Off-Topic Forum

I agree with those glad to see a return, even if somewhat limited, of the running game. Remember when Henderson and Coleman used to swipe 100+ bases a year? Starling Marte is one of my favorite contemporary players and has been since his days with Pittsburgh.

Kep75, thanks for pointing that out. I remembered it happening some time in the late 80s/early 90s but couldn't remember who. 
 

As for the stolen base artists, I was always a fan of them. Coleman was one of my favorites in the 80s/ early 90s (at least before some of his NYM antics). 

Yeah, and also Tim Raines, not stealing 100 but pretty close to it while competing for batting titles. Something magical about those times.

 

HookedSince68 wrote:

Remember when Henderson and Coleman used to swipe 100+ bases a year?

How many have seen this?

Walk, steal second, steal third, score on sac fly. I think some call that stealing a run. 

Just unbelievable to watch happen.

great topic, so I'll throw in the obligatory 2021 nod to Ohtani

leading the AL in HR [44] and SLG  [0.611] ....  with 23 SB including a steal of home last week [potential for the 30-30 club?]

leads in intentional walks recieved [12]

top 5 in the AL in steals / top 5 in the AL in total bases

while starting 21 games, in which he is 9-2 in 115 IP with a 3.36 ERA and 136 K's

Ohtani is nomlonger leading the AL in Home Runs.

Guerrero has 45....