Fastest Players in MLB

Witt continued to progress in his rookie season, with 23 secondary base hits and 8 stolen bases in the first 52 games of his career. The short run has shown outstanding fitness, reaching an average sprint speed of 30.4 feet per second.

Turner has regularly been among the fastest players of his MLB career, and 2022 is no different. The star has 12 steals in 55 games and has more than 200 stolen bases in his career.

Mateo has emerged as a frequent shortcut to rebuilding Orioles this season and had 13 bases stolen in 51 games. He once swept 82 bases as a Yankees farmer in 2015.

Siri made some noise in last year’s knockouts and continues to play well on the Astros’ bench. He has six steals in 37 games and averages a sprint speed of 30.2 feet per second.

Quick White is a regular surprise for Texas. Clemson alum has had 12 stolen bases in 44 games, even though his batting average is under 200.

Once a top prospect, Adell Sports is still making its way into the professional leagues. He’s only had three steals in 95 career games but still shows off power and speed.

Vierling started the year as the Phils’ central starting school but has since switched between Triple-A and majors. He has had three steals in 58 career games since last season.

O’Neill is known for his muscular build and tremendous strength with 34 home runs last season. He’s also used 15 bases and has swiped 3 bases in 33 games this year.

Sosa won playing time at St. Louis with Paul DeJongis struggling and continues to run well. He had six stolen bases in 154 career matches and hit an average sprint speed of 29.8 feet per second.

Rodriguez was the favorite as he won Rookie of the Year, showing he can do it all on the pitch. The 21-year-old leads the MLB with 17 stolen facilities, also scoring .273-7-26.

Rosario’s pace has allowed him to split his time between the short and the outfield, while also delivering good basic numbers stolen. He has 68 steals in 590 games in his career, including 5 steals this season.

Zimmer has become a valuable substitute for Toronto after winning 15 starts in 99 games against Cleveland last year. He has only had one steal in 39 games so far this season but averaged a sprint speed of 29.5 feet per second.

McCarthy made just 147 appearances over the two seasons of his career but has shot up to become one of the fastest players in the MLB. He stole 32 bases between three levels, including MLB, last year.

Hill spent time patrolling center court for the Tigers and had three steals in 29 games. He stole more than 20 bases five times in minors.

Pena remains the Rookie of the Year contender after a quick start, with eight home runs and four stolen bases in 49 games. The shortstop stole 20 facilities by minors during the 2019 season.

Trout doesn’t rob the base like it used to, but the superstar is still running very well. He is yet to score in 52 games played this season but led MLB back in his rookie season in 2012 with 49. Trout had 203 steals in his career.

Bader brings energy to the midfield and the Cardinals with his superior speed. Through 53 games played, he topped the NL with 14 steals.

McKenna’s pace makes him suitable for utility work in Baltimore. He’s only had one steal in 126 career games but has stolen base more than 20 times twice in the minor leagues.

Gimenez is emerging as one of Cleveland’s best offensive players this season. The former top prospect has seven home runs and four steals in 44 games. He stole 38 bases in the Mets’ ranch system in 2018.

Chisholm quickly became the face of the Marlins, delivering big numbers at the start of the year. He leads the MLB with four triple goals and also has nine stolen bases in 43 games. He demonstrated an insanely fast 29.2 feet/second average sprint speed.

Berti is best known for his base steals, with 43 career steals in 228 games. He has had eight steals this season, mostly playing from the bench.

Straw booked the table in the Guardians lineup. After stealing 30 bases between Houston and Cleveland last season, Straw has 11 steals in 51 games in 2022.

Azocar made a valuable contribution as a rookie for San Diego. He has two steals in his first six attempts this season in 41 games, reaching an average sprint speed of 29.2 feet per second.

Kiermaier is known to be one of the best defensive midfielders in the game, with three Golden Gloves. He can also steal a base, doing so three times this season and 109 times in his career with his superb pace.

Fox has only been around for a short time this year, taking up a base in 10 games. He appeared at times as a top prospect in his minor league career and stole more than 20 bases four times in the minor league.