Atlanta Braves: 2019 Statistical Leaders on Offense
By Seth Carter
OPS – Hechavarria got on base and crushed the ball like he never had before. After being let go by the Mets while hitting around the .200-mark, he must have been reinvigorated by the opportunity to play on a playoff team. Better known for his glove than his bat, I don’t think anyone expects this from him in 2020, but man he was fun to watch in 2019!
Of players with more than 70 PAs, Freddie Freeman led the team with a .938 OPS.
wRC+ – Players with more than 70 PAs, Freeman again led the team with a 138 wRC+. He was six points higher than Josh Donaldson and 12 points better than Ronald Acuna Jr.
Best Hitter vs. the Shift – Again, Matt Joyce was some kind of hitter. Seeing Adeiny Hechavarria and Matt Joyce topping these stats shows how well the Braves’ bench played all season. Matt Joyce was shifted on in 134 PAs and slashed .381/.455/.836 against it. This was good for a wRC+ of 119 when facing the shift.
Ender Inciarte finished second on the club against the shift with a 109 wRC+.
High Leverage Hitter – Ronald Acuna Jr. finished with a 140 wRC+ in high-leverage situations. Josh Donaldson finished with a spectacular 156 wRC+ and 1.021 OPS in high-leverage situations. Those two star-players stepped up in a big way during crucial situations, but that wasn’t enough to best the best of the best.
Freddie Freeman led the way with an unbelievable 188 wRC+ by slashing .375/.455/.708 in high-leverage situations.