/ 4/20/25 vs White Sox [5 PA]
Most Stolen Bases: 1 Many Times
Most Walks: 2 9/15/24 vs Padres [3 PA]/ 6/15/25 vs Pirates [5 PA]
Most Strikeouts: 3 6/5/25 @ Dodgers [5 PA]
2024 in Review: Picon started the season in the majors and played the full year for Colorado as a Utility player. He started 47 games and appeared in 23 more as a backup. He started 29 times at Second Base and five times in Center Field, where he provided strong defense, plus 13 times at Shortstop where he committed both of his defensive errors. Likely a little stretched at short, he didn't embarrass himself there. Colorado tried to hide Picon and platoon him heavily against lefties, especially early in the year. As a result, Picon had slightly more at bats against left-handed pitching than right-handed arms. He had a similar average and on-base mark against lefties as against righties, but he slugged nine doubles against lefties and only two against righties. That extra juice makes him solid against lefties, but fairly anemic against righties, especially at Second Base or a corner outfield. Picon also struggled against pitchers with better stuff. He had an OPS of .781 in the first three innings, and an .839 in innings 4-6. Against premier relievers he struggled though, with a .547 OPS from innings 7 through 9. He also had just a .136 average and .490 OPS in Close and Late situations. Picon likely doesn't have the high end talent to thrive in the majors, but he can play every position, steal bases, and hit lefties, which should give him a job for a long time.
2025 in Review: Picon started 36 games for Colorado at four different positions, and he played everywhere but Pitcher, Catcher, and First Base. Colorado was hurt when Picon suffered a herniated disk in his back in August that limited him for the stretch run. He had interesting splits in that he mostly started against lefties, and he hit .288 against them with no home runs. However, he batted .380 against righties with five doubles and all three of his homers. He hit .455 as a pinch hitter, showcasing his ability to come in late and tear up left-handed pitching for base hits though. Picon mostly played Right Field, and will likely continue that next year with Jasrado Chisholm and Alec Sanchez showing that they can hit lefties. Picon's ultimate distribution of playing time will be dependent on the roster construction.
2026 in Review: Picon continued to look good in a part-time role. He hit .307 overall, stole five bases in five attempts, and clubbed 10 doubles. He hit over .300 against righties for the second consecutive year in very small samples, and continued to hit for a high average against lefties in larger samples. Defensively, he was stretched at Shortstop but played Right Field, Second, and Third Bases well. Picon is what he is. A good right-handed bat against lefties, and a very useful utility player.
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Post by Commissioner Erick on Dec 31, 2020 18:19:31 GMT -5
Juan Marrufo
Position: 1B Drafted: 2021, 1st Round, 23rd Overall
Bio: Marrufo was a gamble of a draft pick in 2021 as OSA rated his potential extremely highly, but Bill Schmidt was lukewarm. Erick Blasco wanted a high-ceiling prospect and selected him late in the first round. Marrufo debuted in the tough hitting conditions of St. Lawrence and the Canadian Rookie League, where he held his own with a .309 average despite only two home runs. Marrufo began putting on strength and adjusting his swing in the offseason. The next year, repeating the year in St. Lawrence, his average dropped to .270, but he clubbed nine home runs. His approach was somewhat concerning as he struck out more than five times for each walk, but he had showed that he could hit for average and hit for power.
In 2023, Marrufo spent the year in Short-Season A-Ball as a 20-year-old and he took a jump, refining his swing to get back to hitting for average, but not eliminating the power gains he made the prior year. The result was a .328 average, seven home runs, 25 doubles, a .922 OPS, and six steals. The following year, Marrufo made the jump to full-season ball, playing for the Asheville Tourists of the South Atlantic League. Marrufo had a monster year in the cozy stadium, batting .341 with 23 home runs, 91 RBIs, 93 Runs, 53 Doubles, and a 1.010 OPS. He also walked 70 times and struck out only 98, showing off a better approach, while also indicating the fear he put into pitchers. The one concern was how much power Marrufo had at home versus the road. Marrufo hit well over .300 wherever he played, but 19 of his 23 home runs were at home and 32 of his 53 doubles. Nonetheless, after winning MVP of the league and losing Charlie Blackmon in Free Agency, Colorado feels like they need another bat to break the season with so Marrufo will get the first crack as the team's Designated Hitter.
