I mean, really, Rizzo isn't seeing as many strikes because he's just dominating the plate right now. Teams are avoiding him at times. You really think they wouldn't do that if he had Soler or Coglhlan or Montero hitting after him regularly? "Oh, gee, I was all worried about pitching to Rizzo, but now that *GULP* MIGUEL MONTERO is hitting behind him I have no choice but to pitch him more strikes."