The Colorado Rockies have officially started their spring season in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Rockies are projected to finish in the middle of the NL West, but here are a few reasons why Colorado can make a run for a division title.
First, offensive firepower is never a question with the Rockies. Year in and year out the team hits really well, finishing in the top five in all of Major League Baseball in batting average. Last season second baseman DJ LeMahieu won the NL batting title, hitting .348. Center fielder Charlie Blackmon finished fourth in NL batting average, posting a solid .324. Last season star third baseman Nolan Arenado led the NL in home runs with 41 and led the MLB in RBI’s…
