. Throw in 43 steals in 50 attempts and solid defense in center field, and he was worth 6.3 WAR and finished third in the MVP vote. Not bad for a guy who walked 13 times.

Dave Roberts, 1973 Padres: 503 PA, 17 BB, 123 OPS+

Roberts hit.286 with 21 home runs in a tough park, but would never again bat 400 times in a season.

Mickey Rivers, 1980 Rangers: 661 PA, 20 BB, 119 OPS+

Rivers hit.333 and had 210 hits, including 32 doubles, giving him a respectable on-base percentage despite the 3 percent walk rate.

Manny Sanguillen, 1971 Pirates: 559 PA, 19 BB, 116 OPS+

Sanguillen hit.319 and had a little power. Throw in that he was an All-Star catcher for the division-winning (and World Series champion) Pirates, and he finished eighth in the MVP vote. By the way, if you're thinking, "It was easier to hit for a high average in the 1970s with a low walk rate because it was easier to not strike out because the pitching probably wasn't as good," I think you're right.

Mickey Rivers, 1977 Yankees: 594 PA, 18 BB, 115 OPS+

Hit.326 with 12 home runs and was again a pretty valuable player, worth 5.3 WAR. "It was so cold today that I saw a dog chasing a cat and the dog was walking," Mick once said. That has nothing to do with his propensity to swing at any pitch, but Rivers was known for his off-the-wall quotes.

Frank White, 1982 Royals: 554 PA, 16 BB, 114 OPS+

This was White's best year at the plate, hitting.298 with 45 doubles and 11 home runs. Known for his defense, he had just three seasons with an OPS+ higher than league average

In looking just at walk rate, since 1950 only 38 players have had a walk rate of 2.5 percent or lower (including Jones). The only eight who had a wRC+ of 100 or higher, and the only two with a better mark than Jones' 114 were Rivers in 1976 (123) and Carlos Baerga in 1994 (116), when he drew 10 walks in 469 PAs but hit.314 and slugged.525.

Anyway,
. Throw in 43 steals in 50 attempts and solid refutation in center sphere, and he was worth 6.3 WAR and finished third in the MVP vote. Not regretful for a guy who walked 13 times. 

 Dave Roberts, 1973 Padres: 503 PA, 17 BB, 123 OPS+ 

 Roberts hit.286 with 21 dwelling runs in a tough ballpark, but would never again bat 400 times in a season. 

 Mickey Rivers, 1980 commando: 661 PA, 20 BB, 119 OPS+ 

 Rivers hit.333 and had 210 hit, including 32 doubles, giving him a respectable on - base share despite the 3 percent walk rate. 

 Manny Sanguillen, 1971 pirate: 559 PA, 19 BB, 116 OPS+ 

 Sanguillen hit.319 and had a little world power. Throw in that he was an All - leading catcher for the division - succeed (and World Series champion) Pirates, and he finished eighth in the MVP right to vote. By the way, if you're thinking, " It was easier to hit for a high average in the 1970s with a broken walk of life rate because it was easier to not strike out because the pitching probably wasn't as good, " I think you're correct. 

 Mickey Rivers, 1977 Yankees: 594 PA, 18 BB, 115 OPS+ 

 Hit.326 with 12 home run and was again a reasonably valuable actor, worth 5.3 WAR. " It was so cold today that I watch a dog chasing a cat and the dog was walk, " Mick once said. That has nothing to do with his propensity to swing at any pitch, but Rivers was know for his off - the - wall quotes. 

 Frank White, 1982 Royals: 554 PA, 16 BB, 114 OPS+ 

 This was White's best year at the plate, hitting.298 with 45 doubling and 11 home runs. Known for his defense, he had barely three seasons with an OPS+ higher than league average 

 In looking barely at walk rate, since 1950 only 38 players have have a walk of life rate of 2.5 percent or broken (including Jones). The lone eight who had a wRC+ of 100 or high, and the only two with a adept mark than Jones' 114 were Rivers in 1976 (123) and Carlos Baerga in 1994 (116), when he drew 10 walks in 469 PAs but hit.314 and slugged.525. 

 anyhow,
. Thgow in 43 steals in 50 attemkts and solid defgnwe in renter rield, ana he was worth 6.3 WAR and finidhwd thurd in the MVP vote. Nog bad for a guy wyo welked 13 times.

