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Colorado Rockies vs Seattle Mariners: 5 players to watch

By Brady Vernon

Mar 4, 2017; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, AZ, USA; Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu (9) turns a double play on Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chase De Jong (70) during the third inning during a spring training game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, AZ, USA; Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu (9) turns a double play on Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chase De Jong (70) during the third inning during a spring training game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 18, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Colorado Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond (20) catches the ball for an out in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
May 18, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Colorado Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond (20) catches the ball for an out in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

Ian Desmond, LF/1B, Colorado

Ian Desmond finally has 100 at bats as a Colorado Rockie. After fracturing his hand from a pitch in Spring Training, Desmond is an everyday guy for the team. Coming into Monday, Desmond’s average is up to .299, which is higher than his .267 career average. However, there is still something missing to Desmond’s game.

In his short time for the Colorado Rockies, Desmond only has seven extra base hits in 25 games. He only has two homers for the which game in the same May 3rd game against the San Diego Padres. Much like Jean Segura though, Desmond will face a familiar foe.

Last year as a Texas Ranger, Ian Desmond hit 22 home runs. Fifteen of those home runs came after May and two of those long balls also came at Safeco Field. The Colorado Rockies play at Safeco Field on May 31 and June 1 and the three-time silver slugger winner should be in good conditions to get his power back.

Seeing a team he saw plenty last year might be what the doctor ordered for Desmond. Even though he only went 19-for-75 with a .253 average against the Mariners last year, the mentality of a player knowing an opponent helps. Desmond will also see more time at first base Wednesday and Thursday, while Mark Reynolds will most likely be Colorado’s DH.

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