Chandler Simpson made history by stealing his 28th base of the season, setting a new franchise rookie record for the Tampa Bay Rays. He continued to excel by stealing two more bases in a single game, bringing his total to 30 for the season. This achievement has him tied for the third most stolen bases in Major League Baseball. Rays manager Kevin Cash and right-hander Drew Rasmussen praised Simpson for his fearless base running and ability to consistently get on base, which creates chaos for defenders. Simpson's base running philosophy emphasizes strategy and relentless pursuit of the next base.
Simpson took off in an attempt to steal his 28th base of the season, setting the franchise rookie record for most stolen bases, surpassing Rocco Baldelli's 27 in 2003.
Simpson decided to make it an even 30 by stealing two more bases, tying his single-game career-high in a 13-3 win over the Houston Astros.
Rays manager Kevin Cash praised Simpson, saying, "Congrats to Chandler, you're in good company certainly with Rocco. It's his game; he's fearless."
Simpson's philosophy on the base paths is simple: Stay relentless, "I'm not thinking about first base, I'm thinking about the next base, just trying to be strategic."
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