Signed as a teenage free agent in 2017, Ezequiel Tovar made his MLB debut in late 2022 and was the Rockies’ starting Shortstop the following season. Tovar had 143 Hits with 15 Home Runs, but elevated last season to 176 Hits, 26 Home Runs, and a .763 OPS. He also led the National League in At Bats (655) and Doubles (45), and won a Gold Glove.
During the 2024 campaign. That year, he established himself as a statistical outlier, leading the National League with 655 at-bats and 45 doubles while launching 26 home runs. He operated with a focused intensity that saw him secure his first Gold Glove, becoming the youngest shortstop in National League history to win the award.
However, the 2025 season tested his professional resilience. Tovar navigated a difficult summer defined by two significant injury stints, a hip contusion in April and a strained oblique in June, that limited him to 95 games.
As the 2026 season begins, the story in Colorado is centered on seeing who Tovar really is. He still needs to work on his on-base percentage, but his defense looks to be solid. Tovar has compiled 422 hits, 51 home runs, and 100 doubles entering 2026.
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