MLB

Billy Hamilton

MLB center fielder known as one of the fastest players in baseball (Cincinnati Reds)

All evidence

2 records, newest first. Strength changes with age and weight class, so check the date and context before you compare.

1. 2016

   • Home to first base (non-bunt, Statcast)3.61 s

     CompetitionCincinnati Reds, 2016 season2016 MLB regular season

     “Home to first (non-bunt), 3.61 seconds”

     2016's most extreme Statcast baserunning moments (MLB.com, 2016-12-28)Official result2016

     Fastest Statcast-tracked non-bunt home-to-first time of the 2016 season. Measured in a game from the batter's box after a swing.

   • Home to second base (Statcast)7.28 s

     CompetitionCincinnati Reds, 2016 season2016 MLB regular season

     “Home to second, 7.28 seconds”

     2016's most extreme Statcast baserunning moments (MLB.com, 2016-12-28)Official result2016

     Fastest Statcast-tracked home-to-second time of the 2016 season (about 180 ft with a turn at first).