Stats Perform: A Look at Rockies-Marlins Weekend Series

The Rockies outhit the Cubs yesterday, 13-9, and Tuesday, 13-8. They have outhit opponents by four or more hits 17 times at home this season, most in MLB.

MLB, Most Home Games with Hit Differential +4 or Better - 2021

Colorado Rockies 17

Boston Red Sox 16

San Francisco Giants 16

Toronto Blue Jays 16

Each of the Rockies’ eight starters in the field recorded a hit yesterday, the third time the Rockies have done that this season (also June 3 vs. Texas and May 1 at Arizona).

After two home runs yesterday, Trevor Story is one away from 150 in his career. With just 697 games played, he is attempting to become the fifth active player to reach 150 home runs in fewer than 700 games.

Active Players, Fewest Games to 150 Home Runs in MLB Career

Albert Pujols 586 08/15/2004 StL at Atl

Giancarlo Stanton 619 08/25/2014 Mia at LAA

Khris Davis 639 04/14/2018 Oak at Sea

Chris Davis 693 08/08/2014 Bal vs StL

Mike Trout 701 05/28/2016 LAA vs Hou

The only Rockie to reach 150 career HR in fewer than 700 games is Todd Helton (648 games).

Brendan Rodgers has posted an OPS of .908 since June 4. He is one of just five NL players 25 or younger with an OPS of at least .900 since that date.

NL, .900+ OPS by Players 25 and Younger - Since June 4, 2021

(Min. 150 PA; Based on age on August 6, 2021)

Juan Soto, Was (22) .989

Fernando Tatis Jr., SD (22) .963

Jonathan India, Cin (24) .962

Willy Adames, Mil (25) .938

Brendan Rodgers, Col (24) .908

German Marquez is holding batters to a .295 on-base percentage this year, which is his fourth straight season holding hitters to .300 or lower. Only Zach Greinke has a longer active streak.

MLB, Longest Active Streaks of Seasons w/ Opp OBP .300 or Lower

(Must qualify for the ERA title each season)

Zack Greinke, Ari-Hou 5 2017-2021 [includes 2021]

German Marquez, Col 4 2018-2021 [includes 2021]

Gerrit Cole, Hou-NYY 4 2018-2021 [includes 2021]

Jacob deGrom, NYM 4 2017-2020

The only other Rockies pitcher ever to hold hitters to an OBP of .300 or lower in a season and qualify for the ERA title was Ubaldo Jimenez in 2010 (.299 OBP).

Don Mattingly is looking for his 70th career victory against the Rockies. Only five managers have ever won 70 career games against Colorado.

MLB Managers, Most Career Wins vs. Rockies - All-Time

Bruce Bochy, SD-SF 217 [1995-2019]

Dusty Baker, 5 teams 117 [1993-2021]

Bobby Cox, Atl 92 [1993-2010]

Felipe Alou, Mon-SF 76 [1993-2006]

Bud Black, SD 71 [2007-2015]

Don Mattingly, LAD-Mia 69 [2011-2021]

Jesus Aguilar has crushed the Rockies in his career. His 1.356 OPS is one of the highest by any active player against any single team.

Active Players, Highest Career OPS vs. Any Opponent

(Minimum 60 plate appearances)

Eduardo Escobar vs. Pirates 1.358

Jesus Aguilar vs. Rockies 1.356

Max Kepler vs. Orioles 1.340

Josh Donaldson vs. Twins 1.339

Trevor Story vs. Braves 1.325

Aguilar’s 1.356 OPS is the highest by any player all-time against the Rockies (minimum 60 PA).

The Marlins have had the most starts by pitchers age 25 or younger this season; the number will increase after Sandy Alcantara (25 years old) pitches Friday and Jesus Luzardo (23) on Saturday.

MLB Teams, Most Games Started by Pitchers 25 and Younger - 2021

(Based on age at time of game)

Miami Marlins 79

Cleveland Indians 73

Kansas City Royals 62

Atlanta Braves 50

Detroit Tigers 49

Seattle Mariners 49

Sandy Alcantara’s start today will be his 23 rd of the season, which is the most by any pitcher 25 or younger in MLB. The Marlins’ young rotation has done well with its opportunities. Sandy Alcantara leads all pitchers 25 or younger in quality starts.

MLB, Most Quality Starts by Players 25 and Younger - 2021

Sandy Alcantara, Mia (25) 15

Freddy Peralta, Mil (25) 12

Casey Mize, Det (24) 11

Pablo Lopez, Mia (25) 10

Julio Urias, LAD (24) 10

Shane Bieber, Cle (25) 9

Trevor Rogers, Mia (23) 9