Best MLB walks allowed matchups — Saturday, May 23, 2026
Every starting pitcher on the Saturday, May 23, 2026 slate, scored — ranked by walk risk against today's lineup. His command, the lineup's plate discipline, and his workload. Results show how each call played out.
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload9.5 BF
Expected batters faced9.5
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection0.8 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Willy Adames (R)8.5%1.4
2. Luis Arraez (L)8.5%1.0
3. Casey Schmitt (R)8.5%1.0
4. Rafael Devers (L)8.5%1.0
5. Matt Chapman (R)8.5%1.0
6. Daniel Susac (R)8.5%1.0
7. Bryce Eldridge (L)8.5%1.0
8. Harrison Bader (R)8.5%1.0
9. Drew Gilbert (L)8.5%1.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)11.2%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload9.9 BF
Expected batters faced9.9
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection0.8 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Byron Buxton (R)8.5%1.9
2. James Outman (L)8.5%1.0
3. Austin Martin (R)8.5%1.0
4. Josh Bell (R)8.5%1.0
5. Kody Clemens (L)8.5%1.0
6. Victor Caratini (R)8.5%1.0
7. Orlando Arcia (R)8.5%1.0
8. Brooks Lee (R)8.5%1.0
9. Ryan Kreidler (R)8.5%1.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.9%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload13.5 BF
Expected batters faced13.5
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.2 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Pete Crow-Armstrong (L)8.5%2.0
2. Alex Bregman (R)8.5%2.0
3. Michael Busch (L)8.5%2.0
4. Nico Hoerner (R)8.5%2.0
5. Kevin Alcántara (R)8.5%1.6
6. Seiya Suzuki (R)8.5%1.0
7. Moisés Ballesteros (L)8.5%1.0
8. Carson Kelly (R)8.5%1.0
9. Dansby Swanson (R)8.5%1.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)12.9%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload19.5 BF
Expected batters faced19.5
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.7 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Danny Jansen (R)8.5%3.0
2. Brandon Nimmo (L)8.5%2.5
3. Michael Helman (R)8.5%2.0
4. Andrew McCutchen (R)8.5%2.0
5. Jake Burger (R)8.5%2.0
6. Evan Carter (L)8.5%2.0
7. Ezequiel Duran (R)8.5%2.0
8. Justin Foscue (R)8.5%2.0
9. Kyle Higashioka (R)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 1.5we lean Over
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada-190+145
DKDraftKings-193+144
We project 1.7 BB vs the 1.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)10.5%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload21.4 BF
Expected batters faced21.4
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.8 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Ketel Marte (L)8.5%3.0
2. Corbin Carroll (L)8.5%3.0
3. Geraldo Perdomo (L)8.5%3.0
4. Nolan Arenado (R)8.5%2.4
5. Ildemaro Vargas (L)8.5%2.0
6. Gabriel Moreno (R)8.5%2.0
7. Jose Fernandez (R)8.5%2.0
8. Tim Tawa (R)8.5%2.0
9. Ryan Waldschmidt (R)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 1.5we lean Over
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada-180+140
DKDraftKings-183+137
We project 1.8 BB vs the 1.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)6.7%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload21.5 BF
Expected batters faced21.5
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.8 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Nick Gonzales (R)8.5%3.0
2. Konnor Griffin (R)8.5%3.0
3. Bryan Reynolds (R)8.5%3.0
4. Marcell Ozuna (R)8.5%2.5
5. Spencer Horwitz (L)8.5%2.0
6. Jhostynxon Garcia (R)8.5%2.0
7. Brandon Lowe (L)8.5%2.0
8. Oneil Cruz (L)8.5%2.0
9. Endy Rodríguez (R)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 1.5we lean Over
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada-190+145
DKDraftKings-188+141
We project 1.8 BB vs the 1.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)14.2%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload21.6 BF
Expected batters faced21.6
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.8 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. JJ Wetherholt (L)8.5%3.0
2. Iván Herrera (R)8.5%3.0
3. Alec Burleson (L)8.5%3.0
4. Jordan Walker (R)8.5%2.6
5. Nolan Gorman (L)8.5%2.0
6. Masyn Winn (R)8.5%2.0
7. Bryan Torres (L)8.5%2.0
8. César Prieto (L)8.5%2.0
9. Victor Scott II (L)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)12.0%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload21.7 BF
Expected batters faced21.7
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.8 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Ronald Acuña Jr. (R)8.5%3.0
2. Michael Harris II (L)8.5%3.0
3. Matt Olson (L)8.5%3.0
4. Ozzie Albies (L)8.5%2.7
5. Dominic Smith (L)8.5%2.0
6. Austin Riley (R)8.5%2.0
7. Mauricio Dubón (R)8.5%2.0
