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Troy Tulowitzki

Troy Trevor Tulowitzki(born October 10, 1984), nicknamed "Tulo",is an American formerprofessional baseballshortstopwho played 13 seasons inMajor League Baseball(MLB), primarily with theColorado Rockies.He also played for theToronto Blue JaysandNew York Yankees.

Troy Tulowitzki
Tulowitzki with the Rockies in 2010
Shortstop
Born:(1984-10-10)October 10, 1984(age 39)
Santa Clara, California,U.S.
Batted:Right
Threw:Right
MLB debut
August 30, 2006, for the Colorado Rockies
Last MLB appearance
April 3, 2019, for the New York Yankees
MLB statistics
Batting average.290
Home runs225
Runs batted in780
Teams
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men'sbaseball
RepresentingUnited States
World University Championship
Gold medal – first place 2004 Tainan Team

After playingcollege baseballforCalifornia State University, Long Beach,the Rockies selected Tulowitzki with the seventh overall selection of the2005 MLB Draft.He made his MLB debut the following year. Tulowitzki is a five-timeMLB All-Star,a two-timeGold Glove Awardwinner, and a two-timeSilver Slugger Awardwinner. The Rockies traded him to the Blue Jays in 2015. Tulowitzki missed most of the 2017 season and all of the 2018 season with injuries, and the Blue Jays released him after the 2018 season. In 2019, he signed with the Yankees, playing the first five games of the season before being sidelined with a calf strain; after experiencing setbacks, he announced his retirement from baseball in late July.

Tulowitzki's arm, range and instincts at shortstop were highly regarded. His size, ability and leadership skills garnered him comparisons toCal Ripken Jr.,Alex Rodriguez,andDerek Jeter.[1][2]He had a reputation for being an injury-prone player, having played over 140 games in a season only three times and missing at least 30 games in several seasons due to various ailments.[3]

Early life

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Tulowitzki was born inSanta Clara, California.[4]He graduated fromFremont High SchoolinSunnyvale, California.[5]He earned fourvarsity lettersin baseball and two in basketball. He was twice named second team All-State in baseball, and was a three-time teammost valuable player(MVP). As a junior, Tulowitzki had abatting averageof.536. He also had a 15–1win–loss recordas apitcher.In his senior year, he batted.519 with sixhome runs.In basketball, Tulowitzki won league MVP, and was second team All-State and team MVP, averaging 22.6points per gameduring his senior year. He was named Fremont High Athlete of the Year in 2002.[5]

College career

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After high school, Tulowitzki enrolled atCalifornia State University, Long Beach,where he playedcollege baseballfor theLong Beach State Dirtbagsfor three seasons. Tulowitzki had a.962 careerfielding percentage.Offensively, in 155 career games, he had a batting average of.310, with 20 home runs, 117runs batted in(RBIs), 37doubles,and a.491slugging percentage.[6][7]He also accumulated 31 multi-hit games in his collegiate career.Baseball Americarated him as having the top arm and as the best defensive shortstop in theBig West Conference.Tulowitzki was a two-time All-Big West selection (second team in 2003 and first team in 2004) and a two-time All-Regional Tournament selection, earning Most Outstanding Player (MOP) honors in 2004. In 2004, he was selected for theUnited States collegiate national teamand helped lead Team USA to a gold medal in theWorld University Baseball Championship.[8]

Professional career

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Draft and minor leagues

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TheColorado Rockieschose Tulowitzki with the seventh overall pick in the first round of the2005 Major League Baseball draft.[9]He received a $2.3 millionsigning bonusfrom the Rockies.[10]He made his professional debut with theModesto Nutsof theClass A-AdvancedCalifornia Leaguein 2005, and batted.266 in 22 games.[11]In 2006, Tulowitzki played for theTulsa Drillersof theClass AATexas League.He had a.291 batting average, 13 home runs, and 61 RBIs in 104 games. Though he had a knee injury in June, he appeared in the 2006All-Star Futures Game.[10]

