Goodman's Unstoppable Power
Rockies All-Star Hunter Goodman Maintains Power Surge Despite Nearing Trade Deadline Buzz
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Hunter Goodman is putting together one of the best power-hitting seasons by a catcher in baseball history — and he's doing it while ignoring a steady stream of trade rumors. The Colorado Rockies two-time All-Star has 27 home runs this season, including a career-high 31-homer campaign last year, according to Newsday. The MLB trade deadline hits on Aug. 3.
Despite the Rockies sitting at 41-63, Goodman has kept his head down and his bat hot. Manager Warren Schaeffer says he is not worried about his catcher's focus, according to Houston Chronicle.
Goodman Joins Elite Catching Company With Back-to-Back Power
Goodman's power surge has placed him in rare historical company. He is only the fourth NL catcher ever to hit 30-plus home runs in back-to-back seasons, according to Post Register. The three catchers before him are legends: Todd Hundley (1996-97), Mike Piazza (1995-2002), and Roy Campanella (1950-51).
Piazza's stretch of eight straight 30-homer seasons stands as the gold standard for power-hitting catchers. Goodman is just two seasons into his career and already matching that elite group. His 27 home runs this season keep him on pace to clear 30 again, according to Winnipeg Free Press.
Trade Rumors Swirl but Goodman Stays Locked In
Goodman's name has been circling in trade talk for weeks as the Aug. 3 deadline approaches. A move to a contender would give him a shot at the playoffs for the first time in his career, according to Herald Bulletin. Still, there are trade-offs — leaving Colorado means leaving a team he has known since his 2023 debut.
Goodman has not let the noise affect his at-bats. Manager Schaeffer told reporters he has seen no drop in effort or focus from his star catcher. "You see it in how he plays every day," Schaeffer said, according to Yahoo Sports.
Rockies Close In on Last Year's Win Total Despite Rough Season
Colorado has been one of baseball's worst teams in 2025. At 41-63, the Rockies are struggling badly. But they are just two wins away from matching their full win total from last season, according to WHIO. That tells you how rough 2024 was for the franchise.
Goodman has been one of the few bright spots in Denver. His power numbers give the team something to sell — either a reason to hold him or a valuable chip at the deadline. Colorado's front office faces a big call in the next few weeks.
What a Trade Would Mean for Goodman and Any Buyer
Landing Goodman would give a contender a proven, All-Star-level bat behind the plate. Catchers with 27-plus home runs at the deadline are extremely rare. Any team that adds him gets an immediate upgrade at one of baseball's hardest positions to fill, according to Boston 25 News.
For Goodman, a trade would mean leaving the only MLB organization he has known. He debuted with Colorado in 2023 and has grown into a star there. But joining a playoff race could fast-track his path to a World Series ring — a prize the Rockies cannot offer him right now.
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