The Colorado Rockies are coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history. There were a lot of negatives that came out of their 119-loss campaign. The starting rotation was awful, there are holes all over the lineup and it is just tough to rebuild a team that plays at Coors Field.
However, there were some bright spots, as well. In fact, the entire outfield is something for Colorado to look forward to in the future. Jordan Beck had a breakout season in left field, while Brenton Doyle had a few struggles, but is still the answer in center field. When it comes to right field, the Rockies may have found someone to fill that gap for the next few years.
Mickey Moniak is a former first overall pick by the Philadelphia Phillies. He made his Major League debut in 2020, but was never able to put anything together. The left-handed batter then moved to Los Angles to man the outfield for the Angels. 2023 was a little bit of a breakout season as he slashed .280/.307/.495 with 14 home runs and 45 RBI in 85 games played.
After taking a massive step backwards 2024 in Los Angeles, Moniak was released by the Angels. The Rockies decided to take a chance on him and it seemed to be the right call — at least for one season.
Moniak’s Year in Colorado