Top 5 Baseball Speedsters

5. Joey Gathright- Tampa Bay Devil RayOF, Minors

Joey Gathright has been called the fastest player in the league, hes even been called the fastest man in the world, but he hasnt yet received big-league playing time. Gathright could be that guy, who gets to the 100 SB mark. Hell have to wait however with a crowded list of OFs on Tampa Bay. Joey Gathright is so fast, so athletic that he can jump over a car... the long way. "But I cant do it anymore," Gathright said. "Its in my contract. Im not allowed to jump over cars anymore. Cant jump fences, either." Gathright could get a call to the majors sometime in 2004. Steals projection this season: 45, between Minors and Majors.

4. Rafael Furcal- Atlanta BravesSS

If Rafael Furcal got more SB opportunities he could easily steal 50+ bases in a single season, but the Braves dont send him enough. Furcal stole 25 bases last year, and was caught stealing just twice. With Furcals speed, he should get twice as many steals as he did last season. In 2000, Furcal stole 40 bases, so why arent they sending him now SB aside, Furcal showed his speed last season when he scored 130 runs in the Braves leadoff role, good enough to place him 3rd in the majors. With some of the big-name sluggers gone from Atlanta, the Braves need to find a new way to produce runs, and Furcal will be a key part in that. Steals projection this season: 40

3. Carlos Beltran - Kansas City RoyalsOF

Carlos Beltran stole 41 bases last season, and was only thrown out 4 times. Thats a ration of 10 steals per 1 time being thrown out, and thats an amazing ratio. Beltran can not only run the basepaths well, but he hit 25 HR, batted in 100 RBI and batted .307 last season. Carlos Beltran is an all-around fantasy god. He should steal more bases this season, because he missed 20 games last season due to injuries. Carlos Beltran is a 4-10 pick overall, and he wont disappoint you with his speed. Steals projection this season: 55

2. Juan Pierre - Florida MarlinsOF

Pierre led the leagues in SB last season, so why isnt he the top speedster Well he did get CS 20 times. Pierre is on a Florida team that loves to run, 5 Florida hitters stole double-digit bases last season, and Pierre was their leader. Batting at the top of the order, Pierre would get on base and then he would proceed to try to steal second. Pierre attempted a steal about once every 3-4 times he got on base. Pierres fantasy value skyrocketed last season, and he should get around the same amount of steals this season as he did last year. Steals projection this season: 58

1. Carl Crawford - Tampa Bay Devil RaysOF

So you might be asking, why Crawford over Pierre or Beltran Carl Crawford stole 55 bases last year, in his first full season, Crawford stole 55 bases and was CS 10 times. Thats 5.5 SB per 1 CS, which is a whole lot better than Juan Pierres ratio. Crawford should only improve his speed over the next few seasons, in which his whole team will be improving around him. In his best season Crawford could steal 70+ bases and score 120+ runs. Steals projection this season: 63

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