Colorado Rockies (2006–2015)

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2006–2008

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The Rockies promoted Tulowitzki to the major leagues on August 30, 2006.[10]He made his major league debut that day against theNew York Mets.[12]He had four at-bats and went hitless with three strikeouts. Tulowitzki made it to the big leagues after playing just 126 minor league games. He collected his first Major League hit, aninfield singleoffÓliver Pérezof the Mets, on August 31.[13]Tulowitzki hit his first MLB home run on September 4, offWoody Williamsof theSan Diego Padres,in a 7–5 loss.[14]He posted a.240 batting average with one home run and six RBIs in 25 games during the 2006 season.[9]

Tulowitzki enteredspring trainingprior to the2007 seasoncompeting with incumbent RockiesshortstopClint Barmesfor the starting role. After a spring that saw Tulowitzki win the team's spring training MVP award, along with Barmes struggling offensively, Tulowitzki began the season as the Rockies' starting shortstop.[15]On April 29, 2007, Tulowitzki turned the 13thunassisted triple playin MLB history, during a 9–7 home victory atCoors Fieldover theAtlanta Braves.[16][17][18]

As a rookie, Tulowitzki established himself as aGold Glove-caliber shortstop.[19][20][21]He led allMLBshortstops in fielding percentage (.987), putouts (262), total chances (834), assists (561), and double plays turned (114; two more thanJack Wilson,in 233 more innings). He also ranked first in range factor (5.39) and second in zone rating (.866). Tulowitzki's.987 fielding percentage set an MLB single-season record by a rookie shortstop.[22]He was also a major contributor in the Rockies' MLB-record.98925 fielding percentage for one season.[20]Philadelphia PhilliesshortstopJimmy Rollinswon the Gold Glove Award, despite the fact that Tulowitzki had a better fielding percentage (.987 to.985), zone rating, and range factor, and more total chances, putouts, and assists, and turned four more double plays in66+1⁄3fewer innings, than Rollins. They each had 11 errors, but Tulowitzki's came on 834 total chances, compared to Rollins' 717.[23]Tulowitzki did, however, win theFielding Bible Awardat shortstop, which is awarded to the shortstop who a panel of national sports writers, scouts, and sports radio talk show hosts view as the best defensive shortstop in Major League Baseball.[24]

Troy Tulowitzki about to field his position (shortstop)

Tulowitzki was named the NLRookie of the Monthfor August.[25]On September 10, 2007, Tulowitzki hit his 20th home run of the season, which set the record for most home runs in a single season by a National League rookie shortstop.[26]The previous record was 19, held byErnie Banks.Tulowitzki hit his first career grand slam on September 29, 2007, in an 11–1 home win over theArizona Diamondbacks,off ofDustin Nippert.[15][27]He ended with 24 home runs on the season.

In the 2007 season, Tulowitzki ranked first among NL rookies in at bats (609), plate appearances (678), games (155), hits (177), doubles (33), runs (104), total bases (292), walks (57) and RBIs (99; two ahead ofRyan Braun,in 158 more at bats than Braun). Tulowitzki's 99 RBIs led all National League shortstops (he was three short of a tie for the MLB lead, held byDetroit TigersshortstopCarlos Guillén). He set an MLB single-season record in RBIs for a rookie shortstop.[22]He finished second behind Braun in OBP (.359). He was third behind Braun andHunter Pencein batting average (.291), slugging percentage (.479), OPS (.838) and triples (5). Tulowitzki was also third behind Braun andChris Youngin home runs (24) and extra base hits (62), and tied for ninth in stolen bases (7).[citation needed]

