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Bill Madlock had 174. The guy we are forgetting is Howard Johnson with 231 and he didn't play that long (topped out at 41 in a season). But a lot of 3B guys were power hitters or glove men...

Posted on August 26, 2026 at 01:56:52 PM by Rich

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Apparently Jose Ramirez is now the all time leader in stolen bases by a 3rd baseman (since 1898, defined as a player who played at least 60% of his games at 3rd base). Stole his 317th bag last night. Surprisingly low number? Thoughts?* - By Ev August 26, 2026 at 01:21:14 PM
- OK, here is a tough one. Paul Molitor had 508 steals and he was more DH than anything else, but in the field he was primarily a 3rd baseman.* - By Rich August 26, 2026 at 02:44:57 PM
- Tom Brookens 86. Not bad. More than a lot of 3rd sackers* - By Rich August 26, 2026 at 02:42:15 PM
- Brad Ausmus is 18th in career steals for Catchers with 102 (m) - By Spirit August 26, 2026 at 02:31:05 PM
- Mike Schmidt had some decent wheels earlier on. 174 career steals. 8 years in double figures* - By Rich August 26, 2026 at 01:42:13 PM
  - Without googling, I remember Carney Lansford could run a little bit.* - By MasterBates August 26, 2026 at 02:07:11 PM
  - Similarly George Brett had 201 and 9 years in double figures - By Rich August 26, 2026 at 01:45:07 PM
    - More than I would have guessed for Schmidt, fewer for Brett.* - By Ev August 26, 2026 at 01:49:54 PM
      - Bill Madlock had 174. The guy we are forgetting is Howard Johnson with 231 and he didn't play that long (topped out at 41 in a season). But a lot of 3B guys were power hitters or glove men... - By Rich August 26, 2026 at 01:56:52 PM
        
        Chipper Jones had good speed in his younger days (89 steals from 1996-2000) but then that went away when he bulked up. (nm) - By GritsGoBlue August 26, 2026 at 02:16:45 PM
        
        Carney Lansford had 224 but Rich is ignoring it.* - By MasterBates August 26, 2026 at 02:20:11 PM
        
        68% success rate. Underrated part of those Bash Brothers teams* - By brick August 26, 2026 at 03:03:01 PM
- 317 steals in 383 attempts. 83% for his career. An absolutely phenomenal player who’s played his entire career in Cleveland - By brick August 26, 2026 at 01:32:02 PM
  - Awesome player. Shame he plays for Cleveland of all teams.* - By Ev August 26, 2026 at 01:33:34 PM
- 3B guys are usually quick but not fast so makes some sense I guess. Ramirez is a pain in the ass to play against* - By Daytripper August 26, 2026 at 01:28:54 PM
  - Some ppl were born on 3rd base and think they hit a triple (nm) - By danny August 26, 2026 at 01:55:25 PM
    - God that was such a great line and moment* - By Rich August 26, 2026 at 02:40:37 PM
      - In some ways, I don't think Day has fully recovered* - By Rich August 26, 2026 at 02:41:20 PM
  - And fast 3B often started at SS and got moved later in their career. A-Rod has 329 career SB's but slightly more than half his career was at SS.* - By doctor_klopek August 26, 2026 at 01:41:17 PM
    - Man, we get some serious baseball analysis on this board. Good shit.* - By Ev August 26, 2026 at 01:53:23 PM
- Chone Figgins?* - By ftb August 26, 2026 at 01:25:12 PM
  - Good call. Played roughly half his games at 3rd, so doesn’t qualify. 60% is pretty arbitrary definition. Figgins had 341, which is fewer than I would have guessed.* - By Ev August 26, 2026 at 01:32:26 PM

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