BATTERS: Very early plate control changes
Apr 30 2017
An early glance at the batters whose plate control metrics have significantly surged or faded so far in 2017 can help you identify hitters who could be about to go on a surge or decline, as well as validate those who already are off to extreme starts.
The following hitters have seen a spike or fall in their walk rates so far this season:
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Walk rate (bb%) '17 vs. '16* Name League Position bb% '16 bb% '17 Diff ================== ====== =========== ======= ======= ==== Hicks, Aaron AL RF 8% 22% +14% Almonte, Abraham AL LF 4% 18% +14% Holliday, Matt AL LF/DH 8% 21% +12% Kinsler, Ian AL 2B 7% ...
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