The 2016 Orioles lead the sport in offense. Their newfound patience at the plate is a big reason why.
My uncle loves the Orioles. A few weeks ago, we had this exchange on Facebook:
For the past few years, the Orioles have been a free-swinging team. Everyone cheers for Adam Jones, but he walks about as often as Donald Trump compliments Ted Cruz. And while Chris Davis crushes baseballs 400 feet, fans frequently facepalm when he whiffs on a curveball in the dirt. When Mark Trumbo and Pedro Alvarez joined the team, the fanbase groaned and complained it was more of the same.