GLENDALE, Ariz. -- A rather strange postscript to Zack Collins' brief stint in major league camp this year was that, in addition to hitting well, the young catcher also stole two bases.
But Collins' stolen base success fits with a theme here at Camelback Ranch. The White Sox entered the second half of their split-squad doubleheader Sunday with the second most stolen base attempts (31) in both the Cactus League and Grapefruit League this spring, a product of the club's coaching staff encouraging an aggressive mindset on the base paths.
The White Sox as a team successfully swiped bases on five of their six attempts in Sunday's 10-8 loss to the Texas Rangers, though Leury Garcia was doubled off second on a line drive and was the only player to be thrown out on a stolen base attempt.