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Goodman Blasts Way to Second All-Star Nod
5 Jul
Summary
- Hunter Goodman named NL All-Star reserve for the second consecutive year.
- His home run rate is second only to Kyle Schwarber in MLB.
- Goodman's road home run total is tied for ninth in club history.
Hunter Goodman has earned his second consecutive National League All-Star selection, being named a reserve for the 2026 season. This honor places him alongside some of the game's top catchers and historic Rockies players. As of Saturday, his home run rate of one every 11.59 at-bats trails only the Phillies' Kyle Schwarber.
With 27 home runs through the team's first 89 games, Goodman is tied with Hall of Famer Larry Walker for the most by a Rockie in that span. Notably, 18 of these blasts have occurred on the road, a figure tied for the ninth most in club history for a single season. This performance addresses past criticisms regarding the impact of Colorado's altitude on player statistics.
Goodman's inclusion comes as the Rockies have struggled in the NL West and overall standings. However, the individual successes of Goodman and teammates like Mickey Moniak, TJ Rumfield, and Jake McCarthy signal a club on the rise. The possibility of Goodman participating in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby is also being discussed, with his father pitching to him in practice at Coors Field.
