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Records for consecutive successful stolen base attempts are limited by the available data, as times caught stealing has been recorded officially only since 1920. Max Carey established a mark in 1922–23 of 36 consecutive stolen bases without being caught, [30] which stood until it was broken by Davey Lopes with 38 consecutive steals in 1975.
Stolen bases were more common in baseball's dead-ball era, when teams relied more on stolen bases and hit and run plays than on home runs. [2] Rickey Henderson holds the MLB career stolen base record with 1,406. [3] He is the only MLB player to have reached the 1,000 stolen bases milestone in his career.
Max Carey led the National League in stolen bases ten times, the most times of any player. Maury Wills led the National League in stolen bases in six consecutive seasons. Vince Coleman is the only other player to do so. John Montgomery Ward was the first player to lead the National League in stolen bases for different teams.
For reference, since baseball was integrated in 1947, only 23 players have stolen 467 bases over their entire careers. Henderson's stolen-base total is one of MLB's unbreakable records
Consecutive stolen bases without being caught stealing. 50 – Vince Coleman, St. Louis Cardinals – September 18, 1988 – July 26, 1989; Consecutive games with a stolen base. 12 – Bert Campaneris, Oakland Athletics – June 10, 1969 – June 21, 1969; Consecutive seasons, 100 or more stolen bases. 3 – Vince Coleman, St. Louis Cardinals ...
Most runners caught stealing: 810, Deacon McGuire [21] Most stolen bases allowed: 1,498, Deacon McGuire [22] Most stolen base attempts: 2,308, Deacon McGuire; Highest caught stealing %: 57.40%, Roy Campanella [23] Most games caught: 2,427, Iván Rodríguez [24] Most caught no hitters: 4, Jason Varitek, May 19, 2008 and Carlos Ruiz, July 25, 2015.
In Major League Baseball (MLB), the 30–30 club is the group of 47 batters who have collected 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in a single season. [1] [2] Baseball Digest called the 30–30 club "the most celebrated feat that can be achieved by a player who has both power and speed." [2] [3] Six members have been elected to the National ...
Timothy Donald Locastro (born July 14, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees, and New York Mets. He holds the MLB record for most consecutive successful stolen bases to start a career ...