1st Pitch Swinging – Jimmy Rollins

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Jimmy Rollins swings at the first-pitch 22% of the time.  The MLB league average is 28%. But, how does Jimmy Rollins’ 22% compare to those of other lead-off batters in the league and some all-timers?

120811-jimmy-rollins-400Jimmy Rollins: 22%
Carl Crawford: 36%
Denard Span: 20%
Jacoby Ellsbury: 21%
Austin Jackson: 21%
Michael Bourn: 24%
Dexter Fowler: 29%
Derek Jeter: 34%
Jose Reyes: 25%
Shin-Soo Choo: 28%
Tim Raines: 25%
Ricky Henderson: 13%
Craig Biggio: 28%
Kenny Lofton: 24%