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Rockies need innovation from new hitting coach

After four losing seasons, Rockies fans want change.

The Rockies delivered at least some change on Thursday when they “mutually agreed to part ways” with Dave Magadan, ending his four-year stint as Colorado’s hitting coach.

The offensive struggles have been well-documented by Purple Row and every media outlet that covers the Rockies. Rockies fans see it every game. The Rockies offense is pitiful on the road and ranked in the lowest tier in the National League in home runs (13th at 139) and runs (10th at 698) this season. In MLB, Rockies were tied for the fourth-worst barrel percentage (5.