By combining the xISO data with my analysis of HitTracker data, I can more confidently identify players who should see an increase in power numbers in 2017.
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Once we have a player's xBABIP, we can convert it into their expected batting average (xAVG) by looking at how many balls they hit into play that year and seeing how their AVG would be affected if they had
Using new batted ball data, researchers are able to better identify a hitter's true skill set and compare his outcomes over a season to the expected outcomes for someone with his hitting profile. We can take advantage of this