BATTERS: Very early plate control changes, 2019
Apr 29 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:
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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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