Todd Helton
Baseball player, Colorado Rockies first baseman
This American baseball player spent his entire Major League Baseball career with the Colorado Rockies. Debuting in 1997, he quickly established himself as one of the premier first basemen in the game. His tenure included numerous accolades and milestones, including multiple selections to the All-Star Game and a Gold Glove award in 2001. Recognized for his impressive batting skills, achieved a career batting average of .316 and amassed over 2,500 hits. After retiring in 2013, became a notable figure in the Rockies' history, ultimately having his jersey number retired by the team.
Won the 2000 NL batting title
Selected to 5 All-Star Games
Retired with a .316 career batting average
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