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Scott Rolen was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on his sixth try
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Rolen was a two-sport scholarship athlete in high school and chose to sign with the Phillies over attending the University of Georgia
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He earned 8 career Gold Gloves as one of the best third basemen in baseball history
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Rolen played for the Phillies, Cardinals, Blue Jays, and Reds over his 17-year career
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He is the 18th Hall of Famer whose primary position was third base
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Rolen received 76.3% of the votes from baseball writers, just above the 75% required for induction
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Fred McGriff was also elected by an eras committee in December
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Rolen made his debut on the writers' ballot in 2018 with only 10.2% support
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He steadily increased his support over the next few years, eventually reaching 76.3%
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Other finalists Todd Helton, Billy Wagner, and Andruw Jones will continue to wait for induction
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He earned 8 career Gold Gloves as one of the best third basemen in baseball history
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