8. Mike Yastrzemski (L)8.5%2.0
9. Chadwick Tromp (R)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 1.5we lean Over
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada-175+135
DKDraftKings-175+131
We project 1.8 BB vs the 1.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)19.6%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload22.2 BF
Expected batters faced22.2
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.9 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Fernando Tatis Jr. (R)8.5%3.0
2. Miguel Andujar (R)8.5%3.0
3. Gavin Sheets (L)8.5%3.0
4. Manny Machado (R)8.5%3.0
5. Bryce Johnson (L)8.5%2.2
6. Jackson Merrill (L)8.5%2.0
7. Ty France (R)8.5%2.0
8. Freddy Fermin (R)8.5%2.0
9. Sung-Mun Song (L)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 1.5we lean Over
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada-145+105
DKDraftKings-139+105
We project 1.9 BB vs the 1.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)10.8%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload22.2 BF
Expected batters faced22.2
From recent starts1
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.9 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Shohei Ohtani (L)8.5%3.0
2. Mookie Betts (R)8.5%3.0
3. Freddie Freeman (L)8.5%3.0
4. Andy Pages (R)8.5%3.0
5. Will Smith (R)8.5%2.3
6. Kyle Tucker (L)8.5%2.0
7. Teoscar Hernández (R)8.5%2.0
8. Miguel Rojas (R)8.5%2.0
9. Santiago Espinal (R)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 1.5we lean Over
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada+115-155
DKDraftKings+116-154
We project 1.9 BB vs the 1.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)12.4%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload22.2 BF
Expected batters faced22.2
From recent starts1
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.9 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Carlos Cortes (L)8.5%3.0
2. Nick Kurtz (L)8.5%3.0
3. Shea Langeliers (R)8.5%3.0
4. Brent Rooker (R)8.5%3.0
5. Tyler Soderstrom (L)8.5%2.3
6. Zack Gelof (R)8.5%2.0
7. Henry Bolte (R)8.5%2.0
8. Jeff McNeil (L)8.5%2.0
9. Darell Hernaiz (R)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 2.5we lean Under
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada+145-190
DKDraftKings+139-186
We project 1.9 BB vs the 2.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)11.8%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload22.3 BF
Expected batters faced22.3
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.9 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Jake McCarthy (L)8.5%3.0
2. Hunter Goodman (R)8.5%3.0
3. TJ Rumfield (L)8.5%3.0
4. Tyler Freeman (R)8.5%3.0
5. Troy Johnston (L)8.5%2.3
6. Ezequiel Tovar (R)8.5%2.0
7. Sterlin Thompson (L)8.5%2.0
8. Chad Stevens (R)8.5%2.0
9. Kyle Karros (R)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 1.5we lean Over
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada-125-115
DKDraftKings-123-108
We project 1.9 BB vs the 1.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)21.0%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload22.5 BF
Expected batters faced22.5
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.9 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. George Springer (R)8.5%3.0
2. Daulton Varsho (L)8.5%3.0
3. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R)8.5%3.0
4. Davis Schneider (R)8.5%3.0
5. Myles Straw (R)8.5%2.5
6. Ernie Clement (R)8.5%2.0
7. Andrés Giménez (L)8.5%2.0
8. Kazuma Okamoto (R)8.5%2.0
9. Tyler Heineman (L)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 1.5we lean Over
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada+135-175
DKDraftKings+133-178
We project 1.9 BB vs the 1.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)11.2%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload22.5 BF
Expected batters faced22.5
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.9 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. James Wood (L)8.5%3.0
2. Luis García Jr. (L)8.5%3.0
3. José Tena (L)8.5%3.0
4. CJ Abrams (L)8.5%3.0
5. Dylan Crews (R)8.5%2.5
6. Jacob Young (R)8.5%2.0
7. Nasim Nuñez (L)8.5%2.0
8. Jorbit Vivas (L)8.5%2.0
9. Keibert Ruiz (L)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 1.5we lean Over
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada-150+110
DKDraftKings-145+110
We project 1.9 BB vs the 1.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)12.8%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload22.6 BF
Expected batters faced22.6
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.9 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Jeremy Peña (R)8.5%3.0
2. Isaac Paredes (R)8.5%3.0
3. Zach Dezenzo (R)8.5%3.0
