Welcome to the 2023 edition of Ranking the Rockies, as we look back at the performance of all players that put on a Colorado uniform in 2023. 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 2023 Season Review: Ranking the Rockies
Reviewing the 2023 Colorado Rockies season by breaking down the individual player seasons
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October 20
Ranking the Rockies: No. 42, Coco Montes
The infielder played in 18 games before being optioned, DFA’d and outrighted
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October 19
Ranking the Rockies: No. 43, Pierce Johnson
The relief pitcher appeared in 43 games for the Rockies before being traded to the Atlanta Braves in July
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October 17
Ranking the Rockies: No. 45, Yonathan Daza
The outfielder only played 24 major league games in 2023 and 39 in the minors before undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery
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October 16
Ranking the Rockies: No. 47, Brian Serven and No. 46, Jorge Alfaro
Both served as a backup catcher at various points, but never at the same time
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October 13
Ranking the Rockies: No. 48, Hunter Goodman
Hunter Goodman flashed his potential at the plate in a brief MLB stint
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October 12
Ranking the Rockies: No. 49, Noah Davis
Injuries and misfortune derailed what should’ve been an extended look as a big league starter, but Davis has the tools to make a jump in 2024.
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October 11
Ranking the Rockies: No. 50, José Ureña
The lone free agent starting pitcher lasted one month in Colorado
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October 10
Ranking the Rockies: No. 51, Karl Kauffmann
Karl Kauffmann’s rookie season was full of ups and downs in limited playing time, but there is hope for the future.
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October 9
Ranking the Rockies: No. 52, Kris Bryant
The hype that we felt when KB first signed is gone, and now all that remains is anxiety
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October 6
Ranking the Rockies: No. 53, Connor Seabold
Bounced between reliever and starter, Seabold never found his sea legs in his first year as a Rockie
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October 5
Ranking the Rockies: No. 54, Dinelson Lamet
The veteran right-hander struggled as both reliever and starter in 2023
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October 4
Ranking the Rockies: No. 55, Harold Castro
Harold Castro lasted the entire season and did not live up to his nickname
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October 3
Ranking the Rockies: No. 56, Michael Toglia
Despite favorable success in the minors, Toglia has yet to translate it to the Major League level
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October 2
Ranking the Rockies: No. 57, Jurickson Profar
Lackluster defense and offense led to Profar’s release in August