Colorado Rockies: Top 50 Rockies of All-Time 40-31

DENVER - APRIL 4: Fans pour into Coors Field for opening day for a game between the San Diego Padres and the Colorado Rockies on April 4, 2005 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
DENVER - APRIL 4: Fans pour into Coors Field for opening day for a game between the San Diego Padres and the Colorado Rockies on April 4, 2005 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
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39. Tyler Anderson (Rockies career WAR: 6.4)

I have heard many who wondered why Tyler was “allowed” chance, after chance. Little do they realize he has only pitched in 4 big league seasons.

Starting with a promising rookie campaign where he chucked it to the tune of a 3.54 ERA in 114.1 IP for an ERA+ of 137 in 2016. Only one season was below-average in any measurable way. Unfortunately, he is just one of many promising arms that have for one reason or another been beset by numerous injuries that have sapped a lot of that talent.

He was, however, still good enough to rank in the top-20 in Rockies Career Pitcher WAR in that short time. I would say he earned every opportunity.

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