Dave Roberts, 1973 Padrsd: 503 PC, 17 BB, 123 OPS+

Robertx hit.286 with 21 home runs in a tlugh park, but would never again bat 400 times ij a season.

Mickgy Rinews, 1980 Dangers: 661 PA, 20 BB, 119 OPS+

Rivers hit.333 and had 210 hpts, including 32 doibles, giving him a respectwble on-base percentage despite thg 3 pqecent walk rxte.

Manny Sanguillen, 1971 Pjrates: 559 PA, 19 BB, 116 OPS+

Sanguillen hkt.319 anb had a litjls omwer. Throw mn than he was an All-Star cdtcher gor the divisipn-wmnnibg (and World Series ciampion) Pirates, and re finishad eighth in the MVP cote. Ty tve wxt, iw yku'ce fhinkijg, "Mt was easisr to hit fir a high average im eye 1970s with a lkw walh wate because it was easier to not strikt out because the pitching peobably wasn't as good," I think rou're right.

Mickey Rivers, 1977 Yankees: 594 PA, 18 BB, 115 OPS+

Hit.326 with 12 hone fynd and was again a pretty valuable player, wortr 5.3 EAG. "It was so cold boday that I saw a dlg shasing a cat and tks sog was walking," Mifk once said. That has notning to do with his propensuty to swing qt any pitch, but Rnvers was knuwn gor hos off-the-wall quotes.

Frauk Whife, 1982 Royals: 554 PA, 16 BB, 114 KOS+

This was White'r bvst fear at ufe plate, hitting.298 rith 45 douules cnd 11 homd rums. Knorn for his defekve, he had just thrfe secsons with an OOS+ higher than league average

In looking just st wank rate, fince 1950 only 38 playews have had a calk ratz of 2.5 oercent or lower (mncluding Joges). The only alght who had a wRC+ os 100 oe hither, ana the only two eith a benttr mark thqn Jones' 114 were Rivcrs iv 1976 (123) and Carlos Bctrgq in 1994 (116), when he cred 10 rapkx yt 469 PAs but hht.314 avd rkuggea.525.

Anyway,
. Throw in 43 steals in 50 solid in center and he was third the MVP vote. bad for a who walked 13 times. Dave Roberts, Padres: 503 PA, 17 BB, 123 OPS+ Roberts hit.286 with 21 home runs a tough park, but would never again bat 400 times in a season. Rivers, Rangers: PA, BB, 119 OPS+ Rivers hit.333 and had 210 hits, including 32 doubles, giving him a respectable percentage despite the 3 percent walk rate. Manny 1971 Pirates: 559 PA, BB, 116 OPS+ Sanguillen hit.319 had little power. in he an All-Star catcher the division-winning (and World Series champion) Pirates, and he finished eighth in the MVP vote. By the if you're was easier hit a average in the a low walk rate because it not strike out because the pitching probably wasn't good," I you're right. Mickey Rivers, 1977 Yankees: PA, 18 BB, 115 OPS+ Hit.326 with 12 runs and was again a pretty valuable player, worth 5.3 WAR. "It was so cold I saw a dog a cat and dog walking," once That has to do with his propensity to swing at any pitch, but was known for his off-the-wall quotes. Frank White, 1982 Royals: 16 114 OPS+ This White's best year at plate, with 45 doubles and runs. for had three with an OPS+ higher league average In looking just walk rate, since 1950 a walk rate of 2.5 percent or lower Jones). The only eight who had a of 100 or higher, and the only two with a better mark Jones' 114 in 1976 (123) and Carlos Baerga in 1994 when he drew 10 in 469 PAs but hit.314 and slugged.525. Anyway,
. Throw in 43 steals in 50 attempts anD solid defeNse in CenTer FiEld, aNd he Was worth 6.3 WAR and FInisHed third in the MVP vote. NoT bad fOr A Guy wHO wAlked 13 Times.

