Previewing Rockies Jersey Nights in 2014

Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

The Colorado Rockies will be giving back to their fans with six Jersey nights throughout the season. Currently the six games carry an average ticket price of $62 on the secondary market, 3% above the home average of Colorado Rockies tickets ($60).

April 5th vs the Arizona Diamondbacks

Average ticket price: $46, Get-in price: $9

Nolan Arenado Player Collectible Jersey

The first jersey night of the season comes during opening weekend vs the D-backs. The Rox will pay tribute to their 2nd year 3rd baseman Nolan Arenado. Arenado impressed in his rookie campaign with a .267 batting average and being the first 3rd baseman to win the Gold Glove since 1957. The first 15,000 through the gate will pick up a free Arenado jersey and prices are 41% below the road average for Arizona Diamondbacks tickets.

June 7th vs the Los Angeles Dodgers

Average ticket price: $67, Get-in price: $7

Kids Carlos Gonzalez Collectible Jersey

Gonzalez has been a major hit both on and off the field since joining Colorado in 2009. While with the Rockies he’s been a 2 time All-Star, 3 time Gold Glove winner, and the NL batting champ (2010). He’s quickly established himself as one of the most popular Rockies with the youngest members of Rox Nation, and the team will celebrate by giving away collectible jerseys to all kids in attendance.

June 21st vs the Milwaukee Brewers

Average ticket price: $62, Get-in price: $9

Carlos Gonzalez Collectible Jersey

While the previous Gonzalez jersey night was limited to kids, the first 15,000 through the gate regardless of age will get a chance to support Carlos on June 21st. The $62 average ticket price is 24% below the season road average of Milwaukee Brewers tickets.

July 26th vs the Pittsburgh Pirates

Average ticket price: $63, Get-in price: $10

Troy Tulowitzki Player Collectible Jersey

Tulowittzki has been a force for the Rockies on both sides of the ball since his debut in 2006. Tulowitzki just came off his 3^rdall-star campaign in 2013. He’s a 2 time Gold Glove winner, and 3 time Fielding Bible winner. He also won the NL Silver Slugger award in 2010 and 2011. Troy also recorded one of the most excited plays of the 2007 season, an unassisted triple play. The first 15,000 in the building will get to show their support for Troy against the rejuvenated Pirates on July 26^th at 28% below the road average of Pittsburgh Pirates tickets.

July 27th vs the Pittsburgh Pirates

Average ticket price: $62, Get-in price: $12

Michael Cuddyer Player Collectible Jersey

Veteran Michael Cuddyer recorded his highest batting percentage of his career while with the Rockies in his all-star 2013 season (.331) en route to his first NL Batting title. The first 15,000 fans through the gate will take home a collectible No. 3 jersey and all are welcome to stay for the free Sara Evans post-game concert.

August 16th vs the Cincinnati Reds

Average ticket price: $70, Get-in price: $10

Todd Helton Player Collectible Jersey

The Rockies will spend the entire weekend of August 15th-17th vs the Reds paying tribute to undeniably the greatest Rockie of all time, Todd Helton. Helton spent all 17 years of his major league career wearing number 17 for the Rockies. During that time we was a 5 time all-star, 3 time gold glove winner, and holds the club records for hits, home runs, walks, doubles, run scored, RBI’s, and games played amongst others. The 15th will feature a Helton bobblehead,the 16th collectible jersey night for the first 15,000 through the gate, and the 17th a bobblehead gnome along with the actual retirement ceremony. Despite being the most expensive game on this list, it’s still 20% below the road average of Cincinnati Reds tickets.