Atlanta Braves: 2019 Statistical Leaders on Offense
By Seth Carter
The following ratios require batters have at least 50 plate appearances to qualify.
Walk Percentage – The newest Miami Marlin not only tied for the team lead in batting average but he led the team in walk percentage, earning a free ticket to first in 16.0% of his plate appearances.
Strikeout Percentage – Julio Teheran earned 60 plate appearances last season which qualified him for this list. I could clarify by only using non-pitchers but instead, I’ll use them as a highlighter. Julio Teheran and Mike Soroka finished first and third with 40.0% and 34.9% K-rates. Austin Riley finished second on the team, right between the two pitchers with a 36.5%.
On-Base Percentage – A calling card of the Tampa Bay Rays is on-base ability. Matt Joyce was once-upon-a-time the cleanup hitter for the Rays. Joyce showed he can still get on base with the best of them last season as he posted a .408 OBP in 238 PAs.
Of the regular players, Freddie Freeman led the way by getting on base with a .389 OBP. Despite only hitting .246, Ender Inciarte still got on base at a .343 clip.
The Braves had seven players finish above a .350 on-base percentage.
Slugging Percentage –
It’s easy to see why the Braves brought Adeiny Hechavarria back for 2020. On top of his premium defense, he brought the wood like he never has before. Hechavarria slugged .639 in 70 plate appearances.
Of players with more than 70 PAs, Adam Duvall finished first with a .567 SLG in 130 PAs.
Of Players with more than 130 PAs, Freddie Freeman finished first with .549 SLG.