Minor League Awards:
5th Most Doubles in a season in Northwest League history (29) 3rd Highest Average in a season in South Atlantic League history (.341) 3rd Highest On-Base Percentage in a season in South Atlantic League history (.420) 5th Highest Slugging Percentage in a season in South Atlantic League history (.589) 5th Highest OPS in a season in South Atlantic League history (1.010) 5th Most Hits in a season in South Atlantic League history (176) Tied Most Doubles in a season in South Atlantic League history (53) 2nd Most WAR in a season in South Atlantic League history (6.5) MVP South Atlantic League All Star South Atlantic League Platinum Stick Award Winner (1B) South Atlantic League Glove Wizard Award (1B) Northwest League
Scouting Report: Marrufo is a classic First Base slugger. Tall and powerful, at his peak he's expected to be a slugger who can hit well over .300 with 40 home runs, especially at altitude. He also has a good approach and shouldn't sacrifice bad at bats and excessive strikeouts to get those totals. Early in his career, the home run power has been more muted so he'll be more of a doubles hitter while the power builds up. He already should be able to hit balls to the gap and down the lines, and should be a strong offensive player early in his career. Not a speed threat, but is solid at First Base, with good height allowing him to be a better target for throws than a wizard on batting balls to the right side. Not a player who rallies his teammates, he prefers to let his game do the talking, which could be an issue in problematic clubhouses.
First Game: 3/27/25 @ Padres: Marrufo started at Designated Hitter and hit cleanup to begin the 2025 season. He was slotted to provide protection for Nolan Arenado and to get on base ahead of Trevor Story. His first bat came leading off the second against Robert Stephenson in a scoreless game. He got a 1-0 fastball on the outer part of the plate and crushed a 108-mile-per-hour line drive to left-center for a leadoff double. He moved to third after a walk and hit-by-pitch and scored when Ralph Porter's two out double to left-center cleared the bases. Marrufo next batted in the third inning. With a 3-0 lead, two outs, and nobody on, Stephenson threw a 1-2 splitter down an in. Marrufo was out in front and had to pull his hands in, but fisted the ball to left-center for a base hit. With Colorado up 3-1 in the fifth, Marrufo batted with the baes loaded and nobody out. He got under a Stephenson fastball and flied out to short right field. His fourth at bat came leading off the seventh in a game Colorado led 6-3. He got a James Karinchak 1-1 fastball away and he lined it to left-center field for another double, eventually scoring on a Jasrado Chisholm single. His fifth at bat came leading off the ninth against Chris Paddack. With Colorado up 7-3, Marrufo got under a 2-0 fastball, popping out to short. It was an exciting 3-5 day for Marrufo with two runs scored, hinting at his bright future as Colorado won 7-3.
First At Bat: 3/27/25 @ Padres: Leading off the second inning, Marrufo got a Robert Stephenson fastball on the outer third of the plate and laced it 108-miles-an-hour to left-center-field for a leadoff double. He would eventually make his way to third and score on a Ralph Porter bases-clearing double.
First Hit: 3/27/25 @ Padres: Leading off the second inning, Marrufo got a Robert Stephenson fastball on the outer third of the plate and laced it 108-miles-an-hour to left-center-field for a leadoff double. He would eventually make his way to third and score on a Ralph Porter bases-clearing double.
First Double: 3/27/25 @ Padres: Leading off the second inning, Marrufo got a Robert Stephenson fastball on the outer third of the plate and laced it 108-miles-an-hour to left-center-field for a leadoff double. He would eventually make his way to third and score on a Ralph Porter bases-clearing double.
50th Double: 7/28/26 @ Angels: In the seventh inning with Colorado trailing 4-2, Marrufo faced Phil Bickford with the bases full and one out. He got a 2-1 fastball that was higher than it should have been and split the left-center-field gap to clear the bases, giving Colorado a 5-4 lead. They'd eventually win 6-4.
