Colorado Rockies: lineup and rotation patterns
What 2023–2025 Retrosheet data tells us about how the Colorado Rockies set their lineups and used their pitchers.
A record of past seasons, not a forecast: 2027 projections will be added once rosters take shape. About these team pages.
Our read on the Colorado Rockies
Colorado's 2025 lineup rarely repeated: the most common exact batting order was used only 2 times, and the Rockies used 151 different orders, sixth most. Hunter Goodman was both the main catcher (97 starts) and the most frequent DH (38 starts), and the DH spot was spread across 17 players. In day games after night games Goodman started at catcher 29% of the time, against 70% in other games.
The lineup leaned right-handed: 2.25 left-handed hitters per game against right-handed starters and 0.76 against left-handers, both third fewest in the league. Mickey Moniak started 86% of games against right-handers and 24% against left-handers. The record went from 61–101 in 2024 to 43–119 in 2025.
Where the Colorado Rockies ranked in 2025
| Colorado Rockies | Avg | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 43 | 81.0 | 30 |
| Different batting orders | 151 | 135.9 | 6 |
| Same order as previous game | 3.7% | 4.8% | T-14 |
| Most uses of one order | 2 | 4.8 | T-29 |
| Same leadoff as previous game | 79% | 75% | 14 |
| Players in the lineup | 29 | 24.4 | T-3 |
| Games vs LHP | 42 | 42.6 | T-18 |
| Lefty hitters vs RHP | 2.3 | 3.6 | 28 |
| Lefty hitters vs LHP | 0.8 | 2.0 | 28 |
| Starting pitchers | 12 | 13.2 | T-18 |
| Top-five starters' share | 72% | 76% | T-21 |
| Starts on 4 days' rest or less* | 38% | 31% | T-6 |
| Starts after 10+ days* | 7% | 5% | 9 |
| Primary catcher's starts | 60% | 58% | T-15 |
| Players at DH | 17 | 10.7 | T-2 |
| Top DH's share | 23% | 51% | T-28 |
Three seasons at a glance
| Season | W–L | Games vs RHP / LHP starters | Different batting orders | Different players in the starting lineup | Starting pitchers used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59–103 | 111 / 51 | 153 | 25 | 17 |
| 2024 | 61–101 | 115 / 47 | 144 | 21 | 12 |
| 2025 | 43–119 | 120 / 42 | 151 | 29 | 12 |
Who played where, 2023–2025
| Position | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | Elias Diaz (116) | Jacob Stallings (66) | Hunter Goodman (97) |
| 1B | Elehuris Montero (53) | Michael Toglia (100) | Michael Toglia (82) |
| 2B | Harold Castro (56) | Brendan Rodgers (124) | Thairo Estrada (39) |
| 3B | Ryan McMahon (128) | Ryan McMahon (149) | Ryan McMahon (94) |
| SS | Ezequiel Tovar (152) | Ezequiel Tovar (156) | Ezequiel Tovar (95) |
| LF | Jurickson Profar (86) | Nolan Jones (67) | Jordan Beck (133) |
| CF | Brenton Doyle (118) | Brenton Doyle (142) | Brenton Doyle (125) |
| RF | Kris Bryant (46) | Jake Cave (56) | Tyler Freeman (60) |
| DH | Charlie Blackmon (61) | Charlie Blackmon (88) | Hunter Goodman (38) |
Month by month in 2025
| Month | Games | W–L | Games vs LHP | Different batting orders | Starting pitchers used | First start of the season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March/April | 30 | 5–25 | 10 | 26 | 6 | – |
| May | 28 | 4–24 | 8 | 25 | 7 | Orlando Arcia, Sam Hilliard, Thairo Estrada |
| June | 26 | 10–16 | 6 | 26 | 7 | Keston Hiura, Ryan Ritter |
| July | 24 | 9–15 | 5 | 24 | 7 | Austin Nola, Warming Bernabel, Yanquiel Fernandez |
| August | 29 | 11–18 | 8 | 28 | 9 | Kyle Karros |
| September | 25 | 4–21 | 5 | 22 | 6 | Blaine Crim |
Batting order and positions in 2025
Most starts by batting slot: 1. Tyler Freeman (72); 2. Ezequiel Tovar (47); 3. Hunter Goodman (78); 4. Jordan Beck (55); 5. Brenton Doyle (41); 6. Brenton Doyle (29); 7. Kyle Farmer (24); 8. Braxton Fulford (19); 9. Ryan Ritter (48).
