Bregman Hot Corner: Cubs 3B Defensive Mechanics & Range Lab

Wrigley Field Infield & Trajectory Vector

Interactive Statcast Coordinate Grid

Drag the gold baseball target to adjust hit trajectory & test Bregman's lateral reach

Archetype Play Presets

Hot Corner Situations

3B Alignment:

First-step reaction: 0.31s

Statcast Batted Ball & Runner Variables

Custom Vector Calibration

Exit Velocity 96.4 mph

Launch Angle 14.0°

Spray Angle -32.5°

Runner 0-to-1B 4.25 s

Fielding Telemetry & Split Timing

Simulated Mechanics

Defense Play Window 3.12 s Ball Intercept: 1.25s

Throw Across Diamond 82.4 mph Distance: 128.4 ft

Catch & Out Probability 84% Statcast Out Probability

Fielder Lateral Jump 11.8 ft Exchange: 0.62s

Phase	Action & Velocity	Duration	Cumulative
Phase 1	First-step reaction & lateral dive burst	1.25s	1.25s
Phase 2	Glove-to-hand exchange & planting foot	0.62s	1.87s
Phase 3	Throw flight across diamond (82.4 mph)	1.25s	3.12s
Margin	Runner to 1st (4.25s MLB average)	+1.13s (Out)

Verified Source Context: On September 4, 2026, MLB celebrated Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman with the post: “Vintage Alex Bregman defense! The @Cubs third baseman makes a stellar play to end the inning.” This simulator evaluates the real-world mechanics and range metrics behind that vintage defensive highlight.