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Rockies Outfielder Brenton Doyle Continues Leading National League in This Stat

The Colorado Rockies are in a tough spot, but they do have one good thing going for them in Brenton Doyle.

Maria Aldrich

Aug 23, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle (9) enters the dugout to play the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Aug 23, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle (9) enters the dugout to play the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images / Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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If there's anything that's crystal clear in Major League Baseball right now, it's that the Colorado Rockies are, the lowest performing team in baseball. The franchise is on the verge of making MLB history, but not in a desirable way.

The Rockies' ill-fated season remains on a downward spiral, particularly after dropping their entire three-game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Now facing the Houston Astros, who lead the American League West, the Rockies could be in for a brutal series. The Astros will stop at nothing to maintain their AL West standing.

But focusing on the negative aspects of the franchise right now — and there are many — will not do the team any good. Instead, it's important to look at the individual improvements. Fortunately, the Rockies do have one player who has been rising.

Brenton Doyle Leads National League in One Key Statistic

A baseball player in a purple and white uniform with a dark helmet sliding onto a white base on the field.
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It's no secret that the Rockies are in trouble and it became rather clear early on. Although the team as a whole is struggling, one of their outfielders appears to be displaying some favorable improvements.

Center fielder Brenton Doyle, 27, is batting at .362 in 39 games since July 1. As reported by the Rockies Information Club on X, Doyle currently holds the third-best batting average in MLB and leads the National League.

With this in mind, it's safe to say that there's a lot of weight on Doyle's shoulders and it's become evident that he's one of the most valuable players on the team at this time. Overall, he is slashing .246/.289.402 — he has been showing immense progress throughout his 2025 campaign.

Interim manager Warren Schaeffer weighed in on the topic, per Thomas Harding of MLB.com, and said, "I'm just so happy for him. He's been going through it all year, one thing after another. For him to finally catch hold and do what he's capable of — what we all know he's capable of — that's just been great."

In a perfect world, and in a perfect season, the entirety of the franchise would be improving alongside Doyle. While that's clearly not the case thus far, perhaps Doyle can help pave the way for his teammates.

Generally, each passing month seems to be a bit stronger for the center fielder. He has shown his worth on the field, but above all, he's shown his drive to learn and improve — those are irreplaceable qualities in any athlete.

There is ton of rebuilding that needs to be done within the franchise, but with the right players, things could certainly turn around for next season. They don't have to stay down forever, but their fate is in their own hands.

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Maria Aldrich
MARIA ALDRICH

Maria Aldrich graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Wilderness Education. While earning her degrees, she learned the fundamentals of climbing, wilderness travel, and leadership in the backcountry. These skills built upon Maria's lifelong passion for the outdoors. Following graduation, she began working in the outdoor recreation field, serving individuals with disabilities to help them access outdoor pursuits including hiking, paddling, horseback riding, and snowshoeing. The following year, Maria moved to the Adirondack Mountains in New York State to continue working towards a life of adventure and writing. She has continued rock and ice climbing, hiking in the High Peaks of the Adirondacks, and paddling through various rivers while documenting her experiences through writing. When Maria isn’t adventuring in the mountains, she can be found reading a book, fishing on a shoreline, or spending time with family.

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