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Baseball Hall of Fame debate: Scott Rolen's support rising rapidly

Scott Rolen, a consistent power hitter and defensive wizard, is on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for the fourth year.

Defensively – both by traditional statistics and advanced measurement – he was one of the best third basemen of his generation, winning eight Gold Glove Awards. Offensively, he ranks in the top 15 among third basemen in home runs (316), RBI (1,287) and slugging percentage (.490).

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A second-round pick by the Phillies in 1993, he made an immediate impact when he reached the majors, unanimously winning the National League Rookie of the Year award in 1997.