Thursday, March 28

Speed ​​To Burn: Eli White Among Fastest In MLB


Texas Rangers outfielder Eli White has been clocked on the field this season at 32 MPH.

That’s the second-fastest sprint speed in Major League Baseball this season, behind only Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. at 32.2 MPH. Yes, that’s the son of former Rangers pitcher Bobby Witt.

Last season White had the fastest sprint speed of all major league left fielders at 30.5 MPH.

Eli White

Apr 19, 2022;  Seattle, Washington, USA;  Texas Rangers center fielder Eli White (41) advances to score a run against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park.  Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Eli White

Eli White / Spring Training

Eli White

It’s one of the reasons the Rangers are using him as a leadoff hitter and as a No. 9 hitter. That sounds odd, but his speed helps the Rangers in both locations in the order.




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