Colorado Rockies: The 10 best individual statistical seasons in franchise history

Nolan Arenado, 3B, 2016

Stats: .294 AVG, 182 H, 116 R, 35 2B, 41 HR, 133 RBI, .362 OBP, .570 SLG, .932 OPS

Before all is said and done, Nolan Arenado will probably have a better year than he did last year. Since he came into the league in 2013, Arenado has made highlight after highlight play with his glove. In four years in the big leagues, he has four Gold Gloves. That’s a pretty good percentage. It wasn’t until 2015, though, that his bat finally reached a high level.

In 2015, Arenado led the league in RBI and was tied for third in home runs with Bryce Harper, who won MVP that year.  Midway through that season the Rockies traded Troy Tulowitzki to the Blue Jays and it was then clear that Nolan Arenado was now the face of the Colorado Rockies.

Last year, Arenado followed up his great breakout year at the plate with another one. Once again leading the league in runs batted in and finishing sixth in home runs. Why the 2016 season over 2015 season? Arenado drew more walks in 2016, actually doubling his number from 2015. He scored more runs, and he showed more growth as a hitter. I doubt this will be Arenado’s best season but last year was still fantastic for the Rockies’ third baseman.