BATTERS: Very early plate control changes, 2019

An early glance at the batters whose plate control metrics have significantly surged or faded so far in 2019 can help you identify hitters who could be about to go on a surge, as well as validate those who already are off to hot starts.

The following hitters have seen a spike or fall in their walk rate so far this season:

  • Walk rate (bb%) 2019 YTD vs. 2018
    
    Name                League  Position     bb% '19  bb% '18  Diff
    ==================  ======  ===========  =======  =======  ====
    Canha, Mark             AL        LF/1B      23%       9%  +14%
    Kendrick, Howie         NL        2B/3B      15%       3%  +12%
    Castillo, Welington     AL            C      17%       5%  +11%
    Heyward, Jason          NL           RF      20%       9% ...

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