Hunter Goodman's two HRs weren't enough as the Rockies fell to the Giants 5-1 on June 10. Can Goodman's hot bat save Colorado's cold 2025 start?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It's a frustratingly familiar story at 20th and Blake tonight: another tough game on the scoreboard, but a solitary glimmer of hope shining through the gloom. As the Rockies trail the San Francisco Giants late in the game, the buzz isn't about the 5-1 deficit, but about the man behind the plate, Hunter Goodman, who is single-handedly trying to power the team back to life.
.333 AVG, .417 OBP, .762 SLG. Hunter Goodman isn't just hitting; he's on another planet compared to the rest of the lineup right now.
Despite the team's struggles, catcher Hunter Goodman is putting on a clinic. Tonight alone, he's responsible for all of the Rockies' offense, launching two home runs and collecting three RBIs. This isn't a fluke; it's a continuation of a blistering start to his season. His .333 batting average and eye-popping .762 slugging percentage lead the team, making him the one must-see at-bat in a lineup that has otherwise gone cold. He's proving to be the biggest bright spot in a very dark start to the 2025 campaign.
Goodman's heroics are unfortunately happening in a vacuum. The team's 1-5 record, a four-game losing streak, and their position at the bottom of the NL West paint a grim picture. The division is already looking like a monster, with the Dodgers and Padres off to undefeated starts. Trailing 5-1 to the Giants, it appears the Rockies are headed for their sixth loss, digging a deeper hole that will be difficult to climb out of.
While the big-league club struggles, the organization's future is still being forged. Far from Coors Field, the Dominican Summer League affiliate, the DSL Rockies, were in action today against the DSL Phillies White. These games are crucial for developing the next wave of international talent. Fans desperate for good news can take some solace in knowing that the pipeline is active, hoping that in a few years, some of today's DSL prospects might be providing the kind of spark Goodman is delivering now.
While the outcome of tonight's game feels increasingly decided, the real question is whether Hunter Goodman's spark can ignite a fire in this lineup. One man can't carry a team, but his performance is a loud and clear message. The Rockies need more hitters to answer the call, and they need it soon, if they hope to climb out of this early-season hole and start competing in a punishing NL West.
