Jazz Chisholm leads MLB base stealers as defensive struggles persist for catchers

Jazz Chisholm Jr. remains a top base-stealing threat in MLB, recording 40 total steals this season and leading all players with five successful swipes over the last seven days. While he pushes toward a 50-50 milestone, other players like Nasim Nuñez and Chandler Simpson maintain high stolen base totals. Defensive liabilities at the catcher position have emerged as a significant trend, with Nationals catcher Harry Ford struggling to deter runners. Ford has allowed eight of the 11 stolen bases surrendered by Washington over the past week and currently holds a 16% caught stealing rate. Similarly, the Red Sox have faced challenges defensively behind the plate, with teams frequently targeting Connor Wong. These defensive shortcomings continue to influence base-stealing opportunities across the league as the season enters its final month.

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