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James Calvin "Jimmy" Rollins (born November 27, 1978 in Oakland (Oakland, California), California), nicknamed "J-Roll", is an All-Star (Major League Baseball All-Star Game) and former MVP (MLB Most Valuable Player Award) shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball.
Though Rollins has developed into a five-tool player during his career due to significant increases in his power hitting, he is perhaps best known for his baserunning skills. He has stolen at least 20 bases every season since 2001, with a career high of 47 in 2008. This emulates Rollins childhood baseball hero, Rickey Henderson.
Position: Shortstop
Number on List: 11
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right
Date of birth: 1978-11-27
Birth Location: Oakland, California
Awards: * 3� All-Star (Major League Baseball All-Star Game) selection (2001, 2002, 2005) * World Series champion (wsy2008) * 3� Gold Glove Award winner (2007, 2008, 2009) * Silver Slugger Award winner (2007) * 2007 NL MVP * MLB Record for most at-bats in a season (716)
MLB Debut
| September 17 | , | 2000 |
Last MLB appearance
Career statistics
| Batting average | .275 |
| Home runs | 148 |
| Runs batted in (Run batted in) | 628 |
| Stolen bases | 328 |
Teams
Career highlights and awards
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