We will see who dominates this season when the MLB campaign kicks off. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted Click here to get started. Like, youre Leos character in Shutter Island-level deluded. Part of the Baseball Almanac Family, Current Through End of 2023 Regular Season. In 1929, 80% of all qualified hitters had higher walk rates. Just for reference, there are 27 post-1947 1B who had at least 40 fWAR through age 32 (which is the early career production Guerriel would have needed to reach 50 career WAR). As in, the dictionary meaning, where I wouldnt believe it if I hadnt seen how awesome hes become. The only significant factor that is uncertain in this situation is health. The veteran Park is a much better defender, and won the KBO Fielding Bible Award at first base this past season. But I do think we should appreciate that theres only one big difference between Abreus 21-25 seasons and Josh Gibsons: So did I. I find the argument about Abreus HOF chances to be interesting though. Where what happened yesterday is being preserved today. That said, a high strikeout rate is sustainable for a pitcher with Lonsways stuff, which includes a fastball that reaches the mid 90s and three secondary offerings. Id love for the completely unknowable downvoter to explain why they disagree with Dan Szymborkski, and instead think that because answering a question is difficult, we shouldnt try to answer it at all. Last year, however, his 38 years caught up to him. SO/9. - Strikeouts Leader (1933-1934 & 1937) / Hall of Famer Lefty Gomez. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. Na also features some flaws in his game that can be exploited. He likely would have battled Hye-seong Kim for a starting role on Team Korea had Tommy Edman not joined the team for the WBC. 2 hitter Brayden Jobert (.450), No. 12 UCLA past Sacramento State, 3-2, on Saturday afternoon at Jackie Robinson Stadium as part of the 2023 Southern California College Baseball Classic. by Handedness, The Disappearance of Hitters Who Walk More Than They Strike Out, Bauer and Cashner: An Object Lesson in Hype. [8] Farm system [ edit] [9] Notes [ edit] ^ Hank Sauer at Baseball-Reference ^ Manny Mota at Baseball-Reference ^ Hoyt Wilhelm at Baseball-Reference ^ Bill Sarni at Baseball-Reference ^ John Orsino at Baseball-Reference ^ Ray Katt at Baseball-Reference This isnt entirely new. He rarely makes poor swing decisions (23.1% chase rate), and when he does unleash, Rutschman makes a On the infield, Hye-seong Kim of Kiwoom has won two KBO Fielding Bible Awards at second base (2020 and 2022), as well as the 2020 multi-position Fielding Bible Award. "I'm not worried about them (the strikeouts). Bachman had a nice freshman season in 2019, striking out 75 in 75.2 innings, but in 2020, he started to show an improved ability to dominate by totaling 31 strikeouts in 23.2 innings thanks in large part to a fastball up to 96 mph. Find out more. I really though the time I spent volunteering helping children learn how to read was my most important charitable work, but teaching you what reality is might top that. Must have done nightmares for the aul self-esteem. His Hall over? Ohtani's greatest accomplishments for the Angels in 2022 came on the mound, a year after he hit 46 home runs. But theres no shortage of pitchers capable of taking their place. March 1, 2023. He eclipsed 200 innings for the first time in his career. He was starting to put things together in 2019 with 58 strikeouts in 48.1 innings when he went down with injury, and hell look to pick that up in 2021. If the Marlins are still calling, hed be wise to pick up the phone. I especially enjoy that the lone downvote on the quote from Dans article mysteriously disappeared after I mentioned that it was a quote from one of Dans articles. Home CARSON -- Centerfielder Eric Smelko enjoyed a 5-for-5 performance at the plate with five runs scored and three RBI as Cal State Dominguez Hills' offense exploded Bowling Green Hot Rods (Rays A+) 82-36, .695 2. With so many of last years top strikeout pitchers now in pro ball, the leaderboard is sure to look different in 2021. Being one of the Best players in the world is a pure hypothetical though. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Even if his ROS performance was equivalent to 2021, the extra 1.5 WAR pushes him 6 spots up the list. This past winter, Rodon decided to forego the final year of his deal with the San Francisco Giants. Per the Miami Herald, the Marlins made an offer to Gurriel earlier this winter, but the veteran was hesitant to accept. Team Korea has built a well-balanced roster for the WBC, with some young stars, veteran leaders and quality supporting players. Most players who are producing in their mid to late 30s tend to have HOF cases. However, that doesnt mean he has a good eye at the plate. To me he has a HoF case because he was stuck in Cuba during his best years when he was one of the best players in the world. When hes been healthy, hes been inconsistent in his career, but hes always been able to dominate hitters when hes on. