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The Six Graphs above highlight the importance of tracking plate discipline

***Graphs are compliments of Pitcherlist.com

Plate Discipline Metrics – MLB Average

O-Swing % = Swings outside zone / pitches outside zone – 30%

Z-Swing % = Sings at pitches inside zone / pitches inside zone – 65%

Swing % = Swings / Pitches – 46%

O-Contact % = Contact with pitches outside zone / swings outside zone – 66%

Z-Contact % = Conact with pitches inside zone / swings inside zone – 87%

Contact % = Contact / Swings – 80%

Zone % = Pitches inside zone / total pitches – 45%

F-Strike % = First pitch strikes / PA – 59%

SwStr % = Whiffs (swings & misses) / total pitches – 9.5%

This type of data is usually best for in conjuction with production-based statistics. In order to contextualize performance, as opposed to on its own.