Hello!
Todd Helton
is a Knoxville native and is known as one of the best sluggers in UT history
About Me
Todd Helton was named the 1995 National Collegiate Baseball player of the year. He was a dual-sport athlete at UT Knoxville, lettering in baseball and football, where he was backed by future Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning. In his 1997 debut for the Colorado Rockies, Todd Helton recorded his first hit and homerun. He would conclude his Major League Baseball career with 369 home runs and 2,519 hits.
Learn MorePortfolio
Todd Helton’s best season came in 2000, when he blasted a National League season record 216 hits and led the major leagues in batting average, RBI, doubles, total bases, extra base hits and slugging percentage. Mr. Helton became only the fourth player in National League history to lead in both batting average and RBIs. He was named the Associated Press Major League Baseball player of the year. Todd Helton’s prolific career also included the Hank Aaron Award and being named an all-star five times.
Recent News
September 29, 2021
Todd Helton Heading Towards Hall of Fame Nomination
Major League Baseball has continued to be the national pastime and one of the most popular professional sports leagues in the world ever since it was established more than 150 years ago. For players, an ultimate award is to be nominated into the Hall of Fame after having a successful career. While it is a […]
July 8, 2021
Todd Helton Career Achievements Could Land First Baseman in Hall of Fame
Todd Helton is well known for being one of the top hitters in Major League Baseball over the course of his decorated 17-year career. In that time, he was a multiple All-Star, led his team to many successful seasons, and put up some very impressive career statistics. After a long career, which ended following the […]
July 5, 2021
Best NL West players Still Not Elected to Hall of Fame
With all 30 MLB teams opening their stadiums in some capacity, fans are filling up ballparks once again. However, the seats at Cooperstown are still going to be emptier than usual. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) failed to elect any new members in the Hall of Fame for 2021. This marks the first […]
May 7, 2021
Todd Helton Discusses How Business is Booming for Baseball Cards
Todd Helton & Colorado Rockies fans are used to seeing lots of home runs. The altitude at Coors Field has been responsible for all kinds of excitement over the years. Now, it’s trading cards that are hitting it out of the park. Baseball cards have reached an all-time high in both popularity and value. Just […]