Chase Utley (2010) - Hall of Fame

Chase Utley

Induction:
2010

Utley wasted no time making his mark on UCLA's baseball program. Playing from 1998-2000, he hit .320 in his first season while breaking the freshman school record for home runs (15), and earning a spot on the Freshman All-America Team. As a sophomore, he was a First-Team All-American while hitting .355 in conference play. He established a reputation for toughness and durability by playing in every single inning that season. His .382 batting average, 22 home runs, and 69 RBIs as a junior helped him once again earn First-Team All-America honors and he helped lead the Bruins to the NCAA Super Regional for the first time in school history. In his career, he was twice an All-Pac-10 first-team member and compiled a .342 career batting average. In 2000, the Philadelphia Phillies selected Utley 15th overall in the MLB Draft. In 2009, Utley enjoyed one of the most prolific batting streaks in World Series history. In the six-game series he tore through the Yankees, hitting five home runs, two more than eventual Series MVP Hideki Matsui, and tied Reggie Jackson for the most homers in a World Series. Since entering the majors, he has averaged .295, hit 161 home runs, and recorded 585 RBIs. A fan favorite, he is a four-time NL All-Star as well as a four-time Silver Slugger Award winner. Just recently, he was voted No. 6 on the Sporting News' list of the top 50 players in baseball.

* Accomplishments listed above were at the time of induction.