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. He has put up 10 WAR in 7 seasons. Lee will be hoping to use the WBC as a chance to showcase his hitting skills against elite pitchers, as he is expected to be posted by Kiwoom after the 2023 season. Sat, Mar 11 2 p.m. I wish there were a member benefit that let you ignore morons like you. But we're here to educate you on the others. On top of that, he outperformed the average hitter on balls not in play too, thanks to his minuscule strikeout rate. Be the first one to comment on this story. So lets preview some of their key players from the KBO, a league that we watch intently here at Sports Info Solutions: Team Korea has two young left-handed hitters who will line up in the middle of the order for the WBC. Web[8] Active pitchers with 1,700 strikeouts (stats updated through 2022): Gerrit Cole (1,930) - 257 in 2022 Johnny Cueto (1,812) - 102 in 2022 Yu Darvish (1,788) - 197 in 2022 Anbal All Rights Reserved by Baseball Almanac, Inc.Hosted by Hosting 4 Less. WebCaden McKinion College Leagues Statistics including batting, fielding, prospect rankings and more on Baseball-Reference.com , 2021, 2022 MLB Pitching, 2022 MLB Batting , 2022 MLB Pitching, Career WAR Leaders, Single-Season Home Run Leaders, Active Strikeout Leaders, Upcoming Player Milestones, MLB Scores. Erla has been a durable arm for Michigan State for several years now, but he appeared to take a massive step forward in 2020, when he struck out 42 in 26 innings on the way to putting up a 1.04 ERA. He was better at the plate after taking a full year off than Freddie Freeman has ever been in a full season. Yet since moving stateside, Gurriel has worn just one uniform, and it still seems strange to think of him wearing any colors other than blue, orange, and white. As most of Pirate Nation is aware, the baseball program has been greatly affected by ALS as former head coach and ECU Hall of Fame member Keith LeClair was diagnosed with the The highest-ranked freshman on the BA 500 to make it to campus, Montgomery has a fastball that has been as high as 96 mph and a slider that was one of the best in the 2020 prep class. Helps me be friendly and charming in real life! List of Major League Baseball career strikeouts by batters Cusick struck out 43 batters in 22.1 innings in 2020 and only improved his stock as a potential strikeout king with his performance over the summer, when he struck out 40 in 23.1 innings in the Coastal Plain League thanks to a fastball that was up to 96 mph and a slider thats above average at its best. Look, perhaps a player in Cuba is a sadder story than a player in Japan, but we dont put guys in the hall of fame just because they were amazing in Japan and then above average in the U.S. How can Abreu get some special treatment when Hideki Matsui, who absolutely crushed much better completion in Japan before coming over and being an above average player even though at 29 he was likely past his prime. Team Korea has two young left-handed hitters who will line up in the middle of the order for the WBC. Theres little doubt about his stuff, including a fastball that can work its way into the mid 90s, and the hit rate on the Cardinals developing dominant starting pitchers under Dan McDonnell is extremely good. One of the top arms in the 2022 draft class, look for Osmond to make a leap next season. WebTriples When a batter reaches on a hit and stops at third base or only advances farther than third base on an error or a fielder's attempt to put out another baserunner. I guess hes a Kluborg now. Only 21 went for extra bases. Last season Lee did his best Tony Gwynn impression, posting a tiny 5% strikeout rate with an 11% walk rate. His Davenport translations were eye-popping for about his last 4 years there. His fastball-curveball combination is a real weapon that should keep the high strikeout numbers rolling in next season. Lee is the best pure hitter in the KBO, with a career batting average of .342 and more career walks than strikeouts. For the 2010-11 season: ZIPS: .306/.433/.629; Davenport: .358/.468/.754. It will also help his chances to top the strikeout leaderboard that he plays conference games in the Patriot League, where hell overmatch hitters, much like Noah Song two years ago. Bill leads Predictive Modeling and Data Science consulting at Gallup. Just a real lack of context. Its not far-fetched to imagine him coming up at 20 and putting up over 25 WAR before his MLB career actually