Boston Red Sox

Ellsbury sets Sox steals record

ellsbury55.jpgJacoby Ellsbury slides into third base in the first inning. (AP Photo)

Jacoby Ellsbury stole third base off Chicago’s Freddy Garcia in the first inning of tonight’s game at Fenway Park, Ellsbury’s 55th stolen base of the season breaking Tommy Harper’s franchise single-season record for steals set in 1973.

Here’s a smattering of Ellsbury steals-related content:

  • Gallery: Stealing the record
  • Interactive graphic: How Ellsbury steals a base
  • Graphic: Sox speed vs. power through the years
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