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DeRo likens Rockies slugger Hunter Goodman to Josh Donaldson

A power comp that raises Goodman's ceiling.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 291 min read
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"When you put eyeballs on Hunter Goodman, you can't help but see Josh Donaldson." DeRo dives in on the @Rockies slugger

What happened: MLB Network analyst Doug "DeRo" Glanville drew a comparison between Colorado Rockies slugger Hunter Goodman and Josh Donaldson, the 2015 American League MVP. The breakdown centered on the similarities DeRo sees in Goodman's swing and right-handed power profile.

Why it matters: Donaldson built an MVP peak on elite power paired with disciplined plate appearances, so the comp sets a high bar for Goodman as Colorado leans on his bat. For a Rockies club sitting at 33-51, an emerging middle-of-the-order threat is one of the few bright spots and a name that has already drawn trade-deadline chatter.

By the numbers: Colorado enters the day 33-51 on the season, scoring 4.6 runs per game while allowing 5.7. Goodman has been Colorado's home run leader whose value has drawn deadline interest.

What to watch: Watch whether Goodman's production holds as the trade deadline nears and Colorado weighs his long-term fit against his rising value.

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