began. Na has big power, and in 2021 he finished in the top 5 in average exit velocity and hard hit rate in the KBO. Stony Brook 4 Troy 9 Baseball vs Stony Brook February 24, 2023 2 p.m. Strikeouts AL/MLB: Robbie Ray (TOR), 248 Ray is the third Blue Jays pitcher to claim an AL strikeout title, joining A.J. Right now, there are a grand total of six qualified hitters who also have a higher walk than strikeout rate: I wondered how rare a feat this is, even given the increase in the three true outcomes. On one hand, hes one of the more accomplished pitchers here, having pitched Oregon State to a national title in 2018. And of course McGriff had his top 3 seasons by WAR in 88-90 (in MLB) and also had more WAR post-35 than Abreu is likely to achieve. Or because juicing Matsuis NPB stats to match the delta that Abreu saw moving from the CNS would still leave his 19-28 numbers drastically worse than Abreus? Tats SDP. Additionally, you can subscribe to Baseball America's newsletter and receive all of our rankings, analysis, prospect insight & more delivered to your inbox every day. Choi led the KBO in average launch angle last season, checking in just under 22 degrees. Felt like he wouldve had a Vlad type of career. This year, the Pirates will team up with the Pitt Community College and Clemson baseball programs to help fight and strikeout ALS with a goal of raising $10,000. On groundballs and line drives, Gurriel was perfectly fine. 12 UCLA past Sacramento State, 3-2, on Narrator: TKDC continued whining, while offering no defense to claims like I think Javier Vazquez was better than Cole Hamels, regardless of how much data indicates that pitchers DO impact batted ball outcomes!!!!!. 12.0. 20. Abreu also doesnt really stack up even just comparing him to other players after age 27. Oh, taking the piss out of jackasses who seem genuinely incapable of engaging with information that doesnt align with their pre-existing assumptions is how I destress! The MLB offseason saw some magnanimous signings throughout the league. Its not too late to win your mothers love. Coming off a .319 batting average, Fletcher doesnt seem so bold, but ATC is only projecting a .283 mark this year, and they are I agree we shouldnt use his Cuban #s, but, the supposition about what if he came over at age 20, IS interesting. On groundballs and line drives, his average EV and HardHit% were both close to his career averages. Kendrys Morales 1.009 in Cuba ages 18-20, spent time in minors, .780 overall in MLB. MacLeod broke out in a big way in 2020, stepping up into the Mississippi State rotation and answering the bell to the tune of 35 strikeouts in 21 innings of work. He wasnt hitting the ball as hard as he used to, so he wasnt getting as many hits. Yep its really annoying that this bloody weirdo has me arguing against Freddies awesomeness. Maybe so, but hes been remarkably consistent after a clear peak as a rookie at 27. Who will be 2021s strikeout king? Everything about Rockers track record suggests that he Yes, home run rates have certainly increased. Osmond had an up-and-down abbreviated first season in Stillwater, but he has a couple of things going for him headed into next season. First, we see the drastic decline of hitters that walk more than they strikeout. That would conceivably increase his counting stats to probably 400-450+ HR, 1500+ RBI, 2500+ hits, etc. He has not done anything to suggest that we actually did miss one of the great hitters of all time because he was stuck in Cuba. "I know they're loaded. Im just saying that projecting 20 WAR in this make-believe world is not conservative at all. Its a tough ask for a freshman to come in and start dominating ACC hitters as a freshman, but those are the kind of raw materials that can allow a first-year pitcher to do so. Strikeouts/Walks Aaron Nola. After turning in an outstanding freshman season in 2019, Boone appeared to take a step forward in 2020, striking out 13.08 batters per nine innings after punching out 8.89 per nine innings as a freshman. In 2023, however, hes hoping to prolong his big-league career with a new ball club. His bat to ball skills and discipline are paired with modest game power, though his raw power suggests more room for growth. Web2021 Major League Baseball Pitching Leaders | Baseball-Reference.com via Sports Logos.net About logos 2021 Major League Baseball Pitching Leaders Previous Season Yeah, the Cuban #s is the rub. Meanwhile, the newfound plate discipline that briefly helped him defy the aging curve completely disappeared. HR. He still possesses elite contact skills, but those skills are far less valuable when hes swinging at worse pitches and hitting without thump. In order to access this exclusive content you must have a Baseball America Account. To me, Abreus case looks