Howdy Razzballeroos, I’m back from a week off with some more SAGNOF goodness for y’all. Last season during our late season call up stolen base preview we discussed Brother Louie in musical form. Here we are in 2025 and Ronald’s brother Luisangel Acuna has found himself with an almost everyday spot holding down the Keystone for the Mets. There are certainly some injuries the Mets have suffered leading to his everyday playing time, but Luisangel is making the most of it.
So let’s take a quick deep dive into Luisangel and see if he’s worth a flyer to roster in shallower leagues. He stole 40 bases at AAA last season with a .258 BA. His walk rate isn’t great, but he’s consistently gotten his K% under 20 at every stop since 2023. So far in 2025 in just over 100 plate appearances, he is hitting .280, albeit with a .350 BABIP. He won’t hit for power like his brother with just seven homers last year at AAA, but should mix in a few here and there. His sprint speed also checks in at top 30 in MLB at 29.5 Ft/Sec. He’s never gonna be Ronald, but much like the first American pope, I wouldn’t bet against this guy.
Current ownership rate is 6.4% over at ESPN, so if I need some steals and am weak at MI or 2B, I’d take a flyer on him as long as he is playing everyday. I’d jump on the Archangel before I picked up a guy like Isiah Kiner-Falefa, even Adam Frazier at this point. SAGNOF is all about finding the guys that are gonna swipe some bags for you as the season goes along, and right now I’m all about Brother Luisangel.
Here’s the current Stolen Base Leader Board through Sunday, May 11th
The Speed Dials
We’re 2 for 12 on Speed dials after going 0 for 4 last time. We did get two Home runs out of those streams however…go figure.
Mets vs Pirates – Tuesday May 13th
Luisangel Acuna – Why wouldn’t I make the article lead my opening Speed Dial this week? It helps he’s gonna face Mitch Keller, who allows 95.2% of base runners to succeed since the start of last season and gives up .179 SB/IP with 40 stolen bases against. Opposing catcher Joey Bart is in the bottom third of the throwing stats, while Henry Davis is solid. No matter who is behind the dish, know that god goes with Luisangel.
Nationals vs Braves – Wednesday May 14th
Luis Garcia Jr. – His ownership is up to 39.4% at ESPN, so he might have limited availability, but if he’s out there, you should be rostering him as the steals are coming and he’s hitting in the middle of the lineup for the Nats. His sprint speed isn’t great at 27.1 Ft/Sec, but he is 28 for 33 stealing bases and knows how to get a jump when he gets the chance. He’ll face Bryce Elder on Wednesday who allows 87.5% of runners to succeed and has a .160 SB/IP.
Reds vs White Sox – Thursday May 15th
Will Benson – There aren’t a lot of good pitcher targets to run against on Thursday, so I’ll take a shot on the recently recalled Will Benson. He doesn’t have a great success rate in MLB the last two seasons, converting just under 70% of the time, but his sprint speed is 28.8 Ft/Sec, and the Reds love to run. If he gets on, he’ll go as evidenced by his .040 SB/PA number. He faces Bryse Wilson, who allows a .098 SB/IP and 76.5% success. Like I said, it’s not an easy day to target pitchers.
Rays vs Marlins – Friday May 16th
Taylor Walls – We take a shot at one of our favorite pitcher targets here in Edward Cabrera. He allows 86.8% success on stolen bases and an astronomical .263 SB/IP. The Marlins are carrying three catchers on the roster right now, with Agustin Ramirez behind the plate most days. He’s got limited stats so far, but is only throwing out 7% of runners going in 15 attempts. As for Walls, he is 21 for 26 since the start of last season and has slightly above average sprint speed at 27.9 Ft/Sec.
That’s all, folks. Any other questions, hit me up here on or on Twitter @TheGreatKnoche