First Triple: 4/5/25 vs Padres: In the fifth inning with Colorado trailing 4-3, Marrufo faced Jeff Henry with a man on first and one out. With a 1-0 count, Marrufo drilled a ball to left-center-field that landed on the warning track. Ian Happ was shaded towards the warning track and couldn't dig it out quickly. David Dahl scored the tying run as Marrufo cruised into third with a game-tying triple.
First Home Run: 3/31/25 @ Dodgers. In the sixth inning with Colorado leading 3-2, Marrufo batted against J.B. Bukauskas with a man on first and one out. He laced a line drive down the left field line that bounced off the wall and took a hard turn back towards the infield as Alex Verdugo slammed into the wall and fell. Marrufo was waved around third and scores, making his first home run and inside-the-park two run shot.
First Run: 3/27/25 @ Padres: After doubling, and making his way to third on a walk and a hit batsman, Marrufo was on base with Ralph Porter batting with the bases loaded and two outs. Porter laced a bases-clearing double to left-center off Robert Stephenson and Marrufo scored the first of three runs.
250th Run: 7/28/27 vs Nationals: With Colorado leading 12-9 in the eighth inning, Marrufo stepped in against Devon Armiger. He got a hanging curveball on a 2-1 pitch and crushed it 103 miles-per-hour to Right-Center where it barely cleared the fence for a home run. It went 382 feet to give Colorado a 14-9 margin that would be the final score.
First RBI: 3/31/25 @ Dodgers. In the sixth inning with Colorado leading 3-2, Marrufo batted against J.B. Bukauskas with a man on first and one out. He laced a line drive down the left field line that bounced off the wall and took a hard turn back towards the infield as Alex Verdugo slammed into the wall and fell. Marrufo was waved around third and scores, making his first home run and inside-the-park two run shot.
First Stolen Base: 8/28/25/ @ Braves: In the third inning with Colorado leading 4-1, Marrufo reached on an error when Hunter Ruth dropped a grounder to Josh Bell with Ruth covering first. With nobody out and nobody on, Marrufo ran on a 3-2 count hit-and-run to Trevor Story. Story swung and missed at a slider in the dirt, but Marrufo stole second when Steven Williams had trouble digging it out. He came around to score when Brandon Boissierre singled, making the score 5-1. Colorado would win 5-4.
First Walk: 4/2/25 @ Dodgers: In a 5-5 game in the ninth inning with Ismael Robles pitching, two outs, and nobody on base, Marrrufo took a 3-2 cutter in the dirt for ball four. He was stranded when Trevor Story followed by striking out.
First Strikeout: 3/29/25 @ Padres: In the first inning with second-and-third and one out against Anderson Espinoza, Marrufo batted with a 2-2 count and went fishing for an Espinoza curveball to strikeout.
250th Strikeout: 6/16/27 vs Cubs: In a scorless game in the first, Marrufo hit with two outs and Alec Sanchez on third and Tillmam Corriga on the mound. Corriga got ahead of Marrufo with a fastball on the first pitch, got Marrufo to foul off a fastball on the second pitch, and got him to climb the ladder on a fastball for an impressive three-pitch strikeout.
