Best MLB walks allowed matchups — Friday, May 29, 2026
Every starting pitcher on the Friday, May 29, 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.
Workload8.1 BF
Expected batters faced8.1
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection0.7 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. Travis Bazzana (L)8.5%1.0
2. José Ramírez (R)8.5%1.0
3. Chase DeLauter (L)8.5%1.0
4. Rhys Hoskins (R)8.5%1.0
5. Kyle Manzardo (L)8.5%1.0
6. Angel Martínez (R)8.5%1.0
7. Daniel Schneemann (L)8.5%1.0
8. Patrick Bailey (R)8.5%1.0
9. Brayan Rocchio (R)8.5%0.1
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)13.0%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload9.7 BF
Expected batters faced9.7
From recent starts6
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. Taylor Ward (R)8.5%1.7
2. Gunnar Henderson (L)8.5%1.0
3. Adley Rutschman (R)8.5%1.0
4. Pete Alonso (R)8.5%1.0
5. Samuel Basallo (L)8.5%1.0
6. Leody Taveras (R)8.5%1.0
7. Tyler O'Neill (R)8.5%1.0
8. Blaze Alexander (R)8.5%1.0
9. Jackson Holliday (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)18.4%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload10.0 BF
Expected batters faced10.0
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. Fernando Tatis Jr. (R)8.5%2.0
2. Sung-Mun Song (L)8.5%1.0
3. Xander Bogaerts (R)8.5%1.0
4. Manny Machado (R)8.5%1.0
5. Jackson Merrill (L)8.5%1.0
6. Miguel Andujar (R)8.5%1.0
7. Ramón Laureano (R)8.5%1.0
8. Ty France (R)8.5%1.0
9. Freddy Fermin (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)14.0%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload14.6 BF
Expected batters faced14.6
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. Christian Yelich (L)8.5%2.0
2. Jackson Chourio (R)8.5%2.0
3. Brice Turang (L)8.5%2.0
4. William Contreras (R)8.5%2.0
5. Jake Bauers (L)8.5%2.0
6. Blake Perkins (L)8.5%1.6
7. Luis Rengifo (L)8.5%1.0
8. Sal Frelick (L)8.5%1.0
9. Joey Ortiz (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)14.3%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload21.2 BF
Expected batters faced21.2
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. Yandy Díaz (R)8.5%3.0
2. Jonathan Aranda (L)8.5%3.0
3. Taylor Walls (L)8.5%3.0
4. Ryan Vilade (R)8.5%2.2
5. Chandler Simpson (L)8.5%2.0
6. Oliver Dunn (L)8.5%2.0
7. Richie Palacios (L)8.5%2.0
8. Nick Fortes (R)8.5%2.0
9. Cedric Mullins (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-105-135
DKDraftKings-102-131
We project 1.8 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)14.1%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload21.3 BF
Expected batters faced21.3
From recent starts3
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. Lawrence Butler (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%2.3
5. Tyler Soderstrom (L)8.5%2.0
6. Henry Bolte (R)8.5%2.0
7. Zack Gelof (R)8.5%2.0
8. Jeff McNeil (L)8.5%2.0
9. Alika Williams (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+120-160
DKDraftKings+117-155
We project 1.8 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)7.8%
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. George Springer (R)8.5%3.0
2. Ernie Clement (R)8.5%3.0
3. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R)8.5%3.0
4. Kazuma Okamoto (R)8.5%2.6
5. Daulton Varsho (L)8.5%2.0
6. Andrés Giménez (L)8.5%2.0
7. Nathan Lukes (L)8.5%2.0
8. Yohendrick Piñango (L)8.5%2.0
9. Brandon Valenzuela (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-140+100
DKDraftKings-136+102
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)17.7%
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. Lane Thomas (R)8.5%3.0
2. Bobby Witt Jr. (R)8.5%3.0
3. Maikel Garcia (R)8.5%3.0
4. Salvador Perez (R)8.5%2.7
5. Starling Marte (R)8.5%2.0
6. Vinnie Pasquantino (L)8.5%2.0
7. Nick Loftin (R)8.5%2.0
8. Jac Caglianone (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+105
DKDraftKings-142+107
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)13.0%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload21.8 BF
Expected batters faced21.8
From recent starts2
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. Brice Matthews (R)8.5%3.0
2. Zach Dezenzo (R)8.5%3.0
3. Yordan Alvarez (L)8.5%3.0
4. Christian Walker (R)8.5%2.8
5. Cam Smith (R)8.5%2.0
6. Jeremy Peña (R)8.5%2.0
7. Jake Meyers (R)8.5%2.0
8. Nick Allen (R)8.5%2.0
9. Christian Vázquez (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+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)14.0%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload21.9 BF
Expected batters faced21.9
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. 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%2.9