Tulowitzki tied Young,Rajai DavisandNorris Hopperfor the lead among all NL rookies in caught stealing (6), was second toCarlos Ruizin grounding into double plays (14, which was one more — with 158 more at bats — than third place Braun) and second behind Young in strikeouts (130; leading all NL shortstops). However, Tulowitzki had the third lowest strikeout ratio (21.3%) out of all rookies with at least 400 at-bats, behindKevin Kouzmanoff(19.4%) and Pence (20.8%). He batted.320 with a.554 slugging percentage and 15 home runs at mile-highCoors Field,but hit only.256 with a.393 slugging percentage and nine home runs in away games. However, one of the reasons for any substantial differences in home and road splits for Rockies batters is that they have to make adjustments in how they see pitches away from Coors Field — particularly breaking balls, such as sliders and curveballs — since those pitches act differently at Coors Field than on the road.[28]

Team veterans alerted Tulowitzki every time Braun, his chief rival for rookie of the year honors, hit a home run.[29]

Tulowitzki came in second in the race for National LeagueRookie of the Year.The award was voted on by 32 members of theBaseball Writers' Association of America,two from each National League city. Braun beat Tulowitzki, 128 points to 126 points, which was the closest voting in the NL since the current system was adopted in 1980.[30]Tulowitzki also lost to Braun in the vote for the 2007 NLSporting NewsRookie of the Year Award,which was voted on by 488 major league players and 30 managers.[31][32]He lost out to Braun for the 2007Baseball AmericaRookie of the Year Award,[33]in the vote for the2007 Players Choice NL Most Outstanding Rookieby their fellow major league players,[34]Fans voted Tulowitzki theThis Year in BaseballRookie of the Year, with 27.6% of the vote, ahead ofBoston Red Soxsecond basemanDustin Pedroia(26.3%) and Braun (22.3%).[35]Tulowitzki was selected to the2007 Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team.[36]

Tulowitzki catching apop-upin game four of the2007 World Series

On October 1, 2007, in the one-gameWild Card tie-breakeragainst the San Diego Padres, Tulowitzki went 4-for-7 with three extra-base hits and scored the tying run in the bottom of the 13th inning. The Rockies won the game 9–8 and entered the playoffs as the NLwild cardteam.[37]They faced thePhiladelphia Philliesin theNational League Division Series.On October 4, 2007, in the second game of the series, Tulowitzki andleft fielderMatt Hollidayhit back-to-back first-pitch homers in the first inning to begin a 10–5 win, and the Rockies headed to Denver with a 2–0 lead in the series.[38]The Rockies went on to complete a three-game sweep of the Phillies, and advanced to theNational League Championship Series,in which they swept the Arizona Diamondbacks in four games. Colorado then played theBoston Red Soxin theWorld Series,which was the first ever World Series appearance in Rockies history. Boston swept Colorado in four games. Tulowitzki batted.195 in the postseason, with a.267on-base percentageand 15 strikeouts in 41 at-bats.[39]

On January 23,2008,Tulowitzki signed a six-year, $31-million contract extension with the Rockies.[40]The deal, which also included a club option for 2014, was the largest-ever contract for a player with less than two years experience until Ryan Braun signed an eight-year, $45-million contract extension with the Brewers on May 15, 2008.[41]

On April 29, 2008, in a 3–2 road win over theSan Francisco Giants,Tulowitzki tore a leftquadriceps tendonduring a defensive play in the first inning.[42]He returned to the Rockies, starting at shortstop, on June 20, in a 7–2 home loss against theNew York Mets.[43]On July 5, 2008, Tulowitzki went back on the disabled list after cutting his right palm in the previous day's 18–17 home win over theFlorida Marlins.The injury occurred in the bottom of the seventh inning when Tulowitzki slammed a maple bat into the ground in frustration. The incident took place after he was taken out of the game in that same inning; however, he noted that the frustration leading up to his injury wasn't due to being taken out, saying, "I was a little bit frustrated, not at the move. If anything, I thought it was the right move. I came in the hallway, grabbed a bat, hit it on the ground and the bat exploded in my hand and cut open my palm running up to my index finger."[44]The cut required 16 stitches, but no damage was done to any tendons or nerves. Tulowitzki returned to the Rockies' lineup, starting at shortstop, on July 21, 2008, in a 16–10 home loss against theLos Angeles Dodgers.[45]He recorded a career-high five hits during the game, as he went 5-for-5 with one RBI.[46]After returning on July 21 he has had six multi-hit games in his past eight games. In 38 games prior to July 21, Tulowitzki had six multi-hit games.[47]Tulowitzki ended the 2008 season with a.263 batting average, eight home runs, and 46 RBIs in 101 games.[9]

