Predicting the 2019 MLB season from the Colorado Rockies perspective

Rockies Pitcher of the Year: German Marquez 

I almost always pick Jon Gray here so I just won’t this year, even though I think he’ll bounce back. I also am tempted to pick Tyler Anderson but won’t.

Here’s the deal … I think both Kyle Freeland and German Marquez disappoint this year but only because the expectation is so high. Each will pitch seasons that end up in the Rockies record books but I believe Marquez will build upon where he left off last year just like he did in 2018. He continues to add elements to his game and be phenomenal.

Rockies Hitter of the Year: Trevor Story

Trevor Story might just win MVP this year. Look out for David Dahl, Ryan McMahon and, of course, Nolan Arenado. All should be good candidates for the best hitter in purple this year as well.

Rockies Reliever of the Year: Antonio Senzatela

This is kind of cheating because he’ll probably start a dozen games as well but I feel like I need to give him a mention. I think Senzatela will take the biggest jump forward out of anyone on the pitching staff in 2019. He’s only 24 and he’s been in the bigs for two years and has started a playoff game. This guy knows he can do it. Now he has to build off of it.

Rockies Rookie of the Year: Garrett Hampson

Hampson is pretty much a lay-up here. The Rockies won’t even have another rookie on their roster until June. I do believe Hampson will start in the neighborhood of 75 games and be a great contributor around the infield and outfield for the Rockies.

For those of you who wanted the club to pickup Marwin González, here’s the cheaper, younger, homegrown version of that.