National League Division Series
Colorado Rockies (92-70) v. Philadelphia Phillies (93-69)
When the Colorado Rockies and Philadelphia Phillies collide in the 2009 NLDS, they will bring the top two National League offenses with them. Both teams feature solid hitters from top to bottom of the order, with a healthy mix of speed and power. The Colorado Rockies can hit the long ball but are even better at clutch hitting and rallies. They scored the second most runs, hit the second most homers, and slugged at the second highest clip in the National League. Meanwhile, the Phillies were the class of the National League in power stats, with four different 30-home run hitters, while leading the league in runs scored, homers, and slugging percentage. Let's take a look at how these two teams stack up at hitting.
Key Hitters: Colorado Rockies
Troy Tulowitzki, R - Troy Tulowitzki is the undisputed offensive leader of the Colorado Rockies. The slugging shortstop rebounded from a slow start to the season to reach a career high in homers and batting average. Tulowitzki, a right-handed hitter, led the Rockies in home runs in 2009 and had a .930 OPS which ranked among league leaders. The 24-year old does have a poor track record in postseason play, but will try to improve on that this year.
Todd Helton, L - Todd Helton is the elder statesman of the Rockies team, but can still hit with the best players in the league. The slugging first baseman is a doubles machine, though he cannot run very well anymore. Helton is a lefty with a sweet swing, and has amassed a .328 career batting average. The 35-year old is a potential Hall of Famer and will taste the postseason for the second time, though he struggled in playoff baseball previously.
Brad Hawpe, L - Brad Hawpe is a lefty power stick in the middle of the Rockies lineup and is poised to be the key to their offense. If he can hit left-handed pitching, the All-Star Hawpe can make an impact. The 30-year old put up another solid season, with numbers consistent with his career averages. But he drives the ball to the gaps well and devours right-handed pitching, so keeping him in check will be difficult.
Dexter Fowler, S - Dexter Fowler is one of the primary speed threats for the Colorado Rockies. The rookie stole 27 bases this season, though he was thrown out 10 times. He struggled a bit to reach base at times, but his quickness is troublesome to opponents. The 23-year old didn't produce a lot of runs, and also struck out a lot. His season was plagued by some base running blunders, so how Fowler performs on the basepaths could be pivitol.
When the Colorado Rockies and Philadelphia Phillies collide in the 2009 NLDS, they will bring the top two National League offenses with them. Both teams feature solid hitters from top to bottom of the order, with a healthy mix of speed and power. The Colorado Rockies can hit the long ball but are even better at clutch hitting and rallies. They scored the second most runs, hit the second most homers, and slugged at the second highest clip in the National League. Meanwhile, the Phillies were the class of the National League in power stats, with four different 30-home run hitters, while leading the league in runs scored, homers, and slugging percentage. Let's take a look at how these two teams stack up at hitting.
Key Hitters: Colorado Rockies
Troy Tulowitzki, R - Troy Tulowitzki is the undisputed offensive leader of the Colorado Rockies. The slugging shortstop rebounded from a slow start to the season to reach a career high in homers and batting average. Tulowitzki, a right-handed hitter, led the Rockies in home runs in 2009 and had a .930 OPS which ranked among league leaders. The 24-year old does have a poor track record in postseason play, but will try to improve on that this year.
Todd Helton, L - Todd Helton is the elder statesman of the Rockies team, but can still hit with the best players in the league. The slugging first baseman is a doubles machine, though he cannot run very well anymore. Helton is a lefty with a sweet swing, and has amassed a .328 career batting average. The 35-year old is a potential Hall of Famer and will taste the postseason for the second time, though he struggled in playoff baseball previously.
Brad Hawpe, L - Brad Hawpe is a lefty power stick in the middle of the Rockies lineup and is poised to be the key to their offense. If he can hit left-handed pitching, the All-Star Hawpe can make an impact. The 30-year old put up another solid season, with numbers consistent with his career averages. But he drives the ball to the gaps well and devours right-handed pitching, so keeping him in check will be difficult.
Dexter Fowler, S - Dexter Fowler is one of the primary speed threats for the Colorado Rockies. The rookie stole 27 bases this season, though he was thrown out 10 times. He struggled a bit to reach base at times, but his quickness is troublesome to opponents. The 23-year old didn't produce a lot of runs, and also struck out a lot. His season was plagued by some base running blunders, so how Fowler performs on the basepaths could be pivitol.
Key Hitters: Philadelphia Phillies
Ryan Howard, L - Ryan Howard is becoming one of the truly legendary power hitters of this generation. Howard put together his fourth consecutive 40-homer, 130-RBI season and simply produces runs at a prolific rate. The big lefty slugger once again got hot late in the season and helped carry the Phillies offense down the stretch. The 29-year old performed fairly well in his playoff experience and will lead the power charge for the Phillies offense.
