Twins stat of the week

August 18, 2019 at 5:32AM
The Minnesota Twins' Luis Arraez (2) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Texas Rangers in the second inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. The Twins won, 13-6.
Luis Arraez. (Tns - Tns/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

6.5

Strikeout percentage for Twins rookie Luis Arraez, which leads the major leagues among players who have at least 200 plate appearances. Arraez, who had only 14 strikeouts, also leads the majors in walks/strikeouts ratio at 1.64. (Statistics entering Saturday's games; source fangraphs.com.)

MLB K% Leaders

1. Luis Arraez, Twins, 6.5%

2. Tommy La Stella, LAA, 8.7%

3. A. Simmons, LAA, 9.2%

4. David Fletcher, LAA, 9.2%

5. Joe Panik, NYM, 9.5%

6. Hanser Alberto, Bal, 9.8%

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7. Yuli Gurriel, Hou, 10.3%

8. Michael Brantley, Hou, 10.4%

9. Melky Cabrera, Pit, 10.6%

10. Josh Reddick, Hou, 11.4%

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