Who is the fastest player in the MLB?

Chat Sports Staff
May 18, 2012 · 2:42 PM CT

The fastest player in the MLB is Atlanta Braves CF Michael Bourn. He is undoubtably the fastest player in the league because he had an 82% success rate at stealing second base in 2011. Additionally, he led the league in steals in 2011 with 61.

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