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106. Jimmy Rollins

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  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: November 27, 1978 in Oakland, CA USA
  • Weight: 175 lbs.
  • Height: 5'7"
  • Bats: B
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: September 17, 2000
  • Final Game: June 08, 2016
 
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Throughout the first decade of the 2000’s, it could be argued that Jimmy Rollins was the heart of the Philadelphia Phillies…or was he the motor?

It is not widely known, but Rollins holds the Phillies’ franchise record for hits with 2,306.  Rollins did almost all of that from the leadoff position, where he batted for the Phils for over a decade.  Using his speed, he would lead the National League in Triples four times and would steal 30 or more bases ten times.  Named an All-Star three times, Rollins’ best season was actually in 2007, when he wasn’t chosen for the mid-season classic, 2007 where he won the National League MVP with a career-high 30 Home Runs.  Despite his small stature (5’ 7”), Jimmy Rollins would show decent power numbers with 231 taters, and it can not be forgotten what an asset he was defensively in the Philadelphia infield.

In 2008, Rollins would lead Philadelphia to the World Series, where the team won its first title since 1980.  He may not make the Hall of Fame, but the Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame should see the name of “Jimmy Rollins” etched into it one day.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: U.S.A. (Oakland, CA)
  • Eligible In: Saturday, 01 January 2022
  • Position: Short Stop
  • Games Played: 2275
  • Notable Statistics: 1,421 Runs Scored
    2,455 Hits
    511 Doubles
    115 Triples
    231 Home Runs
    936 Runs Batted In
    470 Stolen Bases
    .264/.324/.418 Slash Line
    47.9 bWAR

    50 Playoff Games
    27 Runs Scored
    48 Hits
    12 Doubles
    1 Triple
    3 Home Runs
    15 Runs Batted In
    11 Stolen Bases
    .246/.308/.364 Slash Line
  • Played For: Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    World Series Rings (1) (Philadelphia Phillies, 2008)
    MVP (1) (2007)
    All-Star (3) (2001, 2002 & 2005)
    Roberto Clemente Award (1) (2014)
    Silver Slugger (1) (NL) (2007)
    Gold Glove (4) (NL) (2007, 2008, 2009 & 2012)
    Most At Bats (NL) (4) (2001, 2002, 2007 & 2009)
    Most Plate Appearances (NL) (3) (2006, 2007 & 2009)
    Most Runs Scored (NL) (1) (2007)
    Most Triples (NL) (4) (2001, 2002, 2004 & 2007)
    Most Stolen Bases (NL) (1) (2001)
    Highest Stolen Base Percentage (NL) (1) (2010)
    Most Total Zone Runs (NL) (2) (2003 & 2004)
    Most Outs (NL) (4) (2001, 2002, 2004. 2009)
    Most Total Zone Runs by a Shortstop (2) (NL) (2003 & 2004)
    Highest Fielding Percentage by a Shortstop (4) (NL) (2008, 2009, 2012 & 2014)
  • Other Points of Note:

    Other Top Ten MVP Finishes: (Won the National League MVP in 2007)
    (NL: 2004, 10th)   
    Finished 3rd in NL Rookie of the Year Voting in 2001
    2 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Position Players)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Offensive bWAR)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Defensive WAR)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Scored)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Hits)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Total Bases)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Doubles)
    8 Top Ten Finishes (Triples)
    12 Top Ten Finishes (Stolen Bases)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Singles)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Extra Base Hits)
    9 Top Ten Finishes (Power-Speed #)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Total Zone Runs)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Championship Win Probability Added)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 4.   Fielding Percentage by a Shortstop: .983
    12. Double Plays Turned by a Shortstop: 1,249
    20. Power-Speed #: 309.8
    20. Assists by a Shortstop: 6,139
    42. Assists: 6,139
    44. Outs Made: 7,175
    46. Stolen Bases: 470
    46. Putouts by a Shortstop: 2,982
    53. Total Zone Runs: 38
    54  Total Zone Runs by a Shortstop: 38
    55. Stolen Base Percentage: 81.74
    57. Doubles: 511
    58. At Bats: 9,294
    72. Plate Appearances: 10,240
    85. Extra Base Hits: 856
    88. Runs Scored: 1,421
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame: 2022: 9.4%
    2023: 12.9%
    2024: 14.8%
    2025: 18.0%
    2026: 25.4%
  • Should be Inducted As A: Philadelphia Phillie

Should Jimmy Rollins be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 46.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 20%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 20%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 13.3%
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