BATTERS: Very early plate control changes

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:

  • 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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