Most Hits: 5 7/24/25 vs Marlins (6 PA)/5/10/26 @ Cardinals (5 PA)
Most AB without a Hit: 6 7/13/25 @ Brewers
Most Runs: 5 7/24/25 vs Marlins
Most RBIs: 5 8/9/26 vs Marlins (6 PA)
Most Home Runs: 2 3/31/25 @ Dodgers/ 8/12/26 @ Astros
Most Doubles: 3 7/28/25 @ Nationals (5 PA)
Most Triples: 1 4/5/25 vs Padres/6/21/25 vs Padres
Most Stolen Bases: 1 Numerous Times
Most Walks: 3 4/12/25 (6 PA) @ Diamondbacks/8/3/25 vs Giants (5 PA)/ 7/24/26 @ Dodgers (6 PA)/ 8/26/26 @ Cubs (6 PA)
Most Strikeouts: 4/22/25 @ Giants [4 AB]/4/16/25 @ Padres [5 AB]
2025 in Review: Marrufo had a solid year his rookie year in Colorado, but didn't have a spectacular one. He had a .257 average, hit 17 homers, and had an .820 OPS, while mostly playing Designated Hitter. These numbers are solid, but not spectacular. Marrufo was expected to light the world on fire, however, it's good to know that he had no games above A-ball before the season and had an adjustment. Even in a home-run hitting paradise like Asheville, Marrufo hit way more doubles than homers. That carried over to the PBA as Marrufo produced 37 doubles to his 17 homers. He may be showing himself to be a slugger who peppers the gaps more than puts them over the fence. Marrufo struggled against lefties, which was to be expected, and he may need to be substituted against lefties. He also hit better the second half of the season compared to the first, with most of his doubles coming in July and August, and his best on-base percentage coming in September. He'll be a middle-order slugger for Colorado in 2026 again.
2026 in Review: Marrufo broke out in 2026. The 37 doubles and 17 home runs he hit in 2025 balanced out in 2026, where he hit 27 doubles and 25 home runs. He scored a tick under 100 runs and drove in a tick under 100 RBIs. He also walked 93 times and struck out 99, showing an excellent eye for a slugger. He was far weaker against lefties, but still had a solid .265 average and .761 OPS, making him a full time player and an All-Star. He'll turn 24 year old, and with his power developing more into over-the-fence power, and his eye sharp for a hitter so young, projects to be a superstar.
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Post by Commissioner Erick on Dec 31, 2020 19:22:57 GMT -5
Ralph Porter
Position: OF Drafted: 2023, 3rd Round, 93rd Overall
Bio: A speedy defender with power and a selective approach, Colorado picked Porter in the 3rd Round in 2023 with the hope that the hit tool would come around. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Porter was pretty well developed when drafted and only spent a season-and-a-half in the minors before Colorado announced they would begin the year with him as their starting Right Fielder. Porter has good range, good instincts, and a great arm, making him a plus defender. A Right Fielder in Cincinnati, he spent last season playing primarily Left Field to develop a more well-rounded profile. His Zone Rating in the minors graded out as neutral in the corner spots.
Porter's offensive profile is a three-true-outcomes slugger with speed. Last season in High-A Lancaster in the California League, Porter had a season that highlighted who he might be in the future. He slugged 41 home runs and 106 RBIs to lead the league. He also struck out 147 times, the fifth most in the league. Finally, he walked 98 times to lead the league. He hit .298, which will certainly come down as a big leaguer, but that batting average will determine whether or not he's a plus player and starter, or a defensive replacement with some pop. Porter also adds value with his speed, stealing 22 bases last year in 31 attempts, a year after stealing 15 bases in 22 across two levels.
Minor League Awards:
Best On-Base Percentage in a season in California League History (.438) 2nd Best Slugging Percentage in a season in California League History (.648) 2nd Best OPS in a season in California League history (1.087) 3rd Most Runs in a season in California League history (112) 5th Most Home Runs in a season in California League history (41) Most Walks in a season in California League history (98) Most WAR in a season in California League history (7.2) MVP California League All-Star Northwest League All-Star California League Platinum Stick Winner (LF) California League Futures Game Participant
Scouting Report: A three-true-outcomes slugger, Porter will work deep counts and wait for a pitch to drive. The result is a lot of home runs, some walks, and a lot of strikeouts. He doesn't have the quickest swing, so the approach is where he derives most of his ability to make hard contact. His hit tool is the question, and he likely won't perform well against lefties, resulting in the need for a right-hand-hitting caddy. Porter's floor is as a defensive replacement in the corners with the ability to draw a walk or slug a home run off the bench, which is a high floor if the hit tool doesn't come around. If he can hit for a decent average, he becomes a solid defender who can put up a high on-base percentage, and a high slugging mark, which is terrific. His speed and patience should help the hit tool up, and his ability to draw a walk is more valuable since Porter can run to second base. How the hit tool performs will determine Porter's ultimate future as while he has a high floor, he also has a lot of variance.
