German Marquez
Colorado Rockies
As one of many in a youthful movement for the Colorado Rockies, Marquez is slowly climbing the ladder of ‘ace’ status to the rest of the league.
With guys like Kyle Freeland and Tyler Anderson on the outside of his rotation spot, Marquez is the workhorse; eating up innings and mowing down hitters left or right.
In 46 innings this season, Marquez has a 2.93 ERA, 43 strikeouts, a 1.02 WHIP and has held opponents batting average of .219.
Marquez is also the closest to a no-hitter this season when he got as far as the eighth inning against the Giants back on April 14.
He, as well as the other Rockies pitchers, are trying to prove they can stand pat with the rest of the league despite pitching in one of the most difficult hitters parks in the league.
Though a little unbalanced right now – 10 earned runs at home versus 5 on the road – if Marquez can silence your bats in your park, you’re in trouble.