MLB Shortstops: Jimmy Rollins or Derek Jeter?

 

Published 2/21/2008 by Joe at Bleacher Report - MLB

Jimmy Rollins and Derek Jeter are team leaders. Both are shortstops. Both are MVPs. 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.   [link]

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