2009–2011

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On August 10, 2009, Tulowitzkihit for the cycleas part of an 11–5 home win over theChicago Cubs.[48]He also had a career-high seven RBIs, which tied for the third-most RBIs in MLB history in a game for a player who hit for the cycle. Tulowitzki became the fifth Rockies player to hit for the cycle. He also was the second player in MLB history to hit for the cycle and record an unassisted triple play in a career. Tulowitzki hit a career-high 32 home runs during the season and had a.552 slugging percentage, both of which led all MLB shortstops. He was second in RBIs (92), triples (9), walks (73) and on-base plus slugging percentage (.930).[49]He finished fifth in voting by theBaseball Writers' Association of AmericaforNational League MVP.[50]

On June 17, 2010, Tulowitzki fractured his wrist after being hit by a pitch fromMinnesota TwinsrelieverAlex Burnett.He was placed on the disabled list the following day.[51]

On July 4, 2010, Tulowitzki was one of two Rockies, along with starting pitcherUbaldo Jiménez,selected as aNational LeagueAll-Star to play in the2010 Major League Baseball All-Star GameatAngel Stadium of Anaheim.It was Tulowitzki's first All-Star appearance, but due to being on the disabled list since June 18 with a fractured wrist, he was replaced byNew York MetsshortstopJosé Reyes.[52]In September, Tulowitzki hit 14 home runs from September 3 through the 18th, garnering him back-to-back NL Player of the Week honors for September 6–12 and 13–19.[53]He also earned his first National LeaguePlayer of the Monthaward for his efforts during the month of September, in which he led all MLB players with 15 home runs, 40 RBI, 30 runs scored and an.800 slugging percentage.[54]OnlyBabe Ruthhad just as many or more home runs (17) and RBIs (43) during that month in MLB history.[55]

Tulowitzki finished the 2010 season leading all MLB shortstops in home runs (27), RBIs (95), batting average (.315), on-base percentage (.381), slugging percentage (.568) and on-base plus slugging percentage (.949).[9]He placed fifth in voting forNational League MVPfor the second consecutive season.[50][56]Tulowitzki picked up his firstSilver Slugger Awardfor his offensive prowess.[55]On the defensive side, he had the best fielding percentage (.984) and range factor (5.06) among all shortstops in the National League. He earned his secondFielding Bible Awardand firstGold Gloveat shortstop.[57][58]He was alsoESPN's 2010 Web Gem champion.[59]

On November 29, 2010, Tulowitzki agreed to sign a six-year extension on top of the three years, with a fourth option year, remaining on his contract. The six-year extension was worth around $120 million, making it the second-largest contract ever signed by a Rockies player (behind Todd Helton's nine-year $141.5 million contract).[60]

Tulowitzki was elected by his fellow players as a National League reserve for the2011 All-Star GameinPhoenix, Arizona,but after an injury to starterJosé Reyes(who was chosen by fans), Tulowitzki became the NL's starting shortstop. He had one hit during the game, which was a single.[61]Tulowitzki won his second consecutive (third overall)Fielding Bible Award,as the best fielding shortstop in MLB.[62]He also received his second consecutiveGold GloveandSilver Slugger Award.[63][64]

