Troy Tulowitzki

Guide Note

Major League Baseball shortstop Troy Tulowitzki currently plays for the Colorado Rockies. He is widely regarded as one of the best all-around shortstops in baseball. In 2007, he finished second in National League Rookie of the Year voting to Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Troy Trevor Tulowitzki
2. Born: October 10, 1984
3. Birthplace: Santa Clara, California
4. Height: 6'3"
5. Weight: 205 lbs
6. Postition: Shortstop
7. Bats: Right
8. Throws: Right
9. College: California State University, Long Beach
10. Draft Year: 2005
11. 2007: Tulowitzki turned the 13th unassisted triple play in MLB history
12. 2007: Tulowitzki hit his 20th home run of the season, setting the record for most home runs in a single season by a National League rookie shortstop
13. On the roster for the Rockies in the 2007 National League Division Series

Troy Trever Tulowitzki was born in Santa Clara, California on October 10, 1984. He attended Fremont High School in California, establishing himself as an elite athlete at the high school level, playing both basketball and baseball. In 2002, he was named the Fremont High School Athlete of the Year. He then attended California State University, Long Beach where he became one of the top college baseball prospects in the nation.

Tulowitzki was selected with the 7th pick in the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft by the Colorado Rockies. He made his major league debut on August 30, 2006. In 2007, Tulowitzki earned the starting role at shortstop. He went on to win the National League Rookie of the Month for August 2007. With his steady defense and impressive hitting, Tulowitzki led the Rockies to their first ever World Series that same year. He finished the season second in National League Rookie of the Year honors and was named to the Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team for 2007. In 2008, he signed a six year contract with the Rockies for $31 million.

• 1984: Born on October 10
• 2005: Drafted 7th in the Major League Baseball Draft by the Colorado Rockies
• 2006: Debuted with the Colorado Rockies
• 2007: Most home runs in a single season by a National League rookie shortstop
• 2007: National League Rookie of the Month (August)
• 2007: Tulowitzki turned the 13th unassisted triple play in MLB history