- Matt Holliday
Matthew Thomas Holliday was born January 15, 1980 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He is a baseball player for the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies drafted Holliday in the 7th round of the 1998 draft and he made his major league debut in 2004 as one of the top rookies in the National League. An outfielder, Holliday hit .290 with 14 home runs and 57 RBIs. He would finish fifth in the voting for the 2004 Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award in the National League. - Todd Helton
Todd Lynn Helton (born August 20, 1973 in Knoxville, Tennessee) is a Major League Baseball first baseman who has played for the Colorado Rockies since the 1997 season. He bats and throws left-handed. - Troy Tulowitzki
Troy Trevor Tulowitzki (born on October 10, 1984 in Sunnyvale, California) is a Major League Baseball player. Tulowitzki was drafted 7th overall in the 2005 MLB draft by the Colorado Rockies. While he has a very big and strong frame for a shortstop, he is a very good overall athlete with excellent coordination and body control. He has good range, solid footwork, soft hands and a very strong arm. - Clint Hurdle
Clinton Merrick Hurdle (born July 30, 1957 in Big Rapids, Michigan) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball and the current manager of the Colorado Rockies, having held that position since April 26, 2002. After being selected by the Kansas City Royals with the 9th pick of the first round in the 1975 amateur draft, Hurdle played for the Royals from 1977 to 1981, but never achieved the level of play suggested by his high draft position. - Garrett Atkins
Garrett Bernard Atkins (born December 12, 1979 in Orange, California) has been the third baseman for the Major League Baseball team the Colorado Rockies since 2003. He bats and throws right-handed. As a hitter, Atkins has established himself as a key element to the Colorado Rockies' premier offense, which includes Matt Holliday, and team veteran, Todd Helton. In 2005, his 89 runs batted in led not only the Colorado Rockies, but all major league rookies as well. - Brad Hawpe
Bradley Bonte Hawpe (born June 22, 1979 in Fort Worth, Texas) is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who has played for the Colorado Rockies since the 2005 season. He is known by baseball fans for his strong, accurate arm in the outfield. Hawpe attended LSU in Baton Rouge and won a College World Series with the team. He also won a Texas 4A State Championship while in high school.He went to Boswell High School. - Jeff Francis
Jeffrey William Francis (born January 8, 1981 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a highly-touted left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies. Francis made his major league debut on August 25, 2004, against the Atlanta Braves, losing the 8-1 decision. He pitched five innings, allowing six runs (on three home runs), walking one, while striking out eight hitters. He earned his first career victory on September 5, 2004, … - Aaron Cook
Aaron Lane Cook (born February 8, 1979 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky) is a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher currently playing for the Colorado Rockies. He has played with the Rockies for his entire Major League career, spanning from 2002 onwards. Cook saw his 2004 season come to an abrupt end when it was discovered that he suffers pulmonary embolism, or blood clots. During an August 7 start against the Cincinnati Reds, … - Brian Fuentes
Brian Christopher Fuentes (born August 9, 1975 in Merced, California) is a closer in Major League Baseball who plays for the Colorado Rockies. Previously, Fuentes played for the Seattle Mariners (2001). He bats and throws left-handed. Fuentes was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 25th round of the 1995 amateur draft, and was signed by Mariners' scout Rodney Davis. Through the first four years of his Major League career, Fuentes had a record of 8-8 with a 4.04 ERA, … - Willy Taveras
Willy Taveras (born December 25, 1981 in Tenares, Dominican Republic) is a center fielder for the Colorado Rockies. He bats and throws right-handed. During his time with the Houston Astros, many fans referred to him affectionately as "Willy T." Taveras played in 10 games at the end of the 2004 Astros season, mostly as a pinch runner. In 2005, he led the majors in infield hits (71), bunt hits (31), and singles (152), and was tops among rookies in runs (82), hits (172), … - Yorvit Torrealba
Yorvit Adolfo Torrealba [pron., /joɾ.ˈvit ˌto.re.ˈal.ba/] (born July 19, 1978 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a catcher in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Colorado Rockies. Previously, Torrealba played for the San Francisco Giants and the Seattle Mariners. He bats and throws right handed. Torrealba debuted with the San Francisco Giants in 2001. He showed some potential, but when Benito Santiago left via free agency in 2003, … - Jeff Baker
Jeffrey Glen Baker (born June 21, 1981 in Bad Kissingen, Germany) is a player in Major League Baseball who plays in the Colorado Rockies system (2005-present). He bats and throws right handed. - Torii Hunter
