You’re reading the 2018 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at the season had by every player to play for the Rockies in 2018. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing principle that’s drawn from Baseball Reference’s WAR (rWAR). It’s not something the staff debated. We’ll begin with the player with the least amount of rWAR and end up with the player with the most.
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Colorado Rockies 2018 Season Review: Ranking the Rockies
Reviewing the 2018 Colorado Rockies season by breaking down the individual player seasons
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November 17, 2018
Ranking the Rockies: No. 1, Kyle Freeland
The Denver native put together perhaps the best pitching season in Rockies history.
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November 16, 2018
Ranking the Rockies: No. 2, Trevor Story
Story’s 5.6 rWAR was second most on the team in 2018
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November 15, 2018
Ranking the Rockies: No. 3, Nolan Arenado
A shoulder injury limited Arenado in the second half, but he still managed to have a really, really good season
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November 13, 2018
Ranking the Rockies: No. 5, Tyler Anderson
Anderson’s story of 2018 appears in his notebooks more than in headlines
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November 12, 2018
Ranking the Rockies: No. 6, DJ LeMahieu
DJ LeMahieu: Greatest second baseman in franchise history. Say it with me now.
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November 11, 2018
Ranking the Rockies: No. 7, Adam Ottavino
Ottavino was the best relief pitcher for the Rockies in 2018
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November 9, 2018
Ranking the Rockies: No. 9, Jon Gray
People are seeking answers everywhere, and so is Gray
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November 8, 2018
Ranking the Rockies: No. 10, Antonio Senzatela
Senzatela began the year in the bullpen, but emerged to be a critical part of the Rockies season down the stretch
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November 7, 2018
Ranking the Rockies: No. 11, Wade Davis
There were ups and downs along the way, but Wade Davis produced a historical season in 2018.
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November 6, 2018
Ranking the Rockies: No. 12, Chad Bettis
He was still an important pitcher for the Rockies down the stretch in more ways than one.
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November 5, 2018
Ranking the Rockies: No. 13, Seunghwan Oh
Jeff Bridich’s prized pickup performs pleasantly in purple pinstripes
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November 4, 2018
Ranking the Rockies: No. 14, Charlie Blackmon
For the first time since becoming an every day player, Blackmon didn’t improve from the previous season
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November 3, 2018
Ranking the Rockies: No. 15, David Dahl
The 24-year-old outfielder played a big role for the Rockies down the stretch.
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November 2, 2018
Ranking the Rockies: No. 16, Harrison Musgrave
He provided at least some answers when the Rockies needed them.
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October 31, 2018
Ranking the Rockies: No. 18, Carlos González
Rockies fans got a second chance to say goodbye in 2018
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October 30, 2018
Ranking the Rockies: No. 19, Yency Almonte
Showtime proved that he was ready for prime time in 2018
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October 29, 2018
Ranking the Rockies: No. 20, Garrett Hampson
The Rockies’ number four prospect wasted little time proving he belonged in the major leagues
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October 27, 2018
Ranking the Rockies: No. 22, Matt Holliday
Some contributions really don’t show up in the box score.
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October 26, 2018
Ranking the Rockies: No. 23, Sam Howard
Howard only pitched one inning prior to September
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October 25, 2018
Ranking the Rockies: No. 24, Ryan McMahon
McMahon’s season happened about a month at a time, splitting time between Albuquerque and Denver
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October 24, 2018
Ranking the Rockies, no. 25: DJ Johnson
After impressing in Triple-A, the Colorado Rockies called upon 29-year-old DJ Johnson to make his Major League debut in 2018.