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Colorado Rockies

Rockies Quick Facts


Founded 1993
Stadium Coors Field in Denver
World Series Wins 0
Last World Series Win None
Last National League Pennant 2007
Last National League West Championship None
Last Playoff Appearance 2007
Retired Numbers  
  • 42 - Jackie Robinson *
* Retired by all MLB teams

Rockies Web Site

Colorado Rockies History

The Colorado Rockies are a member of the National League West Division. They were founded and joined the National League in 1993, the same year as the Florida Marlins joined the league. The Rockies have several nick names, including "The Rocks", "The Rox", "Blake Street Bombers".

The Colorado Rockies first played in Mile High Stadium (1993-1994), and have been playing in Coors Field in Denver since 1995.

In their short history, the Colorado Rockies have only made it to the post season twice, both times as the National League Wild Card Team. They have never won the National League West Division crown. 2007 was their first National League Pennant and the 2007 World Series will be the first in team history.

Colorado Rockies in the Playoffs

The Colorado Rockies have made the playoffs 2 times in their history.

Rockies World Series Championships

2007 will be the first year that the Colorado Rockies appear in the World Series.

Rockies National League Pennants

The Colorado Rockies have won 1 National League Pennant:

Rockies National League West Championships

The Colorado Rockies have never won the National League West Championship.

Rockies National League Wild Card Winner

Since the expanding to 3 division and instituting the Wild Card in 1994, the Colorado Rockies have won the National League Wild Card 2 times.

Colorado Rockies Overall Awards

Rockies MVPs

YearPlayerPos.
1997Larry WalkerOF

Rockies Rookie of the Year

YearPlayer
2002Jason Jennings

Colorado Rockies Batting Awards

Rockies Batting Triple Crown Winners

No member of the Colorado Rockies has ever won the Batting Triple Crown.

Rockies Batting Title Winners

Year Player Batting Average
1993Andres Galarraga 0.370
1998 Larry Walker 0.363
1999 Larry Walker 0.379
2000Todd Helton 0.372
2001 Larry Walker 0.350
2007Matt Holliday 0.340

Rockies Silver Slugger Winners

Year Player Pos
1995Dante BichetteOF
1995Vinny Castilla 3B
1996Andrés Galarraga 1B
1996Ellis BurksOF
1996Eric Young 2B
1997Larry WalkerOF
1997Vinny Castilla 3B
1998Vinny Castilla 3B
Year Player Pos
1999Larry WalkerOF
2000Todd Helton 1B
2001Mike Hampton P
2001Todd Helton 1B
2002Mike Hampton P
2002Todd Helton 1B
2003Todd Helton 1B
2006Matt HollidayOF

Colorado Rockies Fielding Awards

Rockies Gold Glove Winners

YearPos.Player
1997OFLarry Walker
1998OFLarry Walker
1999OFLarry Walker
2000SSNeifi Perez
YearPos.Player
2001OFLarry Walker
20011BTodd Helton
2002OFLarry Walker
20041BTodd Helton

Colorado Rockies Pitching Awards

Rockies Cy Young Award Winners

No Colorado Rockies pitcher has ever won the Cy Young Award.

Rockies Pitching Triple Crown Winners

No Colorado Rockies pitcher has ever won the Pitching Triple Crown.

The Colorado Rockies Minor League Affiliates

The Colorado Rockies have the following Minor League Baseball affiliates:

Colorado Rockies News

Colorado Rockies News
Rockies closing in on deal for Marquis
Rockies closing in on deal for Marquis
Rockies prepared to let roster stand
Rockies prepared to let roster compete
Rockies invite 21 to development camp
Rockies invite 21 to development camp
Marquis deal would add depth to Rox
Marquis deal would add depth to Rox
Rockies bring back infielder Gonzalez
Rockies bring back infielder Gonzalez
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