These 5 players have speed to burn and are candidates to steal even more in 2026.
*Sprint Speed: A measurement of a player's top running speed, expressed in "feet per second in a player's fastest one-second window."
Brenton Doyle OF COL
Doyle does pick 'em up and put 'em down: 29.5 Feet per Second is elite speed, but he's stolen just a ho-hum 16 on the season, although his success rate is impeccable, having been caught just once. This points to continued success, as his lightning speed matches well with his sound judgement. For 2026, Doyle is in an age 27 season, carrying a solid Barrel Rate of 11.7%, pointing to further 20/20 potential for Brenton despite the sub .300 OBP. Looking forward, Doyle's a decent bet to SB more in 2026, so targeting him as a 4th or 5th OF could bring bargain value in 2026.
Matt McLain 2B/SS CIN
The curious case of Matt McLain: beyond his elite 29.1 Feet per Second speed, StatCast shows him absolutely no love. Despite the meager metrics, 7% Barrel and 88 MPH Average Exit Velocity among other ice-cold numbers, McLain is exceeding 15 HR and 20 SB on the 2025 campaign. While his beastly .666 OPS hails Satan, McLain breaks the 8th Commandment with commendable success, swiping 16 of 18 thus far. Looking ahead to 2026, McLain can provide value with HR/SB potential of 20/20 if he can stay healthy entering his age 27 season.
Cam Smith 3B/OF HOU
Rookie Cam Smith is going for a very quiet 10/10 in 2025. While his early season hot bat cooled considerably, he has kept his bat speed up in the 81st Percentile and his foot speed still burns at 29.4 Feet per Second. Is 8 enough to fill our lives with love, as far as steals go? No, it is not, but the fact that the youngster swipes wisely is good news heading into 2026. Having only been caught once, Smith's stealing pedigree should continue to grow into his second campaign, making him an intriguing post-hype sleeper for your 3B needs in 2026. Draft with a floor idea of 15/15 and hope he takes the next step forward.
Jackson Chourio OF MIL
My real-life close personal friend and not at all just the guy I listen to as I walk my dog in the morning, Scott White made an apt Chourio to Julio Rodriguez comparison back in March. Despite my propensity to believe that ultimately Jackson > Julio, the Scotty was correct. They are neighbors in sprint speed but both tend to be caught stealing too often. Jackson has been caught 7 times against 25 despite a top 10 sprint speed of 29 Feet per second. Despite missing all of August, Chourio will ease into at least 20/20, which is becoming the 21 year old's baseline, remarkably. Draft Jackson in 2026 as you would with Rodriguez, early and often, and with a full season, expect 30/30 from the Brewer's rising star.
Ceddanne Rafaela OF BOS
Another fleet of feet youngster closing in on 20/20 HR/SB, Rafaela burns at 29 Feet per Second on the basepaths. With speed highly prized by fantasy players today, Rafaela is not difficult to catch (19 of 25 SB) nor is he a fussy swinger (2nd Percentile Chase Rate). The numbers pile up despite a sub .300 OBP, but the power and speed remain projectable for 2026: he can hit the ball out and he can run fast. The question remains, when to draft Rafaela in 2026: certainly not early, likely not often, but he's good potential value at 4th OF or in AL-Only.
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