4. Christian Walker (R)8.5%3.0
5. Jake Meyers (R)8.5%2.6
6. Cam Smith (R)8.5%2.0
7. Nick Allen (R)8.5%2.0
8. Brice Matthews (R)8.5%2.0
9. César Salazar (L)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 1.5we lean Over
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada-110-130
DKDraftKings-105-126
We project 1.9 BB vs the 1.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.8%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload22.7 BF
Expected batters faced22.7
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.9 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Blake Dunn (R)8.5%3.0
2. Elly De La Cruz (L)8.5%3.0
3. JJ Bleday (L)8.5%3.0
4. Sal Stewart (R)8.5%3.0
5. Eugenio Suárez (R)8.5%2.7
6. Matt McLain (R)8.5%2.0
7. Spencer Steer (R)8.5%2.0
8. P.J. Higgins (R)8.5%2.0
9. Dane Myers (R)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 2.5we lean Under
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada+115-155
DKDraftKings+114-152
We project 1.9 BB vs the 2.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)15.1%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload22.7 BF
Expected batters faced22.7
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.9 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Carson Benge (L)8.5%3.0
2. Bo Bichette (R)8.5%3.0
3. Juan Soto (L)8.5%3.0
4. Tyrone Taylor (R)8.5%3.0
5. Mark Vientos (R)8.5%2.7
6. A.J. Ewing (L)8.5%2.0
7. Marcus Semien (R)8.5%2.0
8. MJ Melendez (L)8.5%2.0
9. Luis Torrens (R)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 1.5we lean Over
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada-145+105
DKDraftKings-138+104
We project 1.9 BB vs the 1.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)15.5%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload22.7 BF
Expected batters faced22.7
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection1.9 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Jackson Chourio (R)8.5%3.0
2. Brice Turang (L)8.5%3.0
3. Andrew Vaughn (R)8.5%3.0
4. Christian Yelich (L)8.5%3.0
5. Gary Sánchez (R)8.5%2.7
6. Jake Bauers (L)8.5%2.0
7. Blake Perkins (L)8.5%2.0
8. Joey Ortiz (R)8.5%2.0
9. David Hamilton (L)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 2.5we lean Under
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada+120-160
DKDraftKings+117-155
We project 1.9 BB vs the 2.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)6.9%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload23.0 BF
Expected batters faced23.0
From recent starts1
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection2.0 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. JJ Wetherholt (L)8.5%3.0
2. Iván Herrera (R)8.5%3.0
3. Alec Burleson (L)8.5%3.0
4. Jordan Walker (R)8.5%3.0
5. Thomas Saggese (R)8.5%3.0
6. Masyn Winn (R)8.5%2.0
7. Bryan Torres (L)8.5%2.0
8. Yohel Pozo (R)8.5%2.0
9. Victor Scott II (L)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 2.5we lean Under
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada+150-200
DKDraftKings+149-200
We project 2.0 BB vs the 2.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)9.9%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload23.0 BF
Expected batters faced23.0
From recent starts3
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection2.0 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. J.P. Crawford (L)8.5%3.0
2. Julio Rodríguez (R)8.5%3.0
3. Josh Naylor (L)8.5%3.0
4. Randy Arozarena (R)8.5%3.0
5. Luke Raley (L)8.5%3.0
6. Cole Young (L)8.5%2.0
7. Dominic Canzone (L)8.5%2.0
8. Jhonny Pereda (R)8.5%2.0
9. Colt Emerson (L)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 1.5we lean Over
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada+100-140
DKDraftKings+100-132
We project 2.0 BB vs the 1.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)14.3%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload23.2 BF
Expected batters faced23.2
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection2.0 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Trea Turner (R)8.5%3.0
2. Kyle Schwarber (L)8.5%3.0
3. Bryce Harper (L)8.5%3.0
4. Alec Bohm (R)8.5%3.0
5. Brandon Marsh (L)8.5%3.0
6. Bryson Stott (L)8.5%2.2
7. J.T. Realmuto (R)8.5%2.0
8. Adolis García (R)8.5%2.0
9. Justin Crawford (L)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 1.5we lean Over
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada-145+105
DKDraftKings-138+104
We project 2.0 BB vs the 1.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)11.7%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload23.5 BF
Expected batters faced23.5
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection2.0 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Sam Antonacci (L)8.5%3.0
