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Colorado Rockies Countdown: Top Five Right-Handed Pitchers

By James Keating

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May 10, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; General view of fans waiting to enter Coors Field before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Colorado Rockies. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
May 10, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; General view of fans waiting to enter Coors Field before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Colorado Rockies. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Honorable Mention: Jason Jennings (2001-2006, 10.4 bWAR)

Jason Jennings is the only member of the Colorado Rockies to win Rookie of the Year. In 2002, Jennings went an impressive 16-8 with a 4.52 ERA and 127 strikeouts. Jennings’ debut is among one the most memorable in Rockies history. Facing off against the Mets at Shea Stadium, Jennings not only pitched a complete game shutout, but also collected three hits and a home run. Jennings would prove to be one of the best hitting pitchers of his era with .207 average.

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Jennings attended Baylor University and was named Baseball America’s 1999 National Player of the Year. Colorado drafted Jennings with the 16th pick in the 1999 draft. Like most Rockies pitchers, Jennings would struggle to sustain his success, finishing his Rockies career with a 58-56 record and a 4.74 ERA. At the time of his departure, Jennings was the Rockies’ all-time winningest pitcher, but would later be passed by Aaron Cook and Jorge De La Rosa.

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