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Old 05-21-2013, 10:15 AM   #4524
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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz View Post

There is still something wrong with our development system. Why don't our young hitters have any plate discipline?
The Royals as a team have never taken walks, going all the way back to the glory years. I think they've been above league average something like twice in the last 30 years, and often at the bottom.

I remember Bill James doing an essay on it in the late 80s, with an anecdote about Buddy Biancalana, on the DL, being a guest in the TV broadcast booth and talking about how it was frowned upon to take pitches during batting practice. Just get in there and take your hacks.

It must be in the franchise DNA. Ancient Indian burial ground under the K or something.
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