2. Munetaka Murakami (L)8.5%3.0
3. Miguel Vargas (R)8.5%3.0
4. Colson Montgomery (L)8.5%3.0
5. Chase Meidroth (R)8.5%3.0
6. Andrew Benintendi (L)8.5%2.5
7. Randal Grichuk (R)8.5%2.0
8. Derek Hill (R)8.5%2.0
9. Drew Romo (L)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 2.5we lean Under
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada+115-155
DKDraftKings+114-151
We project 2.0 BB vs the 2.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)18.7%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload23.6 BF
Expected batters faced23.6
From recent starts5
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection2.0 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Travis Bazzana (L)8.5%3.0
2. José Ramírez (L)8.5%3.0
3. Chase DeLauter (L)8.5%3.0
4. Kyle Manzardo (L)8.5%3.0
5. Rhys Hoskins (R)8.5%3.0
6. Daniel Schneemann (L)8.5%2.6
7. Angel Martínez (L)8.5%2.0
8. Steven Kwan (L)8.5%2.0
9. Patrick Bailey (L)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 1.5we lean Over
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada-170+130
DKDraftKings-172+129
We project 2.0 BB vs the 1.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)14.5%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload23.6 BF
Expected batters faced23.6
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection2.0 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Xavier Edwards (L)8.5%3.0
2. Liam Hicks (L)8.5%3.0
3. Otto Lopez (R)8.5%3.0
4. Kyle Stowers (L)8.5%3.0
5. Jakob Marsee (L)8.5%3.0
6. Connor Norby (R)8.5%2.6
7. Owen Caissie (L)8.5%2.0
8. Graham Pauley (L)8.5%2.0
9. Joe Mack (L)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 2.5we lean Under
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada+105-145
DKDraftKings+108-144
We project 2.0 BB vs the 2.5 line — leaning Under. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.4%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload23.7 BF
Expected batters faced23.7
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection2.0 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. JJ Bleday (L)8.5%3.0
2. Elly De La Cruz (L)8.5%3.0
3. Sal Stewart (R)8.5%3.0
4. Nathaniel Lowe (L)8.5%3.0
5. Eugenio Suárez (R)8.5%3.0
6. Spencer Steer (R)8.5%2.7
7. Blake Dunn (R)8.5%2.0
8. Tyler Stephenson (R)8.5%2.0
9. TJ Friedl (L)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)13.1%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload24.4 BF
Expected batters faced24.4
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection2.1 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Jarren Duran (L)8.5%3.0
2. Mickey Gasper (L)8.5%3.0
3. Wilyer Abreu (L)8.5%3.0
4. Willson Contreras (R)8.5%3.0
5. Ceddanne Rafaela (R)8.5%3.0
6. Nick Sogard (L)8.5%3.0
7. Caleb Durbin (R)8.5%2.4
8. Connor Wong (R)8.5%2.0
9. Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 1.5we lean Over
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada-130-110
DKDraftKings-132+100
We project 2.1 BB vs the 1.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)17.9%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload24.9 BF
Expected batters faced24.9
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection2.1 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Maikel Garcia (R)8.5%3.0
2. Bobby Witt Jr. (R)8.5%3.0
3. Vinnie Pasquantino (L)8.5%3.0
4. Salvador Perez (R)8.5%3.0
5. Carter Jensen (L)8.5%3.0
6. Jac Caglianone (L)8.5%3.0
7. Isaac Collins (L)8.5%2.9
8. Michael Massey (L)8.5%2.0
9. Kyle Isbel (L)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 1.5we lean Over
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada+145-190
DKDraftKings+139-186
We project 2.1 BB vs the 1.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.
Pitcher walks Rate8.5% BB / BF
vs LHB8.5%
vs RHB8.5%
K-BB% (command-adj. skill)16.9%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload24.9 BF
Expected batters faced24.9
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection2.1 BB
Expected walks — built from how his rate stacks up against each hitter in the lineup, across his projected plate appearances.
Opposing Lineup · walk-proneness8.5% avg
BatterRateExp PA
1. Zach Neto (R)8.5%3.0
2. Mike Trout (R)8.5%3.0
3. Vaughn Grissom (R)8.5%3.0
4. Jorge Soler (R)8.5%3.0
5. Jo Adell (R)8.5%3.0
6. Jose Siri (R)8.5%3.0
7. Oswald Peraza (R)8.5%2.9
8. Sebastián Rivero (R)8.5%2.0
9. Donovan Walton (L)8.5%2.0
Each hitter's walks rate vs this pitcher's hand, and the plate appearances he's projected to see.
Walks Line · O/U 1.5we lean Over
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada+105-145
DKDraftKings+105-139
We project 2.1 BB vs the 1.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.
