Weiss: Anderson’s success not limited to Coors

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DENVER — Perhaps the most amazing part of Rockies left-hander Tyler Anderson’s rookie campaign has been his stunning success at Coors Field. His overall 3.35 ERA is already the lowest for the first 16 starts of any Rockies pitcher, but he also owns a 3.04 ERA at home.

Anderson kept his home success rolling in his 11th start at Coors Field by firing 7 1/3 innings of two-run ball with six hits, two walks, and two strikeouts in the Rockies’ 3-2 loss to the Giants on Tuesday.

Anderson has been consistent throughout the season, but strangely enough, he has a 4.21 ERA on the road. That home/road split is rare for a pitcher who makes half his starts at Coors Field.

Coors Field has by far the highest park factor for runs at 1.486 — Cleveland’s Progressive Field is second at 1.231. Games in Denver average 12.5 total runs, and no other ballpark averages more than 11 total runs in a game.

“He’s …

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