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 Jordan Lyles Jersey s Bobby Witt Jr. at 32.2 MPH. Yes, thats 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 WhiteEli WhiteEli WhiteIts 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. That speed is another reason the Rangers are likely to play through his inevitable slumps at the plate. On Sunday, White played left field at hit leadoff against the Houston Astros. He went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts Dave Parker Jersey to drop his average to .194 . He finished 0-for-10 for the four-game set. His average has been dropping the past couple of weeks, and it hasnt stopped the Rangers from using him. That's because his on-base percentage is still hovering over .300, which allows the Rangers to keep playing him despite the average dip.And he has wheels. Entering Tuesdays game at the Los Angeles Angles, White has eight stolen bases and he hasnt been caught yet Pablo Reyes Jersey this season. That puts him among the top five players in the American League. Hes the Rangers biggest threat once he gets on base. Scroll to ContinueHe showed that off during the last homestand. Against Boston on May 14, an 11-3 lo s to the Red Sox, White stole two bases in the first inning. On May 16, the opener against the Angels, he led off and helped set the table in the Rangers six-run first inning, which set the tone for a three-game sweep. That Ivan Nova Jersey was part of a 12-game on-base streak that lasted from April 25 to May 17. The next day, White had a "Little League Homer," as his single and three-base error cleared the bases and led to the Rangers winning 10-5. White was timed at 14.79 seconds from home to home, which was the fastest time in the Majors this season, per Statcast. Corey SeagerCorey Seager and Marcus SemienCorey SeagerHis speed doesnt just come in handy on the basepaths, either. He can play both left field and center field, and he has three outfield a sists this season, tied for third in the AL. He showed off his speed and arm in Fridays game with Houston, as he threw out Aledmys Diaz at second when the pinch-hitter tried Trevor Williams Jersey to stretch a single into a double. Best of all, the Rangers are 10-6 in Whites last 16 starts. When hes in the lineup, he helps influence the outcome. White is trying to build on his 2021 season, during which he hit a slash of .177/.259/.308/.567 in 64 games, with six home runs and 15 RBI. The Rangers seem intent on giving him every chance to improve.
