Sometimes MLB statistics can be fun. For instance, which players have the fasted and slowest home run trots so far in the 2023 season?
The 2023 MLB season has gone on for over a month. While there's still plenty of games left to be played, that won't stop some fans from reacting to how the team's playing and making declarations such as "we're totally winning the World Series," or "this team stinks and they should commence the rebuild." Not to mention, there's the spotlight being placed on players based on how their statistics are looking so far.
Sometimes, statistics could feel like sitting in a calculus course, wondering where the hell all of these numbers came from. But other times, statistics can be fun. Take, for example, Baseball Savant keeping track of every player's average home run trot time.
For those wondering who has the slowest home run trot (as of May 12), it is none other than Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, who takes an average of 29.7 seconds to round the bases after a home run. As for the fastest time, that belongs to San Diego Padres outfielder David Dahl at 18.2 seconds.
Players with fastest and slowest home run trots
Ozuna leads the pack in terms of the slowest trot around the bases. But who ranks in the top 10. Let's take a look.
- Marcell Ozuna, Braves: 29.7
- Willson Contreras, Cardinals: 29.1
- Elvis Andrus, White Sox: 28.9
- Triston Casas, Red Sox: 28.5
- Jesus Sanchez, Marlins: 28.2
- Salvador Perez, Royals: 28.0
- Raimel Tapia, Red Sox: 27.8
- Rowdy Tellez, Brewers: 27.7
- Alex Verdugo, Red Sox: 27.6
- Santiago Espinal, Blue Jays: 27.5
Ozuna had a rough start to the season, but recently went on a power surge during their three-game series against the Miami Marlins earlier this month, where he went 6-for-13 at the plate, hitting three home runs and knocking in six runs.
Now, lets take a look at those players with the fastest times to reach home plate after hitting a home run.
- David Dahl, Padres: 18.2
- Steven Kwan, Guardians: 18.6
- Tyler O'Neill, Cardinals: 19.1
- Jon Berti, Marlins: 19.4
- Stuart Fairchild: 19.4
- Lars Nootbaar, Cardinals: 19.5
- Brandon Nimmo, Mets: 19.7
- Brice Turang, Brewers: 19.7
- Nico Hoerner, Cubs: 19.7
- Seth Brown, Athletics: 19.7
As for Dahl, he played in just four games for the Padres this season due to a right quad strain, and has just one home run to his credit.
Considering there are still four full months remaining in the 2023 regular season, there is going to be some changes to the average home run trot category. Come on, there are hundreds of more home runs set to be recorded!