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116. Jimmy Rollins

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116. Jimmy Rollins
  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
  • Gold Glove - 2007
  • Most Valuable Player - 2007
  • Silver Slugger - 2007
  • Gold Glove - 2008
  • Gold Glove - 2009
  • Gold Glove - 2012
  • Roberto Clemente Award - 2014
  • MVP - 2001
  • MVP - 2004
  • MVP - 2005
  • MVP - 2006
  • MVP - 2007
  • Rookie of the Year - 2001
 
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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 actually holds the Phillies’ franchise record with 2,306 Hits.  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 a year 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 their 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
  • 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)   
    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. Stolen Base Percentage: 81.74
    44. Outs Made: 7,175
    46. Stolen Bases: 470
    46. Putouts by a Shortstop: 2,982
    52. Total Zone Runs: 38
    54  Total Zone Runs by a Shortstop: 38
    56. Doubles: 511
    58. At Bats: 9,294
    72. Plate Appearances: 10,240
    84. 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%
  • Should be Inducted As A: Philadelphia Phillie

Should Jimmy Rollins be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 50%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 21.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 21.4%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 7.1%

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