“Hamp” is a plus-plus runner. In each of his five MLB seasons, he has ranked in the 96th percentile or higher among qualified players in Sprint Speed. He leverages that tool to bunt his way on base—averaging five bunt hits per season, according to FanGraphs—and steal bags efficiently (80% career success rate). Hampson takes the extra base in 64% of his opportunities, as defined by Baseball-Reference—dating back to 2018, that’s roughly the same as famously aggressive baserunners like Javier Báez (65%) and Ronald Acuña Jr. (63%). One of the few major leaguers with a significant lead on him in that department is teammate Jazz Chisholm Jr.
2023 Marlins Season Preview: Garrett Hampson
