Scaling the Rocks: Meet Michael McClellan, the Rockies director of baseball analytics

The Colorado Rockies have promoted Michael McClellan, PhD, to director of baseball analytics, as highlighted in Purple Row's roundup. McClellan, who holds a background in physics, engineering, and atmospheric science, spent eight years with the Tampa Bay Rays before joining the Rockies in 2025. After initially focusing on hitting alongside hitting coach Brett Pill, he now oversees Colorado's entire analytics department.

In a recent podcast appearance, McClellan discussed potential collaborations with other Denver-area sports franchises to address high-altitude rest and recovery. The roundup also noted Fox Sports' proposal for Colorado to trade Hunter Goodman, pitcher Juan Ulloa's Arizona Fall League progress, and the start of the 2026 MLB General Manager Meetings in Las Vegas.