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Reds pitchers are having historic nightmare with the bases loaded
TL;DR
Cincinnati Reds pitchers are struggling significantly with the bases loaded, issuing walks at an unprecedented rate. This unusual trend has raised concerns about their performance in critical situations.
Key points
- Cincinnati Reds pitchers struggle with bases loaded situations
- Reds issue walks at an unprecedented rate
- Concerns raised about team performance in critical moments
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The Cincinnati Reds' pitching staff wilts when the opponent loads the bases.
Except this isn't about a team allowing a bunch of grand slams. This is about a team doing something that's even more inexplicable.
The Reds issue walks with the bases loaded at an unfathomable rate.
This season, Cincinnati has played 38 games. They've walked in a run with the bases loaded 14 times.
In more than a third of their games, they walk in a guy when the bases are juiced.
They had just seven walks with the bases loaded in the entirety of the 2025 season:
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This is a stat that's almost impossible to believe.
There are entire games where an offense won't load the bases. And then even when they do, it's not often that those plate appearances end in walks.
The league-wide walk rate is less than 10% of plate appearances ending in a base on balls, and while on the one hand pitchers are careful with the bases full, there's also a bit of an underwhelming embarrassment about walking in a run.
It's hard to know if any team has ever done this poorly at this stat before, because such data isn't usually tracked too deeply. But it's clear that the Reds are doing something at a brutal rate, and it's not helping their cause.
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Q&A
What is the historic issue with Reds pitchers and bases loaded situations?
Reds pitchers are issuing walks at an unprecedented rate when the bases are loaded, leading to significant challenges for the team.
How does the Reds' performance with loaded bases compare to other teams?
The Reds' rate of issuing walks with the bases loaded is notably higher than that of other teams, making it a unique and concerning trend in their pitching performance.
What are the consequences of the Reds' struggles with bases loaded?
The inability of Reds pitchers to manage bases loaded situations effectively can lead to increased runs for opponents and negatively impact the team's overall performance.
