Unveiled: The Rookie Who Shattered MLB Stealing Records and Left Legends in Dust
4. 71 – Tim Raines, Montreal Expos (1981)
One of the best baserunners in major league history, Raines ended the ’81 season batting over .300 and with 71 steals – in only 88 games. In close to half the games played by the three guys ahead of him, he could have made a run at Coleman if not for the strike-shortened season. The Hall of Famer went on to swipe 808 bases in his 23-year career – fifth on the all-time list.
- 5. 67 – Esteury Ruiz, Oakland Athletics (2023)
- 6. 66 – Kenny Lofton, Cleveland (1992)
- 7. 60 – Tony Womack, Pittsburgh Pirates (1997)
- 8. 58 – Chuck Carr, Florida Marlins (1993)
- 9. 57 – Hap Myers, Boston Braves (1913)
- T-10. 56 – Billy Hamilton, Cincinnati Reds (2014)
- T-10. 56 –Gene Richards, San Diego Padres (1997)
- T-10. 56 –Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle Mariners (2001)
- T-10. 56 – Quilvio Veras, Florida Marlins (1995)
Most Stolen Bases by a Rookie in a Game
T-1. 5 – Alex Cole, Cleveland (Aug. 1, 1990)
In his first eight games, Cole stole eight bases – five of which were in a 4-1 win over the Kansas City Royals. Hitting leadoff, he went 2 for 2 while coaxing a walk and hit by pitch.



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