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My Take
Jimmy Rollins — "J-Roll" — is one of those players who made you rethink what a shortstop could be. At 5'8" out of Oakland, he was never supposed to dominate the National League, but he did exactly that for the better part of a decade with the Phillies. Winning the 2007 NL MVP while leading Philadelphia to the playoffs felt like the sport finally catching up to what Phillies fans had known for years: this guy was the engine of that whole run. His combination of gap power, elite range in the field, and that electric leadoff energy was genuinely rare. He wasn't a flash-in-the-pan star — fifteen years in the majors speaks for itself. Quiet confidence, consistent production, and a championship pedigree. One of the best shortstops of his generation, full stop.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jimmy Rollins
- Name (Japanese)
- ジミー・ロリンズ
- Reading
- じみー・ろりんず
- Born
- November 27, 1978 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Horse
- Origin
- Oakland, California, United States
- Height
- 170 cm
- Occupation
- professional baseball player / shortstop
2. Background
- High school
- Encinal High School
Awards & achievements
- 2007 Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jimmy Rollins born?
Born November 27, 1978 (age 47).
Where is Jimmy Rollins from?
Jimmy Rollins is from Oakland, California, United States.
What does Jimmy Rollins do?
Jimmy Rollins works as professional baseball player, shortstop.
How tall is Jimmy Rollins?
Jimmy Rollins is 170 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.