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MLB: 5 Players with More Walks Than Strikeouts

By Conner Grant

May 15, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) in the dugout against the Miami Marlins during the game at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
May 15, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) in the dugout against the Miami Marlins during the game at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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1. Jose Altuve – Second Baseman, Houston Astros

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No shocker here with the little hit machine that is Jose Altuve. Despite his small stature, Altuve can really do it all. So far this season he has 36 walks and only 28 strikeouts. Altuve is boasting a .343 average, which ranks him third behind Xander Bogaerts and the leader, Daniel Murphy.

Altuve isn’t known for his power, but already has 11 home runs this season, quickly approaching his career total he set last year with 15. He also leads all AL second basemen in the All-Star race, just barely ahead of Robinson Cano.

It is no surprise that Altuve finds himself on this list so far this season, but he has never finished the season with more strikeouts than walks. Last year he struck out 67 times with 33 walks. With already more walks this season, Altuve is trending in the right direction to finish strong.

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