US EditionTwins leaning into more aggressive base running approach
Since August 20, Twins players have been given autonomy to make aggressive baserunning decisions, aiming to improve despite low sprint speed and increased outs, coach Baldelli said.
- The Minnesota Twins are adopting a more aggressive base running approach as of August 2025 to improve their on-field performance.
- This shift follows manager Baldelli's directive before the August 20 game to give players responsibility and green lights for making decisions on the bases.
- The Twins, historically slow and near the bottom in stolen bases and sprint speed, have begun empowering players like Austin Martin to use their instincts and smartly read the game.
- In a tight 9-8 game against Toronto on Wednesday, Martin successfully stole two of the Twins' five bases, with Baldelli expressing hope that Martin can make the most of these opportunities.
- Baldelli said the team prefers aggressive play even with some growing pains expected, believing this transformation benefits the Twins now and in the future.
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Twins leaning into more aggressive baserunning approach
When Minnesota Twins bench coach Jayce Tingler first brought the idea to manager Rocco Baldelli, it set off a long conversation between the two filled with plenty of questions. The general concept is simple enough: The Twins want to be more aggressive on the base paths. But could they actually do this? What would it look like? Over the past week or so, players have been more empowered to make their own decisions on the bases rather than waiting …
Twins leaning into more aggressive base running approach
When Twins bench coach Jayce Tingler first brought the idea to manager Rocco Baldelli, it set off a long conversation between the two filled with plenty of questions. The general concept is simple enough: The Twins want to be more aggressive on the base paths. But could they actually do this? What would it look like? Over the past week or so, players have been more empowered to make their own decisions on the bases rather than waiting for signs …
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