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He’s one of the game’s fastest base runners. Could this Marlins rookie become an elite base stealer? | Miami Herald

Even though he’s a month away from his 31st birthday, Cameron Maybin is still one of the faster players in baseball.

But he’s willing to admit he’s not the fastest in Marlins camp this spring.

He’s giving that distinction to Magneuris Sierra.

"I don’t often give somebody that title, but Sierra, he’s the fastest guy in camp," Maybin said. "That kid can go. Sometimes you have to tip your hat."

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Sierra, a 21-year old outfielder from the Dominican Republic who the Marlins acquired in the trade with the Cardinals for Marcell Ozuna last December, played in 22 games last season for St.