5. Dominic Smith (L)8.5%2.0
6. Austin Riley (R)8.5%2.0
7. Mike Yastrzemski (L)8.5%2.0
8. Jorge Mateo (R)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+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)10.6%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload22.0 BF
Expected batters faced22.0
From recent starts2
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. Curtis Mead (R)8.5%3.0
4. CJ Abrams (L)8.5%3.0
5. Dylan Crews (R)8.5%2.0
6. Daylen Lile (L)8.5%2.0
7. José Tena (L)8.5%2.0
8. Drew Millas (L)8.5%2.0
9. Jorbit Vivas (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 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)10.1%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload22.1 BF
Expected batters faced22.1
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. Kevin McGonigle (L)8.5%3.0
2. Dillon Dingler (R)8.5%3.0
3. Hao-Yu Lee (R)8.5%3.0
4. Riley Greene (L)8.5%3.0
5. Spencer Torkelson (R)8.5%2.1
6. Wenceel Pérez (L)8.5%2.0
7. Matt Vierling (R)8.5%2.0
8. Zach McKinstry (L)8.5%2.0
9. Zack Short (R)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)14.7%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload22.4 BF
Expected batters faced22.4
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. 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. Victor Robles (R)8.5%2.4
6. Cole Young (L)8.5%2.0
7. Rob Refsnyder (R)8.5%2.0
8. Mitch Garver (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-145+105
DKDraftKings-143+107
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)11.8%
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. 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%2.6
6. Nathaniel Lowe (L)8.5%2.0
7. Spencer Steer (R)8.5%2.0
8. Tyler Stephenson (R)8.5%2.0
9. Will Benson (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-190+145
DKDraftKings-193+144
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)12.3%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload22.8 BF
Expected batters faced22.8
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. Sam Antonacci (L)8.5%3.0
2. Derek Hill (R)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%2.8
6. Andrew Benintendi (L)8.5%2.0
7. Tristan Peters (L)8.5%2.0
8. Rikuu Nishida (L)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 1.5we lean Over
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada-140+100
DKDraftKings-137+103
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.
Workload22.9 BF
Expected batters faced22.9
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. Vidal Bruján (L)8.5%3.0
3. Juan Soto (L)8.5%3.0
4. MJ Melendez (L)8.5%3.0
5. A.J. Ewing (L)8.5%2.9
6. Mark Vientos (R)8.5%2.0
7. Brett Baty (L)8.5%2.0
8. Marcus Semien (R)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-165+125
DKDraftKings-166+125
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)11.5%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload23.0 BF
Expected batters faced23.0
From recent starts0
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. Byron Buxton (R)8.5%3.0
2. Brooks Lee (L)8.5%3.0
3. Kody Clemens (L)8.5%3.0
4. James Outman (L)8.5%3.0
5. Trevor Larnach (L)8.5%3.0
6. Austin Martin (R)8.5%2.0
7. Victor Caratini (L)8.5%2.0
8. Luke Keaschall (R)8.5%2.0
9. Ryan Kreidler (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-127-105
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)12.8%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload23.1 BF
Expected batters faced23.1
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. Jarren Duran (L)8.5%3.0
2. Ceddanne Rafaela (R)8.5%3.0
3. Wilyer Abreu (L)8.5%3.0
4. Nick Sogard (L)8.5%3.0
5. Masataka Yoshida (L)8.5%3.0
6. Mickey Gasper (L)8.5%2.1
7. Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R)8.5%2.0
8. Marcelo Mayer (L)8.5%2.0
9. Caleb Durbin (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+140-180
DKDraftKings+136-181
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)11.3%
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. Willy Adames (R)8.5%3.0
2. Luis Arraez (L)8.5%3.0
3. Casey Schmitt (R)8.5%3.0
4. Rafael Devers (L)8.5%3.0
5. Matt Chapman (R)8.5%3.0
6. Jung Hoo Lee (L)8.5%2.2
7. Daniel Susac (R)8.5%2.0
8. Bryce Eldridge (L)8.5%2.0
9. Drew Gilbert (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+120-160
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)19.3%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload23.3 BF
Expected batters faced23.3
From recent starts6
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. Shohei Ohtani (L)8.5%3.0
2. Andy Pages (R)8.5%3.0
3. Freddie Freeman (L)8.5%3.0
4. Mookie Betts (R)8.5%3.0
5. Kyle Tucker (L)8.5%3.0
6. Max Muncy (L)8.5%2.3
