PT TOMORROW: AL Central—Speed, and a few speed traps

Kansas City Royals

Over each of the past three seasons, no one has attempted more stolen bases than Adalberto Mondesi (SS, KC; pictured above). His Stolen Base Attempt rate (SBA% = (SB + CS)/(BB + singles + HBP) as defined in the 2021 Baseball Forecaster over the past three seasons—61% in 2018, 55% in 2019, 68% in 2020—indicates that he is a threat to steal every time he gets on base. Getting on base has not been his strong point, however, with below-average OBPs over those same three seasons (.306, .291, .294). He did finish strong in September 2020 though, with eight walks to go with 32 hits in an even 100 plate appearances.  

Teammates Whit Merrifield (OF, KC) and Jarrod Dyson (OF, KC) also own top-shelf speed histories, and despite...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Tomorrow

Birdsong and Kim waiting on opportunities for SF and LA; OF PT in ARI; Rockies rookies; and impact of Cronenworth absence in SD
Apr 17 2025 3:05am
Liam Hendriks' impending return could shake up Boston's late-inning mix. Plus, Jonathan Aranda's platoon usage, potential call-ups, and more.
Apr 16 2025 3:05am
With Spencer Arrighetti out for six weeks, the Astros need a 5th starter to produce in the short term.
Apr 15 2025 3:01am
A hot MacKenzie Gore is leading a fair to middling effort by WAS starters to kick off 2025. Plus: SP in ATL; bullpen a PHI; 1B in MIA; more.
Apr 14 2025 3:06am

Tools