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Colorado Rockies: The 10 best players in franchise history

By Daniel Wettstein II

DENVER, CO - CIRCA 1996: Vinny Castilla #9 of the Colorado Rockies looks to make a throw to first base during aN Major League Baseball game circa 1996 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Castilla played for the Rockies from 1993-99 and in 2004 and 2006. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - CIRCA 1996: Vinny Castilla #9 of the Colorado Rockies looks to make a throw to first base during aN Major League Baseball game circa 1996 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Castilla played for the Rockies from 1993-99 and in 2004 and 2006. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /
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Charlie Blackmon of the Colorado Rockies
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 19: Charlie Blackmon of the Colorado Rockies at the Colorado Rockies Spring Training Facility at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 19, 2020, in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty Images) /

9. Charlie Blackmon (Rockies Career WAR 17.1)

This is one that people might argue should be higher. But he and DJ being next to each other are to perfect. Not to mention, I believe, you will not be angry at the remainder of my list, because you know, the Internet is nice.

But to the reason for his placement, he’s the best. That’s it, thanks for coming. Obviously I jest, you really think I won’t take the chance to espouse the greatness of Chuck Nazty? The man has never had less than a 102 OPS+ in a full season, ever. He has never hit below .287 in a full season, and only his rookie year when he was beset by injuries in 98 AB’s did he hit below this line. His 2017 showed how he was above us mere mortals.

He slashed .331/.399/.601 from the leadoff spot. He added 37 HR, 104 RBI (MLB Record for leadoff hitters), 14 triples, 35 doubles, 213 hits, and the list goes on. He led the entire league in Total Bases, Triples, Hits, Runs, and Plate Appearances. He won the Silver Slugger, NL Batting Title, finished 5th in MVP voting, and made an All-Star appearance. Again, this was ONE season as a leadoff hitter.

He has a total of 4 All-Star appearances, 2 Silver Sluggers, and that batting title with another 5 years left on his contract. He has the chance to top this list before he is done as long as he stays healthy and a Rockie for life.

This is also why I laugh at those saying the Rockies don’t have a DH. They do, and he usually resides at the top of the lineup. The same place the next one on the list occupied in his first year at a Mile High, that was until they found out just how many bombs rested in his bat.

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