A fan favorite on the field and a cherished organization and community leader off it, Virginia native Michael Cuddyer has distinguished himself as a versatile and valuable major leaguer. After 11 straight seasons in Minnesota, Cuddyer signed with the Colorado Rockies prior to the start of the 2012 season. An All-Star in 2011, Cuddyer led the Twins with 20 home runs, 70 runs, a .459 slugging percentage and .805 OPS and was honored as the team's Hank Aaron Award nominee. Although he spent most of the year in right field, he also stepped up to field at first and second base and even pitched a scoreless inning. Known for his rocket arm and consistent offensive production, including career highs of 32 HRs in 2009 and 109 RBIs in 2006, Cuddyer helped Minnesota win six division titles. The Twins' Charles O. Johnson Award winner for the Most Improved Player in 2006, the right-handed batter and thrower also has been recognized for his efforts in giving back to the community. Cuddyer received the Bob Allison Leadership Award in both 2009 and 2010 as well as the 2010 Mike Augustin Award for "Media Good Guy," voted on by the Twin Cities chapter of the BBWAA. The same year, Cuddyer helped secure a $250,000 grant through the Pepsi Refresh Project to benefit the Rolling Twins and Courage Center, funding a specially designed softball field for a wheelchair softball team. Chosen by Minnesota with the ninth overall pick in the 1997 MLB Draft, Cuddyer graduated from Great Bridge High School in 1997 as Gatorade Player of the Year and a member of USA Today's All-Star Team. He also played on the USA Junior Team in 1996-1997.

Born: March 27, 1979 | Height: 6’2” | Weight: 220lb. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | High School: Great Bridge, VA | Team: Colorado Rockies

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