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MLB Shortstops: Jimmy Rollins or Derek Jeter?

JoeFeb 21, 2008

Jimmy Rollins and Derek Jeter are team leaders.

Both are shortstops.

Both are MVPs.

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Which one would you rather have?

Jimmy Rollins Pros

Hits for average (about .280-.320)

Hits for power (about 30-40 homers a season)

Switch-hitter

Steals bases (35-50 a year)

Gold Glove-caliber shortstop

Very low contract 

Jimmy Rollins Cons

Low OBP for leadoff hitter

Derek Jeter Pros

Hits for high average (.300-.320 a year)

Plays balls out every night

Works pitchers during every at-bat 

Derek Jeter Cons

Very limited range for a shortstop

Hits for very little power

Does not steal bases often

Plays balls out every night

Huge contract 

My choice: Jimmy Rollins

Feel free to discuss and debate, but make a choice between these two players.

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