He did show an ability to put the ball in play with a low strikeout rate (one for 13 at-bats).

Runs per game fell to their lowest level in 18 years, and the strikeout rate was higher than it had been in half a century.

But he's largely been able to overcome that with his high strikeout rate.

Pie's strikeout rates continued to be much higher than average.

Second, the lower strikeout rate could be a statistical fluke.

Clippard has compiled a strikeout rate of greater than 10 per 9 innings over his career.

His strikeout rate of 11.1 per 9 innings led the American League.

This year, his strikeout rate has declined, but so have his walks and home runs.

Latimore has raised some concerns from the media for his high strikeout rate.

He is known as a free swinging power hitter with a high strikeout rate.