First Game 3-27-25 @ Padres: Porter started in Right Field to open the first game of the 2025 season, batting ninth against San Diego's power arm Robert Stephenson. Porter's first at bat was in the second inning with the bases loaded and two outs in a scoreless game. He got a 2-0 fastball on the outer part of the plate and laced it deep to left-center-field to split the outfielders. Porter cruised into second as all baserunners scored. Porter's next at bat was in the fourth. With a 3-0 lead, a man on first, two outs, and Robert Stephenson pitching, Porter topped a weak ground ball to first that was grabbed for an out. Porter led off sixth against James Karinchak for his third at bat. With Colorado up 6-3, Porter got out in front of a 3-1 changeup, grounding weakly back to the mound. In the seventh, Porter batted with men on first and third, two outs, a 7-3 lead, and Karinchak still on the hill. Porter was late on a fastball, grounding harmlessly to the left side where Fernando Tatis Jr. threw him out. Porter made two plays on defense on line drives hit to his area.
First At Bat: 3-27-25 @ Padres: Against Robert Stephen in a scoreless game in the second inning, Porter batted with the bases loaded and two outs. He got a 2-0 fastball on the outer part of the plate and laced it to deep left-center-field to split the outfielders for a bases-clearing three-run double.
First Hit: 3-27-25 @ Padres: Against Robert Stephen in a scoreless game in the second inning, Porter batted with the bases loaded and two outs. He got a 2-0 fastball on the outer part of the plate and laced it to deep left-center-field to split the outfielders for a bases-clearing three-run double.
First Double: 3-27-25 @ Padres: Against Robert Stephen in a scoreless game in the second inning, Porter batted with the bases loaded and two outs. He got a 2-0 fastball on the outer part of the plate and laced it to deep left-center-field to split the outfielders for a bases-clearing three-run double.
First Triple 4-23-25 @ Giants: Against Teofilo Torrez in a scoreless game with one out in the third inning, Porter got a 2-2 Splitter and yanked it down the First Base Line into the Right Field corner. He sprinted to third, beating the throw of Dan Cabrera. Alec Sanchez followed by grounding out weakly to the Pitcher and Orlando Arcia made a nice play charging a weak grounder by David Dahl to strand Porter. The Rockies lost the game 2-1.
First Home Run: 3/31/25 @ Dodgers: In the fifth inning of a 2-2 game, Porter faced J.B. Bukauskas with two outs and nobody on. He worked the count to 3-2, fouled a pitch off, then got a fastball up and out over the plate that he muscled to left field for a 383-foot home run.
50th Home Run: 8/12/26 @ Astros: With Colorado leading 5-4 in the ninth, Porter stepped in against lefty Mitchell Stone. Stone got to 0-2 and hung a curveball, which Porter turned around 450 feet to Center Field for a massive home run to give Colorado a 6-4 lead they'd win by.
First Run 3-30-25 @ Padres: In the second inning of a Rockies 1-0 lead, after grounding a single through the left-side hole, Porter advanced to third on an Alec Sanchez double off the right-center-field wall. He scored when Nolan Arenado followed two batters later with a ground single to the left side. Sanchez also scored and Colorado led 3-0.
First RBI: 3-27-25 @ Padres: Against Robert Stephen in a scoreless game in the second inning, Porter batted with the bases loaded and two outs. He got a 2-0 fastball on the outer part of the plate and laced it to deep left-center-field to split the outfielders for a bases-clearing three-run double.
First Stolen Base: 4-8-25 vs Rangers: Leading 1-0 in the third against Jordan Humphreys, Porter drew a leadoff walk. Alec Sanchez and David Dahl each flew out, but Porter stole second base on a first pitch outside fastball with Nolan Arenado batting, beating the throw from Francisco Mejia. Arenado hooked an 0-2 pitch into Left Field, and Porter beat Trent Clark's throw home to make it 2-0. Colorado won the game 5-2.
