Hall of Famer Scott Rolen on Mastering Third Base

8x Gold Glover and recent Hall of Fame electee Scott Rolen joins us in Studio 42 to demo his cues while playing third base.

[@chrisweidner4768]

It amazes me all the shade Scott gets. Larussa and Dusty Baker speak of Scott as one of the best ever. Joey Votto speaks reverently of him as well. Heck, Mike Schmidt said that Rolen is a “way better fielder than me.” Ok, let’s look at the numbers. Rolen is in the top 3, all time at 3B, in defensive runs saved and average WAR for a 162 game season. Only Scott and Schmidt had over 300 HRs and at least 8 gold gloves. He could rake in the clutch as well. Just ask Clemons. Definitely in the short conversation of best at 3B.

[@grahamhillmann3340]

there are two types of people: people who think scott rolen is a hall of famer, and people who don't know ball

[@Gemnist98]

It’s only because he’s in and Bonds isn’t. We can argue all day about that, but you shouldn’t bring Rolen into the mix.

[@pointerproductions8680]

Arenado will join that club next season

[@chrisweidner4768]

@@pointerproductions8680 Nolan could retire today an he’d still be a first ballot HOF. Only player in the history of the game to begin his career with 10gold gloves, and counting. And he’s coming off the best OPS+ of his career.

[@chrisweidner4768]

@@Gemnist98 On Bonds, McGwire and the rest. It’s way past time for MLB to stop throwing them under the bus. MLB embraced PEDs because baseball was dying. NFL and NCAA players were making MLB players look like high school kids in comparison. MLB needs to own it. Stop throwing the best players of the era under the bus, and move on.

[@otiselledge1876]

I am 58 now still play adult league baseball here in Seattle, played of, eyes are not getting any better so now I play 3rd or second, love it, keep your dream brother.

[@charlesmcglinchy1169]

Scott Rolen was awesome. Philly here and was so bummed when he left. He was a pure athlete at the highest level. Great fielder.

[@spitfire4sergi]

All these years… even growing up in Philly as a Phillies fan in the 90’s… this is the most I’ve ever heard him speak. Was worth the wait, regardless I always knew he was a class act. Congrats Scott!

[@TheChuck181]

This is awesome. Stuff like this makes me feel like I get a peak into what coaching is like at the major league level. Lifelong Jays fan here, congrats on the HoF Scott!

[@talonoverstreet136]

Rolen's definitely right about how playing other sports can help you get better at baseball. In addition to basketball and tennis, skateboarding really taught me a lot about balance, weight distribution, and timing - and how those things factor into my swing.

[@jacobrichardson1952]

How can i hate on Scott Rolen, as a Brewers fan, I used to watch him in 2002 2003 2004 2005 and 2006 due to highlights and of course postseason, the way he plays ain't no joke showed himself how het got leather especially at the plate. He literally gives me goosebumps.

[@e2go]

I don't know if Scott Rolen should be in the HOF or not but he was a really good player. Big, strong, fast. Could do it all.

[@LogicMind99]

You know many people criticize Scott Rolen for being a Hall a Famer, you can’t criticize the man to know the position and how to field it efficiently and successfully. This man should be a good coach with some organization right now that desperately needs to improve their defense.

[@Jmurda1983]

I think we need to give more 3rd basemen their flowers in general.

[@Lawrence_619]

people sometimes forget, Rolen is 6'4"...thats a lot of "beef" moving around at a position that requires more range than people think. He was so much fun to watch, because he defied the big, sluggish 3rd base tag. He just refused to be the slow, awkward guy. But without his offense he never makes to Cooperstown. Its fine that he was elite, defensively...but in his prime he really did strike fear in pitchers, before his bat slowed down with age.

[@oblatehouse6821]

I know Scott was a great hitter, but for me it was his glove work. He was one of the best that i have seen play third base. It took a while, but he's finally a hall of fame member.

[@um52]

If I was learn how to play 3rd then Scott is the only player I’d want to learn from. He is by far the GOAT defensively at 3rd.

[@Brhoward31]

I've never heard Scotty talk before. I would keep my eyes on the pitcher until he's set. Then I'm looking at the batter.

[@juliosanchez95]

sounds like he is about to cry

[@johnbreitmeier3268]

@@juliosanchez95 Sounds like he is merely nervous, a bit camera shy.. He was a great baseball player, not a public speaker.

[@mjhout]

Clarification needed: is he a HOF before he is inducted? Is he HOF-elect? What is the correct term?