| Position | Next most starts (leader: see above) | Players who started there | Starter changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | Braxton Fulford (28) | 4 | 65% |
| 1B | Warming Bernabel (36) | 7 | 26% |
| 2B | Adael Amador (36) | 8 | 49% |
| 3B | Kyle Karros (40) | 5 | 24% |
| SS | Ryan Ritter (30) | 6 | 22% |
| LF | Mickey Moniak (13) | 7 | 26% |
| CF | Mickey Moniak (32) | 3 | 27% |
| RF | Mickey Moniak (58) | 7 | 65% |
| DH | Tyler Freeman (26) | 17 | 81% |
Against left- and right-handed starters
| Opposing starter | Left-handed | Right-handed | Switch-hitters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right-handed | 2.3 | 6.0 | 0.8 |
| Left-handed | 0.8 | 7.6 | 0.7 |
| Player | Bats | Start rate vs RHP (starts) | Start rate vs LHP (starts) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | left-handed | 86% (103) | 24% (10) |
| Kyle Farmer | right-handed | 34% (41) | 83% (35) |
| Yanquiel Fernandez | left-handed | 33% (40) | 0% (0) |
Gaps may reflect timing, not a platoon (guide).
Rotation and rest in 2025
| Pitcher | Throws | Starts | First start | Last start | Median days of rest | Starts on 4 days or fewer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Freeland | LHP | 31 | March 28, 2025 | Sept. 27, 2025 | 5 | 14 |
| German Marquez | RHP | 26 | March 31, 2025 | Sept. 26, 2025 | 5 | 11 |
| Antonio Senzatela | RHP | 23 | March 29, 2025 | Aug. 22, 2025 | 5 | 8 |
| Chase Dollander | RHP | 21 | April 6, 2025 | Sept. 8, 2025 | 5 | 8 |
| Tanner Gordon | RHP | 15 | May 8, 2025 | Sept. 24, 2025 | 5 | 5 |
| Bradley Blalock | RHP | 12 | April 27, 2025 | Sept. 25, 2025 | 5 | 1 |
| Austin Gomber | LHP | 12 | June 15, 2025 | Aug. 19, 2025 | 5 | 3 |
| Carson Palmquist | LHP | 7 | May 16, 2025 | June 21, 2025 | 4.5 | 3 |
| Rest before start | Colorado Rockies | League average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days or fewer | 38% | 31% |
| 5 days | 41% | 49% |
| 6 to 10 days | 15% | 15% |
| More than 10 days | 7% | 5% |
Catcher and DH in 2025
| Games | Team-games | Primary catcher started | League average |
|---|---|---|---|
| All games | 162 | 60% | 58% |
| Day game after a night game | 41 | 29% | 44% |
| All other games | 121 | 70% | – |
| Player | DH starts | Share of DH starts |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | 38 | 23% |
| Tyler Freeman | 26 | 16% |
| Yanquiel Fernandez | 23 | 14% |
Most common lineups in 2025
The most common exact batting order was used only 2 times (club average 4.8).
Lineup 1 (2 times, last on March 29, 2025): 1. Brenton Doyle CF, 2. Ezequiel Tovar SS, 3. Ryan McMahon 3B, 4. Kris Bryant DH, 5. Michael Toglia 1B, 6. Hunter Goodman C, 7. Nick Martini RF, 8. Kyle Farmer 2B, 9. Jordan Beck LF.
Lineup 2 (2 times, last on April 5, 2025): 1. Brenton Doyle CF, 2. Ezequiel Tovar SS, 3. Ryan McMahon 3B, 4. Hunter Goodman C, 5. Kris Bryant DH, 6. Michael Toglia 1B, 7. Kyle Farmer 2B, 8. Sean Bouchard RF, 9. Jordan Beck LF.
Lineup 3 (2 times, last on April 14, 2025): 1. Ezequiel Tovar SS, 2. Nick Martini RF, 3. Kyle Farmer DH, 4. Ryan McMahon 3B, 5. Michael Toglia 1B, 6. Mickey Moniak CF, 7. Hunter Goodman C, 8. Zac Veen LF, 9. Adael Amador 2B.
Top nine vs RHP (5/120): Adael Amador, Alan Trejo, Brenton Doyle, Hunter Goodman, Jordan Beck, Michael Toglia, Mickey Moniak, Nick Martini, Ryan McMahon.
Top nine vs LHP (2/42): Brenton Doyle, Ezequiel Tovar, Hunter Goodman, Jordan Beck, Kris Bryant, Kyle Farmer, Michael Toglia, Ryan McMahon, Sean Bouchard.
Our own calculations from Retrosheet game logs, regular seasons only: notes, methodology.