Last week, I examined the effectiveness of the Rockies’ outfield, arriving at the conclusion that (so far), the players have not been effective on either side of the ball. This week, I wanted to shift focus to a similar analysis of the Rockies’ infield. After all, the Rockies, despite all their flaws, have a history of consistently solid infield defense. In fact, the organization prioritizes pitching to contact to make the most of that defense.
But how good have they been in 2023?
First, consider the current lineup. Two-year Gold-Glove finalist Ryan McMahon is back at third; following a season-ending injury, Gold-Glove winner Brendan Rodgers has been replaced with a platoon of Alan Trejo and Harold Castro; Ezequiel Tovar has become a team fixture at shortstop; and first baseman CJ Cron was an All-Star in 2022.