Two Stars' Strikeouts Struggles Directly Coincide With Rockies Losses

Then, went back to Coors Field where they swept one of the best offenses in baseball this year — the Houston Astros. So, looking at the early accomplishments, fans should still be disappointed because the Rockies could be even better.

There are plenty of close games that the team could have won, including an extra-inning battle with the San Diego Padres. Instead, strikeouts would be the final dagger, led by five alone from Willi Castro.

Castro, alongside Hunter Goodman, is one of two players badly struggling with strikeouts as two players with the most in baseball. If the Rockies want to win games, these two cannot continue at the pace that they have been this season.

Issues with Both Goodman and Castro

Players that this team cannot afford to have long-lasting ruts easily include Goodman and Castro. Goodman won his first Silver Slugger in 2025 as the lone highlight to the Rockies' season, but has looked nothing like the same hitter thus far.

Goodman's batting average is finally starting to climb back up, but he is one of three in the NL to have 30 or more strikeouts on the year, not a stat one wants to be the leader in, as he has been retired in nearly 50% of his at-bats.

Castro on the other hand, is struggling in every aspect as he has 24 strikeouts to Goodman's 30, but is only hitting .214 with an OPS under .620. At least for Goodman, when he hits, he hits hard, which is why he is slugging over .500.

That is not the case for Castro, so his significant time at the plate could be dwindling if that doesn't turn around as it rightfully should.

The Rockies have been ragged on plenty, so if there is a major eye sore and clear reason as to why they aren't winning games, then management needs to do something about it.