"Again, we'll be using single-game WPA as our guiding metric here. Similar to the pitching list, a strong single-game WPA doesn't guarantee a win - after all, there's only so much a single player can do in such a team-centric sport as baseball. There also might be a little bit of overlap with the 10 biggest hits of the season as well, since of course those massive hits are pretty important for WPA as well. Still, there are enough differences here to make this worth talking about."
"With that being said, I'll give you a bit of a spoiler: Only one of these performances came in a losing effort. Try to guess it without scrolling down (I'll know if you cheated. I have eyes everywhere. Even in that office. Yes, your office, even.). In all seriousness though, let's get into this list, shall we?"
"No. 10 - Sean Murphy, July 12 at Cardinals (4 PA, 4 AB, 1 H (HR), 1 R, 3 RBI, 1 SO, .461 WPA) This is one of a few instances on this list where one hit at a perfect time was enough to qualify a player for the list. That was the case for Sean Murphy, as this was the only time that he even reached base in this one. However, an eight-inning, three-run home run that shot Atlanta's win expectancy from 21 percent to 73 percent in just one swing was enough to ensure that this was one of the biggest moments of this tough season for the Braves."
The list ranks the top 10 single-game WPA performances by Atlanta Braves hitters in 2025, using single-game WPA to measure impact. The metric highlights how individual plate appearances shifted win expectancy, often through timely, high-leverage hits. Some entries overlap with the season's biggest hits, but distinct situational value justifies a separate list. Only one of the top ten performances occurred in a loss. Examples include Sean Murphy's eighth-inning three-run homer on July 12 that raised win expectancy from 21% to 73%, and Michael Harris II's notable April 26 game amid a historic outing by Eugenio Suárez.
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