#16
of 20
Jimmy Rollins
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Rollins is the power-speed shortstop who actually cashed the check in an MVP season. His 2007 year is the centerpiece: 30 homers, elite speed, and the kind of run-scoring impact that drives a lineup. He wasn’t an OBP monster, but he created offense through pressure—extra bases, aggressive running, and timely pop. Across his prime, he gave you consistent double-digit homers and top-of-order run creation for a contending team. Shortstop offense doesn’t have to be pure slugging; Rollins offered a different path to impact. Longevity matters too—he played a long time and compiled real totals. He’s not as efficient offensively as some names above him, which is why he’s in the mid-teens. But his best seasons are absolutely top-tier shortstop seasons, and his peak is real. His profile is also era-appropriate: power-speed mattered, and he had both. Put him on a good team and the offense benefits beyond just his slash line. He’s a winning player with real offensive teeth. That lands him 16th.
Career Numbers
.264
AVG
2,455
Hits
231
HR
936
RBI
470
SB
.743
OPS
Jimmy Rollins at No. 16
On Top 20 Shortstops in MLB Baseball History, Jimmy Rollins sits at number 16 of 20. Jimmy Rollins's career numbers on the card: a .264 average, 231 home runs and 2,455 hits. Add a .743 OPS and 470 steals to that line. Jimmy Rollins debuted in the 2000s, and the Explore links below open that decade's page and the list of players born in USA. Ozzie Smith is ranked just above at 15; Xander Bogaerts follows at 17. The order reflects the list's own criteria, set out in its introduction; the statistics are the site's standard career totals.