Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen is voicing his concern over a potential issue arising in MLB.
With the new pitch clock rules has come a significant increase in baserunning activity, with far more players attempting to steal bases than in previous years. In 2023, MLB teams are averaging 0.89 attempted stolen bases per game, the highest since 2012, and they are converting at a 78.8% success rate.
While more activity on the basepaths isn’t necessarily a bad thing, McCutchen is concerned that players are becoming more susceptible to injury when fielders block the base with their bodies.
