But it doesn't. I was thinking the same thing, thinking I read this before and disproved it (in my own head).
With Runners in scoring position he has 168 IBB, removing the IBB changes his line from
.333/.436/.411
to
.333/.366/.411
With Runners in scoring position and 2 outs, he has 103 IBB, remove the IBB and: .344/.475/.434 becomes .344/.396/.434
And yes, those 103 IBB with 2 outs take a big bite out of the 2 outs/any situation line too: .331/.401/.411 becomes .331/.370/.411
The best ISOp you get is .052 (RISP/2 Outs) which is a lot better than the .029 he has without runners on, but with RISP, its just .033 which isn't better. The fact is, Ichiro has played on a lot of bad offensive clubs and it hasn't been that dangerous to just put him on base. With the comments about not changing his approach, I don't anticipate seeing Ichiro with newfound patience.
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