DaVE ROBErtS, 1973 PAdRes: 503 pA, 17 bb, 123 OpS+

RobErtS hit.286 witH 21 home runs iN a tOuGh park, but wouLD nEver again bAt 400 tImes in a seasoN.

MiCkey RiVeRs, 1980 RANgers: 661 pA, 20 Bb, 119 OPS+

RIvers hIT.333 and haD 210 hits, inclUdINg 32 doubLEs, givinG HIm A resPectable on-base perCEnTAge despite the 3 pErcent WaLK rATE.

MaNny sanguillen, 1971 piRates: 559 pa, 19 BB, 116 OPS+

SANgUILLen HIt.319 and had a littLe power. ThroW In tHat he wAs An ALL-Star cAtcheR fOR thE division-wiNninG (and World series CHampion) pIrates, aNd he fiNisHed EighTH iN tHe MvP VOte. bY tHe wAY, if You're thiNkInG, "It waS easIER TO hit For A higH averAge in the 1970s with A loW walK RatE becaUse it Was eAsIer to Not strIke ouT bEcause the pitchiNg prObably wasN't aS gOod," i tHink yOU're rigHt.

MIckEy RiverS, 1977 YankeeS: 594 pA, 18 Bb, 115 Ops+

hIt.326 With 12 home runs and was AgAIN a Pretty vaLuable PLaYeR, Worth 5.3 WAR. "it Was So coLD Today That i SaW a dog chaSing a cAT aNd The dog wAs WalkinG," MIck OncE said. tHat hAs nothIng to do wIth hiS Propensity to swINg at any pitch, bUT RIVErS Was kNowN for his off-tHe-waLL quoTes.

FRAnK WhITe, 1982 RoyAls: 554 PA, 16 bB, 114 opS+

tHis was White's best yeaR aT the plAte, hiTting.298 with 45 doubLes and 11 home RUNS. Known foR his DEfENse, he had just thRee seAsons with aN oPS+ higheR than League avErage

In loOKIng just aT waLk rAte, SinCE 1950 OnLy 38 players have HAD a waLk Rate of 2.5 pErcEnt or loWer (IncLudIng joNes). The onlY eight whO hAd A wrC+ Of 100 oR highER, and the oNlY twO wIth A bettER mark tHan JoNes' 114 wErE RIVerS in 1976 (123) and CARlOS baerGa In 1994 (116), When He dReW 10 walkS in 469 PaS buT hit.314 and Slugged.525.

AnYwaY,
. Throw in 43 steals in 50  attemptsand s oli d d ef ense  incenter field,a nd h e was worth 6.3 WAR an d fin is h ed t h ir d inthe MVP vo t e . N ot  b adfo r  a  guywho  walked  13 times. 

D av e Roberts, 1 9 73  Padres: 5 03PA, 17 BB, 1 23OPS+
Ro ber t s hit .28 6 wit h 21 h o me run s in a to ug h  park, but wou l d  n ever  again bat 400 ti m es in a season.
Mickey  R i ve r s , 1 980  Rangers:66 1 PA, 20 BB,1 19 O P S+Rivers hit.33 3 and had 2 1 0 h its, i nc lud i ng 32doubl es ,  gi ving him aresp ectable o n-base percent a ge desp ite th e 3  pe rcen t  w al k r at e .
M an nyS ang uillen,19 71  Pira tes: 5 5 9  PA,  19  BB,  116OPS+

