Chandler Simpson Achieves MLB's Fastest Home-To-First Time at 3.90 Seconds

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson has quickly made an impact in his MLB debut, demonstrating elite speed by recording a 3.90-second home-to-first time during a game against the Yankees, the fastest in the league on a swing this season. This exceptional speed, graded as 80 by scouting standards, led to a play initially ruled an error being changed to a hit, as even a clean fielding would not have beaten Simpson. His performance, including an RBI double that sparked a late-game rally, is expected to secure him regular playing time and puts pressure on opposing defenses to adjust. Simpson's unprecedented speed is influencing how teams evaluate base-running and could drive changes in training across the league. Comparisons with recent seasons show only one other player, Ji-Hwan Bae, achieving a similar home-to-first time, underscoring the rarity of Simpson's feat. As the season progresses, his impact is likely to remain a focal point for scouts and teams.