First Walk: 3-31-25 @ Dodgers: In the sixth inning with Colorado leading 7-2, a man on second, and two outs, Porter worked an 11-pitch at bat against Osiris Ramirez, taking a fastball down and away for a walk. Ramirez was pulled for Kenley Jansen and Alec Sanchez greeted Jansen with a home run to break the game open.
First Strikeout 3/29/25 @ Padres: In a scoreless game in the second inning with nobody on and two outs, Ported batted against Anderson Espinoza. With a 1-2 count, Espinoza threw a fastball on the inside corner that raised Porter's arms, but caught the plate for a strikeout.
250th Strikeout: 8/8/26 vs Marlins: With a man on first and two outs in the 5th inning of a 1-1 game, Porter stepped in against Jonathan Holder. He swung through a changeup to start the at bat, then watched two fastballs and a changeup sail wide to go to 3-1. He swung through a fastball on 3-1, then swung through a changeup on 3-2 to strikeout. Colorado would lose 3-1.
Most Hits 4 7/24/25 vs Marlins (6 PA)
Most AB without a Hit 5 8/22/25 vs Dodgers (6 PA)/ 4/25/26 vs Phillies (5 PA)/ 5/22/26 vs Diamondbacks (5 PA)
Most Runs 4 5-8-25 vs Reds
Most RBIs 11 7/24/25 vs Marlins (6 PA)
Most Home Runs 3 5-8-25 vs Reds (5 PA)/ 7/24/25 vs Marlins (6 PA)
Most Doubles 1 Numerous Times
Most Triples 1 Numerous Times
Most Stolen Bases 2 8/9/26 vs Marlins (5 PA)
Most Walks 3 6-19-25 vs Cardinals (7 PA)/ 7/23/25 vs Marlins (6 PA)/ 9/3/26 vs Braves (4 PA)/ 4/30/26 (6 PA)
Most Strikeouts 4 4/4/25 vs Padres [4 PA]/ 8/28/25 @ Braves (4 PA)/ 4/16/26 @ Dodgers (4 PA)
2025 in Review: Porter was a question mark as to how much he'd be able to help the Rockies, but his rookie year was a rousing success. Porter's defense, speed, and patience made him a valuable player, and his power made him an excellent run producer. He had a .901 OPS as a rookie, hit 33 home runs, drove in 95 runs, stole 10 bases, had a 1.6 Zone Rating, and he threw out nine runners on the bases. He had a .246 average and .714 slugging percentage after a two homer day on May 29th, showing his prodigious power. He also had a day for the ages on July 24, when he hit three home runs and drove in 11 runs in a game against the Marlins. On the down side, Porter showed that his swing can get lost at times, leading to barren stretches. He didn't have a multi-hit day between June 8 and July 12. He also endured a stretch of 13 hitless games, going 0-33 from June 27 to July 12. Porter also had large platoon splits, with 32 of his 33 homers coming against righties. Porter had a .974 OPS against righties and a .540 mark against lefties. Despite being patient and prone to strikeouts, Porter also showed himself to be reliable with two strikes, producing nine sacrifice flies on the year, tied for fourth among NL players. He'll go into 2026 as Colorado's starting Right Fielder against right-handed pitching.
2026 in Review: The second-half slump that plagued Porter last summer, destroyed his 2026. He was late on nearly all his swings, leading to strikeouts, lazy fly balls, and the occasional rocket grabbed by the shortstop. His 33 home runs fell to 21, his 17 doubles fell to 10, and his .229 average fell to .190. Porter hit .178 or worse every month of the season, save for a .387/7/14 August. Porter still has a patient eye, and a good glove. If he can't rebound in 2027, there are strong bats in the system to take Porter's starting job.
