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“No, I'm not the prototypical leadoff man. I'm not the prototypical anything. I just try to be the prototypical Jimmy Rollins.”

Quote by Jimmy Rollins

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Jimmy Rollins, born on November 27, 1978, is an accomplished American professional baseball player. He served as a shortstop in Major League Baseball, known for his exceptional defense and speed. Rollins played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, and Los Angeles Dodgers during his career, and was selected to multiple All-Star Games. more

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