[@johngalt60]

For all intents and purposes, he's a HOFer now is how I regard him.

[@jefflewis4]

Once he's elected he's HoF, the induction ceremony is a formality. he's in.

[@lovly2cu725]

🤣 I got older. My favorite 3rd baseman

[@rogertayloRRR]

Who's that other guy talking?

[@somerandomguy5977]

Yonder Alonzo

[@eddiemonesti5671]

Why Scott Rolen is in the Hall of fame and Aramis Ramirez is not?

[@luisrondon136]

Defense

[@mattkernler9525]

Hard to believe he is only 47!!!

[@PhillyCYOSports]

This class act got criticized for not “talking” enough and his personality. Unreal. Now these mlb clowns wont shut up and we wish they would.

[@fredh.1255]

Rolen was a good player but was he better than a guy like Dwight Evans? He hit more home runs and more RBIs with eight gold gloves. Comparable statistics yet Rolen gets in and Evans doesn’t even get a look? What’s the criteria again?😳🤷‍♂️

[@vincenthammons6705]

why does he sound like he is about to cry lol

[@lovly2cu725]

he always sounds like that. doesnt sound like he is about to cry to me. Maybe its sinus. He IS in NJ

[@jefflewis4]

He said he wasn't feeling good, that could be why.

[@aggee10]

Is it me or does he sound out of breath?

[@lovly2cu725]

it is you

[@charlesnavin4482]

He’s a mouth breather from up North Country

[@eaglerare4313]

Vizquel and Jimmy Rollins deserved it more.. the hall of vote is a joke now !!!

[@pumpkinking5174]

Nope.

[@GiantSFaithfuL]

Hall of Famer. lol

[@elmacriminalyo4576]

Allow your player to represent their country is not fair to the WBC is not fair to the players. Movement Boycott MLB

[@abdielsantana9337]

Áramis Ramírez had similar and better hitting than rolen 😂 hof this is a joke

[@joeyg1404]

Not similar with the glove

[@abdielsantana9337]

@@joeyg1404 Hitting was the key to get into the hall not the glove 🤔 not everyone is yadier Molina.This people are killing their own game,how many players now they have to get them in or maybe this is to put someone else with low numbers in upcoming years

[@joeyg1404]

@@abdielsantana9337 Yeah tell that to Ozzie Smith

[@OhAnd]

Bro what. They were similar hitters (Rolen walked more though) but Rolen was one of the best fielders at his position ever while Ramirez was a pretty bad fielder

[@abdielsantana9337]

@@joeyg1404 what about Omar Vizquel then 🤨🤷🏽‍♂️ we gotta open our eyes here

[@rosspatterson131]

HOF? Sad.

[@godblesstrolls]

First ballot hall of very good.

[@DubCmusicTV]

I like him but realistically, he’s a 5-time all-star.

[@EndeavoursRadio]

so was jim thome. Greg Maddux only had 8X all-star.

[@KardiFan2000]

Going by offensive numbers only, sure. But there are two sides to the game of baseball.

[@charlesnavin4482]

@@EndeavoursRadio only 8! Hahahahahahahahaha Compare Greg Maddux to Scott Rowland! Hahahahahahahahaha

[@Djoker99]

All star appearances don't mean jack. It's so flawed it's not even funny. Bryce Harper was MVP in 2021 & wasn't an all star. Porcello 2016 Cy Young, didn't make the all star team. Beltré '04 led league in homers, 200+ hits, 300+ batting average, finished 2nd MVP, no all star. And many more examples but you get my point, don't base your criteria on all star voting. With that said, I never viewed Rolen as a hall of fame player, I just use other arguments besides all star games.

[@JohnM-sw4sc]

@@charlesnavin4482 typing a bunch of “hahaha’s” into a comment make you seem like an idiot.

[@charlesnavin4482]

Billy Wagner is more deserving than this jag.

[@brandon_white2422]

He should not be a hall of fame. He was never even the best player on any of his teams

[@steveperez178]

He definitely was on those Phillies teams. In St. Louis it was kinda hard considering Cardinal era Albert Pujols was there lol

[@lovly2cu725]

he is the best 3rd baseman

[@lovly2cu725]

@@steveperez178 he was awesome at 3rd and better than Pujols at 3rd. yes Pujols did play 3rd & left b4 1st

[@charlesnavin4482]

I can name 10 third baseman today that are better.

[@charlesnavin4482]

@@steveperez178 Pooholes used PEDs his last season. He had a crappy 3.5 seasons and then wham! Scott Rolen numbers!