Is Jimmy Rollins Really Mr. First-Pitch Pop-Up?
Jimmy Rollins critics all whine that he is constantly Mr. First Pitch Pop-Up. Here is how Jimmy Rollins stacks up against the rest of the line-up as of May 2nd regarding Pitches Seen Per Plate Appearance.
Michael Young: 3.96
Utley: 3.74
Howard: 3.80
Dom Brown: 3.85
Revere: 3.65
Mayberry: 3.78
Kratz: 4.01
Jimmy Rollins: 4.04
Jimmy actually sees more pitches/plate appearance than all of the regular starters in the first month of the season. In fact, in 116 Plate Appearances, Jimmy Rollins has put the first pitch into play 12 times. He’s worked a full count 22 times. He’s been ahead in the count 49 times, had an even count 40 times, and behind in the count 27 times.