Few players combined for power and speed like the longtime Phillies shortstop.
Rollins hit 231 home runs and stole 470 bases in his career. Only four players had more homers and steals.
Editors’ Note: This is an updated version of a story that was originally published on Dec. 17, 2021. It includes new information about Jimmy Rollins’s Hall of Fame case, as well as the voting results from last year’s election.
There are five shortstops on this year’s BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot. Only one of them has a compelling case.