Todd Helton

Todd Helton
Birthdate 8/20/1973
Death Date
Debut Year 1997
Year of Induction 2024
Teams Rockies
Position First Base

Todd Helton is the only player in history with consecutive seasons of 100+ extra base hits. His career totals: .316 average, .414 OBP, & 2,519 hits.

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Todd Helton began his Hall of Fame career with Colorado in 1998

Todd Helton began his Hall of Fame career with Colorado in 1998

Todd Helton had quite a rookie year in 1998, finishing with a .315 batting average, 25 homers, 97 RBI and a .911 OPS. It was good enough for a second-place finish in Rookie of the Year balloting. Helton was just getting started on a Hall of Fame career. His Cooperstown resume includes a monster seas
Helton's historic 2000 season earned him the Hank Aaron Award

Helton's historic 2000 season earned him the Hank Aaron Award

In 1999 Major League Baseball created the Hank Aaron Award to recognize the the top overall offensive performer in each league. According to MLB.com, a panel of Hall of Famers combines with a fan vote to determine the recipient. Todd Helton was the obvious choice for the honor in 2000. He led the
Only Lou Gehrig, Chuck Klein and Helton claim multiple seasons with 100+ extra base hits

Only Lou Gehrig, Chuck Klein and Helton claim multiple seasons with 100+ extra base hits

Twelve men in baseball history have recorded as many as 100 extra-base hits in a single season. Of them, only Lou Gehrig, Chuck Klein, and Todd Helton did it more than once. The Iron Horse hit the century mark in XBH in 1927 and 1930 while Klein hit triple digits in ’30 and ’32. Helton h

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