Texas Rangers
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Atlanta Braves
-105O/U: 9
(-110/-110)-115
(-110/-110)-115
Texas Rangers Insights
- MacKenzie Gore – Over/Under 5.5 Strikeouts (+110/-140)In his last start, MacKenzie Gore performed well and posted 7 strikeouts.Explain: A pitcher who was strong in his last outing may be sharp once again in his next outing.
- Joc Pederson – Over/Under 1.5 Total Bases (+135/-170)Joc Pederson has negatively regressed with his Barrel% lately; his 11.1% seasonal rate has fallen to 0% in the last 7 days.Explain: Barrel% measures how often a player hits the ball at the optimal exit velocity and launch angle and is a terrific measure of underlying power.
- Ranking 7th-steepest in baseball since the start of last season, Texas Rangers hitters jointly have put up a 15° launch angle on their hardest-hit balls (a reliable stat to study power ability).Explain: If you hit the ball hard but straight at the ground, it doesn’t do you any good. A player that is skilled at lifting his hardest hit balls into the air stands the best chance of turning them into extra-base hits or home runs.
Atlanta Braves Insights
- Owen Murphy – Over/Under Pitching OutsOwen Murphy has been given a below-average leash this year, throwing 8.6 fewer adjusted pitches-per-game than average.Explain: Pitchers with a shorter leash are more likely to get pulled earlier in games and record fewer outs.
- Drake Baldwin – Over/Under 1.5 Total Bases (+125/-160)Drake Baldwin has seen a big improvement in his exit velocity on flyballs this year; just compare his 97.8-mph average to last season’s 94.2-mph average.Explain: Most home runs are flyballs, and the harder those flyballs are hit, the more often they turn into home runs. This is a strong indicator of power.
- Atlanta Braves bats collectively grade out 8th- in baseball for power this year when assessing with their 8.9% Barrel%.Explain: Barrel% measures how often a player hits the ball at the optimal exit velocity and launch angle and is a terrific measure of underlying power.