The Pirates have purchased the contract of Yu Chang, ending his Cleveland career.
He finishes his 2022 season with seven strikeouts in 10 plate appearances.
His 70% strikeout rate is the second highest in franchise history for a player with at least 10 plate appearances. Only pitcher Tom Hilgendorf in 1972 (79% – 11 K in 14 PA) was worse.
The next worst by a position player was Andrew Velazquez in 2019 (58% – 7 K in 12 PA).
This stat pretty much sums up Chang’s career in Cleveland:
- Times on base: 93
- Strikeouts: 102