I’m hoping all this talk about controlling the strikeout means that we’ll see a higher BB% and better plate discipline going forward.
In 2022, the Sox were dead last in walk rate with 6.3%. The Royals had a walk rate of 7.7% and they ranked 20th. A walk rate of 8% is considered average.
I’m hoping we see a purge of the weak contact guys. Players like Harrison, Leury, and Engel.