7. Will Smith (R)8.5%2.0
8. Alex Call (R)8.5%2.0
9. Miguel Rojas (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+150-200
DKDraftKings+146-195
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)12.8%
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. Pete Crow-Armstrong (L)8.5%3.0
2. Nico Hoerner (R)8.5%3.0
3. Michael Busch (L)8.5%3.0
4. Alex Bregman (R)8.5%3.0
5. Ian Happ (L)8.5%3.0
6. Seiya Suzuki (R)8.5%2.5
7. Michael Conforto (L)8.5%2.0
8. Carson Kelly (R)8.5%2.0
9. Dansby Swanson (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+150-200
DKDraftKings+146-195
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)8.0%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload23.9 BF
Expected batters faced23.9
From recent starts4
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. Joc Pederson (L)8.5%3.0
2. Josh Jung (R)8.5%3.0
3. Sam Haggerty (L)8.5%3.0
4. Justin Foscue (R)8.5%3.0
5. Ezequiel Duran (R)8.5%3.0
6. Evan Carter (L)8.5%2.9
7. Alejandro Osuna (L)8.5%2.0
8. Danny Jansen (R)8.5%2.0
9. Nicky Lopez (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-107-124
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)14.0%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload24.3 BF
Expected batters faced24.3
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. Tyler Callihan (L)8.5%3.0
2. Brandon Lowe (L)8.5%3.0
3. Bryan Reynolds (L)8.5%3.0
4. Nick Gonzales (R)8.5%3.0
5. Oneil Cruz (L)8.5%3.0
6. Konnor Griffin (R)8.5%3.0
7. Endy Rodríguez (L)8.5%2.3
8. Jake Mangum (L)8.5%2.0
9. Jared Triolo (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+140-180
DKDraftKings+138-185
We project 2.1 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)10.3%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload24.3 BF
Expected batters faced24.3
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. Jo Adell (R)8.5%3.0
5. Wade Meckler (L)8.5%3.0
6. Oswald Peraza (R)8.5%3.0
7. Nick Madrigal (R)8.5%2.3
8. Logan O'Hoppe (R)8.5%2.0
9. Jose Siri (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+150-200
DKDraftKings+152-204
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)15.3%
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. 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%3.0
7. Owen Caissie (L)8.5%2.4
8. Javier Sanoja (R)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 1.5we lean Over
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada-200+150
DKDraftKings-201+150
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)15.3%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload24.5 BF
Expected batters faced24.5
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. JJ Wetherholt (L)8.5%3.0
2. Iván Herrera (R)8.5%3.0
3. Jordan Walker (R)8.5%3.0
4. Nelson Velázquez (R)8.5%3.0
5. Alec Burleson (L)8.5%3.0
6. Masyn Winn (R)8.5%3.0
7. José Fermín (R)8.5%2.5
8. Nolan Gorman (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.
Walks Line · O/U 1.5we lean Over
BookOverUnder
BOVBovada+110-150
DKDraftKings+109-145
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.
Workload24.8 BF
Expected batters faced24.8
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. Trent Grisham (L)8.5%3.0
2. Ben Rice (L)8.5%3.0
3. Aaron Judge (R)8.5%3.0
4. Cody Bellinger (L)8.5%3.0
5. Jazz Chisholm Jr. (L)8.5%3.0
6. Paul Goldschmidt (R)8.5%3.0
7. Ryan McMahon (L)8.5%2.8
8. J.C. Escarra (L)8.5%2.0
9. José Caballero (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+110-150
DKDraftKings+109-145
We project 2.1 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)17.8%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload24.8 BF
Expected batters faced24.8
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. Ketel Marte (L)8.5%3.0
2. Corbin Carroll (L)8.5%3.0
3. Geraldo Perdomo (L)8.5%3.0
4. Gabriel Moreno (R)8.5%3.0
5. Tim Tawa (R)8.5%3.0
6. Ryan Waldschmidt (R)8.5%3.0
7. Ildemaro Vargas (L)8.5%2.8
8. Jose Fernandez (R)8.5%2.0
9. Tommy Troy (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+150-200
DKDraftKings+146-195
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)16.3%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload25.2 BF
Expected batters faced25.2
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. Jake McCarthy (L)8.5%3.0
2. Tyler Freeman (R)8.5%3.0
3. TJ Rumfield (L)8.5%3.0
4. Hunter Goodman (R)8.5%3.0
5. Troy Johnston (L)8.5%3.0
6. Willi Castro (L)8.5%3.0
7. Ezequiel Tovar (R)8.5%3.0
8. Edouard Julien (L)8.5%2.2
9. Chad Stevens (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+155-220
DKDraftKings+160-215
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)11.9%
How often he gives up walks to the batters he faces, by hand.
