Quote:  One player who comes to mind that had a very high strikeout rate but also was one of the leaders in walks for a long time is Adam Dunn.   While George Springer probably won't walk as often as Dunn did,  I think he's going to strike out less and hit for a higher average. 

 

  Another aspect of George Springer's game is he gets hit by more pitches than most players.  In the last 3 seasons,  minors and majors combined,  Springer was hit by 28 pitches.  The concern is it increases the chances of injury.   Yet,  it also adds an even higher OBP dimension.