C.J. Wilson and missing bats

Percentage of strikes that are swinging strikes for various Ranger relievers:

C.J. Wilson -- 12%

Joaquin Benoit -- 21%

Frankie Francisco -- 22%

Franklyn German -- 17%

Eddie Guardado -- 13%

Jamey Wright -- 11%

Josh Rupe -- 14%

The major league average is 14%.

Last season, when C.J. Wilson had 2 strikes on a batter, he allowed opposing batters to hit .134/.258/.150 against him.  He allowed 17 hits, and just 2 XBHs (both doubles), in 151 PAs.  He got 2 strikes on 53% of the batters he faced, and struck out 41.7% of batters once he got 2 strikes on them. more...