Rockies' Tanner Gordon Shows Road Promise Despite Overall ERA
Tanner Gordon delivered a career-high seven innings with one run allowed against Washington, lowering his road ERA to 2.68. His walk rate ranks in the 99th percentile, but his fly-ball tendency has led to 14 home runs allowed at Coors Field. The Rockies may see development potential beyond his 5.38 ERA.
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Gordon's performance splits are stark, with a 7.89 ERA at Coors Field versus 2.68 on the road, and opponents hitting dramatically better against him in Denver. His walk rate is elite at 4.1%, ranking in the 99th percentile, but his fly-ball rate of 35.8% far exceeds the league average, making every elevated pitch a risk in Colorado's thin air.
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