January 18, 2026

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman was one of the few bright spots for a Rockies team that lost 119 games last year. He broke out last season after slashing .278/.323/.520 with 31 home runs, 91 RBI, 73 runs, and a stolen base over 144 games. The 26-year-old was one of four catchers to blast at least 30 homers in 2025 as he did most of his damage at home by hitting .307 with 13 home runs, 48 RBI, and a .881 OPS. However, he managed to hit 18 of his 31 long balls on the road despite playing half of his game in hitter-friendly Coors Field. Goodman has legit power, evidenced by his .466 xSLG, which is the 75th percentile, while his 46.9% Hard-Hit percentage was in the 72nd percentile per Baseball Savant. The Rockies acquired outfielder Jake McCarthy from the Diamondbacks this offseason, but did not bring in any other key free agents to bolster their lineup. Goodman lost his outfield eligibility but is projected to hit third for the Rockies in 2026, and everything is set for him to repeat or come close to last year's breakout campaign. He is ranked sixth in the latest catcher rankings from RotoBaller. Goodman has an ADP of 76 in NFBC leagues and is the fifth catcher off the board, which aligns with his RotoBaller ranking. Fantasy managers searching for homers, RBI, and runs from the catcher position in the middle rounds should consider selecting Goodman for their upcoming 2026 fantasy baseball drafts.--Brad Camara - RotoBaller