Chase Utley, L - Chase Utley is the quiet leader of the Phillies squad and he does it predominantly with his bat. The slugging second baseman had another superb season, eclipsing 30 home runs and 20 stolen bases. However, the 30-year old Utley did wear down as the season progressed and entered a prolonged slump to finish the season with a subpar batting average by his standards. Getting Utley back on track offensively will be very important for the Phillies' success.
Jayson Werth, R - Jayson Werth was an unheralded rising star coming into the 2009 season. The right-handed power hitter had a break out season and was named to the All-Star team. Werth will be of utmost importance in this series, as he is the biggest right-handed power threat for the Phillies. If the 30-year old can be a presence among all of the Phillies left-handed hitters, then their offense should be able to produce against all pitchers.
Jimmy Rollins, S - Jimmy Rollins is the offensive spark plug for the Phillies. The switch-hitting leadoff batter brings a unique combination of speed and power, and when he hits, the Phillies do well. Rollins reached the 20-homer, 20-stolen base plateau once again in 2009. The former MVP-shortstop will need to increase his on-base percentage in this series in order to be effective. If the Phillies can get their 30-year old star on base and around to score, they will be poised for success.
Starting Lineup: Colorado Rockies
CF - Dexter Fowler, S: 135 G, .266 BA, 4 HR, 34 RBI, 27 SB
2009 vs. RHP: 117 G, .240 BA, 2 HR, 23 RBI, 21 SB
Ryan Howard, L - Ryan Howard is becoming one of the truly legendary power hitters of this generation. Howard put together his fourth consecutive 40-homer, 130-RBI season and simply produces runs at a prolific rate. The big lefty slugger once again got hot late in the season and helped carry the Phillies offense down the stretch. The 29-year old performed fairly well in his playoff experience and will lead the power charge for the Phillies offense.
Chase Utley, L - Chase Utley is the quiet leader of the Phillies squad and he does it predominantly with his bat. The slugging second baseman had another superb season, eclipsing 30 home runs and 20 stolen bases. However, the 30-year old Utley did wear down as the season progressed and entered a prolonged slump to finish the season with a subpar batting average by his standards. Getting Utley back on track offensively will be very important for the Phillies' success.
Jayson Werth, R - Jayson Werth was an unheralded rising star coming into the 2009 season. The right-handed power hitter had a break out season and was named to the All-Star team. Werth will be of utmost importance in this series, as he is the biggest right-handed power threat for the Phillies. If the 30-year old can be a presence among all of the Phillies left-handed hitters, then their offense should be able to produce against all pitchers.
Jimmy Rollins, S - Jimmy Rollins is the offensive spark plug for the Phillies. The switch-hitting leadoff batter brings a unique combination of speed and power, and when he hits, the Phillies do well. Rollins reached the 20-homer, 20-stolen base plateau once again in 2009. The former MVP-shortstop will need to increase his on-base percentage in this series in order to be effective. If the Phillies can get their 30-year old star on base and around to score, they will be poised for success.
Starting Lineup: Colorado Rockies
CF - Dexter Fowler, S: 135 G, .266 BA, 4 HR, 34 RBI, 27 SB
2009 vs. RHP: 117 G, .240 BA, 2 HR, 23 RBI, 21 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 59 G, .321 BA, 2 HR, 11 RBI, 6 SB
Career vs. PHI: 23 PA, .381 BA, .409 OBP, .619 SLG, 1 HR, 4 K
