Jimmy Rollins, baseball player, 231 home runs, 2000-2016

Jimmy Rollins

Born: 11/27/1978 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-09-17 | Final Game: 2016-06-08

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Calvin Rollins

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Biography

Jimmy Rollins, born in 1978, was a prominent Major League Baseball player whose career spanned from 2000 to 2016. As a dynamic position player, Rollins made a significant impact on the game, particularly during his tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies. He played a total of 2,275 games, recording 2,455 hits and 231 home runs, while driving in 936 runs. Known for his speed and agility, Rollins stole 470 bases, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing defenses and create scoring opportunities. His batting average of .264 reflected his consistent offensive production throughout his career. Rollins was recognized for his exceptional skills on the field, earning three All-Star selections, which solidified his status as one of the league's premier shortstops during his playing years. He was a key figure in the Phillies' success, contributing to their 2008 World Series championship, which marked the franchise's first title in 28 years. Rollins' playing style, characterized by his aggressive baserunning and solid defensive capabilities, made him a fan favorite and a respected competitor. He is remembered not only for his impressive statistics but also for his leadership and enduring legacy in the game of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2275 9294 1421 2455 511 115 231 936 470 813 1264 0.264 0.324 0.418 0.743 -827.4

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .418 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.743 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2000 PHI NL 14 53 5 17 1 1 0 5 3 2 7 0.321 .270 (+19%) .344 (avg) .437 (-14%) .782 (-8%) -69.0
2001 PHI NL 158 656 97 180 29 12 14 54 46 48 108 0.274 .263 (+4%) .332 (-3%) .426 (-2%) .758 (-2%) -421.8
2002 PHI NL 154 637 82 156 33 10 11 60 31 54 103 0.245 .261 (-6%) .331 (-8%) .416 (-9%) .747 (-8%) -1211.5
2003 PHI NL 156 628 85 165 42 6 8 62 20 54 113 0.263 .264 (-1%) .332 (-4%) .422 (-8%) .754 (-6%) -886.4
2004 PHI NL 154 657 119 190 43 12 14 73 30 57 73 0.289 .266 (+9%) .335 (+4%) .427 (+6%) .762 (+5%) 656.5
2005 PHI NL 158 677 115 196 38 11 12 54 41 47 71 0.290 .264 (+9%) .330 (+2%) .418 (+3%) .749 (+3%) 317.3
2006 PHI NL 158 689 127 191 45 9 25 83 36 57 80 0.277 .269 (+3%) .336 (-1%) .431 (+11%) .768 (+6%) 643.9
2007 PHI NL 162 716 139 212 38 20 30 94 41 49 85 0.296 .268 (+10%) .335 (+3%) .422 (+26%) .758 (+15%) 2048.1
2008 PHI NL 137 556 76 154 38 9 11 59 47 58 55 0.277 .263 (+5%) .333 (+5%) .416 (+5%) .749 (+5%) 543.6
2009 PHI NL 155 672 100 168 43 5 21 77 31 44 70 0.250 .262 (-5%) .332 (-11%) .417 (+1%) .750 (-4%) -847.6
2010 PHI NL 88 350 48 85 16 3 8 41 17 40 32 0.243 .257 (-6%) .325 (-2%) .402 (-7%) .728 (-5%) -292.8
2011 PHI NL 142 567 87 152 22 2 16 63 30 58 59 0.268 .255 (+5%) .320 (+5%) .399 (avg) .719 (+2%) 367.0
2012 PHI NL 156 632 102 158 33 5 23 68 30 62 96 0.250 .254 (-2%) .318 (-1%) .405 (+5%) .724 (+3%) 276.9
2013 PHI NL 160 600 65 151 36 2 6 39 22 59 93 0.252 .253 (-1%) .317 (avg) .396 (-12%) .714 (-7%) -734.9
2014 PHI NL 138 538 78 131 22 4 17 55 28 64 100 0.243 .251 (-3%) .313 (+3%) .386 (+2%) .700 (+2%) 334.3
2015 LAD NL 144 517 71 116 24 3 13 41 12 44 86 0.224 .254 (-12%) .316 (-10%) .404 (-12%) .721 (-11%) -1151.7
2016 CHW AL 41 149 25 33 8 1 2 8 5 16 33 0.221 .255 (-13%) .321 (-8%) .417 (-21%) .738 (-16%) -399.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
50 195 27 48 12 1 3 15 16 36 0.246

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2015 NLDS2 LAN 4 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.143
2011 NLDS1 PHI 5 20 6 9 4 0 0 0 1 1 0.450
2010 NLCS PHI 6 23 0 6 1 0 0 4 2 7 0.261
2010 NLDS1 PHI 3 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.091
2009 NLCS PHI 5 22 5 5 2 0 0 3 0 3 0.227
2009 NLDS2 PHI 4 19 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 5 0.263
2009 WS PHI 6 23 3 5 0 0 0 2 5 2 0.217
2008 NLCS PHI 5 21 4 3 0 0 1 1 2 8 0.143
2008 NLDS2 PHI 4 16 2 6 2 0 1 1 1 2 0.375
2008 WS PHI 5 22 4 5 2 0 0 0 1 3 0.227
2007 NLDS2 PHI 3 11 1 2 0 1 1 4 2 3 0.182

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 2227 2194 2982 6139 154 1249

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 PHI SS 13 11 23 22 1 9
2001 PHI SS 157 156 216 426 14 99
2002 PHI 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2002 PHI SS 152 149 226 455 14 90
2003 PHI SS 154 153 203 463 14 92
2004 PHI SS 154 153 214 399 9 88
2005 PHI SS 157 156 207 411 12 80
2006 PHI SS 157 156 213 446 11 96
2007 PHI SS 162 162 227 479 11 110
2008 PHI SS 132 132 193 393 7 71
2009 PHI SS 155 152 212 389 6 72
2010 PHI SS 87 86 102 227 6 53
2011 PHI SS 138 134 181 393 7 79
2012 PHI SS 156 152 204 377 13 74
2013 PHI SS 153 151 190 424 11 89
2014 PHI SS 131 129 158 398 7 64
2015 LAN SS 134 128 166 351 9 65
2016 CHA SS 35 34 47 86 2 18

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Shortstop 2227
Designated Hitter 7

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2014 Roberto Clemente Award
2012 Gold Glove SS
2009 Gold Glove SS
2008 Gold Glove SS
2007 Gold Glove SS
2007 Most Valuable Player
2007 Player of the Week Week of 2007-09-01
2007 Silver Slugger SS
2005 Player of the Week Week of 2005-09-17

Featured In Rankings

#16
Top 20 Shortstops in MLB Baseball History
Ranked 16 of 20
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Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 CHA AL $2,000,000
2015 LAN NL $11,000,000
2014 PHI NL $11,000,000
2013 PHI NL $11,000,000
2012 PHI NL $11,000,000
2011 PHI NL $8,500,000
2010 PHI NL $8,500,000
2009 PHI NL $8,500,000
2008 PHI NL $8,000,000
2007 PHI NL $8,000,000
2006 PHI NL $5,000,000
2005 PHI NL $3,850,000
2004 PHI NL $2,425,000
2003 PHI NL $450,000
2002 PHI NL $355,000
2001 PHI NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $99,780,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2007 Most Valuable Player NL 1st 353.0 448 16
2006 Most Valuable Player NL 21th 2.0 448 0
2005 Most Valuable Player NL 10th 45.0 448 0
2004 Most Valuable Player NL 30th 1.0 448 0
2001 Most Valuable Player NL 17th 8.0 448 0
2001 Rookie of the Year NL 3rd 44.0 160 0