Stealing first base is actually a legit strategy. But there’s a traditional and non-traditional way to steal first base. Let me explain. Most players don’t realize they’ve stolen first base. It just happens on a drop third strike. Where on a third strike, the catcher drops the ball or the ball hits the dirt and the batter strikes out but reaches first base safely. In Bananaball, stealing first can happen in any count and on any pitch. You’re likely to be more successful on a past ball, so be str

9K views · 70 reactions | One guy kept stealing first base until MLB said no more. Well, sort of. They could've made this all so much easier for everyone, but we'll explain. | SB Nation | Facebook

116K views · 5.7K reactions | OTD in 1982 Rickey Henderson breaks Lou Brock's single-season stolen base record with No. 119. He would finish the year with 130 SB, still the single-season mark. | MLB | Facebook

33K views · 762 reactions | First stolen base of the year for Nathaniel Lowe!  Texas Rangers | #StraightUpTX | @BallySports  | FanDuel Sports Network Southwest | Facebook

ANOTHER STOLEN BASE FOR SHOHEI OHTANI!!! He had no idea where that ball was going to end up and was able to make it to third. That was an insane watch 😅 Via @sportsnetla | Dodgers Nation