BATTERS: BA under- and over-performers

Now that we are one-third of the way through the season, it is a good idea to take a closer look at BA results. Using significant differences in BA and xBA, we can identify players who have either under-performed or over-performed thus far.

The following players should see an improvement, to some degree, in batting average. (Stats through the games of 5/30)

NAME                  AB    BA    H%   xBA   DIFF
==================   ===   ===   ===   ===   ====
Moustakas,Mike       125   152   16%   238   86
Ibanez,Raul          131   153   20%   223   70
Sogard,Eric          117   188   21%   249   61
Santana,Carlos       176   159   18%   218   59
Alonso,Yonder        179   218   23%   275   57
De Aza,Alejandro     177   175   22%   232 ...

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