23 with a BBLive count — updates as games play
1
J.T. GinnP
ATH@SD· proj #9
6BBFinal
2
Lucas GiolitoP
SDvsATH· proj #11
5BBFinal
3
Robert GasserP
MILvsLAD· proj #10
4BBFinal
4
Kai-Wei TengP
HOU@CHC· proj #3
3BBFinal
T4
Walbert UreñaP
LAAvsTEX· proj #4
3BBFinal
T4
Chris PaddackP
CINvsSTL· proj #7
3BBFinal
T4
Colin ReaP
CHCvsHOU· proj #15
3BBFinal
T4
Max MeyerP
MIAvsNYM· proj #17
3BBFinal
9
Zac GallenP
AZvsCOL· proj #12
2BBFinal
T9
Grant HolmesP
ATLvsWSH· proj #14
2BBFinal
T9
Kyle LeahyP
STL@CIN· proj #16
2BBFinal
T9
Roki SasakiP
LAD@MIL· proj #18
2BBFinal
T9
Freddy PeraltaP
NYM@MIA· proj #24
2BBFinal
T9
Taj BradleyP
MIN@BOS· proj #26
2BBFinal
T9
Nathan EovaldiP
TEX@LAA· proj #28
2BBFinal
16
Michael LorenzenP
COL@AZ· proj #5
1BBFinal
T16
Jake IrvinP
WSH@ATL· proj #8
1BBFinal
T16
Paul SkenesP
PIT@TOR· proj #13
1BBFinal
T16
Chase PettyP
CINvsSTL· proj #19
1BBFinal
T16
Stephen KolekP
KCvsSEA· proj #20
1BBFinal
T16
Slade CecconiP
CLE@PHI· proj #21
1BBFinal
T16
Zack WheelerP
PHIvsCLE· proj #23
1BBFinal
T16
Andre PallanteP
STL@CIN· proj #25
1BBFinal
How the board graded
Share of our top-ranked hitters that hit the mark, next to the season-to-date rate.
Top 5
1/250%
season 48%+2 pts-18% ROI
Top 10
3/650%
season 52%-2 pts-10% ROI
Top 20
10/1663%
season building
Top 50
14/2361%
season building
Full slate
14/2361%
season 52%+9 pts-8% ROI
“Hit” is the green check on the card — the mark. Pools are our pre-game top-ranked matchups; only settled (final) outcomes count. Season-to-date is every graded day this season.
Best MLB Walks Allowed Matchups — Saturday, May 23, 2026
Bryan Hudson (CWS) is the top walks allowed spot on the Saturday, May 23, 2026 board at 100, projected for about 0.8 BB, with Jovani Morán (BOS) right behind. Every starter is ranked by walk risk against today's lineup — his command, the lineup's plate discipline, and his workload. It's the read DFS and pitcher-prop players make before lock.
Top spot: Bryan Hudson
Bryan Hudson (CWS) tops the Saturday, May 23, 2026 board at 100, projected for about 0.8 BB vs SF. His command, the lineup's plate discipline, and his workload.
The rest of the top of the board
Jovani Morán (BOS) (97) — about 0.8 BB vs MIN.
Kai-Wei Teng (HOU) (74) — about 1.2 BB vs CHC.
Walbert Ureña (LAA) (35) — about 1.7 BB vs TEX.
Michael Lorenzen (COL) (23) — about 1.8 BB vs AZ.
Patrick Corbin (TOR) (22) — about 1.8 BB vs PIT.
How it played out
The top 10 starts averaged 2.1 BB. Bryan Hudson finished with 0. Every projection is graded against the box score.
How to read the walks allowed board
Each starter's score (0–100) ranked by walk risk against today's lineup — his command, the lineup's plate discipline, and his workload. We project a walks count for the start and grade it against what actually happened.
Which pitcher has the best walks allowed matchup today (Saturday, May 23, 2026)?
Bryan Hudson (CWS) — top of the board at 100, projected for about 0.8 BB against SF.
What are the best pitcher walks props today?
The top projected starts on Saturday, May 23, 2026: Bryan Hudson (~0.8 BB), Jovani Morán (~0.8 BB), Kai-Wei Teng (~1.2 BB), Walbert Ureña (~1.7 BB), Michael Lorenzen (~1.8 BB). The full board ranks every starter.
How is the walks allowed score calculated?
Ranked by walk risk against today's lineup — his command, the lineup's plate discipline, and his workload. Scores are set 0–100 across the slate, with a projected walks count alongside, and graded against the box score.
Can I use this for pitcher props or DFS?
Yes — the board surfaces the best walks spots and projects a number. Where there's a posted line we show the over/under and which side our projection leans. We show the data and grade it, not picks.
