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Todd Helton

American baseball player
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Todd Helton
Todd Helton Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton (right), 2009.

Todd Helton is an American professional baseball player who was born on August 20, 1973, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He played as a first baseman for the Colorado Rockies from 1997 to 2013. Helton was known for his left-handed hitting and throwing.

During his career, Helton achieved significant milestones, including a .316 batting average, 2,519 hits, and 369 home runs. He was a five-time All-Star and received multiple awards, such as four Silver Slugger Awards and three Gold Glove Awards. He also led the league in batting average once. Helton was a key player for the Rockies, notably contributing to their 2007 World Series appearance.12

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