Rockies Used a Pitcher as a Pinch-Runner and Injured His Shoulder

Colorado’s decision to use the starting pitcher as a pinch-runner was spontaneous yet risky. That’s a serious problem if a team is using a pitcher, nonetheless, their number one starter to come on as a pinch-runner.

Rockies Management Reserved After Foolish Call

Colorado had an opportunity to take a huge win plus gain confidence and momentum with a huge road win. However, an unintelligent, yet risky call at the plate ruined any chance of a win. The Rockies did challenge the play, but it was determined there was no obstruction. Black explained the call from the umpires after the game.

“The home plate umpire saw it as a convergence of two players coming in and both trying to make a play,” said Black. “Kyle trying to get to home plate, and Hoffman trying to get the ball from Realmuto. The convergence and the speed of play was such where no blocking of the plate was called.”

Black did explain that using Freeland was due to his speed, which is why he put him in the game in that situation. He also said that he should be “fine.” The ugliness of that move is nothing more than the club needing to change their ways. Nothing they’re doing offensively or on the mound is working whatsoever. They have to play smarter, and management needs to make better decisions.