2012–2015

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On April 1, 2012, during a spring training game against theCleveland Indians,Tulowitzki was hit by a pitch on the arm by former teammateUbaldo Jiménez.Both Tulowitzki and Jiménez came close to each other while the benches cleared. Jiménez received a five-game suspension and an undisclosed fine. As the season progressed, Tulowitzki required surgery on his left groin, which ended his season. The injury happened on May 30, during a doubleheader with theHouston Astros.[citation needed]He was limited to 47 games, in which he batted.287 with eight home runs and 27 RBIs.[9]

On June 13, 2013, Tulowitzki suffered a fractured right rib in a 5–4 loss to the Nationals. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list and missed 25 games. Despite the injury, Tulowitzki was selected for the 2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. TeammatesCarlos GonzálezandMichael Cuddyerwere also selected, and all three players were in the starting lineup for the National League. Tulowitzki hit.312 in 126 games in 2013, with 25 home runs and 82 RBIs.[9]

Tulowitzki started 2014 by batting.364 in April with seven home runs, nine doubles, and 22 RBIs. His hot start earned him theNL Player of the Monthhonors for April. On May 3, Tulowitzki singled for his 1,000th career hit in a game against theNew York Mets.He injured his left hip during a July 20 game, and underwent labral repair surgery on August 15, which ended his season.[65]Tulowitzki finished the campaign with a.340 batting average in 91 games played. Despite his injury-shortened season, he hit 21 home runs with 58 RBI.[9]

Tulowitzki made his fifth All-Star team in 2015 as a replacement for the injuredDee Gordon.[66]He batted.300 with 12 home runs and 53 RBIs in 87 games with the Rockies before being traded.[9]

Toronto Blue Jays (2015–2017)

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Rest of 2015

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Tulowitzki batting on August 19, 2015

On July 28, 2015, Tulowitzki was traded, along with teammateLaTroy Hawkins,to theToronto Blue Jaysin exchange forJosé Reyes,Jeff Hoffman,Miguel CastroandJesús Tinoco.[67]Upon being informed of the trade during the middle of the ninth inning of a game at theChicago Cubs,as Blue Jays and Rockies management had kept negotiations secret from the media, Tulowitzki reportedly yelled at Rockies general managerJeff Bridichand vowed never to speak to him or other members of the Rockies front office.[68]Tulowitzki expressed mixed emotions about the trade, but stated, "I get the chance to play for a contender, and maybe this will revive my career a little bit."[69]

Tulowitzki made his debut with the Blue Jays on July 29, and went 3-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, three RBIs and three runs scored.[70]During a game against theNew York Yankeeson September 12, Tulowitzki collided with teammateKevin Pillarwhile backpedaling to catch a fly ball in centerfield, and had to leave the game. He was expected to be out for a minimum of 2–3 weeks due to a cracked shoulder blade.[71]Tulowitzki returned to the lineup shortly before the end of the season after missing 18 games, and in total, appeared in 41 games for the Blue Jays in 2015, batting.239 with five home runs and 17 RBIs.[9]The Blue Jays had a record of 50–51 and stood at fourth place in the AL East, but Tulowitzki's arrival helped the Jays go 43–18 for the rest of the regular season to capture the AL East Division title and earn their first playoff berth since 1993.[72]

Tulowitzki played in all 5 games of the2015 American League Division Series,batting.095 with one home run and four RBIs.[9]In the third game of the2015 American League Championship Series,Tulowitzki hit a three-run home run and was later ejected, becoming the first American League player to be ejected from a postseason game sinceDwight Goodenin 1998.[73]The Blue Jays won the game, 11–8.[74]The Jays advanced to theAmerican League Championship Series,which was won by theKansas City Royalsin six games.

2016–2018

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Tulowitzki about to hit a pitch during Spring Training 2016

On May 13, 2016, Tulowitzki hit his 200th career home run in a win over theTexas Rangers.[75]On May 28, he was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a right quad strain.[76]He was reactivated on June 18, having missed 20 games due to the injury.[77]Tulowitzki struggled in 2016, batting a career low.254 in 131 games, though he also hit 24 home runs with 79 RBIs.

