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Colorado Rockies Countdown: Top Five Second Basemen

By James Keating

Jun 1, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; General view of the sun setting behind Coors Field during the fifth inning of the game between the Cincinnati Reds against the Colorado Rockies The Reds defeated the Rockies 7-2. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 1, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; General view of the sun setting behind Coors Field during the fifth inning of the game between the Cincinnati Reds against the Colorado Rockies The Reds defeated the Rockies 7-2. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 25, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; A bat and mitt sit on the field during a Chicago White Sox workout at Camelback Ranch Practice Fields. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; A bat and mitt sit on the field during a Chicago White Sox workout at Camelback Ranch Practice Fields. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

5.  Todd Walker (2000-2001, fWAR 2.0)

In July of 2000, the Colorado Rockies traded Todd Sears and cash to the Minnesota Twins for Walker’s services. The LSU product responded by hitting .316 in 57 games for his new club. Walker only amassed 517 plate appearances for the Rockies, and never played a full season with the club. However, Walker made a big impact in his short stay.

Walker leads all Rockies second baseman in isolated power (.210) and average (.304). Todd is also the only Rockies second baseman to slug over .500. If we consider Fangraphs’ “weighted runs created plus” statistic, which controls for park and run environment, while also not treating all types of hits and times on base equally, Walker is the only Rockies second baseman that scores above league average.

Obviously Mr. Walker’s tenure in Colorado was short, so short in fact he only qualified for our list by 17 plate appearances, but he was perhaps the best power hitting second baseman the Rockies have ever had.

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