How fast is Corbin Carroll? Ranking his speed among the quickest players in MLB

Corbin Carroll, the Arizona Diamondbacks' top outfield prospect, has drawn attention for his impressive speed on the basepaths. The 20-year-old was drafted 16th overall in the 2019 MLB Draft and has quickly risen through the ranks of the Diamondbacks' farm system.

Carroll's speed has been on full display during his minor league career, where he has stolen 33 bases in just 124 games. He also impressed at the 2021 Futures Game, where he turned heads with his speed on the basepaths and in the outfield.

So, just how fast is Corbin Carroll compared to the rest of the league? Here's a look at where he ranks among the quickest players in MLB:

Billy Hamilton - 30.1 ft/s

Billy Hamilton, currently a free agent, is widely regarded as the fastest player in MLB history. In 2017, he was clocked at 30.1 ft/s while running to first base, the fastest speed ever recorded by Statcast. While Hamilton's speed has declined slightly in recent years, he remains one of the quickest players in the league.

Billy Hamilton is the MLB’s fastest current player

Tim Locastro - 29.9 ft/s

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Tim Locastro is currently the fastest player in MLB, according to Statcast. He clocked 29.9 ft/s while stealing a base in 2020, making him one of a handful of players to almost break the 30 ft/s barrier.

Tim Locastro ranks second in MLB fastest players

Adalberto Mondesi - 29.8 ft/s

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi is known for his blazing speed on the basepaths. He clocked 29.8 ft/s while stealing a base in 2019, putting him among the fastest players in the league.

Adalberto Modesi ranks third in MLB fastet players

Byron Buxton - 29.4 ft/s

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is widely regarded as one of the most athletic players in the league. He clocked 29.4 ft/s while stealing a base in 2020, making him one of the fastest players in MLB.

Byron Buxton ranks fourth in MLB fastes players

Corbin Carroll - 29.3 ft/s

While Corbin Carroll may not yet be at the top of this list, his speed is still incredibly impressive. He clocked 29.3 ft/s during a game in 2021, putting him in the same company as some of the league's fastest players.

Propspect Corbin Carroll is the fifth fastes MLB player

As Corbin Carroll continues to develop and make his way to the majors, his speed will undoubtedly be a valuable asset for the Arizona Diamondbacks. While he may not be the fastest player in MLB history, his ability to steal bases and cover ground in the outfield will make him a player to watch in the coming years.