BATTERS: PX/xPX under- and over-performers
Jun 17 2013
Last week the Batter Buyers Guide used a comparison of BA and xBA values to highlight some potential batting average risers and fallers. This week, we turn our attention to the sluggers as we compare PX and Expected PX (xPX) values in an attempt to isolate some potential power darkhorses as well as to expose some fast starters whose production is poised to taper off.
PX scores are derived by accounting for actual extra base hits while xPX takes into account the quality of contact. A player's results may yield a healthy PX, but xPX attempts to filter out the element of luck and focus on the hard contact that's more indicative of an owned skill. Large variances in PX/xPX can tell an owner lots about a particular player's ability and...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From Batters
Adley Rutschman's quiet start to the 2025 season is hiding some impressing underlying gains.
Apr 28 2025 3:05am
Apr 28 2025 3:05am
Leody Taveras' combination of poor batted ball quality and plate discipline makes him a bat you don't want to own.
Apr 21 2025 3:08am
Apr 21 2025 3:08am
This week's post features Tyler Soderstrom, now batting third for the Athletics, Geraldo Perdomo and Pavin Smith rising in the Arizona lineup, plus two LHHs now batting first.
Apr 18 2025 3:10am
Apr 18 2025 3:10am
Jonathan India's slow start is hiding excellent plate discipline and batted ball quality, which gives hope for a big rebound.
Apr 14 2025 3:07am
Apr 14 2025 3:07am
Jeremy Peña's early combination of batted ball quality and plate discipline is putting him on the path to a big season in 2025.
Apr 7 2025 3:06am
Apr 7 2025 3:06am
