Stats of the Day: Rollins rolling right along

Here are four interesting items from around the big leagues on Tuesday …

• In the White Sox 7-5 win over the Blue Jays, 37-year-old Jimmy Rollins collected three hits (two singles and a double) and stole third base. Rollins is the oldest White Sox shortstop to have at least three hits (with one going for extra bases) and a steal since 41-year-old Luke Appling did this in 1948. Rollins owns a career stolen-base percentage of 81.61 (466-for-571). Since 1951 (the starting point for comprehensive caught-stealing numbers for players in both leagues), that mark stands as the fifth highest (minimum 500 attempts), behind rates posted by Tim Raines, Willie Wilson, …

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