Workload25.4 BF
Expected batters faced25.4
From recent starts8
How deep he tends to go — the count multiplier.
Projection2.2 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. Kyle Schwarber (L)8.5%3.0
2. Trea Turner (R)8.5%3.0
3. Bryce Harper (L)8.5%3.0
4. Alec Bohm (R)8.5%3.0
5. Bryson Stott (L)8.5%3.0
6. J.T. Realmuto (R)8.5%3.0
7. Brandon Marsh (L)8.5%3.0
8. Adolis García (R)8.5%2.4
9. Steward Berroa (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-120-120
DKDraftKings-117-113
We project 2.2 BB vs the 1.5 line — leaning Over. Display only — not betting advice.
24 with a BBLive count — updates as games play
1
Kai-Wei TengP
HOUvsMIL· proj #4
4BBFinal
T1
Lucas GiolitoP
SD@WSH· proj #11
4BBFinal
3
Walbert UreñaP
LAA@TB· proj #5
3BBFinal
T3
Chris PaddackP
CINvsATL· proj #10
3BBFinal
T3
Erick FeddeP
CWSvsDET· proj #12
3BBFinal
T3
Max MeyerP
MIA@NYM· proj #16
3BBFinal
T3
Logan WebbP
SF@COL· proj #29
3BBFinal
8
Carlos RodónP
NYY@ATH· proj #6
2BBFinal
T8
Coleman CrowP
MIL@HOU· proj #9
2BBFinal
T8
Jared JonesP
PITvsMIN· proj #17
2BBFinal
T8
Michael LorenzenP
COLvsSF· proj #19
2BBFinal
T8
Taj BradleyP
MIN@PIT· proj #23
2BBFinal
13
Paxton SchultzP
WSHvsSD· proj #3
1BBFinal
T13
Trevor RogersP
BALvsTOR· proj #7
1BBFinal
T13
MacKenzie GoreP
TEXvsKC· proj #8
1BBFinal
T13
Zac GallenP
AZ@SEA· proj #13
1BBFinal
T13
Grant HolmesP
ATL@CIN· proj #14
1BBFinal
T13
Troy MeltonP
DET@CWS· proj #15
1BBFinal
T13
Zack WheelerP
PHI@LAD· proj #20
1BBFinal
T13
Andre PallanteP
STLvsCHC· proj #21
1BBFinal
T13
Stephen KolekP
KC@TEX· proj #22
1BBFinal
T13
Freddy PeraltaP
NYMvsMIA· proj #25
1BBFinal
T13
Shota ImanagaP
CHC@STL· proj #26
1BBFinal
T13
George KirbyP
SEAvsAZ· proj #28
1BBFinal
How the board graded
Share of our top-ranked hitters that hit the mark, next to the season-to-date rate.
Top 5
0/10%
season 48%-48 pts-18% ROI
Top 10
3/650%
season 52%-2 pts-10% ROI
Top 20
7/1547%
season building
Top 50
11/2544%
season building
Full slate
11/2544%
season 52%-8 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 — Friday, May 29, 2026
Tyler Samaniego (BOS) is the top walks allowed spot on the Friday, May 29, 2026 board at 100, projected for about 0.7 BB, with Adam Macko (TOR) 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: Tyler Samaniego
Tyler Samaniego (BOS) tops the Friday, May 29, 2026 board at 100, projected for about 0.7 BB vs CLE. His command, the lineup's plate discipline, and his workload.
The rest of the top of the board
Adam Macko (TOR) (91) — about 0.8 BB vs BAL.
Paxton Schultz (WSH) (89) — about 0.8 BB vs SD.
Kai-Wei Teng (HOU) (62) — about 1.2 BB vs MIL.
Walbert Ureña (LAA) (24) — about 1.8 BB vs TB.
Carlos Rodón (NYY) (23) — about 1.8 BB vs ATH.
How it played out
The top 10 starts averaged 1.7 BB. Tyler Samaniego 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 (Friday, May 29, 2026)?
Tyler Samaniego (BOS) — top of the board at 100, projected for about 0.7 BB against CLE.
What are the best pitcher walks props today?
The top projected starts on Friday, May 29, 2026: Tyler Samaniego (~0.7 BB), Adam Macko (~0.8 BB), Paxton Schultz (~0.8 BB), Kai-Wei Teng (~1.2 BB), Walbert Ureña (~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.
