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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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3. Anthony Rizzo – First Basemen, Chicago Cubs

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Not so surprisingly, the Chicago Cubs are double dipping in the ‘more walks than strikeouts club.’ First it was Ben Zobrist, now it’s Anthony Rizzo.

Rizzo is mashing in the middle of the Cubs lineup, batting .273 with 17 home runs. He barely squeaks into the club having walked 40 times, while striking out 39. For a power hitter like Rizzo, it is impressive that he has managed to keep his walks and strikeout levels so solid.

Rizzo has come nowhere close to having more walks than strikeouts to finish a season. Last season he had 78 walks and 105 strikeouts. Although he is showing improvement, don’t look for Rizzo to finish the season in the club.

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