How the Cubs are scoring more runs by swinging less

The Chicago Cubs rank third in the majors in runs per game. They’re doing it without a dominant slugger. And they’re doing it in somewhat of an unusual manner, swinging at the fewest strikes of any club.That’s right, the Cubs entered Thursday last in swing rate inside the zone, and third from the bottom in overall swing percentage. And no, it’s not simply the Alex Bregman Effect, even though “swing less” is pretty much the third baseman’s personal credo.Advertisement