Ezequiel Tovar Shows Promising Late-Season Adjustments at Plate

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar has shown marked improvement at the plate since August 1, slashing .279/.325/.404 with 29 hits after a difficult season. Tovar has corrected his over-aggressive tendencies by reducing chases outside the zone and dramatically improving his in-zone contact rate to 86.9%. While the Rockies' campaign has been disappointing, Tovar's late surge provides a positive baseline to build upon heading into the 2027 season.