It’s the time of year that every counting stat matters down to a single digit. Are you in need of a rabbit or two to help push your stolen base total? Here are some potential sources of speed…
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- Greg Allen: Here’s a rare gem. Allen has the kind of speed that could equate to 40-50 steals over a full season. He’s showing it since getting the call as a regular outfielder, with 6 SBs in the last 14 days. He’ll sit occasionally, but the Indians don’t seem to have many other options in centerfield.
- Rafael Ortega: There isn’t much firepower left in the Marlins lineup, but Ortega has shown the ability to get on base about 35% of the time. That gives an above average opportunity for him ply his trade as a base stealer. He may not be a leadoff man with a career .350 OBP, but you can ride him while he’s making contact.
- Amed Rosario: Speed is a large part of the equation for Rosario as a prospect so when he came into the season with a bum wheel it was cause for concern. Rightfully so, as he only managed to steal 6 bases in the first half. He may be over the leg issue, however. He’s swiped 4 bags in the last two weeks to bring his second-half total to 9 SBs.
Player Team SBA CS Jonathan Lucroy OAK 58 24 Russell Martin TOR 57 15 Omar Narvaez CHW 57 19 Jorge Alfaro PHI 55 20 Robinson Chirinos TEX 48 6 Yasmani Grandal LAD 43 15 Buster Posey SFG 42 17 Tucker Barnhart CIN 42 16 Kevin Plawecki NYM 42 8 Mitch Garver MIN 42 10 James McCann DET 40 21 Yan Gomes CLE 38 16 Willson Contreras CHC 38 19 Kurt Suzuki ATL 35 5 Chris Iannetta COL 35 5
