Cubs lead MLB in walks with 448 through 102 games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The Chicago Cubs have drawn 448 walks this season, leading MLB. This marks an average of 4.39 walks per game. If they maintain this pace, the Cubs are projected to break the franchise record of 656 walks set in 2016. Key contributors include Pete Crow-Armstrong, who has significantly improved his plate discipline this year. The Cubs' offense also ranks fourth in MLB in runs scored with 520. They delivered 11 walks in a recent victory over the Detroit Tigers.
- •Cubs rank first in MLB with 448 walks this season
- •Team averages 4.39 walks per game, on pace for 712 total
- •Previous franchise record of 656 walks was set in 2016
- •Pete Crow-Armstrong has drawn 52 walks, up from 29 last year
- •Cubs scored 520 runs, ranking fourth in MLB
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Cubs are on pace to shatter the franchise record for walks by hitters
"The previous record was set in a very special year.
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