BATTERS: Very early plate control changes, 2020

An early glance at the batters whose plate control metrics have significantly spiked so far in 2020 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 in their walk rate so far this season:

  • Walk rate (bb%) 2020 YTD vs. 2019
    
    Name                League  Position     bb% '20  bb% '19  Diff
    ==================  ======  ===========  =======  =======  ====
    Kipnis, Jason           NL           2B      20%       8%  +12%
    Benintendi, Andrew      AL           LF      22%      10%  +12%
    Cron, C.J.              AL           1B      18%       6%  +12%
    Leon, Sandy             AL            C      19%       7%  +11%
    Goldschmidt, Paul...

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