Scott Rolen

Scott Bruce Rolen (born April 4, 1975 in Evansville, Indiana) is an American baseball player, who currently plays at third base for the St. Louis Cardinals.

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April 4 - 1975 - Evansville, Indiana - American - Baseball - Third base - St. Louis Cardinals

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Rolen grew up in Jasper, Indiana. Although drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2nd round of the 1993 amateur draft, he didn't receive playing time until 1997. In that season, he was named National League Rookie of the Year.

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Jasper, Indiana - Philadelphia Phillies - 1993 - 1997 - National League - Rookie of the Year

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On July 29 2002, Rolen was traded, along with Doug Nickle, to the Cardinals for Plácido Polanco, Mike Timlin, and Bud Smith. Later that year, he received an eight-year contract extension.

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2002 - Doug Nickle - Plácido Polanco - Mike Timlin - Bud Smith

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Rolen's 2004 season was arguably his best. For much of the season, he led the National League in RBI, often ranked among the league leaders in most offensive statistics, and had the highest vote total of any player for the All-Star Game. Despite being injured for the last stretch of the season, he finished the year with a career-high .314 batting average, 34 home runs, and 124 RBI.

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2004 - RBI - All-Star Game - Batting average - Home run

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In the 2005 season, Rolen only played 56 games due to a shoulder injury. He eventually opted to have surgery on his shoulder, rather than attempt to let it heal on its own and return for the playoffs.

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In a eight-year career, Rolen has won six Gold Glove Awards.

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A four-time All-Star, Rolen is a .286 career hitter with 226 home runs and 831 RBI in 1195 games.

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