BATTERS: Isolating OBP Targets
Jul 21 2014
Last week we used ISO to look at look at potential targets for those participating in leagues that use slugging percentage. Today we will use Isolated Patience (IsoP) to help identify some intriguing options for those in on-base percentage leagues. As fans have become increasingly savvy with regard to baseball statistics, more and more fantasy leagues have followed the lead of professional franchises in using OBP instead of batting average as a better measure of ability and value.
The formula for IsoP is: OBP – BA. From this, we can easily see which players have shown strong plate discipline despite a poor batting as well as batters who provide excellent value to their respective teams by reaching base at a high rate.
First, the...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From Batters
Bryce Eldridge has ridden a hot streak into the second spot in the batting order. A prime place for a rookie with the runway for more playing time.
Jun 19 2026 3:07am
Jun 19 2026 3:07am
Royce Lewis is finally swinging a hot bat again, and his extreme home/road splits suggest there's more upside to uncover.
Jun 15 2026 3:08am
Jun 15 2026 3:08am
Travis Bazzana looks like a frontline 2B with the bat when righties are on the mound.
Jun 8 2026 3:07am
Jun 8 2026 3:07am
Joc Pederson and two other batters have moved into leadoff for their teams, enhancing their fantasy value.
Jun 5 2026 3:07am
Jun 5 2026 3:07am
No one hit the ball harder on average than Drake Baldwin in May, which helped him produce at an elite clip for the month.
Jun 1 2026 3:06am
Jun 1 2026 3:06am
