Rockies must play catch-up, get depth, be creative to follow Rays

Purple Row's Joelle Milholm analyzes the Colorado Rockies' efforts to modernize their pitching strategy and technology to match clubs like the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers. While Colorado has recently implemented systems such as KinaTrax, Edgertronic, Catapult, and a performance lab opened in 2024, Milholm notes the organization remains well behind early adopters in maximizing data and player development.

Milholm argues that the Rockies are open to creative tactics like openers and followers, but their persistent lack of pitching depth and historical developmental delays severely hinder success. Although pitcher Chase Dollander found early success as a follower before a season-ending injury, the writer concludes that technological improvements under President of Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta and manager Warren Schaeffer must take hold to build sustainable depth.