very strong, as he racked up 433 HR despite many of his prime seasons in Cuba lasting only 90 games. Who will be 2021s strikeout king? All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. Like we did last week with the home run race, here were taking stock of some of the top contenders to lead the nation in strikeouts in 2021. In his rookie season Kang set his career highs in home runs (29) and strikeouts (124), but since then has traded some home run power for more contact and gap power. Cespedes was put up about a 1.050 OPS from ages 22-24 in Cuba then .861 in his first year in MLB and .824 overall. I assume the next taek will be Why does anyone think he would have been better than Aaron Judge from 21-24, when he was way worse from 27-30???????. Combining that with his good raw power (hes in the top 25 in average exit velocity and hard hit rate) allows him to maximize his power output. McCullers stepped into the role of staff ace for Houston in 2021, going 13-5 with a 3.16 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 185 strikeouts over a career-high 162.1 innings. Many contend that some major names are missing from the list. Or write about sports? Gurriels Baseball Savant page provides a good preliminary explanation of what went wrong. Please logout and login again. Pujols and Miggy are the only ones with more than Freemans 21.5 WAR (the 4th is Frank Thomas at 20.4 WAR, but hed have 30 if 1990-91 were included). I assume the next thing you say will be incredibly stupid (such as pretending Cuba and Japan are the same, I mean, seriously? Lee is the best pure hitter in the KBO, with a career batting average of .342 and more career walks than strikeouts. Matchup History. Roster. He has walked more than he has struck out in four of the last five seasons, while posting his best power numbers during that time as well. Alongside Hyun-soo Kim, who fans likely remember from his time in Baltimore, Byung-ho Park is the other position player with MLB experience. Its possible; different careers have different arcs. Dan Szymborski does a nice job assessing both Gurriels and Abreus HOF cases in this article. These are his career numbers compared to the AL average since he entered the league: Gurriel has never been a major home run threat, but hes always had just enough pop that his other skills were sufficient to compensate. Gerrit Cole leads the list, with Corbin Burnes, Jacob DeGrom, and Carlos Rodon closely following the Yankees ace. The league has released its projected list of ace pitchers with the most anticipated strikeouts in the 2023 season. Ultimately we will never know the answer, but it is fun to speculate. Semien TOR. Do some soul searching on why you continue to be so insufferable? Likely wouldnt have kept up the pace over 162, 350 BABIP (.327 career) and 32.8 HR/FB% (18.7% career). A Freeman comp is an impressively backwards response. Second, as with the rise of TTO players, strikeout rates seem to be the driving force. He could have had 20. Abreu is 39th in post-1947 1B in fWAR between ages 27-35 behind guys like Youkilis and Adrian Gonzalez. You really have an astonishing ability to always be a douche bag. Since 1992, there have been only 4 first baseman to have 20+ WAR by age 26. Among post 1947 1B with 3,000+ PA from age 33 on, he is 21st of 33 qualifiers in fWAR. It's a need that must serve the situation for fans; as long as their teams and ball players are seeded well in any competitive standings, everything feels right; as soon as it goes the other way, they start having trouble with the list and the choices made. Burnett (2008) and Roger Clemens (1997 and 98), On the other hand, due to injury, he has only pitched in three games since the end of that season. His swing currently produces a lot of line drives, which limits his ability to drive balls out of the park, though the raw power he has suggests he could sacrifice some batting average for more power with mechanical changes. WebMLB News Max Scherzer after balk: Umps 'need to figure out' pitch clock limits Max Scherzer has theorized that baseball's new pitch clock will allow pitchers to dictate the But its hard to make that argument because Abreu wasnt exactly a trailblazer. Past that, if youre a person who DOES want to just play the conversion game straight up and then treat his pre-age-27 accomplishments as equivalent for HOF purposes, I believe a statement that him earning 20 WAR would be a conservative estimate is belied by how few first baseman have done that. The only way Abreus case even comes close to approaching McGriffs is if you really give him a ton of credit for what he did in Cuba, where he spent most of his ABs against non-MLB quality pitchers. