An Impressive Debut & Fun with xStats

Eno and DVR discuss the strong debut from D-backs pitcher Ryne Nelson before examining a few surprises on the xStats leaderboards including José Ramírez, Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette, Paul Goldschmidt, José Abreu, and much more.

Rundown

4:06 Ryne Nelson’s Debut

8:10 xStats Recalibrated for 2022

12:16 Making Sense of José Ramírez's xStats

15:59 Alex Bregman’s Second-Half Rebound

21:27 Bo Bichette's Huge Monday; Slight Step Back in 2022

24:25 O-Swing% v. Great Hit Tools

30:59 What's Next For Paul Goldschmidt?

34:43 José Abreu's Lost Homers

42:21 Luis Patiño’s Two-Strike Approach

52:41 Too Many Lefty Bats in Shallow Leagues?

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