Career vs. PHI: 23 PA, .381 BA, .409 OBP, .619 SLG, 1 HR, 4 K
LF - Carlos Gonzalez, R: 89 G, .284 BA, 13 HR, 29 RBI, 16 SB
2009 vs. RHP: 78 G, .286 BA, 11 HR, 23 RBI, 15 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 41 G, .276 BA, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 1 SB
Career vs. PHI: 10 PA, .111 BA, .200 OBP, .222 SLG, 0 HR, 2 K
2009 vs. RHP: 78 G, .286 BA, 11 HR, 23 RBI, 15 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 41 G, .276 BA, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 1 SB
Career vs. PHI: 10 PA, .111 BA, .200 OBP, .222 SLG, 0 HR, 2 K
1B - Todd Helton, L: 151 G, .325 BA, 15 HR, 86 RBI, 0 SB
2009 vs. RHP: 137 G, .332 BA, 14 HR, 58 RBI, 0 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 95 G, .311 BA, 1 HR, 28 RBI, 0 SB
Career vs. PHI: 196 PA, .307 BA, .408 OBP, .546 SLG, 6 HR, 23 K
2009 vs. RHP: 137 G, .332 BA, 14 HR, 58 RBI, 0 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 95 G, .311 BA, 1 HR, 28 RBI, 0 SB
Career vs. PHI: 196 PA, .307 BA, .408 OBP, .546 SLG, 6 HR, 23 K
SS - Troy Tulowitzki, R: 151 G, .297 BA, 32 HR, 92 RBI, 20 SB
2009 vs. RHP: 143 G, .307 BA, 22 HR, 64 RBI, 11 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 84 G, .269 BA, 10 HR, 28 RBI, 9 SB
Career vs. PHI: 54 PA, .152 BA, .278 OBP, .304 SLG, 1 HR, 12 K
2009 vs. RHP: 143 G, .307 BA, 22 HR, 64 RBI, 11 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 84 G, .269 BA, 10 HR, 28 RBI, 9 SB
Career vs. PHI: 54 PA, .152 BA, .278 OBP, .304 SLG, 1 HR, 12 K
3B - Garrett Atkins, R: 126 G, .226 BA, 9 HR, 48 RBI, 0 SB
2009 vs. RHP: 98 G, .199 BA, 4 HR, 26 RBI, 0 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 70 G, .268 BA, 5 HR, 22 RBI, 0 SB
Career vs. PHI: 111 G, .302 BA, .324 OBP, .547 SLG, 8 HR, 13 K
2009 vs. RHP: 98 G, .199 BA, 4 HR, 26 RBI, 0 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 70 G, .268 BA, 5 HR, 22 RBI, 0 SB
Career vs. PHI: 111 G, .302 BA, .324 OBP, .547 SLG, 8 HR, 13 K
C - Yorvit Torrealba, R: 64 G, .291 BA, 2 HR, 31 RBI, 1 SB
2009 vs. RHP: 58 G, .316 BA, 1 HR, 26 RBI, 1 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 31 G, .220 BA, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 0 SB
Career vs. PHI: 50 PA, .261 BA, .292 OBP, .370 SLG, 1 HR, 6 K
2009 vs. RHP: 58 G, .316 BA, 1 HR, 26 RBI, 1 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 31 G, .220 BA, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 0 SB
Career vs. PHI: 50 PA, .261 BA, .292 OBP, .370 SLG, 1 HR, 6 K
RF - Brad Hawpe, L: 145 G, .285 BA, 23 HR, 86 RBI, 1 SB
2009 vs. RHP: 135 G, .303 BA, 17 HR, 66 RBI, 0 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 87 G, .243 BA, 6 HR, 20 RBI, 1 SB
Career vs. PHI: 100 PA, .367 BA, .430 OBP, .633 SLG, 3 HR, 20 K
2009 vs. RHP: 135 G, .303 BA, 17 HR, 66 RBI, 0 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 87 G, .243 BA, 6 HR, 20 RBI, 1 SB
Career vs. PHI: 100 PA, .367 BA, .430 OBP, .633 SLG, 3 HR, 20 K
2B - Clint Barmes, R: 154 G, .245 BA, 23 HR, 76 RBI, 12 SB
2009 vs. RHP: 139 G, .246 BA, 14 HR, 53 RBI, 8 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 70 G, .245 BA, 9 HR, 23 RBI, 4 SB
Career vs. PHI: 73 PA, .221 BA, .264 OBP, .324 SLG, 1 HR, 12 K
Starting Lineup: Philadelphia Phillies
SS - Jimmy Rollins, S: 155 G, .250 BA, 21 HR, 77 RBI, 31 SB
2009 vs. RHP: 146 G, .257 BA, 14 HR, 55 RBI, 25 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 80 G, .230 BA, 7 HR, 22 RBI, 6 SB
Career vs. COL: 157 PA, .270 BA, .306 OBP, .419 SLG, 3 HR, 16 K
2009 vs. RHP: 139 G, .246 BA, 14 HR, 53 RBI, 8 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 70 G, .245 BA, 9 HR, 23 RBI, 4 SB
Career vs. PHI: 73 PA, .221 BA, .264 OBP, .324 SLG, 1 HR, 12 K
