LINEUPS OUTLOOK: Looking at half-year, team-level trends
Sep 16 2023
In our final rendition of the Lineups Outlook, there’s an undercurrent across the league affecting future lineup decisions. As Mike Petriello of MLB.com explains, team’s have realized their best hitter should slot second in their lineup. Since he already explored this facet, please use the link as a reference point.
For this week’s post, I explored team results from the first-half versus the second-half in three categories: on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS), weighted on-base average (wOBA) and weighted runs created plus (wRC+). As one could predict, there’s overlap between the teams bubbling towards the top in each statistical indicator, but some intriguing players for next season will be covered after one digests the charts.
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
Brenton Doyle's recent surge and elite results and skills vs. LHers confirm that he has not reached his ceiling yet.
Aug 25 2025 3:07am
Aug 25 2025 3:07am
Following the trade deadline, Arizona has returned Geraldo Perdomo to the top of the lineup. Plus, notes on Noelvi Marte and Brett Baty deserving better spots in the batting order.
Aug 22 2025 3:10am
Aug 22 2025 3:10am
Two NL East outfielders, Brandon Marsh and Michael Harris II, have made notable adjustments in the course of the 2025 season.
Aug 19 2025 3:07am
Aug 19 2025 3:07am
Brett Baty's recent surge and wide home/road splits support his potential for even further growth.
Aug 18 2025 3:09am
Aug 18 2025 3:09am
Dillon Dingler's massive underlying gains since July 1 confirm he still carries significant untapped upside.
Aug 11 2025 3:05am
Aug 11 2025 3:05am
