aNew York Metspitcher struck out the lastSan Diego Padresbatter in the sixth inning. Then, in the seventh, eighth, and ninth inning, that same pitcher struck out three consecutive batters in each inning. Those ten consecutive strikeouts are the most strikeouts in-a-row by any team, during...
You will see the dynamic duo at the back end of Baltimore’s bullpen in Seattle. Cano didn't allow a run through his first 21 2/3 frames this year while Bautista has the best strikeout rate among all qualified relievers. Everyone here is a first-time All-Star, but it’s probably the...
Gausman went from being unranked in 2023, to within the top 50 in ’24, thanks to a season in which he finished third in AL Cy Young Award voting and led the league in strikeouts (237) and K/9 (11.5). Guerrero and Springer will hope their ’23 campaigns were aberrations and not t...
with 186 strikeouts, has been the star for them. They did the same in the offense by signing Yandy Diaz on a $6 million contract for three more years. It helped them keep the experience at...
Strikeout record for hitters including career strikeout records, single season strikeout records and game related strikeout records for hitters, research by Baseball Almanac.
Javier was excellent last season, matching teammate Framber Valdez’s strikeout numbers in 53 fewer innings. His arm should be able to handle a little more this season. NL Rookie of the Year Blake:Elly De La Cruz (+1500) He should get called up this season. I’m just hoping it’s...
in the past two seasons while having an above-average strikeout rate and WHIP. He is best suited to land in a more pitcher-friendly environment with quality defense around him, but the team that lands Bassitt this winter will get one of the most underrated MLB free agents in 2023. ...
Wilson is the son of former Pirates shortstop Jack and it shows with how polished he is. He's a sure-handed defender at shortstop with incredible bat-to-ball skills: He had 5 strikeouts in 48 games this spring. The issue is that, despite his 6-foot-3 frame, Wilson doesn't have muc...
Gelof is the guy most likely to cut his strikeout rate, although his expected numbers via Statcast weren't as impressive as his actual results. This season will tell us whether this is a group that will be part of the next winning A's team -- maybe in Las ...
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired William Contreras in the same three-team deal that sent Sean Murphy from Oakland to Atlanta, and he ended up being the most consistent middle-of-the-order producer in the team's lineup in 2023. The 26-year-old hit .289/.367/.457 for a 125 OPS+ w...