It’s been an off season of change for Jake McCarthy. The Scranton native was traded from Arizona to Colorado and he will start the season with the Rockies after a fantastic spring training.
The 28 year old was third on the team in hitting with a 321 average, he had 18 hits, 7 rbi in 19 games in the Arizona league. He also impressed Colorado with his defense.
McCarthy likes his new environment and is looking forward to hitting at Coors Field.
Jake McCarthy, Rockies outfielder(Scranton) says, “ I just think there’s a really good vibe in camp. I think, you know, we’re all on the same page of, you know, where we want to get to.
So, you know, we’re about a week in , and it’s been it’s been a great time. I think you you get a good group of guys that are eager to sort of, you know, change the narrative and, are excited to impact the game in a number of different ways. And I just think this team, you know, this roster where we play, I think we can do that in a number of different ways.
I think it starts with just effort and, taking pride. And, you know, I think we all want to be beat them every single game. But I just think baserunning and defense at Coors especially is, is super important to getting where, where we want to be. “
Former Scranton/Wilkes Barre Railriders TJ Rumfield who was traded to the Rockies as well will also start the season in the major leagues.