Michael Toglia is a professional baseball player currently with the Colorado Rockies, where he plays first base and outfield.
He was drafted by the Rockies in the first round of the 2019 MLB draft after a successful baseball career at UCLA.
Toglia made his major league debut in August 2022. As of the 2024 season, he has a .218 batting average with 25 home runs and 55 RBIs.
Throughout his minor league and major league career, he has showcased his power hitting ability and has been recognized as an All-Star in the minor leagues.
Siblings
Michael has two brothers, Zachary and Sebastian Toglia.
Zachary, born on April 4, 2003, is also involved in baseball and played for the University of Portland. He had a successful first year with the team, hitting .321.
Sebastian’s specific details are less documented, but he is mentioned in various contexts related to Michael’s family.
The Toglia family has a strong athletic background, with both Michael and Zach pursuing baseball at competitive levels.
Michael’s journey through college baseball at UCLA and subsequent professional career with the Colorado Rockies highlights the family’s commitment to the sport.
Career
Toglia had a notable college baseball career at UCLA, playing for three years and finishing with a .307 batting average, 36 home runs, and 156 RBIs in 178 games.
In his sophomore year in 2018, he started all 59 of UCLA’s games, achieving a .336/.449/.588 slash line with 11 home runs and 58 RBIs, earning him a spot on the All-Pac-12 First Team.
He also played in the Cape Cod Baseball League during the summers of 2017 and 2018. Toglia was the first UCLA first-round draft pick as a position player since Chase Utley in 2000.
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Toglia was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2019 MLB draft and signed for $2.7 million.
He made his MLB debut on August 30, 2022, and earned a spot on the Opening Day roster in 2024.
Prior to his major league debut, he played in the minor leagues, including stints with the Boise Hawks, Spokane Indians, and Hartford Yard Goats.
Toglia has played various positions, showcasing his versatility in the field.
On July 14, he achieved a rare feat by becoming the first Rockies switch hitter to hit three home runs in a single game.
Accolades
Toglia has accumulated a number of accolades throughout his baseball career.
Before attending UCLA, he was named the West Coast League’s Most Valuable Player in the summer before his freshman year.
During his time at UCLA, he earned All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention as a freshman in 2017, followed by All-Pac-12 First Team selections in both 2018 and 2019.
He was also recognized as a Freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball in 2017 and a preseason All-American before the 2019 season.
In his professional career, specifically in the minor leagues, Toglia was named a NWL Mid-Season All-Star in 2019.
He was selected for the Futures Game in 2021 and also earned NWL Post-Season All-Star honors the same year.
Additionally, he was recognized as an AFL Rising Star while playing in the Arizona Fall League in 2021.
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