Tag: Roger Maris

Although the sample size is small (57 plate appearances), Gabriel Arias‘s 14% walk rate in 2022 was encouraging. It’s not easy for a rookie to remain patient at the plate.

Here’s a look at the franchise leaders for highest walk rate in a debut season with at least 50 plate appearances:

• Jeff Manto, 1990 – 21.6%
• Carlos Santana, 2010 – 19.3%
• Rube Vinson, 1904 – 16.4%
• Joe Evans, 1915 – 15.9%
• Bill Rodgers, 1915 – 14.5%
• Bill Hunter, 1912 – 14.5%
• Roger Maris, 1957 – 14.2%
• Arias, 2022 – 14.0%