Starting Lineup: Philadelphia Phillies
SS - Jimmy Rollins, S: 155 G, .250 BA, 21 HR, 77 RBI, 31 SB
2009 vs. RHP: 146 G, .257 BA, 14 HR, 55 RBI, 25 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 80 G, .230 BA, 7 HR, 22 RBI, 6 SB
Career vs. COL: 157 PA, .270 BA, .306 OBP, .419 SLG, 3 HR, 16 K
CF - Shane Victorino, S: 156 G, .292 BA, 10 HR, 62 RBI, 25 SB
2009 vs. RHP: 146 G, .283 BA, 8 HR, 50 RBI, 18 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 90 G, .314 BA, 2 HR, 12 RBI, 7 SB
Career vs. COL: 75 PA, .343 BA, .392 OBP, .507 SLG, 1 HR, 7 K
2009 vs. RHP: 146 G, .283 BA, 8 HR, 50 RBI, 18 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 90 G, .314 BA, 2 HR, 12 RBI, 7 SB
Career vs. COL: 75 PA, .343 BA, .392 OBP, .507 SLG, 1 HR, 7 K
2B - Chase Utley, L: 156 G, .282 BA, 31 HR, 93 RBI, 23 SB
2009 vs. RHP: 143 G, .279 BA, 20 HR, 60 RBI, 12 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 116 G, .288 BA, 11 HR, 33 RBI, 11 SB
Career vs. COL: 121 PA, .370 BA, .430 OBP, .620 SLG, 6 HR, 13 K
2009 vs. RHP: 143 G, .279 BA, 20 HR, 60 RBI, 12 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 116 G, .288 BA, 11 HR, 33 RBI, 11 SB
Career vs. COL: 121 PA, .370 BA, .430 OBP, .620 SLG, 6 HR, 13 K
1B - Ryan Howard, L: 160 G, .279 BA, 45 HR, 141 RBI, 8 SB
2009 vs. RHP: 144 G, .319 BA, 39 HR, 108 RBI, 5 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 124 G, .207 BA, 6 HR, 33 RBI, 3 SB
Career vs. COL: 105 PA, .241 BA, .371 OBP, .446 SLG, 3 HR, 23 K
2009 vs. RHP: 144 G, .319 BA, 39 HR, 108 RBI, 5 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 124 G, .207 BA, 6 HR, 33 RBI, 3 SB
Career vs. COL: 105 PA, .241 BA, .371 OBP, .446 SLG, 3 HR, 23 K
RF - Jayson Werth, R: 159 G, .268 BA, 36 HR, 99 RBI, 20 SB
2009 vs. RHP: 154 G, .256 BA, 22 HR, 62 RBI, 15 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 89 G, .302 BA, 14 HR, 37 RBI, 5 SB
Career vs. COL: 61 PA, .377 BA, .459 OBP, .660 SLG, 4 HR, 6 K
2009 vs. RHP: 154 G, .256 BA, 22 HR, 62 RBI, 15 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 89 G, .302 BA, 14 HR, 37 RBI, 5 SB
Career vs. COL: 61 PA, .377 BA, .459 OBP, .660 SLG, 4 HR, 6 K
LF - Raul Ibanez, L: 134 G, .272 BA, 34 HR, 93 RBI, 4 SB
2009 vs. RHP: 123 G, .267 BA, 21 HR, 53 RBI, 4 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 86 G, .285 BA, 13 HR, 40 RBI, 0 SB
Career vs. COL: 106 PA, .320 BA, .377 OBP, .454 SLG, 2 HR, 17 K
2009 vs. RHP: 123 G, .267 BA, 21 HR, 53 RBI, 4 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 86 G, .285 BA, 13 HR, 40 RBI, 0 SB
Career vs. COL: 106 PA, .320 BA, .377 OBP, .454 SLG, 2 HR, 17 K
3B - Pedro Feliz, R: 158 G, .266 BA, 12 HR, 82 RBI, 0 SB
2009 vs. RHP: 149 G, .282 BA, 6 HR, 63 RBI, 0 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 69 G, .208 BA, 6 HR, 19 RBI, 0 SB
Career vs. COL: 119 PA, .297 BA, .328 OBP, .514 SLG, 5 HR, 15 K
2009 vs. RHP: 149 G, .282 BA, 6 HR, 63 RBI, 0 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 69 G, .208 BA, 6 HR, 19 RBI, 0 SB
Career vs. COL: 119 PA, .297 BA, .328 OBP, .514 SLG, 5 HR, 15 K
C - Carlos Ruiz, R: 107 G, .255 BA, 9 HR, 43 RBI, 3 SB
2009 vs. RHP: 97 G, .242 BA, 5 HR, 26 RBI, 3 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 41 G, .293 BA, 4 HR, 17 RBI, 0 SB
Career vs. COL: 26 PA, .292 BA, .308 OBP, .458 SLG, 0 HR, 4 K
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2009 vs. RHP: 97 G, .242 BA, 5 HR, 26 RBI, 3 SB
2009 vs. LHP: 41 G, .293 BA, 4 HR, 17 RBI, 0 SB
Career vs. COL: 26 PA, .292 BA, .308 OBP, .458 SLG, 0 HR, 4 K
Phillies NLDS Previews
Overview, Rotations, Bullpens, Hitters, Benches
Game Previews: One, Two, Three, Four
Game Recaps: One, Two, Three, Four
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