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Team Koreas lineup will be headlined by Cardinals shortstop Tommy Edman and Padres infielder Ha-seong Kim, with former Orioles outfielder Hyun-soo Kim playing a supporting role, among others. But thats not this. Kang is very much a bat-first player who has adjusted his approach during his time in the KBO. Was it because MLB pitchers got a better scouting report on him and were able to better exploit his weaknesses and turn him from a great hitter to merely a very good hitter, or was it because his peak was over by age 28 and the rest of his career was his decline phase? Lets not forget that as a DH playing for the White Sox, he only needs to reach 38.8 WAR to get into the Hall. His bat was mediocre, his power was lacking, his baserunning was poor, and his defense was lousy in other words, his toolbox was empty. Missouri BaptistMISSOURI 12-1 Score By Periods W: Diamond, Micah(3-0) L: T. Hough (0-1) 5 Missouri BaptistMISSOURI12-2 6 WinnerJamestownJAMESTOW6-2 Missouri BaptistMISSOURI 12-2 5 Final Feb. 25, 2023 6 JamestownJAMESTOW 6-2 Score By Periods W: K. Yackley (1-0) It's an excellent strikeout pitch and batters hit just .213 against it. Roster. Hes between now-36 Brandon Crawford (49th) and Randy Winn (51st). This proved to be a wise business move, as the New York Yankees later signed him to a six-year, $162 million contract. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The result has always been a high contact rate but an equally low walk rate. He didnt quite match that in 2022 but still had solid numbers in those areas. He led the AL with a 0.87 walk-to-strikeout ratio, and his .383 OBP was second only to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.s. 1. Counting them is much harder and requires more guesswork, of course. 1. Last season Lee did his best Tony Gwynn impression, posting a tiny 5% strikeout rate with an 11% walk rate. as well as the sharp increase in strikeout rates starting around the 1992 season. Using a similar methodology to my TTO article a few weeks back, I plotted the percent of qualified hitters in each season with BB% greater than their K% (white bars above). Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Thus, if Gurriel wants to get back on the field, a minor league contract might be his best bet. I also suggested that, due to what we know about aging curves, his best years mightve been mostly behind him when he arrived. I also wouldnt limit the comparisons solely to first basemen. Someday, hell earn a plaque in the Astros Hall of Fame. The bats came alive and the pitching was stout on another clear and sunny day in the Kansas City area, as the Northwestern College baseball team (2-6, 0-0 GPAC) swept the day to conclude the 2023 Rube Foster Classic with two wins over Kansas Christian and Park (Mo.). He posted a career-high contact rate and a career-low swinging strike rate. He produced a SLG above .500 in each season since 2010 and from 2010-2021 he had an OPS of .900 or better every year, falling just below that benchmark in 2022 (.891). The Pitching Staff Starting Rotation SP Corey Kluber, TBR (3.0 BB%) William Gregory Corey Kluber isnt purely Klubot anymore. I took the time to look at what hes done and compared it to a fair look at his contemporaries. The Tigers have seven players batting .300 or better and four players batting .400 or better, including leadoff hitter Gavin Dugan (.478), No. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. WebTriples When a batter reaches on a hit and stops at third base or only advances farther than third base on an error or a fielder's attempt to put out another baserunner. All rights reserved. He did benefit a bit from the sharp decline in strikeout rates that started in 1969, but even still amassing 18 such seasons is an impressive feat. Clemson snapped its four-game losing streak with a win Friday against previously undefeated South Carolina. Perkins doesnt have the track record of many of the pitchers on this list, as hes started just four games in his career, but hell have a chance to shine as a member of the Louisville weekend rotation in 2021. Baseball San Diego Stats Baseball vs San Diego March 11, 2023 2 p.m. The fact is hes looked like a very ordinary player next to major leaguers. Simply speaking, Mantiply has become the epitome of control. Are you still sore because I said that Beltran would be no-doubt, shoe-in, First Ballot HoF if he werent a fucking cheater? He took a lot of criticism for how he reacted to Koreas disappointing fourth- place finish in the Tokyo Olympics, though he did hit .308 with a double and 4 RBI over the tournament. Jesus Christ, say what you will, your lack of intelligence or wit has not affected your confidence! He took a lot of criticism for, how he reacted to Koreas disappointing fourth- place finish in the Tokyo Olympics. Today's pitch is Carlos Rodn's four-seam fastball, a pitch that according to Statcast's Run-Value was tied for the 2nd best fastball in the entire sport. Strikeouts/9 Innings Carlos Rodn. His command will help his stuff play up, but with a fastball that can touch the mid 90s as its best and a good slider, the stuff is plenty good as it is. Yuli Gurriel has played professional baseball around the world, suiting up in Cuba and Japan before making his way to MLB. Turns out, its exceedingly rare. He is a natural athlete, but doesnt have the elite instincts needed to play a high-end center field and profiles better in a corner spot long-term. The KBO is not a league known for having elite defense. