BATTERS: BA under- and over-performers
Jun 2 2014
Now that we are one-third of the way through the season, it is a good idea to take a closer look at BA results. Using significant differences in BA and xBA, we can identify players who have either under-performed or over-performed thus far.
The following players should see an improvement, to some degree, in batting average. (Stats through the games of 5/30)
NAME AB BA H% xBA DIFF ================== === === === === ==== Moustakas,Mike 125 152 16% 238 86 Ibanez,Raul 131 153 20% 223 70 Sogard,Eric 117 188 21% 249 61 Santana,Carlos 176 159 18% 218 59 Alonso,Yonder 179 218 23% 275 57 De Aza,Alejandro 177 175 22% 232 ...
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