The Colorado Rockies’ season may be over before it started.
The Rockies have a 4-20 record after dropping a doubleheader against the Royals on Thursday, losing 7-4 in game one and 6-2 in game two. Although the 12-14 Royals are off to a slow start this season, a series sweep against the Rockies may be the spark they need.
The same cannot be said in Colorado. The Rockies’ 4-20 record to start the season is tied for the sixth worst in the majors since 1901. Only four teams started the season with more losses — the 1988 Orioles (1-23) and the 2003 Tigers, the 2022 Reds and the 2024 White Sox (all three teams were 3-21). The 1907 Brooklyn Superbas had fewer wins but also had a tie during their first 24 games. (3-20-1).
Colorado’s struggles extend to all facets of the game. The Rockies entered Thursday with a .214/.288/.324 batting line, ranking 28th in batting average and OPS (.629), 26th in on-base percentage, 27th in slugging and had been tied with the Royals for the fewest runs scored in the majors (71).
While the Royals have somewhat mitigated their offensive struggles with a strong pitching staff, the same cannot be said for the Rockies. The Rockies rank 29th in the majors with a 4.93 ERA; only the Orioles (5.45 ERA) were worse. Rockies’ starters have been worse, posting a 5.47 ERA, with the Orioles (6.08 ERA) the only team to struggle more this season.
The Rockies have already made a change to attempt to jumpstart the roster. Hitting coach Hensley Meulens was let go, with former manager Clint Hurdle taking over for the rest of the season. The pitching coach and manager could be next as the Rockies look for a scapegoat for their historically awful start.
