GB%, LD%, FB%

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BREW MATHsummary

  • The chart here illustrates why batted ball data is highly relevant.
    • The averages are from the 2014 MLB season.
  • Not all hits are created equal:
    • Line Drives >> Fly Balls > Ground Balls
    • While fly balls most often lead to homers, the line drive is easily the most productive type of hit.

Runs Per Out 

NOTE:  This is a fluid number that changes every year

  • LD – 1.26
  • FB – 0.13
  • GB – 0.05

FURTHER READING

Take a deeper look at how batted ball stats translate to production:

“Sabermetric Series, Part 1: Quality of Contact and Batted Ball Data.”