{"id":103475,"date":"2025-07-04T19:54:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T23:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=103475"},"modified":"2025-07-04T19:54:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T23:54:29","slug":"rockies-thairo-estrada-thriving-offensively","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/07\/04\/rockies-thairo-estrada-thriving-offensively\/","title":{"rendered":"Thairo Estrada Thriving Offensively in First Season with Rockies"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Colorado Rockies signed Thairo Estrada this offseason to be their regular second baseman. But things didn’t start out smoothly, as Estrada missed nearly the first two months of the season due to a right wrist fracture, delaying his much-anticipated debut at Coors Field. The 29-year-old brings quality defense and a speed element to Colorado. But what he could potentially bring offensively<\/a> to the Rockies was the real thing to keep an eye on.<\/p>\n

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Jul 3, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies second baseman Thairo Estrada (39) runs off a two run home run in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thairo Estrada Mashes at Coors Field<\/h2>\n

Estrada<\/a> was an absolute Rockies killer for the rival San Francisco Giants from 2021-24. So, if you can’t beat them, sign them. Veteran second baseman Brendan Rodgers<\/a>‘ time in Colorado had run its course. After failing to trade him, Rodgers was non-tendered this offseason, leaving a void at second base. In one of their few free-agent signings of the offseason, the Rockies signed Estrada to a one-year deal worth $4 million guaranteed. On paper, this seemed like a great signing for Colorado.<\/p>\n

In 36 games at Coors Field<\/a>, Estrada is hitting .326\/.374\/.511 with an .885 OPS over 156 plate appearances. He has recorded 46 hits, including nine doubles, five home runs, and 29 RBI. Estrada playing at Coors full-time was a perfect marriage. Rodgers was solid offensively for the Rockies over six seasons, hitting .266 with 45 home runs and 197 RBI. But Estrada potentially offers a higher ceiling offensively. He is also a threat on the bases. Rodgers has one career stolen base, while Estrada had 44 combined steals over 2022-23.<\/p>\n

Estrada provided a different look for the Rockies. He would serve as the perfect veteran stopgap for the Rockies while Adael Amador<\/a> develops. In the meantime, a career season offensively could help Estrada earn a big payday in the offseason. It took a minute, but the vision both sides had for this deal is bearing fruit.<\/p>\n

Estrada in Best Stretch of Season<\/h3>\n

Finally healthy, Estrada gave the Rockies consistent offense throughout June. He hit .305\/.330\/.415 with a .744 OPS over 82 at-bats. The production was not where Estrada wanted it to be quite yet, but that would come. The important thing was his ability to consistently get on base, a trait that the Rockies’ offense<\/a> sorely missed in the first couple weeks of the season.<\/p>\n

Now, Estrada is in the midst of his best offensive stretch of the season. The production is starting to show up, too. Per Statmuse<\/a>, over his last 15 games, Estrada has hit .383 with 23 hits, two homers, 13 RBI, and five runs scored. During this stretch, Estrada has recorded at least two hits in eight games. In two home games on Wednesday, July 2 and Thursday, July 3, Estrada tortured the Houston Astros’ pitching staff. In eight at-bats, he recorded six hits with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. This included a crucial two-out RBI single in the 7th inning to give the Rockies a 7-5 lead in an eventual 7-6 win against the Astros on Thursday.<\/p>\n

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Have a day, Thairo \ud83d\udc4f#Rockies<\/a> x @CFA_Denver<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/mGxbsBp15g<\/a><\/p>\n

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