2004 Leaf Lumberjacks ⭐ Scott Rolen, #1/25
Scott Rolen was widely regarded as both an outstanding baseball player and a person of strong character.
On the field, Rolen was one of the greatest defensive third basemen in MLB history, winning eight Gold Gloves, while also being a consistent middle-of-the-order hitter with power, patience, and intelligence at the plate. He was a seven-time All-Star, NL Rookie of the Year (1997), a key contributor to the 2006 World Series champion Cardinals, and his overall excellence earned him election to the Hall of Fame in 2023.
Off the field, Rolen has long been known as quiet, principled, and team-oriented. Teammates and managers consistently described him as respectful, honest, and fundamentally sound, someone who played the game the right way and held himself to high standards.