Colorado Rockies: 3 Players Who Are Under-Performing This Spring

Nolan Arenado

We know, we know. How could Nolan possibly end up on the list? He’s Nolan! Well, numbers tell a story and Arenado has struggled at the plate so far this spring.

Arenado is just 4-for-19 in seven games with the Rockies this spring. He’s also struck out four times and walked just once. Sure, it’s a small sample size, but you can’t argue that Arenado has had a tough time finding his rhythm at the plate in Arizona.

That’s also translated over to the World Baseball Classic, where Arenado was hitless in his first eight at-bats for the United States. However, his hustle and defense has been flawless. The image of Arenado sliding head first into first base was scary for Colorado fans to see, but it also showed how far Arenado will go to help his team.

Is his slow spring start something to wonder about? Arenado hit .542 in spring training last season but just .254 in 2015 spring training. Of course, we all know how those seasons finished up for the four-time Gold Glove winner.

Make no mistake about it, Arenado will find his groove at the plate. However, Colorado fans are certainly hoping it’s sooner than later with the regular season creeping ever closer.