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. Hoglund came into college baseball with a reputation as an elite strike thrower, but after an up-and-down freshman season, he really came into his own in terms of missing bats last season, when he struck out 37 in 23.1 innings. The fact that the Astros, who have for years stuck with him through his ups and downs, have moved on is probably the biggest indictment of where hes at right now. Im not sure either Gurriel or Abreu have the career numbers to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, but lets make sure were considering all the times they played this grand game. Its easy to point to Gurriels 2021 season and identify the 38-year-old as a prime bounce-back candidate. If you use Abreus own, it comes to a 1.029 OPS, over those 5 years. Due to a variety of injuries, deGrom has only been able to make 26 starts over the previous two seasons, but when he has pitched, he has been as outstanding as ever, posting a 1.90 ERA. Web2021 Major League Baseball Batting Leaders | Baseball-Reference.com. He has been in the top three in the KBO in strikeouts in each of the last three seasons. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. & thats without doing something subjective like assuming his peak was ages 21-26. SB:Belbin, Jarrod1; Halstead, Tyler1; Howard, Payton1; Harrill, Lawson1 Louisiana BATTING: 2B:Kyle DeBarge 1; Julian Brock 1 RBI:Heath Hood 1; Mason Zambo 2; Trey LaFleur 1; Luke Yuhasz 1; Lee Amedee 1 SF:Trey LaFleur 1 BASERUNNING: RUNS:Kyle DeBarge 1; Carson Roccaforte 1; Heath Hood 2; Julian Brock 1; Luke Yuhasz 1 RP Joe Mantiply, ARI (2.5 BB%) Devin Wiles. In 1929, 80% of all qualified hitters had higher walk rates. Was he hurt by the shortened season or helped by it? Camels take series over Louisiana. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Im really talking about that that 26-30 run where he had a .250 ISO, racking up 8 more WAR in 80 fewer games than he had from 21-25. Team Korea will also rely on a veteran behind the plate, with 14-year veteran catcher Eui-ji Yang of the NC Dinos. Amos Rusie led the National League in strikeouts a total of five times with two different About what Abreu will deserve unless he ages like Barry Bonds. And if he actually looked like a hall of famer while in the U.S. compared to other players his same age, this would be a compelling last hurdle or feather in cap to put him over the top. The bullpen is one of the sports best, and the top four starters Max Fried, Spencer Strider, Kyle Wright and Charlie Morton are elite. Hajjar is going into his third season in the Michigan program, but after a redshirt season and the 2020 cancellation, he hasnt thrown that many competitive pitches. The man is a bat-to-ball machine; he rarely strikes out and almost never whiffs. What Ivan is alluding to is that if Yuli had been able to get out and join an MLB roster in his 20s, he probably would have had a case for the HoF. Byung-ho Park is one of the few names you might know. College baseball is especially strong on the mound this year, including CWS heroes like Vanderbilts Kumar Rocker and Oregon States Kevin Abel, established veterans with high-octane stuff like Ohio States Seth Lonsway and Wake Forests Ryan Cusick and precocious arms still looking to show everyone exactly what theyre capable of like Louisiana States Jaden Hill and Vanderbilts Jack Leiter. Correa HOU. Jose Abreu is the Cuban from their generation with a real dark-horse HOF case. WebMLB Baseball Player Stats & Stats Leaders - Strikeout %. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. And hes not alone. In other words, he was better than average when it came to three of four possible outcomes groundballs, line drives, and balls not in play but he performed so dreadfully on fly balls that it dragged his numbers down to the basement. Because of an injury in 2019 and the season cancellation in 2020, Hill has thrown just 21.2 innings over two seasons at LSU, but he has struck out 28 in those innings. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine.