The Colorado Rockies entered the 2024 season with five-straight losing seasons. After 65 games in 2024, they sit in last place in the National League West division.
With a 23-42 record and no signs of improvement on the horizon, there has been one silver lining: the ascension of shortstop Ezequiel Tovar.
After getting a taste of the MLB in 2022, Tovar had a fantastic rookie season in 2023 at only 21 years old. Slashing .253/.287/.408 with 56 extra-base hits and 73 RBI in 153 games, Tovar was also a finalist for the Gold Glove award at shortstop.
This season, the 22-year-old has taken the next step and has become one of the most underrated shortstops in the MLB.
Tovar is third in the MLB with 20 doubles and has added 10 home runs while posting a .293/.324/.484 slash line.
Over the last 30 games, he has been one the best hitters in baseball with a .328 batting average, 11 doubles, seven home runs and 15 RBI.