Garrett Hampson Stats
- Height / Weight
- 5' 11" / 188 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 10/10/1994 (26)
- Experience
- 2
- College
- Long Beach State
Garrett Hampson Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Garrett Hampson News
Colorado Rockies center fielder Garrett Hampson had a big day at the plate on Wednesday when he went 2-for-3 with three runs scored, three stolen bases, two walks, and an RBI in the 8-0 win over the Diamondbacks. Hampson started in centerfield and hit leadoff for Colorado as they got to D-Backs starter Madison Bumgarner early and often. Hampson wreaked havoc on the basepaths, stealing three bases and scoring three runs. He's now slashing .300/.400/.400 with five RBI and a 3:4 K/BB ratio over 20 at-bats. The strikeout-to-walk ratio is an important metric for Hampson, who's struggled with getting on base on the past. Most importantly, he's started 5-of-6 games to begin the season. If he can get consistent playing time then the sky is the limit with his power/speed combination.
Colorado Rockies center fielder Garrett Hampson went 1-for-3 with a two-run double, one strikeout, and one walk in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Dodgers. Hampson was responsible for the only two runs the Rockies scored all game as Dodgers starter Julio Urias was dealing. Hampson laced a two-run double off of reliever Jimmy Nelson in the bottom of the eighth inning but it wasn't enough for Colorado to pull out a victory. Hampson has now started three of four games in center field to begin the season. He was batting in the two-hole in two of those games, including today while batting seventh in the other. Through 12 at-bats, he's slashing .250/.357/.417 with a 2:2 K/BB ratio. The hope is that he can continue to get consistent at-bats, which should benefit both the Rockies and fantasy managers that have been waiting patiently for the 26-year-old's breakout.
Colorado Rockies center fielder Garrett Hampson is scratched from the lineup on Friday vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hampson started in center field while batting seventh in the Rockies' home opener on Thursday but that was against a lefty in Clayton Kershaw. He played well, going 1-for-3 with two runs scored, an RBI, and a walk. He'll take a seat against Trevor Bauer on Friday with Chris Owings starting in center field and batting seventh in his place. Ryan McMahon, who was scratched on Thursday, is starting at second base and batting sixth. This is not a good development for Hampson managers that were hoping he'd earned regular playing time after a stellar spring training. He could be stuck in a three-way platoon with Owings and McMahon, which would dampen everyone's fantasy value. The Rockies are slated to face RHP Walker Buehler on Saturday so we'll see what kind of lineup manager Bud Black decides to use.
Batting Order
| 1 | Garrett Hampson |
| 2 | Ryan McMahon |
| 3 | Trevor Story |
| 4 | Charlie Blackmon |
| 5 | C.J. Cron |
| 6 | Raimel Tapia |
| 7 | Josh Fuentes |
| 8 | Elias Díaz |
Garrett Hampson Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Garrett Hampson |
| 2 | Ryan McMahon |
| 3 | Trevor Story |
| 4 | Charlie Blackmon |
| 5 | C.J. Cron |
| 6 | Raimel Tapia |
| 7 | Josh Fuentes |
| 8 | Elias Díaz |
Colorado Rockies infielder Garrett Hampson fell short of expectations yet again in 2020, and the calls for a breakout are getting fainter and less frequent with each passing year. Now heading into his age 26 season, the shine has worn off Hampson in the eyes of drafters. Many of his believers will blame the Rockies for not giving him enough opportunities, and while there is certainly room to criticize Colorado's player management over the past few seasons, some of the blame lies at Hampson's feet. He has failed to produce at the plate over the last two seasons, posting a combined .681 OPS and 63 wRC+ between 2019 and 2020. 2020 was perhaps the worse of the two showings, as Hampson's strikeout rate jumped to an eye-popping 32.7%. Given that Hampson's sprint speed is in the 99th percentile and he calls Coors Field home, the most important thing he can do is put the ball in play. A strikeout rate that high is untenable for Hampson's skillset and situation, and he won't last if he can't make more frequent contact. The Rockies have made it clear they want former top-prospect Brendan Rodgers to have the job at second base; he started all of his Cactus League games there before pulling his hamstring on March 12. While Rodgers injury isn't considered serious, there is currently no timetable for his return and that should be a benefit to Hampson, who was already getting reps at center field and left field this spring. His defensive versatility should increase his chances of sticking in the lineup. He'll likely shift between second base and the outfield, at least until Rodgers returns. We can't rely too much on Spring Training stats but Hampson is slashing .310/.412/.345 with three RBI and a stolen base through 29 at-bats. He's staying on brand with seven strikeouts, though. The bottom line with Hampson is that he's fast, cheap in drafts (NFBC ADP of 260.83), and plays in Colorado. Drafting him should at least provide some stolen bases, and if he can cut back on the strikeouts he could put up a solid batting average as well. Hampson isn't a bad post-hype sleeper, but he doesn't deserve a long leash, both from the Rockies and from fantasy managers.