PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jimmy Rollins is returning to the Philadelphia Phillies as a special adviser.
Rollins played 15 seasons with the Phillies and was named the 2007 NL MVP. Rollins is Philadelphia’s career leader in hits (2,306) and doubles (479), was a three-time NL All-Star and led the Phillies to the 2008 World Series title.
Rollins will serve as a spring training coach and work in community outreach programs, among other duties.
He played 17 years in the majors and finished his career with a .264 batting average, 511 doubles, 115 triples, 231 home runs, 936 RBI and 470 stolen bases.
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