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Old 04-13-2022, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by HistoricNewspapers View Post

What would surprise many is that the base on balls rate in MLB the last 15 years is actually lower than what it was in the 1950's, and very similar to that of the late 1970's/early 80's.

Since 2014 the walk per game rate has ranged from 2.88 to 3.39 per game.

From 1977 to 1979 it was 3.27, 3.24, and 3.23.
I must confess this surprised me.
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