Scott Rolen: Biography in Details
Who is Scott Rolen?
Scott Rolen is an American former professional baseball third baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, and Cincinnati Reds.
He was a seven-time All-Star, eight-time Gold Glove winner, and the 1997 National League Rookie of the Year.
Rolen was hired as Director of Player Development for Indiana University’s baseball team on 18th July 2018.
Scott Rolen: Parents, Siblings, Family
Rolen was born Scott Bruce Rolen on April 4, 1975, in Evansville, Indiana, United States.
His father’s name is Ed Rolen. Likewise, his mother’s name is Linda Rolen.
He has a brother and sister. His brother’s name is Todd Rolen and his sister’s name is Kristie Role.
In which school did Scott Rolen attend?
He completed his schooling at 0Jasper High School in Jasper, Indiana.
Scott Rolen: Professional Life, Career
Scott was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2nd round of the 1993 amateur draft.
On 29th July 2002, Rolen and Doug Nickle were traded by Philadelphia to the St. Louis Cardinals for Placido Polanco, Mike Timlin, and Bud Smith.
Scott’s 2004 season was one of the best seasons he played. He finished the year with a career-high .314 batting average, 34 home runs, and 124 RBIs.
On 12th January 2008, he was sent to the Toronto Blue Jays for Troy Glaus. He finished the 2008 year with a .262 batting average, 11 home runs, and 50 RBI.
Similarly, on 31st July 2009, he was traded to the Cincinnati Reds along with cash consideration.
He started the 2010 season and hit his 300th career home run on 28th June 2010.
Likewise, he has .281 batting average as well as a .365 on-base percentage and a .491 slugging percentage.
Scott announced his retirement and did not attend the 2013 spring training.
On 18th July 2018, he was hired as the Director of Player Development for Indiana University baseball.
Scott Rolen: Awards, Nominations
- 1993 Selected to the Indiana Basketball All-Star Team
- 1993 Mr. Baseball (Indiana)
- 1997 NL Rookie of the Year
- 8-time National League 3B Gold Glove Award (1998, 2000–04, 2006, 2010)
- 7-time National League All-Star (2002–2006, 2010, 2011)
- National League Silver Slugger (2002)
Scott Rolen: Net Worth, Salary
As of 2022, Scott has an estimated net worth of $55 million according to Celebrity Net Worth.
He signed a two-year contract with Cincinnati Reds worth $13 million. He received an average salary of $6,500,000.
Scott has a house in Holmes Beach, Florida. Previously, he had a house in Huntleigh, Missouri where he lived till 2008.
Rumors and Controversy
There were rumors spread that the move of Scott Rolen to the Blue Jays in January 2008 was regretted by John Mozeliak.
A rift between Rolen and then-manager Tony La Russa drove the deal, not because of baseball-specific reasons.
Body Measurements
Scott has blonde hair and hazel eyes. He is 6 feet and 4 inches tall and weighs around 111 kg.
Social Media
Scott is not active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. But there are some fan pages made in his name.
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Scott Rolen's Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
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| 2024 | February | Friday |
| 2025 | February | Sunday |
| 2026 | February | Monday |
| 2027 | February | Tuesday |
| 2028 | February | Wednesday |
Scott Rolen's Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
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| 2024 | April | Thursday |
| 2025 | April | Friday |
| 2026 | April | Saturday |
| 2027 | April | Sunday |
| 2028 | April | Tuesday |
