Jimmy Rollins

Jimmy Rollins is an All-Star Shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies. He is widely regarded as one of the best shortstops in baseball and a legitimate five-tool player. He would lead the National league in stolen bases in 2001, and in 2007, he was the National League Most Valuable Player.

Fast Facts

1. Born: September 17, 2000
2. Birth Place: Oakland, California
3. Height: 5'8"
4. Weigth: 160 lbs
5. MLB Debut in 2000
6. MLB All-Star in 2001, 2002, 2005
7. longest hitting streak in Philadelphia Phillies history (38 games)
8. 2007 NL MVP

Early Life

James Calvin Rollins was born in Oakland, California on November 27, 1978. He would attend Encinal High School in California. He would develop into a elite high school prospect and would garner the attention of Major league Baseball scouts.

Pro Career

Rollins would be selected in the 2nd round of the 1996 Major League Baseball Draft. He would make his major league debut on September 17, 2000. In his brief stay in his first trip to the majors he would establish himself as an everyday player. In his first full season in 2001, Rollins would hit 14 home runs and steal 46 bases. He would also make the National League All-Star Team . At the end of his rookie season he would finish third in the National League Rookie of the Year voting . In 2005, he would finish the season with a 36 game hitting streak which would carry over to the next season where he would finish with 38 straight games with getting a hit. In 2007, Rollins would lead the Phillies to the post season and the National League East Division Championship. He would also win the 2007 National League Most Valuable Player Award.

Jimmy Rollins Timeline

• November 27, 1978: Born
• 2000: Debuts with Philadelphia Phillies
• 2001: National League All-Star
• 2002: National League All-Star
• 2005: National League All-Star
• 2007: National League Most Valuable Player

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