Statistically speaking...

Post by Mike

Atlanta fans are feeling pretty good after that sweep, and we should be. We are 57-37 with a 7 game lead over the Nats and 8.5 over the Phillies.

We have legitimate starters in Keuchel and Soroka, and a dangerous offense. We are close to being ready to challenge the Dodgers for National League supremacy folks, but how close? Let’s dig into the stats to find out.

Offensively the NL looks like this:

Batting average –

1 – Pittsburgh .270

2 – Colorado .268

3 – Braves .262

4 – Dodgers .262

On base percentage –

1 – Dodgers .342

2 – Cubs .338

3 – Braves .336

OPS – (On base pct + slg)

1 – Dodgers .807

2 – Braves .798

3 – Cubs .794

Home runs -
1 - Brewers 157
2 - Dodgers 152
3 - Braves 149

We are in the fight offensively for sure! So how does the pitching stack up? Granted Keuchel has only had three starts so the gaps should narrow, but if we want to win the NL I believe these numbers scream for another starter AND a lock down reliever. Get the Giants on the phone!

ERA –

1 – Dodgers 3.40

3 – Cubs 3.85

5 – Braves 4.12

AVG. (Batting average of opponents)

1 – Dodgers .225

7 – Cubs .248

9 – Braves .252

WHIP

1 – Dodgers 1.09

7 – Cubs 1.32

11 – Braves 1.37 - still giving up too many walks.

SAVES (THIS IS SHOCKING… but how long can we do it by committee?)

1 – Padres 35

2 – Braves 28

3 – Dodgers 27