Welcome to the 2021 edition of Ranking the Rockies, as we look back at the performance of all players that put on a Colorado uniform in 2021. Instead of being subjectively determined, each ‘rank’ is objectively set by Baseball Reference’s Wins Above Replacement (bWAR). Players will be revealed in reverse order.
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Colorado Rockies 2021 Season Review: Ranking the Rockies
Reviewing the 2021 Colorado Rockies season by breaking down the individual player seasons
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October 21, 2021
Ranking the Rockies: No. 26, Ashton Goudeau
The well-traveled long reliever settled back in at Coors Field
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October 20, 2021
Ranking the Rockies: No. 27, Ryan Castellani
The former second round pick was DFA’d and outrighted to Triple-A in late June
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October 19, 2021
Ranking the Rockies: No. 28, Taylor Motter
The journeyman was unable to stick with the MLB club after playing well in Triple-A
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October 18, 2021
Ranking the Rockies, No. 29: Zac Rosscup
His big league mission may have been over before it began — but his Triple-A dominance should not go unnoticed.
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October 16, 2021
Ranking the Rockies, No. 31: Alan Trejo
The 25-year-old rookie made just eight starts in the majors but posted an .893 OPS in Triple-A
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October 15, 2021
Ranking the Rockies, No. 32: Ryan Vilade
The Rockies’ top prospect had no significant playing time in 2021 when he made his MLB debut.
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October 14, 2021
Ranking the Rockies, No. 33: Daniel Bard
The reigning NL Comeback Player of the Year was no longer the Rockies closer by the end of 2021
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October 13, 2021
Ranking the Rockies, No. 34: Julian Fernández
The flame-throwing righty returned to the mound after missing three full seasons.
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October 12, 2021
Ranking the Rockies, No. 35: Rio Ruiz
The Albuquerque favorite struggled to gain a foothold with limited playing time.
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October 11, 2021
Ranking the Rockies, No. 36: Matt Adams
The 2019 World Series winner couldn’t find his footing with the Rockies in limited opportunities
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October 10, 2021
Ranking the Rockies, No. 38/37: Ryan Feltner and Peter Lambert
One made his MLB debut, the other made his post-Tommy John surgery debut
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October 9, 2021
Ranking the Rockies: No. 39, Jesus Tinoco
A lone appearance against the Angels sunk Tinoco’s big-league dreams in 2021
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October 8, 2021
Ranking the Rockies, No. 40: Colton Welker
The PED suspension put a damper on what could have been a big year for the 23-year-old
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October 7, 2021
Ranking the Rockies: No. 41, Dom Nuñez
The back-up catcher supplied power but not much else
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October 6, 2021
Ranking the Rockies: No. 43, Justin Lawrence and No. 42, Ben Bowden
Each reliever had a forgettable performance, but at least their rookie statuses remain intact
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October 5, 2021
Ranking the Rockies: No. 44, Chi Chi González
Chi Chi’s 2021 was like his 2020... inconsistent, and not great for his future
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October 4, 2021
Ranking the Rockies: No. 45, Yency Almonte
The right-hander figured some things out in the second half, but was it enough to save his job?