After appearing in 148 games and slashing .258/.317/.416 with 16 home runs for the Colorado Rockies last season, Jordan Beck’s biggest takeaway concerned his health and physique.
“Just how to take care of your body,” he said. “I mean, you get the idea, I guess. We’d still play 140 games in the minor leagues, but 160 is almost an extra month. So just staying locked in and realizing that you guys are still on top of it over the last month as well. I think that’s a pretty big deal.”
The rigors of the regular season took their toll on a young, inexperienced Rockies team. Playing his first full season at the big league level, Beck was not immune to the wear and tear, finishing just .213/.247/.326 with 31 strikeouts in the final month of the season.
But the effort to ensure he stayed healthy and productive year-round didn’t necessarily require an entirely new offseason training program. Beck sees it more as a change in mentality and approach.
“I wouldn’t say I’ve necessarily changed that much,” he said. “I think it’s more like when you come in and you get to the point where, ‘Hey, the body’s hurt’ and you’re a little confused, but you just know how to attack it. Still get in the weight room and do what you need to do, but don’t overdo it.”
No exaggeration, it seems to be a theme for the 2026 Rockies under manager Warren Schaeffer. The club has pushed back start times during spring training to ensure players are rested and ready to attack the carefully constructed schedule. An emphasis is placed on ensuring players get what they need individually to better themselves, while at the same time ensuring they are healthy and ready for the regular season.
Beck, the 38th overall pick of the 2022 draft, quickly rose through the Rockies system and made a rushed debut in 2024. Despite a blistering bat in Triple-A Albuquerque, Beck struggled in his short time with the Rockies before a broken wrist derailed his season and sapped his power potential.
He scored a full run in 2025 and cemented himself as an everyday player for Schaeffer in the outfield. Beck had to learn and develop on the job, both at home plate and in the spacious territory a left fielder must cover at Coors Field.
There are hints of what Beck can do for the Rockies’ lineup. He led the team with 19 stolen bases and 43 walks. He also finished second on the team in doubles (27) and points scored (62), while finishing second in triples (5). Beck finished third in home runs (16) and fourth in RBI (53).
While it ended up being a pretty solid season for him, there is still one major theme that Beck and the Rockies hope to improve on for 2026: consistency.
Consistency in a positive sense eluded the Rockies last season. A good example for Beck was the energy department. After hitting three home runs in a doubleheader on April 24 and two more in a home game on April 25, it appeared Beck had found his power stroke. Unfortunately, the long ball was rare for the rest of the season as he averaged two home runs per month from May through September.
While strength may have been lacking, Beck put up impressive numbers in other categories. He posted a .291 AVG against left-handed pitching and was a threat at Coors Field, hitting .303/.348/.466 with 18 doubles, three triples, eight home runs and 36 RBIs in 76 games. He also had a spectacular July, hitting .314/.359/.442 with three doubles, one triple, two home runs, eight RBIs and two stolen bases.
However, Beck hit just .248/.309/.393 against righties and struggled on the way to a .204/.280/.355 slash line. Additionally, while his 29.6% strikeout rate was an improvement over his 2024 numbers, it is still high; and it had an odor percentage of 31.2%.
It’s issues like these that have prompted the Rockies to overhaul the front office and coaching staff so they can get the most out of their players. Instead of a simple approach, the new staff meets players where they are and tries to improve them from there, something Beck appreciates.
“I mean, there’s a lot, but at the same time, just go out there and be myself,” he said. “I think it’s important to feel comfortable and let the staff know, ‘Hey, we like what you’re doing. You’re out there, and we’ll figure it out and hone the skills from there.'”
But Beck and other players want to have the discussions about improvement and how we can get better as players.
‘Well, it was great. [It] It feels like they have full control to coach us and make us better. To be honest, I felt like this was new for us, but it’s also good because I think a lot of us want to get better. [we’re] finding different ways to get better, and I think there are a lot of different approaches now to trying to get better.
Beck gets a taste of the team’s desire for adaptability and change. In his three Cactus League starts, he has started in right field. After playing the majority of his games in left field last season, Schaeffer feels it is most ideal to move Beck to right with the addition of speedy outfielder Jake McCarthy to play in wide field. While Beck is more than capable of covering all three positions in the outfield, this move should not only protect him physically but also better utilize his abilities on both sides of the ball.
As a goal-oriented individual, Beck’s motives in 2026 come down to a simple basis.
“I think everyone has the same goal of just staying healthy and then starting the season, getting ready to play and win some games.”
As for expectations for oneself?
“Do everything you can to get the most out of yourself.”
If Beck can find his consistency and achieve his goals, the Rockies are in for a treat.
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