Tulowitzki was placed on the 10-day disabled list on April 22, 2017, after suffering a hamstring injury.[78]He returned to the lineup on May 26 after missing 31 games.[79]On July 29, Tulowitzki was placed back on the disabled list with a sprained right ankle, which he injured running to first base.[80]He was later diagnosed with ligament damage.[81]On August 9, he was moved to the 60-day disabled list, ruling him out for the season. In 66 games, Tulowitzki hit.249 with seven home runs and 26 RBIs.[82]

Early in 2018 spring training, it was announced that Tulowitzki had abone spurin his right ankle, and that he would miss the start of theGrapefruit Leagueseason.[83]On March 4,John Gibbonsstated Tulowitzki was unlikely to be ready forOpening Day.[84]Tulowitzki did not appear in any spring training games, and was placed on the 60-day disabled list to begin the year. On March 30, it was announced that his bone spurs required surgery.[85]He missed the entire 2018 season. On December 11, 2018, Tulowitzki was released by the Blue Jays.[86]The Blue Jays still owed $38 million on the two remaining years of Tulowitzki's contract.[87]

New York Yankees (2019)

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Tulowitzki batting on April 29, 2019

On January 4, 2019, Tulowitzki signed a one-year contract with theNew York Yankees.[88]They paid him the major league minimum salary of $555,000 and the contract included a no-trade clause.[89]He won the starting shortstop job withDidi Gregoriusinjured for the start of the season.[90]

He hit his first home run as a Yankee and also his last professional home run, a solo shot in the bottom of the 9th inning, againstBaltimore Orioles' and former Yankees left-handed relieverRichard Bleieron March 30, 2019.

Tulowitzki with the Yankees in April 2019

After playing in five games to begin the season, he went on the IL with a left calf strain.[91]On June 7, he was transferred to the 60-day injured list.

On July 25, Tulowitzki announced his retirement from Major League Baseball through a statement by the Yankees.[92]

Career statistics

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In 1291 games over 13 seasons, Tulowitzki posted a.290batting average(1391-for-4804) with 762runsscored, 264doubles,24triples,225home runs,780RBI,57stolen bases,511walks,.361on-base percentage,and.495slugging percentage.Defensively, he recorded a.985 fielding percentage playing every inning of his MLB career at shortstop.[93]He is virtually tied withOmar Vizquelfor highest all-time career fielding percentage as a shortstop.[94]In 35 postseason games, he hit just.213 with 4 home runs and 22 RBI but handled 146total chances(58 putouts, 88 assists) without an error for a perfect 1.000fielding percentagein postseason play.[95]

Coaching career

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Upon retiring as a player, Tulowitzki was hired by theTexas Longhornsas an assistant coach.[96]With the Longhorns, he specialized as a hitting and infield coach.[97]In 2021, he coached the USA Baseball collegiate baseball team.[97]He briefly decided to leave the Longhorns after four seasons with the team, but rejoined after coachJim Schlossnaglewas hired and the hitting coach spot became available.[98]

Personal life

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Tulowitzki is of Polish descent.[99]He has a sister, Tiffany, who plays softball, and a brother, Tyler, who played baseball forSan Francisco State University.[100]

Tulowitzki's favorite player growing up wasDerek Jeter.His jersey number with the Rockies and Blue Jays was No. 2, due to his admiration of Jeter.[101]In a television interview withESPN,Tulowitzki stated that his favorite team growing up was theOakland Athleticsand that his favorite musical artist isJay-Z.[citation needed]

In November 2009, Tulowitzki married his high school sweetheart, Danyll Gammon, inPortola Valley, California.[102]In January 2014, the Tulowitzkis welcomed a son.[103]They reside inAustin, Texas.[97]

Awards and honors

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See also

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