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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?
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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Recent changes to MLB rules have put speed at a premium. According to the Statcast sprint speed metric, these are the 25 fastest players in MLB for the 2025 season.

 
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1. Bobby Witt Jr., SS, Royals

Bobby Witt Jr., SS, Royals
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The Royals superstar has 110 bases over his first three seasons, and finished second in the AL MVP vote in 2024. He leads all players since 2024 with 30.5 feet per second sprint speed.

 
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2. Johan Rojas, OF, Phillies

Johan Rojas, OF, Phillies
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Rojas is a tremendous weapon off the bench for the Phils as a pinch runner and defensive replacement. He ranks as the second fastest player in MLB at 30.1 feet per second.

 
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3. Victor Scott II, CF, Cardinals

Victor Scott II, CF, Cardinals
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St. Louis is hopeful Scott is their long-term center fielder. He swiped 94 bases as a minor leaguer in 2024 and has averaged 30.0 feet per second sprint speed.

 
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4. Tyler Fitzgerald, 2B, Giants

Tyler Fitzgerald, 2B, Giants
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Fitzgerald had a breakout rookie season with 15 home runs and 17 stolen bases in only 96 games during 2024. He also averaged an elite 30.0 feet per second sprint speed.

 
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5. Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF, Cubs

Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF, Cubs
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The flashy Crow-Armstrong stole 27 bases in 123 games during his rookie season. Also playing an elite center field, he averaged 30.0 feet per second sprint speed.

 
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6.. Elly De La Cruz, SS, Reds

Elly De La Cruz, SS, Reds
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De La Cruz is bursting with power and speed, hitting 25 homers with a league-high 67 steals in 2024. He averages 30.0 feet per second sprint speed.

 
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7. Jose Siri, CF, Mets

Jose Siri, CF, Mets
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Siri shows elite range in center field and a flair for making big plays. The former Ray now Met averages 29.9 feet per second sprinting.

 
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8. Jorge Mateo, IF, Orioles

Jorge Mateo, IF, Orioles
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Mateo led the AL with 35 steals in 2022, but is now more of a utlityman. His speed remains valuable off the bench, and as he averages 29.8 feet per second.

 
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9. Jonny DeLuca, CF, Rays

Jonny DeLuca, CF, Rays
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DeLuca has become the Rays starting center fielder following the departure of Jose Siri. He has plenty of range with 29.8 feet per second sprint speed.

 
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10. Jeremy Pena, SS, Astros

Jeremy Pena, SS, Astros
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Pena has shown ample power and speed in three MLB seasons. He averages 29.8 feet per second sprint speed.

 
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11. Garrett Hampson, UT, Diamondbacks

Garrett Hampson, UT, Diamondbacks
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A long-time MLB utilityman, Hampson has 65 career steals over eight seasons. He's still one of the game's fastest players at 29.8 feet per second.

 
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12. Jake McCarthy, OF, Diamondbacks

Jake McCarthy, OF, Diamondbacks
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A former first-round pick, McCarthy has more than 20 steals in three consecutive seasons. He flashes speed at 29.7 feet per second.

 
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13. Byron Buxton, OF, Twins

Byron Buxton, OF, Twins
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The oft-injured Buxton showed his old speed last season despite only stealing seven bases in 102 games. His sprint speed was 29.7 feet per second.

 
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14. Jacob Young, OF, Nationals

Jacob Young, OF, Nationals
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Young became Washington's starting center fielder last season, showing off his wheels. While playing well in center field, he also stole 33 bases in 150 games.

 
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15. Jackson Chourio, OF, Brewers

Jackson Chourio, OF, Brewers
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Chourio is a budding star, finishing third in NL Rookie of the Year voting after hitting .275-21-79 with 22 steals. His speed is as impressive as his hitting ability, averaging 29.7 feet per second.

 
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16. Wyatt Langford, OF, Rangers

Wyatt Langford, OF, Rangers
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Langford became a regular for the Rangers less than a year after being drafted fourth overall out of Florida. He stole 19 bases in 134 games last season, and averaged 29.7 feet per second.

 
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17. Trea Turner, SS, Phillies

Trea Turner, SS, Phillies
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Turner has long been one of the league's speediest players, with 281 steals over 11 seasons. He's still showing elite speed, averaging 29.6 feet per second.

 
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18. Jarren Duran, OF, Red Sox

Jarren Duran, OF, Red Sox
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Duran was a sparkplug atop the Red Sox lineup last season leading the AL in doubles and triples while stealing 34 bases. He averages 29.6 feet per second sprinting.

 
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19. Dairon Blanco, OF, Royals

Dairon Blanco, OF, Royals
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Blanco has emerged as an excellent bench player for the Royals, with elite speed and outfield defense. He stole 55 bases off the bench in 2023-2024, and has averaged 29.6 feet per second sprint speed.

 
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20. Derek Hill, OF, Marlins

Derek Hill, OF, Marlins
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Hill spent 2024 with three different teams, drawing interest due to his athleticism. Now settled in with the Marlins, he's been a strong outfield speed option averaging 29.6 feet per second.

 
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21. Corbin Carroll, OF, Diamondbacks

Corbin Carroll, OF, Diamondbacks
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Carroll is one of baseball's best young superstars, with two 20/20 seasons in his first two full campaigns. He totaled 89 stolen bases in those two years, and averages 29.6 feet per second.

 
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22. Julio Rodriguez, CF, Mariners

Julio Rodriguez, CF, Mariners
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J-Rod has been an elite player in three seasons, with 80 home runs and 87 stolen bases. Seattle's center fielder averages 29.5 feet per second since 2024.

 
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23. Garrett Mitchell, CF, Brewers

Garrett Mitchell, CF, Brewers
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Injuries have plagued Mitchell early in his career, but he's run well when healthy. He had 11 steals in 69 games during 2024, averaging 29.5 feet per second.

 
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24. Brice Turang, 2B, Brewers

Brice Turang, 2B, Brewers
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Turang has been promoted to leadoff early in 2025, and it's easy to see why with his sprint speed. He swiped 50 bases in 2024 and averages 29.4 feet per second sprint speed.

 
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25. David Hamilton, IF, Red Sox

David Hamilton, IF, Red Sox
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After seeing somewhat regular playing time in 2024, Hamilton has given way to rookie Kristina Campbell in 2025. He's still an excellent bench option after stealing 33 bases, showing off his speed at 29.3 feet per second.

Seth Trachtman

Seth Trachtman is a sportswriter, digital marketer, and fantasy sports expert based in St. Louis, Missouri. He’s a two-time winner of the Tout Wars Fantasy Baseball Expert’s League, and his work has appeared in hundreds of fantasy baseball and fantasy football newsstand and online publications

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