Each year during Spring Training, I write an article that covers late-round steals sources. Securing swipes has been among the most challenging tasks for managers in recent years, but as Bob Dylan said, 'The Times They Are A-Changin'.' By making two major rule changes, MLB has given would-be base stealers every reason to get aggressive this year.
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 15: Andres Gimenez #0 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a single during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees in game three of the American League Division Series at Progressive Field on October 15, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Each year during Spring Training, I write an article that covers late-round steals sources. Securing swipes has been among the most challenging tasks for managers in recent years, but as Bob Dylan said,"The Times They Are A-Changin'.
First, the league has expanded the size of the bases from 15 to 18 inches, which will improve players’ ability to slide to avoid being tagged and also slightly reduce the distance between bases. And more importantly, any pitcher who makes three disengagements from the mound in one plate appearance without recording an out will cause the base runners to automatically move up one base.
These rule changes will undoubtedly lead to a league-wide bump in steals, but it’s anyone’s guess as to how the extra swipes will be distributed.One of the biggest misconceptions about stolen bases is that players with large steals totals and terrific success rates will likely go to even further heights the following year. In fact, the opposite is usually true.
There is no doubt that Marte played hurt last season en route to posting his lowest steals total in a non-shortened season since his rookie year in 2012. The 34-year-old underwent core muscle surgery in the offseason, and although he has taken things slowly in Spring Training, he expects to be ready for Opening Day. There is a strong likelihood that a healthy Marte swipes more than 25 bags this year.
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