Jimmy Rollins

The switch-hitting Jimmy Rollins (born November 27th, 1978 in Oakland, California) was the Philadelphia Phillies' second round draft pick in 1996.

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Switch-hitting - November 27th - 1978 - Oakland, California - Philadelphia Phillies - 1996

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Coming into his rookie season of 2001, there was a lot of hype surrounding Rollins and his blistering speed; he didn't disappoint and had 46 stolen bases that season. Many Phillie fans were excited at the thought of having an up and coming lead off man of his potential.

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2001 - Stolen base

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Rollins has been named to the National League All- Star team twice in his first four full seasons.

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National League - All- Star

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If he can manage to walk more and strike out less, he can very well be one of the elite lead off hitters of his generation.

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Rollins' average numbers per 162 games are:

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BA .266 HR 11 RBI 61 BB 53 Runs 90 SB 37

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BA - HR - RBI - BB - Runs

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Aside from his offense, Rollins is a solid defensive shortstop, with few errors and a powerful arm.

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Rollins is one of the few people in baseball capable of having double-digits in doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases.

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Rollins owns the longest hitting streak in Philadelphia Phillies history at 36 games (and counting), achieved during August-October, 2005. His streak is the longest in the majors since 1987, when Paul Molitor hit safely in 39 consecutive games, and the longest in the National League since Pete Rose's 44-game streak in 1978. With his 2005 season complete, Rollins will have the opportunity to continue his streak in the 2006 season. (The Phillies' first game next season is scheduled for April 3, 2006.)

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Hitting streak - Philadelphia Phillies - Paul Molitor - Pete Rose - 1978

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