Notable Moments
7/28/25 vs Miami: Porter had a game for the ages, setting a National League Record with 11 RBIs and doing it all within four innings. After topping an infield single off Bryan Hoeing in the second, he came up in the third with the bases loaded, the Rockies ahead 5-1, and Hoeing in trouble. Hoeing tried to go away with a fastball on the 10th pitch of the at bat after Porter fouled off three full count pitches. Porter, however, went with the pitch slicing it down the left field line for a Grand Slam. In the fourth, with Colorado having blown the game open and up 14-1, he greeted outfielder Daiki Asama with two on base and one out, and blasted a 1-2 78 mph "fastball" 436 feet for a three-run home run. Later in the inning, with Colorado up 20-1, Porter batted against infielder Lazaro Alonzo with the bases full and cranked his second Grand Slam of the game. The blast was his fourth hit of the day and gave him 11 RBIs.
9/3/25 @ Mets: With the Rockies 5 behind the Dodgers in the NL West, Porter came up with two outs and one on in the bottom of the ninth of a 3-1 game. He got a 2-1 fastball from Andres Perez and launched it 441 feet to Center Field to tie the game. Colorado won on a Rogelio Mendizial homer in the 10th and the Rockies moved to 4 back in the West thanks to Porter's heroics.
9/28/26 vs Nationals: With Washington needing win to make the playoffs, Porter came up in a tie game in the bottom of the ninth. Omar Lara started him off with a fastball high for a ball, then hung a 1-0 slider that caught a chunk of the plate. Porter turned it around and hit it down the right field line 395 feet for a walkoff home run crippling Washington's playoff hopes.
4/27/27 vs Nationals: In a tie game in the bottom of the 9th against Omar Lara, Porter got an 0-1 fastball away and went with it, lining it 393 feet to Left Field for a walkoff win. It was Porter's second walkoff home run against Lara in as many series, with the slugger hitting a walkoff against the closer late in 2026.
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Post by Commissioner Erick on Feb 6, 2022 13:07:05 GMT -5
Tom Gunning
Position: 3B Drafted: 2024, 1st Round 9th Overall
Bio: A powerful third baseman, Gunning was snapped up 9th overall out of Stanford in 2024. A college junior, Gunning immediately took to pro ball with 16 home runs in short-season Boise his first pro year. He only hit .245, but the 16 homers and a +8 Zone Rating resulted in a 3 WAR season. Gunning won a Platinum Stick for his offense at Third. He advanced to High-A Lancaster the following year for his first full-season league. He was named the number 35 prospect before the season and had a somewhat underwhelming year. He only hit .239 with 15 home runs in an extreme offensive environment in Lancaster. He did club 41 doubles though, and with his stellar defense, that was enough for 3.4 WAR. Gunning moved to the offensively-suppressed Eastern League in 2026. 24-years-old, he broke out in Hartford, hitting .265, smashing 29 doubles and 39 home runs, driving in 93 runs, walking 64 times, and putting up a 157 OPS+. His defense was again superb, leading to a 6.5 WAR season. He was an All-Star, a Platinum Stick Winner, and the MVP of the Eastern League. Blocked by Nolan Arenado, Gunning moved to Triple-A for 2027 as a 25-year old. Advanced for the level, he hit .286 with 25 doubles and 24 homers in only 94 Games. His .974 OPS was the highest of his minor league career, and was good for 3.8 WAR.
Minor League Awards:
Tied 8th most single season Home Runs in Northwest League History (16) 2nd most single season RBIs in Northwest League History (66) Tied 6th most single season doubles in California League history (41) 3rd Most single season WAR in Eastern League history (6.54) 5th Most single season Home Runs in Eastern League history (36) MVP Eastern League All-Star California League All-Star Eastern League All-Star Pacific Coast League Platinum Stick (3B) Northwest League Platinum Stick (3B) Eastern League Futures Game Participant 2025, 2026, 2027
Scouting Report: Gunning doesn't have the best swing, as it's long and will result in some whiffs. He sees the ball well, and has big power that he uses to pepper the gaps. He'll be a premier extra base hitter with good home run pop, especially at Coors. He doesn't run well, but will take advantage of poor positioning and bad fundamentals from defenses to take extra bases. He moves well and has a huge arm at Third. He should be able to hit against both righties and lefties, but will begin his career as a lefty-masher with Trevor Story on the mend.
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