For a lot of people where we are from is a point of pride. When we meet someone who hales from the same place as us there is often a sense of comradery. Below is a list of the best players born in the state of Colorado.

1. Roy Halladay – Denver, CO



• Age: 21 – 36
• Years: 1998 – 2013
• Pos: SP
• Team(s): Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies

Roy Halladay

WAR	ERA-	G	GS	W	L	ERA	IP	CG	ShO	SV	R	ER	BB	SO	K%	WHIP
65.5	76	416	390	203	105	3.38	2749.1	67	20	1	1135	1034	592	2117	18.8%	1.18

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2. Chase Headley – Fountain, CO



• Age: 23 – 34
• Years: 2007 – 2018
• Pos: 3B, LF
• Team(s): San Diego Padres, New York Yankees

Chase Headley

WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
26.2	107	1436	5761	5088	637	1336	272	16	130	596	93	29	574	1298	.263	.342	.399	.741

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3. Rich Gossage – Colorado Springs, CO



• Age: 20 – 37, 39 – 42
• Years: 1972 – 1989, 1991 – 1994
• Pos: RP
• Team(s): Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners

Rich Gossage

WAR	ERA-	G	GS	W	L	ERA	IP	CG	ShO	SV	R	ER	BB	SO	K%	WHIP
41.5	80	1002	37	124	107	3.01	1809.1	16	0	310	670	605	732	1502	20.0%	1.23

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4. John Stearns – Denver, CO



• Age: 22 – 32
• Years: 1974 – 1984
• Pos: C
• Team(s): Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets

John Stearns

WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
19.7	104	810	3083	2681	334	696	152	10	46	312	91	51	323	294	.260	.341	.375	.717

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5. Johnny Frederick – Denver, CO



• Age: 27 – 32
• Years: 1929 – 1934
• Pos: CF, RF
• Team(s): Brooklyn Dodgers

Johnny Frederick

WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
15.4	116	805	3364	3102	498	954	200	35	85	377	23		210	176	.308	.357	.477	.833

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