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About Me
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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.
In 2008, Rollins won the World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies and also took home the Gold Glove Award for shortstop. He was named the 2007 National League Most Valuable Player and has been named to the National League All-Star team three times. He owns the longest hitting streak in Philadelphia Phillies history at 38 games, achieved from August 2005 to April 2006. His streak is the longest in the majors ...
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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.
In 2008, Rollins won the World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies and also took home the Gold Glove Award for shortstop. He was named the 2007 National League Most Valuable Player and has been named to the National League All-Star team three times. He owns the longest hitting streak in Philadelphia Phillies history at 38 games, achieved from August 2005 to April 2006. His streak is the longest in the majors since 1987 and is currently the eighth longest streak in Major League Baseball history. He also became the first player in the history of Major League Baseball to collect at least 200 hits, 15 triples, 25 homers and 25 stolen bases in one season, and holds the record for most at-bats in a season with 716.
Rollins hosts an annual charity bowling tournament that features teammates, celebrities and musicians. The money raised is used to help benefit the Arthritis Foundation.
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