The Colorado Rockies (102-60, .630) tied for the best record in the majors and went on to win their first ever world series. They beat the Mets in six games. The Twins were the only other team with more than 100 wins.
The Rockies top five batters by WAR:
- Mike Mathis, C (635 PA, 8.6 WAR)
- Brendan Rodgers, SS (519 PA, 5.7 WAR)
- Grant Burton, CF (763 PA, 4.1 WAR)
- J.P. Crawford, 2B (614 PA, 3.6 WAR)
- Justin Barrett, 3B (547 PA, 3.0 WAR)
And their top five pitchers by WAR:
- Mike Nikorak, SP (198.1 IP, 3.2 WAR)
- Jordan Sheffield, SP (141.1 IP, 3.0 WAR)
- Roimy Mendoza, SP (169.1 IP, 2.6 WAR)
- Andrew Mahoney, SP (164.0 IP, 2.3 WAR)
- Matt Duggan, CL (76.1 IP, 2.2 WAR)
The Rockies were full of great hitters that seem to have carried the team. The pitching wasn't bad by any means, but isn't as impressive as the offense. I suppose I should reiterate that this is the Rockies, so it's not as if the offensive profile of the team has changed. And perhaps the pitching is a little more impressive considering they pitch at Coors Field half the time.
At any rate, it's possible that this might turn out to be the inverse of the team I am building as I have much more pitching and defensive talent building up than surefire offensive talents.
Next, the offseason begins and my front office gets to work...