As Nolan Arenado ranged toward the majors and started watching more video of the greats at third base and their footwork, there was something about Scott Rolen‘s highlights that could not be contained on a phone, a laptop, or even a widescreen TV, no matter its size.
“You don’t realize how big the man is until you’re next to him,” said Arenado, the Cardinals’ third baseman.
The same could be true following Rolen toward Cooperstown.
His presence could be bigger than it first appears.
On Tuesday, the National Baseball Hall of Fame will announce if eligible baseball writers have elected anyone to the Class of 2023.