During his 17-year MLB career, Scott Rolen won eight Gold Glove trophies.
Here’s what you should know about the baseball player’s family, particularly his wife, Niki Warner.
Who is Scott Rolen?
Scott Rolen was born on April 4, 1975, in Evansville, Indiana, and is a retired professional baseball player who spent 17 seasons in the major leagues as a third baseman.
He has played for several teams throughout the course of his nearly two-decade career, including the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, and Cincinnati Reds.
He was named National League Rookie of the Year in 1997.
He has also earned eight Gold Glove Awards and appeared in seven All-Star games.
“Right now I’m simply not ready to make a commitment,” Rolen said at the time.
“I would like to leave my options open, without closing any doors. I am looking forward to all of the challenges, both personally and professionally, I will face in the future.”
He played his final game in 2012 but did not declare his retirement.
The Cincinnati Reds announced in February 2013 that he will not be attending spring training.
Who is Scott Rolen’s wife?
Scott Rolen has been married to his wife Niki Warner, since 2002. They share two children together, Raine and Finn Rolen. Niki has largely avoided the spotlight despite being married to a public figure. She also has no known public social media accounts.
Scott Rolen was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on January 24, 2023.
He was reportedly on 297 of 389 ballots cast by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, totaling 76.3% of the vote.
To be inducted, an athlete simply needs 292 votes.
According to Rolen, he never expected to be considered, let alone elected, for the honor.
“There was actually never a point in my life that I thought I was going to be a Hall of Fame baseball player,” he said.
“Never did I think I was going to get drafted. Never did I think I was going to play in the major leagues. Never going to be whatever.”
His election makes him the 18th third baseman to enter the Hall of Fame.
Phillies managing partner John Middleton shared in a statement how massive Rolen’s contributions were to the team.
“Philadelphia was privileged to have witnessed the beginning of his extraordinary baseball career.
“In addition to being one of the most impactful offensive and defensive players of his era, Scott played the game the right way. Whether taking an extra base with a headfirst slide or diving for a ball in the hole, his hard-nosed effort and selfless attitude resonated with our fans.
“Along with his on-field contributions, Scott was a great teammate and a tremendous representative of the Phillies off the field. The Phillies look forward to honoring Scott for his momentous achievement.”
Rolen’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony is on July 23, 2023.
