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José Ramírez Is the First 30-30 Player in Six Years. What Happened to All the Dual Threats?

On Sunday afternoon, with two outs in the top of the first inning, José Ramírez stole second base standing up. It was an easy swipe—on a low ball, with no throw from the catcher—and it didn’t amount to anything once Yandy Diaz grounded out to end the inning. Still, it granted a minor piece of history for Ramírez. It was his 30th steal of the season, making him the first man in six years to enter baseball’s 30-30 Club.

Ramírez likely won’t be the only player to gain membership this year; Boston’s Mookie Betts is right behind with 29 home runs and 27 stolen bases.