
#7 1B · Rockies
Height
6'5"
Weight
225 lbs
Age
25
College
Virginia Tech
Draft
2021, Rd 12, #355
Bats/Throws
L/R
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 34 | 0.25409836 | 3 | 17 | 0.71196115 | 0 | 31 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$780K
Guaranteed
$468K
AAV
$780K/yr
TJ Rumfield currently carries a C+ sentiment grade, reflecting the cautiously optimistic outlook surrounding the young Rockies first baseman. The media narrative around Rumfield centers on his status as a promising prospect who recently notched his first career home run, generating modest positive buzz within Denver's baseball circles. Coverage has been encouraging but measured, typical of how outlets approach rookies with limited major league track records—there's clear recognition of his potential without breakthrough expectations or elevated hype. Fans and analysts alike seem intrigued by what they've seen so far, though the sample size remains too small for definitive conclusions about his long-term trajectory. The overall sentiment leans positive without crossing into must-watch territory, positioning Rumfield as a player worth monitoring rather than a can't-miss prospect. His media framing suggests the baseball community is taking a wait-and-see approach, acknowledging early promise while understanding he needs time to establish himself at the major league level.
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5/8 | @ PHI | W 9-7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Thu, 5/7 | vs NYM | W 6-2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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TJ Rumfield is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at 1B for the Rockies. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for TJ Rumfield: Contract Value Index pending, Performance C, Sentiment C+, Fan Verdict pending.
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| Thu, 5/7 | vs NYM | L 5-10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mon, 5/4 | vs NYM | L 2-4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun, 5/3 | vs ATL | L 6-11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Sun, 5/3 | vs ATL | L 1-9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sat, 5/2 | vs ATL | L 6-8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu, 4/30 | @ CIN | L 4-6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wed, 4/29 | @ CIN | W 13-2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue, 4/28 | @ CIN | L 2-7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |