Jeff Francis 20-Win Season
The ace of the 2007 Rockies' historic 'Rocktober' run.
Jeff Francis won 17 games for the Colorado Rockies in 2007, leading the team to its first World Series appearance. The Rockies' 2007 season was their first postseason berth since 1995 and their first winning season since 2000.
Quick Facts
- Season
- 2007
- Win-loss record
- 20–5
- Position
- Starting Pitcher (Right-Handed)
- Team
- Colorado Rockies
- Home park
- Coors Field
- Denver
- Colorado
- Park elevation
- Approximately 5,280 feet above sea level
Lore & Background
The 2007 Rockies won 14 of their final 15 regular-season games to capture the National League Wild Card, culminating in a 13-inning, 9–8 victory over the San Diego Padres in a tie-breaker game. They then swept their first seven playoff games to win the franchise's first-ever National League pennant, earning the nickname 'Rocktober.' The Rockies lost the World Series to the Boston Red Sox, four games to none.
Reader's Guide
Francis was the ace of a staff that relied on timely hitting and a dominant bullpen. The Rockies' stretch run is considered one of the greatest in MLB history, as they won 21 of 22 games entering the World Series.
Did You Know?
- The tie-breaker game against the Padres is considered part of the regular season, giving the Rockies an official record of 90–73.
- The Rockies drew 2,376,250 fans in 2007, their highest total since 2002.
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