Oneil Cruz and Isiah Kiner-Falefa have gotten on base and kept opponents on their toes, reaching historic highs through the Pirates' first five games.

With a hot start to the 2025 season, Cruz, one of the more athletic players in baseball, is in some elite company.

Elly De La Cruz may be the "rightful" favorite to lead the MLB in steals, but Vaughn Dalzell makes his case for a longshot who bettors should consider with value to contend.