In all of 2017, Mike Trout went four or more consecutive games without taking a walk three times. Two of those three times were exactly four-game stretches. Yet, four games into this new season, Mike Trout of the unreal 18.5% walk rate last season has yet to draw a single free pass. The same can be said of current table-setter Zack Cozart, who just last season almost doubled his career high for a single season walk rate. In fact, only four walks have been collected by Angels hitters this season.
It’s been one series, but the Angels have been noticeably contact-crazy
