BATTERS: Very early plate control changes, 2018
Apr 30 2018
An early glance at the batters whose plate control metrics have significantly surged or faded so far in 2018 can help you identify hitters who could be about to go on a surge or are due for a fade, 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:
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Walk rate (bb%) 2018 YTD vs. 2017 Name League Position bb% '17 bb% '18 Diff ================== ====== =========== ======= ======= ==== Harper, Bryce NL RF 14% 30% +16% Gregorius, Didi AL SS 4% 16% +12% Mauer, Joe AL 1B 11% 22% +11% Joyce, Matt AL LF ...
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