From 2014 to 2024, the average number of pitches per start dropped from 96 to 85—and with more rest between starts. “So, it’s going to take rule changes,” Scherzer says. “We’re going ...

And during that same period, Wallner led MLB in hit-by-pitches per 500 plate appearances, with France not far behind in fifth place: And the Twins’ plunkability doesn’t stop with two of the ...

The Giants’ ace has been top 10 in fewest pitches per at-bat over the last two seasons. “It's early-count contact. It's lower pitch counts. It’s one of the reasons he can stay in the game ...