Those who bought low on Troy Tulowitzki should be rewarded down the stretch

The Toronto Blue Jays have scored the most runs in baseball this year and they recently bolstered their scoring chances with the acquisition of Troy Tulowitzki. While one can debate the move for the franchise itself, now is a good time to review the impact on Tulowitzki and his fantasy stock.

We all know Coors Field is a hitter’s haven. The thin air in Denver is a pitcher’s worst nightmare and it undoubtedly boosts hitting. Thus it has been widely assumed that if and when the day came that Tulowitzki was traded, it would be a sure hit to his value. While I won’t deny that there is no other park in baseball that can replicate the Coors Field effect, I think this is the best alternative and quite frankly could be even better from a lineup standpoint. Rogers Center ranks sixth overall for home runs and fourth for right-handed home runs specifically. Overall, the park plays rather favorably for right-handed bats.

The 30-year-old Tulowitzki was no slouch away from Coors Field, though. His career batting average of .276 on the road would rank him tied for seventh among all shortstops this season in terms of overall numbers. Think about that for a minute. Remember that he played in a division that includes AT&T Park and Petco Park, some of the worst overall hitting environments in the league. He had 106 career home runs at Coors Field and 82 on the road, which again is not a huge drop. So, while I will acknowledge the boost he and so many others get there, he is not defined by a park.

There are some concerns about the turf in Toronto coupled with Tulowitzki’s injury history. While I will not argue with that, having the designated hitter in the American League should help him age better than if he had remained in the National League.

With the above facts in mind, I believe hitting in the heart of a batting order which scores a ton of runs can only boost his run scoring chances while serving up plenty of chances to drive in runs as pitchers will have no choice but to come right at him. If you were able to buy at a relative low (for him) earlier this summer, congratulations as you likely will reap the rewards as long as he maintains his health. His first game as a Blue Jay is a positive sign for things to come.

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