Torii Kedar Hunter (born July 18, 1975 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas) is a Major League Baseball outfielder who currently plays for the Minnesota Twins. Hunter has shown his athletic ability, having taken away many home runs throughout his 8 year MLB career. ESPN called Hunter a "daily web gem," referring to ESPN's nightly highlight reel. He has won six consecutive Gold Glove Awards for his defensive prowess. - Ryan Spilborghs
Ryan Adam Spilborghs (born September 5, 1979 in Santa Barbara, California), is an outfielder in the Colorado Rockies system. The Rockies drafted Spilborghs in the 7th round of the 2002 draft out of the University of California, Santa Barbara. He played for the Madison Mallards during the summer of 2001 during his collegiate career. - Josh Fogg
Joshua Smith Fogg (born December 13, 1976 in Lynn, Massachusetts) is a Major League Baseball pitcher who plays for the Colorado Rockies. He played college baseball at the University of Florida and was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the third round of the 1998 Amateur draft. He made his major league pitching debut September 2, 2001. He was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in December of that year. He signed with the Rockies prior to the 2006 season. - Clint Barmes
Clint Harold Barmes [BAR-mess] (born March 6, 1979 in Vincennes, Indiana) is a shortstop in Major League Baseball who has played for the Colorado Rockies since 2003. He bats and throws right handed. From 2003-04, Barmes posted a .292 batting average with two home runs and 12 RBI in 32 games played. In 2005 in 81 games Clint hit .289, 10 home runs, and 46 RBI. - Ian Stewart
Ian Stewart (born April 5, 1985 in Long Beach, California) is a third baseman/designated hitter who plays for the Colorado Rockies organization. - Joe Girardi
Joseph Elliot Girardi (born October 14, 1964 in Peoria, Illinois) is the co-host of "Behind The Plate" and color commentator on the YES Network and a former catcher in Major League Baseball, for the Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, New York Yankees, and St. Louis Cardinals. He is a former manager of the Florida Marlins and was the National League Manager of the Year in 2006. He attended Spalding High School in Peoria, Illinois, … - Chris Iannetta
Christopher Domenic Iannetta (born April 8, 1983 in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American born baseball player currently playing catcher for the Colorado Rockies. - Jamey Carroll
Jamey Blake Carroll (born February 18, 1974, in Evansville, Indiana) is a Major League Baseball infielder that bats and throws right-handed. He is an alumnus of the University of Evansville, which he attended after graduating in 1992 from Castle High School in Newburgh, Indiana. His jersey is now on permanent display in his high school. Drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 14th round of the 1996 MLB amateur draft, … - Mark Redman
Mark Allen Redman (born January 5, 1974 in Duluth, Georgia) is a Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher, currently playing in the Texas Rangers farm system. - Latroy Hawkins
LaTroy Hawkins (born December 21 1972 in Gary, Indiana) is a current Major League relief pitcher for the Colorado Rockies. He spent the majority of his career with the Minnesota Twins (1995-2003), before going to the Chicago Cubs in 2004. On May 28, 2005, he was traded to the San Francisco Giants in return for Jerome Williams and David Aardsma. Before the 2006 season, he was dealt to the Orioles in exchange for left-hander Steve Kline. He recently signed with the Rockies. - Juan Uribe
Juan C. Uribe, in Bani, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball shortstop for the Chicago White Sox. Uribe was traded to the White Sox by the Colorado Rockies on December 2, 2003 for Aaron Miles. A former top prospect in Colorado, he played shortstop, second base and even some third base for the Sox in his first season. He eventually replaced José Valentín at shortstop because of Valentin's erratic defense, allowing Valentin to depart as a free agent. - Mark Reynolds
Mark Reynolds (born August 3, 1983 in Pikeville, Kentucky) is a current third baseman in Major League Baseball who plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Reynolds made his major league debut on May 16, 2007 against the Colorado Rockies. Reynolds made an instant impact with the Diamondbacks, driving in 14 runs in his first 15 MLB games. Reynolds attended First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia and the University of Virginia, playing primarily at shorstop. - Howard Johnson
Howard Michael Johnson (born November 29, 1960), nicknamed HoJo, is a former switch hitting third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Detroit Tigers, New York Mets, Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs from 1982 to 1995. He is third on the Mets' all-time lists for home runs and runs batted in and second on their doubles and stolen bases lists. - Matt Herges
Matthew Tyler Herges (born April 1, 1970, in Champaign, Illinois) is a Major League Baseball pitcher. He is an alumnus of Illinois State University. Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 1992, Herges would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 3, 1999. As of the 2007 season, Herges pitches out of the bullpen for the Colorado Rockies. Herges was a replacement player during the 1994 Major League Baseball strike, … - Franklin Morales
