Jimmy Rollins

Rollins is the power-speed shortstop who actually cashed the check in an MVP season. His 2007 year is the centerpiece: 30 homers, elite speed, and the kind of run-scoring impact that drives a lineup. He wasn’t an OBP monster, but he created offense through pressure—extra bases, aggressive running, and timely pop. Across his prime, he gave you consistent double-digit homers and top-of-order run creation for a contending team. Shortstop offense doesn’t have to be pure slugging; Rollins offered a different path to impact. Longevity matters too—he played a long time and compiled real totals. He’s not as efficient offensively as some names above him, which is why he’s in the mid-teens. But his best seasons are absolutely top-tier shortstop seasons, and his peak is real. His profile is also era-appropriate: power-speed mattered, and he had both. Put him on a good team and the offense benefits beyond just his slash line. He’s a winning player with real offensive teeth. That lands him 16th.