Our All Time Top 50 Colorado Rockies have been updated to reflect the 2025 Season
Yes, we know that this is taking a while!
As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we maintain and update our existing Top 50 lists annually. As such, we are delighted to present our pre-2026 revision of our top 50 Colorado Rockies.
As for all of our top 50 players in baseball, we look at the following:
1. Duration and Impact.
2. Traditional statistics and how they finished in the Major League Baseball.
3. Advanced Statistics.
4. Playoff performance.
5. Their respective legacy on the team.
6. How successful the team was when he was there.
7. Respecting the era in which they played.
Criteria 1-4 will make up the lion’s share of the algorithm. Please note that we have implemented this for the first time. This has changed the rankings all throughout the board.
Last year, the Rockies were the worst team in baseball and won only 43 Games. Even though the team has not been around long, the Rockies’ awfulness last year meant no new entrants, though some active players moved within the list.
As always, we present our top five, which differs from last year's, due to the new algorithm.
1. Todd Helton
2. Larry Walker
3. Nolan Arenado
4. Troy Tulowitzki
5. Charlie Blackmon
You can find the entire list here.
With the new algorithm, Troy Tulowitzki and Charlie Blackmon flipped their respective #4 and #5 ranks.
We thank you for your continued support of our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.
Our All Time Top 50 Colorado Rockies have been revised to reflect the 2024 Season.
Yes, we know that this is taking a while!
As many of you know, we at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the top 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists and consistently look to update them when necessary and based on necessity. As such, we are delighted to present our post-2024 revision of our top 50 Colorado Rockies.
As for all of our top 50 players in baseball, we look at the following:
1. Advanced Statistics.
2. Traditional statistics and how they finished in the American League.
3. Playoff accomplishments.
4. Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles that are not reflected in a stat sheet.
Please note that our algorithm has changed, which yielded minor changes throughout the baseball lists.
Last year, the Rockies had an awful year, winning only 61 Games. The year did see two new entrants based on last season, and one return based on the new algorithm.
As always, we present our top five, which saw no changes
1. Todd Helton
2. Larry Walker
You can find the entire list here.
Pitcher Kyle Freeland moved up one spot to #13.
Infielder Ryan McMahon advanced to #17 from #25.
Pitcher Antonio Senzatela, who was inactive most of the year due to injury, held his spot at #42.
Shortstop and last year’s Gold Glove winner, Ezequiel Tovar, debuts at #44.
Second Baseman, and current free agent, Brendan Rodgers enters at #46.
Pitcher Jerry Dipoto makes his return to the list based on the new algorithm.
We thank you for your continued support of our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.
Our All-Time Top 50 Colorado Rockies have been updated to reflect the 2023 Season
Yes, we know that this is taking a while!
As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity. As such, we are very happy to present our post 2023 revision of our top 50 Colorado Rockies.
As for all of our top 50 players in baseball we look at the following:
1. Advanced Statistics.
2. Traditional statistics and how they finished in Major League Baseball.
3. Playoff accomplishments.
4. Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.
Last year, Colorado had a bad year, and it resulted in no new entrants and only a few changes on the list.
As always, we present our top five, which saw no changes:
1. Todd Helton
2. Larry Walker
You can find the entire list here.
It is worth noting that Blackmon was unable to move past the #5 spot, which is where he was last year.
Pitcher, Kyle Freeland, rose to #14 from #17, and it impacted another hurler, German Marquez, who was injured and was overtaken by Freeland. He dropped one spot to #16.
Infielder, Ryan McMahon, went from #32 to #25.
Pitcher, Antonio Senzatela, was also injured, and did not move from #42.
C.J. Cron, was traded to the Los Angeles Angels, was unable to climb from #50.
We thank you for your continued support for our lists on Notinhalloffame.com.
Our All Time Top 50 Colorado Rockies have been updated to reflect the 2022 Season
Yes, we know that this is taking a while!
As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity. As such, we are very happy to present our post 2022 revision of our top Colorado Rockies.
As for all of our top 50 players in basketball we look at the following:
1. Advanced Statistics.
2. Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National League.
3. Playoff accomplishments.
4. Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.
Last year, Colorado had another abysmal year, but there was a new entry and some fluctuation.
As always, we present our top five, which had one change.
1. Todd Helton
2. Larry Walker
You can find the entire list here.
Blackmon just did enough to make it into the top five, moving from #6 to #5.
Pitchers, German Marquez moved up one spot to #15, and Kyle Freeland, advanced two ranks to #17.
The biggest jump was by Infielder, Ryan McMahon, who advanced ten spots to #32.
First Baseman, C.J. Cron, is the lone new entrant, debuting at #50.
We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.
5. Charlie Blackmon
Charlie Blackmon’s journey to stardom required a patient maturation, but once he secured a regular starting role in 2014, the league quickly took notice. He earned his first All-Star nod that summer, signaling the arrival of a high-ceiling talent who could ignite an offense from the very first pitch. By 2016, he had unlocked a new level of power, belting 29 home runs and batting .324 to earn his first Silver Slugger. He arrived as a reliable outfielder and evolved into a tactical nightmare for opposing pitchers, combining elite plate discipline with a swing built to exploit the cavernous gaps of the National League West.
The absolute pinnacle of his career arrived in 2017, a season where "Chuck Nazty" put together one of the most prolific campaigns ever authored by a leadoff hitter. Blackmon was a statistical outlier, leading the National League in runs scored (137), hits (213), and triples (14), and capturing the batting title with a .331 average. With an even 1.000 OPS and a fifth-place finish in the MVP voting, he wasn't just a local favorite; he was arguably the most impactful offensive player in the game. He followed that masterpiece with two more All-Star appearances, consistently delivering a high volume of extra-base hits and maintaining his status as the club's primary engine.
Reliability and a deep connection to the city became the hallmarks of his identity. Blackmon remained a fixture in the Colorado lineup even as the roster around him transitioned, eventually becoming a lifer who dedicated all 14 years of his Major League career to the Rockies. Whether he was sprinting into the gap to track down a fly ball or launching a leadoff home run to start a rally, he played with an intensity that resonated with the Denver faithful. He proved that a player could sustain elite efficiency well into their thirties, serving as a veteran anchor for the next generation of talent.
The chapter finally reached its conclusion in 2024, when Blackmon hung up his cleats after a storied run. He left the organization with a legacy measured in 1,805 hits, 227 home runs, and a reputation as one of the most professional hitters to ever wear the Rockies uniform.