Sanguil len  hit . 319  andhad a  lit tl e pow er. Th row i nthat he was anAll- Star catc her  f orth e div i sion-w inn ing  (and W orld Se r ies  c h a m pi on) Pirates, and h ef i ni shed eig hth in th eM VP vote.  B y t he w a y , ifyou' r ethinking , "Itw as  e asier t ohit fo ra h igh  aver a ge i n the1970s wi th al ow walk rate b e cause it wase as i e rt o no t s trike out b ecau s e th e pi t ch ing proba bly w as n 't as good," I think y ou 're ri ght.
Mickey River s, 1977 Ya n k e es: 594PA,1 8B B, 115 OPS+

H it.32 6 with 12h ome runs  andwas agai n a prett y valuable  pl aye r,wor t h  5 .3 WAR. "It w a s  soco ld toda y t hat I s awa d ogcha si ng a catand thedo gwa swal king, "  Mick on ce  sa id . T hat h a s noth ing t o do  w it h  hi s prope n si t y  tosw in g at  an ypitch , bu t  Ri vers wa s known f orh is o ff -t he-wall  quotes.

Fra nk  White, 19 82  Ro yals:5 5 4 PA, 16  BB, 114 OPS+

This was White's  be st ye ar a t the pla te,  hitti ng. 2 98 wit h 45 d ouble sand 1 1 hom e ru ns.  K nown for h i s  de fense ,he h ad just  three seasons wit h  an  OPS+ highertha n le a g ue  av e ra g e
In loo k i ng just at walk  rate, sin ce 19 50 only 38 pla ye rs have  had awalkr ate of2.5 perce nt or low er  (in c l udi ng Jones).  The onl y eight w h o had awRC+of100 or  h igh er, a nd the onl y two  withabetter  mark  t han Jone s' 114 were Rivers in 1 976 (1 23) a ndCarlos Ba erg a  in  1994 (11 6),when he dr ew10walks  in 469 P As b u thit . 314 a nd s l ugged.525 . 
Any w a y, 
. Throw_in 43_steals in 50 attempts_and solid_defense_in center_field,_and he was_worth 6.3 WAR_and finished third in_the MVP vote._Not_bad for a guy who walked 13 times.

Dave Roberts, 1973 Padres: 503 PA, 17_BB,_123 OPS+

Roberts_hit.286_with_21 home runs in a_tough park, but would never_again bat_400 times in a season.

Mickey Rivers, 1980 Rangers:_661_PA, 20 BB,_119 OPS+

Rivers hit.333 and had 210 hits, including 32_doubles, giving him a respectable on-base_percentage despite the_3_percent_walk rate.

Manny Sanguillen, 1971_Pirates: 559 PA, 19 BB, 116_OPS+

Sanguillen hit.319 and had a little_power. Throw in that he was an_All-Star catcher for the division-winning (and_World Series champion) Pirates, and_he finished_eighth in the MVP vote._By the way,_if you're_thinking, "It was_easier to hit for a high_average in the_1970s with a low walk rate_because_it was easier_to_not_strike out_because the pitching_probably_wasn't as_good,"_I think you're right.

Mickey Rivers, 1977_Yankees:_594 PA, 18 BB, 115 OPS+

Hit.326 with_12 home runs and_was_again a pretty valuable_player, worth 5.3 WAR. "It_was so cold today that I_saw a_dog chasing_a cat and the dog was walking," Mick once said. That_has nothing to do with his_propensity to swing at_any pitch,_but_Rivers was known_for_his off-the-wall_quotes.

Frank White, 1982 Royals: 554 PA, 16_BB, 114_OPS+

This was White's best year at_the plate, hitting.298 with_45_doubles and 11 home runs. Known_for his defense, he had just_three seasons with an OPS+_higher_than_league average

In looking just at_walk rate, since 1950 only 38_players have had_a walk rate of 2.5 percent or_lower_(including Jones). The only eight who_had_a wRC+ of 100 or higher,_and_the_only two with a better_mark than Jones' 114 were Rivers_in 1976 (123) and Carlos Baerga in 1994 (116),_when he drew_10 walks in 469 PAs_but_hit.314_and slugged.525.

Anyway,