Jimmy Rollins

About Jimmy Rollins

James Calvin "Jimmy" Rollins (born November 27, 1978 in Oakland, California), nicknamed "J-Roll," is an All-Star and MVP shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball.

Though Rollins has developed into a five-tool player during his career due to significant increases in his power hitting, he is perhaps best known for his baserunning skills. He has stolen at least 20 bases every season since 2001, with a career-high of 46 in his first year, and reaching 41 in 2005 and 2007. This emulates Rollins' childhood baseball hero, Rickey Henderson.

Rollins comes from an athletic family, as his brother, Antwon, formerly played with the Texas Rangers and the Montreal Expos. His sister, Shay Rollins, is a starter on the University of San Francisco's women's basketball team.