Scott Rolen
Inducted:
2023
Player Stats
6-4, 245 lb
193 cm, 111 kg
Born
April 4, 1975
Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
Position:
Third Baseman
College:
Jasper HS
Scott Rolen was one of the finest all-around third basemen of his generation, combining excellent defense with consistent power and offensive production. He spent 17 MLB seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays and Cincinnati Reds. Rolen won the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 1997 and became a seven-time All-Star, eight-time Gold Glove winner and one-time Silver Slugger.
He was a key part of the Cardinals' 2006 World Series championship team and hit .421 in the Fall Classic. Rolen finished his career with 2,077 hits, 517 doubles, 316 home runs and 1,287 RBI, along with a .281 batting average and .855 OPS. His combination of offense and defense made him one of the most valuable third basemen of his era. Rolen was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2023.
Rolen's Awards and Honors
- 7× All-Star (2002–2006, 2010, 2011)
- World Series champion (2006)
- NL Rookie of the Year (1997)
- 8× Gold Glove Award (1998, 2000–2004, 2006, 2010)
- Silver Slugger Award (2002)
- 1993 Selected to the Indiana Basketball All Star Team
- 1993 Mr. Baseball (Indiana)
- One of only four third basemen with at least 300 home runs, 100 stolen bases and 500 doubles
- Won eight Gold Gloves, the fourth-most among third basemen at the time of his retirement
MLB Teams
Philadelphia Phillies (1996–2002)
St. Louis Cardinals (2002–2007)
Toronto Blue Jays (2008–2009)
Cincinnati Reds (2009–2012)
MLB Draft
1993, 2nd round
Philadelphia Phillies
Number Worn
6, 16, 17, 27, 33
MLB Stats
Seasons:
17 (1996–2012)
Games:
2,038
At Bats:
7,398
Hits:
2,077
Runs:
1,211
Doubles:
517
Triples:
43
Home Runs:
316
RBI:
1,287
Stolen Bases:
118
Batting Average:
.281