Rockies' Hunter Goodman First NL Catcher With 30 Homers Since 2003

Hunter Goodman has emerged as a standout player for the Colorado Rockies in 2025, becoming the first full-time National League catcher to hit 30 home runs in 22 years and the first Rockies catcher in history to reach this milestone. Despite his personal success, including a recent ninth-inning home run against the Dodgers and a strong overall slash line, the Rockies continue to struggle, having lost seven of their last eight games and been no-hit through five innings in consecutive games for the first time in franchise history. Goodman's achievements include joining Dante Bichette as one of the only Rockies players with three consecutive games of at least three hits and multiple RBIs, highlighting his offensive consistency. However, Colorado's pitching staff has faltered, with Germán Márquez allowing multiple home runs in recent outings and the team being dominated by Dodgers pitchers like Emmet Sheehan. The Rockies' recent performances underscore their offensive woes and continued struggles, despite Goodman's record-setting season and interim manager Warren Schaeffer's praise for his contributions.