Frankin Morales (born January 24, 1986 in San Juan de los Morros, Venezuela) is a pitcher who plays for the Colorado Rockies organization. A tall, power-throwing left-hander, Morales is seen as one of the leading prospects in the Rockies farm system. He has a very good fastball, but his control is still developing. In 2007 Morales was selected to the All-Star Futures Game. - Carlos Marmol
Carlos Marmol (born October 14, 1982 in Bonao, Dominican Republic) is a current pitcher in Major League Baseball who plays for the Chicago Cubs. Carlos made his major league debut on June 4, 2006 against the St. Louis Cardinals in a relief appearance. He pitched two scoreless innings and gave up only one hit while striking out three redbird hitters. - Larry Walker
Larry Kenneth Robert Walker (born December 1, 1966 in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada) is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball. From 1989 through 2005, Walker played for the Montreal Expos (1989-94), Colorado Rockies (1995-2004) and St. Louis Cardinals (2004-2005). He batted left handed and threw right handed. Walker announced his retirement after Game 6 of the 2005 National League Championship Series. - Taylor Buchholz
Taylor Buchholz, born October 13, 1981 in Lower Merion Township, PA, is a pitcher with the Colorado Rockies in Major League Baseball. His rookie season was in 2006. - Aaron Miles
Aaron Wade Miles (born December 15, 1976 in Pittsburg, California) is a Major League Baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals. He spent the 2003 season with the Chicago White Sox, 2004-2005 with the Colorado Rockies. In spring training of 2000, several of his teammates from the Houston Astros organization were in their hotel room when two gunmen burst in. Miles was in the next room and wrestled one of the gunmen to the ground before the other one fled. - Kazuo Matsui
Kazuo "Kaz" Matsui is a second baseman and switch hitter in Major League Baseball and plays for the Colorado Rockies. Prior to joining the MLB, he enjoyed a successful career with the Seibu Lions in Japan from 1995 to 2003. His best year was 2002, when he had a .332 batting average with 36 home runs as well as 36 stolen bases. With the Mets, his most notable accomplishment has been hitting home runs in his first plate appearance in each of the 2004, 2005, and 2006 seasons. - Omar Quintanilla
Omar Quintanilla (born October 24, 1981, in El Paso, Texas) is a Major League Baseball shortstop playing for the Colorado Rockies. He attended Socorro High School in El Paso, Texas, where he led the city of El Paso in home runs, RBI's, and was elected to the Texas All-State Short Stop. After graduating, he recieved a scholarship to the University of Texas, Austin, where he played second base, third base, and shortstop, and won a national championship. - Cory Sullivan
Cory Sullivan (born August 20 1979 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is a Major League Baseball outfielder. He is an alumnus of the Wake Forest University. Sullivan made his major league debut with the Colorado Rockies on April 4, 2005. - Byung-Hyun Kim
Byung-Hyun John Kim (born January 21, 1979 in Gwangju, South Korea) is a right-handed pitcher who plays for the Florida Marlins. Previously, he played for the Arizona Diamondbacks (1999-2003), Boston Red Sox (2003-2004), and the Colorado Rockies (2005-2007). Usually described as a submarine pitcher, Kim is a side-arm and under-arm hard thrower who uses a great variety of deliveries. Kim possesses a fastball frequently hitting the low 90's, a curve, a slider, a sinker, … - Dan O'Dowd
"Dan" Daniel J. O'Dowd is currently the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Colorado Rockies. - Jason Hirsh
Jason Michael Hirsh (born February 20, 1982, in Santa Monica, California) is a starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies in Major League Baseball. Hirsh has a very large but athletic frame, standing at 6' 8" and weighing 250 lbs. - Jeremy Affeldt
Jeremy David Affeldt (born June 6, 1979 in Phoenix, Arizona) is a pitcher for the Colorado Rockies. A left-hander, Affeldt made his major-league debut on April 6, 2002. He struggled for his first two seasons with finger blisters and recurring problems with the fingernail on the middle finger of his pitching hand, which often landed him on the disabled list or in the bullpen. - Ryan Speier
Ryan Andrew Speier (born July 24, 1979 in Frankfort, Kentucky) is a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher currently playing for the Colorado Rockies. He has played with the Rockies for his entire Major League career, spanning from 2005. - Jake Westbrook
Jacob Cauthen "Jake" Westbrook (born September 29, 1977 in Athens, Georgia) is a right-handed starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball. Jake was the 21st overall pick in the 1996 Major League first-year player draft out of Madison County High School by the Colorado Rockies. He tossed 6 no-hitters in his high school career. As a minor league pitcher in the Colorado organization, …
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