"Two games into 2026, the Marlins are second in MLB in steals with 5, trailing just the Brewers total of 8. They definitely look like a team with increased aggressiveness on the brain."
"A look at last season shows that such a steals breakthrough from a less than speedy source can't be dismissed out of hand. Josh Naylor stole thirty bases last season despite only having an average sprint speed of 24.5 feet per second."
The Miami Marlins have started the 2026 season with notable base-stealing activity, ranking second in MLB with five steals after just two games. While the sample size is small, the team appears more aggressive compared to last season, where they finished seventh in steals. Notably, players like Owen Caissie and Griffin Conine have contributed to this early success, alongside established speedsters. The potential for surprise 20/20 seasons and leading the league in steals is being considered, despite the competition and the quality of the opposing defense.
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