Hiram Moreno
Stealing a base is not something easy to achieve in the Major Leagues, where actions are defined by milliseconds. In this way, being MLB stolen bases leader is something that not every player can achieve: only those who have enough skill and speed to turn this resource into an art.
As the first half has already gone by, JefeBet looks ahead to the second half of the season, and the top contenders for this crown.
Favorites for 2022 MLB Stolen Base Leader Title
Ronald Acuña Jr. (Odds 15/1)
The Venezuelan, winner of the 2019 title, was one of the favorites to take it this season, but is currently far from the top with 20 total stolen bases.
The fact that he missed almost a month of the season while recovering from an injury also influences his position; knowing his athletic abilities, however, Acuña Jr. will be able to climb a few spots on the list of leaders in stolen bases.
Tommy Edman (Odds 15/1)
Tommy Edman is tied with Ronald Acuña Jr. with a total of 20 stolen bases, but the St. Louis Cardinals player may be starting to fall behind in the race after stealing just one base in the entire month of July.
Edman had a +2000 moneyline at the beginning of the season, as he is probably one of the fastest players on the Cardinals roster, but he will surely start to fall behind soon.
Julio Rodriguez (Odds 10/1)
The young Seattle Mariners star is proving to be not only a threat with the bat, but also by running the bases, and has accumulated a total of 21 stolen bases so far this season.
He also records 16 HRs, so Rodriguez could become a member of the “30-30 club” if he keeps up the performance in the second half of the season, which would be quite a feat considering his rookie status in the Major Leagues.
Jorge Mateo (Odds 8/1)
The Baltimore Orioles shortstop currently leads the American League in stolen runs with 22, four of which were recorded this month, helping his team to compile an incredible streak of ten consecutive wins.
Despite being so high in his league, Mateo’s chances of winning the title are pretty slim considering that one player is several rungs above him in stolen bases this season.
Jon Berti (Odds 3/1)
Having Jon Berti on the bases poses a threat to any team this season, as the Miami Marlins player has stolen a total of 28 bases in this first half of the 2022 MLB season.
Berti has been injured since July 14, but he has a significant lead over his competitors and is anticipated to return at any time to extend his lead.
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