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James Calvin "Jimmy" Rollins, nicknamed "J-Roll", is a Major League Baseball shortstop who plays for the Philadelphia Phillies. Rollins has been recognized as one of the National League's best shortstops since the early part of his career. He has been named an All-Star three times and was the 2007 NL MVP. During the 2007 season, he also won the Silver Slugger Award and joined a select group of players who have hit 30 home runs and stole 30 bases in a season. He holds the MLB and National League records for most at-bats in a season. Along with Chase Utley and Ryan Howard he has helped the Phillies become one of baseball's most successful teams in recent years, and also helped the club win the 2008 World Series.
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 stole at least 20 bases every season from 2001 to 2009, with a career high of 47 in 2008.
Rollins has worked with Fox Sports during the offseason as an analyst for the 2013 MLB Postseason.
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