Rich Rollins
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1961-1970)
Rich Rollins was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1970 for 4 teams, including the Minnesota Twins, a span of 10 seasons. In 1,002 career games, he hit .269 with 887 hits, 77 home runs, and 399 RBI. Rich Rollins was an All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3,297.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- Died
- 5/13/2025 in Akron, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1961-06-16
- Last Game
- 1970-09-26
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Richard John Rollins
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,002 | 3,303 | 419 | 887 | 125 | 20 | 77 | 399 | 17 | 266 | 410 | .269 | .328 | .388 | .717 | 3,297 |
Career AVG .269 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.
Career OBP .328 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .388 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .717 vs. league average .689 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | MIN | AL | 13 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .294 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1962 | MIN | AL | 159 | 624 | 96 | 186 | 23 | 5 | 16 | 96 | 3 | 75 | 61 | .298 | .257 (+16%) | .326 (+15%) | .393 (+9%) | .719 (+11%) | 1631.9 |
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 136 | 531 | 75 | 163 | 23 | 1 | 16 | 61 | 2 | 36 | 59 | .307 | .246 (+25%) | .308 (+16%) | .371 (+20%) | .680 (+18%) | 1845.0 |
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 148 | 596 | 87 | 161 | 25 | 10 | 12 | 68 | 2 | 53 | 80 | .270 | .250 (+8%) | .312 (+7%) | .377 (+7%) | .690 (+7%) | 834.0 |
| 1965 | MIN | AL | 140 | 469 | 59 | 117 | 22 | 1 | 5 | 32 | 4 | 37 | 54 | .249 | .245 (+2%) | .310 (-1%) | .371 (-11%) | .682 (-6%) | -393.1 |
| 1966 | MIN | AL | 90 | 269 | 30 | 66 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 40 | 0 | 13 | 34 | .245 | .248 (-1%) | .309 (-8%) | .376 (+4%) | .685 (-1%) | -110.1 |
| 1967 | MIN | AL | 109 | 339 | 31 | 83 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 39 | 1 | 27 | 58 | .245 | .242 (+1%) | .306 (avg) | .357 (-4%) | .663 (-2%) | -102.9 |
| 1968 | MIN | AL | 93 | 203 | 14 | 49 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 3 | 10 | 34 | .241 | .236 (+2%) | .298 (-4%) | .340 (+4%) | .638 (avg) | 3.2 |
| 1969 | SE1 | AL | 58 | 187 | 15 | 42 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 7 | 19 | .225 | .248 (-9%) | .320 (-16%) | .369 (-12%) | .689 (-14%) | -411.0 |
| 1970 | ML4 | AL | 14 | 25 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1970 | CLE | AL | 42 | 43 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .233 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 1,002 | 3,303 | 419 | 887 | 125 | 20 | 77 | 399 | 17 | 266 | 410 | .269 | — | — | — | — | 3,297 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1002 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 485 | 1563 | 221 | 440 | 41 | 211 | .282 |
| Away | 517 | 1740 | 198 | 447 | 36 | 188 | .257 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-09-26 | CLE | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-25 | CLE | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970-09-11 | CLE | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-08-27 | CLE | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-08-18 | CLE | LAA | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-08-11 | CLE | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-08-09 | CLE | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-08-05 | CLE | NYY | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-07-31 | CLE | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-07-28 | CLE | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 24 | 16 | 38 | 40 | 5 | 5 |
| 3B | 830 | 793 | 716 | 1582 | 129 | 133 |
| OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | MIN | 2B | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961 | MIN | 3B | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962 | MIN | 3B | 159 | 158 | 137 | 324 | 28 | 33 |
| 1962 | MIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | MIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | MIN | 3B | 132 | 132 | 121 | 255 | 26 | 22 |
| 1964 | MIN | 3B | 146 | 146 | 134 | 297 | 24 | 17 |
| 1965 | MIN | 2B | 16 | 12 | 32 | 35 | 5 | 4 |
| 1965 | MIN | 3B | 112 | 110 | 112 | 229 | 15 | 21 |
| 1966 | MIN | 2B | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | MIN | 3B | 65 | 59 | 54 | 107 | 8 | 13 |
| 1966 | MIN | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | MIN | 3B | 97 | 90 | 83 | 153 | 9 | 13 |
| 1968 | MIN | 3B | 56 | 44 | 28 | 93 | 9 | 4 |
| 1969 | SE1 | 3B | 47 | 44 | 42 | 103 | 8 | 6 |
| 1969 | SE1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | ML4 | 3B | 7 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 1970 | CLE | 3B | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 26 |
| Third Base | 828 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University | Kent | OH | 1958, 1959, 1960 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 21th | 5.0 | 280 | 0 |
| 1962 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 8th | 47.0 | 280 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Rich Rollins (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Rich Rollins: the record in brief
According to the bio, Rich Rollins debuted on June 16, 1961 and played a final game on September 26, 1970. The season rows list, in order, the Minnesota Twins (1961 to 1968), the Seattle Pilots (1969), the Milwaukee Brewers (1970), and the Cleveland Indians (1970). At 185 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame, Rollins is listed as a third baseman. Rollins batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is April 16, 1938, in Mount Pleasant, PA, USA. Rollins died on May 13, 2025, in Akron, OH, USA. On the record, Rich Rollins was born Richard John Rollins.
The batting record for Rollins: 1,002 games, 887 hits in 3,303 at bats, and a .269 average; the totals also include 77 home runs and 399 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .328 and .388 give Rollins a career OPS of .717. Rollins's .269 average ran 7.9% above the .249 that the league posted over the same seasons. 1962 was Rollins's biggest home run year, with 16.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rich Rollins
- What years did Rich Rollins play?
- Rich Rollins played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1970.
- Was Rich Rollins a pitcher?
- No. Rich Rollins was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Rich Rollins hit?
- Rich Rollins hit 77 career home runs with 887 hits.
- What teams did Rich Rollins play for?
- Rich Rollins played for 3 teams: the Minnesota Twins (1961–1968), the Milwaukee Brewers (1969–1970), and the Cleveland Indians (1970).
- Did Rich Rollins win an MVP award?
- No. Rich Rollins did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Rich Rollins win?
- Rich Rollins was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Rich Rollins's career stats?
- In 1,002 games, Rich Rollins had 887 hits, 77 home runs, 399 RBI, 419 runs, and 17 stolen bases, with a .269 batting average.
- What position did Rich Rollins play?
- Rich Rollins played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rich Rollins and how much did he weigh?
- Rich Rollins was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rich Rollins hit each season?
- Rich Rollins's home runs by season: 0 in 1961, 16 in 1962, 16 in 1963, 12 in 1964, 5 in 1965, 10 in 1966, 6 in 1967, 6 in 1968, 4 in 1969, and 2 in 1970. His most in one season was 16, in 1962 and 1963.
- What was Rich Rollins's career batting average?
- Rich Rollins batted .269 over his career, with 887 hits in 3,303 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rich Rollins have?
- Rich Rollins drove in 399 runs in his career.
- Is Rich Rollins in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rich Rollins has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Rich Rollins make?
- Rich Rollins was selected to 1 All-Star Game.