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See the full story · 1 sourcesDENVER, COLORADO - JULY 21: Mickey Moniak #22 of the Colorado Rockies hits a sixth inning solo home run against the Washington Nationals at Coors Field on July 21, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Whether it be on the field or in the clubhouse, Mickey Moniak has made his presence known in his two seasons with the Colorado Rockies.
The outfielder—now in his seventh season as a Major Leaguer after stints with Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Angels—is slashing .277/.322/.553 this season, even though he missed nearly a month due to right ankle tendinitis.
His nine games with multiple extra-base hits are tied for the fourth-most in the Majors this season.
For his part, Moniak has helped Colorado avoid deficits and start well in games this season by displaying the ability to have success at the plate in early at bats.
For instance, he recorded a homer in the first inning in three straight games (June 30-July 2) to become the first player in franchise history to homer in the opening inning in three straight contests.
Moniak’s approach at the plate, no matter the situation, is straightforward.
“I just try to treat every at bat as the same,” said Moniak, whose 16 homers are second on the club only trail Hunter Goodman’s total of 31.
“However it may fall, obviously, hitting those homers those three games in a row was cool but it’s not like there’s any more focus on the first at bat versus the last.”
“I think every at bat is just as important, keeping zeroed in and just having a good at bat every time,” he said.
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Moniak—who was signed by Colorado as a free agent on March 27, 2025—made his presence on the field felt immediately by slamming a pinch-hit home run in his first plate appearance as a Rockie just three days later on March 30 at Tampa Bay.
But for all Moniak’s contributions on the diamond, his time spent mentoring Colorado’s youthful roster the past two campaigns—including players such as Cole Carrigg , TJ Rumfield and Kyle Karros this season—has been invaluable.
Colorado manager Warren Schaeffer is quick to point why having someone with Moniak’s veteran experience is important.
“I wish you could see behind the scenes and see how much of an impact he has because it’s an enormous one,” Schaeffer said.
“Mickey is a team leader in the clubhouse every day. He shows up as the same guy every day, no matter what’s going on on the field, no matter what’s going on in his life. He comes and just sets the tone for the day, along with other guys. But he’s one of the main guys that does it and that just helps all the young players.”
Rumfield , who is vying for Rookie of the Year honors , spoke of Moniak’s influence in the clubhouse this season.
“Absolutely, he’s the leader,” Rumfield said. “I think we look to him and I think he does a great job of just setting an example, being a great teammate, great guy and also a great baseball player.
“He brings knowledge and wisdom to the game beyond his years,” he added. “It’s really unbelievable to watch every night. You know you are going to get a good at-bat.”
Moniak takes the role of being a mentor to young players in stride.
“It’s one of those things that nobody tells you that, ‘Hey, this year you’re the veteran; you’re the guy leading the team or in a leadership role,’” Moniak said. “I’ve been very fortunate to be around a lot of good leaders in my time in the big leagues in Philly and with the Angels.
“I think just the biggest takeaway is to kind of lead by example. Go about your business, just be me,” he added. “I was a young player who had a lot of downs and a lot of learning to do. Just try to be a guy who guys can lean on.
“We have a lot of young guys in this clubhouse. If they have any questions, they know I’m an open door.”
With the trade deadline approaching and Moniak and Jake McCarthy both rumored to be trade candidates, which player would be more important to a rebuilding team? Would you value Moniak’s leadership or McCarthy’s athleticism? Let us know in the comments!
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