If ever there was a non-controversial player who sparked major controversy, it has to be #ScottRolen (who incidentally turns 49 today). As you probably know, Rolen was a fine third baseman for the #PhiladelphiaPhillies, #StLouisCardinals, #TorontoBlueJays and #CincinnatiReds.
2. And he had one of the best gloves ever to grace the hot corner, racking up 8 #GoldGloves in a career that spanned 17-seasons. His bat was well-above average but not on the level of a #GeorgeBrett or #MikeSchmidt, which is probably why ...
3. ... his election to #Cooperstown last year got people debating whether the #HallofFame is exclusive enough. But when you look at the totality of Rolen's career, he was a consistent contributor offensively - .281 lifetime average with 316 HRs ...