When it comes to a hitter’s strikeout rate, we expect to see some familiar faces, but other names among the leader board are a bit of a surprise.

1. Adam Dunn – 38.4%

Dunn always strikes out a lot, but the 38.4% mark is slightly above his career 32.9% rate.  He’s still adjusting, so striking out a little less often should improve the overall totals.

2. Jack Cust  – 35.9%

For Cust, a 35.9 % ratio is a slight improvement over his 38.7% career total.  At most, he’s best left for AL-only leagues.

3. Bill Hall – 35.3%

Hall is a known free swinger (career 28.9%), but he’s been worse than normal striking out 35.3% of the time in 2011.  Much like Cust, he should only be considered for single league formats.

4. Ryan Raburn – 35.1%

Raburn had a respectable 26.5% total in 2010, but he now sports a hefty 35.1% mark.  There seems to be room for improvement.

5. Pedro Alvarez – 34.8%

Alvarez has been pretty consistent striking out at a 34.3% clip over his career, so his 34.8% total is right in line with expectations.

6. Carlos Pena – 34.7%

Pena usually strikes out a third of the time, and this year is no different.  The main culprit has been a sprained thumb, which is still causing problems.

7. Dexter Fowler – 33.6 %

Considering his 23.7% total in 2010, Fowler’s 33.6% ratio is well above normal.  Leadoff hitters need to hit for contact, something he must improve in order on to hold on to the slot.

8. Jonny Gomes – 32.7%

Gomes is striking out at a 32.7% rate, which is considerably more than the 24.1% total he had last year.  Unfortunately for him, he will begin to loose playing time.

9. Austin Jackson – 32.5%

Jackson has started to heat up and improve on his 32.5% season total.  He finished at a 27.5% ratio last year, so a repeat performance would be in sight.

10. Mark Reynolds – 32.0%

When is a 32.0% total a victory?  When you’re Mark Reynolds who finished at a 42.3% mark in 2010.