Damian Rolls

Born: 9/15/1977 in Manhattan, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-09-03 | Final Game: 2004-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Damian Michael Rolls

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Biography

Damian Rolls was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2004. Born in 1977, Rolls played primarily as a position player during his career, which spanned parts of five seasons. He appeared in 266 games, accumulating a total of 203 hits, 9 home runs, and 73 RBIs. With a batting average of .248, he demonstrated a solid offensive presence, complemented by his speed on the basepaths, as evidenced by his 27 stolen bases. Rolls played during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving with increasing focus on power hitters and advanced analytics. While not a superstar, he contributed to his teams with versatility and hustle, embodying the characteristics of a scrappy player who could provide depth to a roster. His career, though not extensive, highlighted the importance of role players in the fabric of Major League Baseball, showcasing how contributions can come from various facets of the game. After concluding his professional career on October 3, 2004, Rolls left behind a legacy as a determined player who embraced the challenges of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
266	819	103	203	42	2	9	73	27	42	184	0.248	0.291	0.337	0.628	-2657.6

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career SLG .337 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.628 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 17.5% below 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	TBR	AL	4	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	TBR	AL	81	237	33	62	11	1	2	12	12	10	47	0.262	.263 (-1%)	.332 (-12%)	.426 (-20%)	.758 (-17%)	-753.2
2002	TBR	AL	21	89	15	26	6	1	0	6	2	3	16	0.292	.261 (+12%)	.331 (avg)	.416 (-8%)	.747 (-5%)	-75.4
2003	TBR	AL	107	373	43	95	20	0	7	46	11	19	84	0.255	.264 (-4%)	.332 (-9%)	.422 (-14%)	.754 (-12%)	-892.4
2004	TBR	AL	53	117	12	19	5	0	0	9	2	10	36	0.162	.266 (-39%)	.335 (-31%)	.427 (-52%)	.762 (-43%)	-936.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2B	46	40	71	115	6	21
3B	94	83	94	163	8	19
OF	107	79	189	4	4	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2000	TBA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2001	TBA	2B	42	39	69	113	6	21
2001	TBA	3B	1	1	3	3	0	0
2001	TBA	OF	25	17	38	2	0	0
2002	TBA	OF	21	21	53	1	3	1
2003	TBA	2B	2	0	0	0	0	0
2003	TBA	3B	73	68	75	135	6	16
2003	TBA	OF	37	28	63	0	1	0
2004	TBA	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2004	TBA	2B	2	1	2	2	0	0
2004	TBA	3B	19	14	16	25	2	3
2004	TBA	OF	24	13	35	1	0	0