Justin Ernest George Morneau is a Canadian former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, and Chicago White Sox. At 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and 220 pounds (100 kg), Morneau was drafted as a catcher by the Twins in 1999. He converted to first base in the minor leagues and made his MLB debut in 2003. Morneau held that position throughout his career and in 2007 became the first Twin since Gary Gaetti in 1987–1988 to hit 30 home runs in consecutive seasons.
Morneau with the Minnesota Twins in 2006
Home run for Morneau, Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
Morneau batting with the Colorado Rockies
Baseball diamond #5 in Moody Park was named Justin Morneau Field in honor of Morneau on February 2, 2008.
The Colorado Rockies are an American professional baseball team based in Denver. The Rockies compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West Division. The team plays its home baseball games at Coors Field, which is located in the Lower Downtown area of Denver. The club is owned by the Monfort brothers and managed by Bud Black.
The 1911 Denver Grizzlies were recognized as one of the 100 greatest minor league teams of all time.
The Rockies in June 2007. Later the same year, Colorado won its first NL pennant
Home white pinstriped uniform, as worn by David Dahl.
Alternate purple uniform with home white pants, as worn by Wade Davis.