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Speed. It’s one of those tools that can’t be taught, but how to use it effectively on the basepaths can. There have been plenty of players who could flat-out fly who never learned to properly steal a base, and plenty of players with good speed who were more effective at that nuance of the game.
This week, we’re looking at which prospect for each team has the best speed, many at or close to the top of the 20-to-80 scouting scale. It’s an interesting mix of recognizable names on prospect lists and those who don’t appear on team Top 30s because their other tools don’t measure up to their wheels.
Born to run: The fastest prospects in baseball
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