"The Braves have been really bad so far. However, the Braves have not been really bad at actually swinging strikeouts or walks as a result of challenges."
"Where leverage is meaningful, the Braves are okay if not actually good at challenges, at least on a rate basis. They just don't get these opportunities a lot."
"They waste their challenges early on, where it doesn't matter. This leaves the Braves' lack of success in the ABS challenge system incongruously jutting out from what's going on with the team otherwise."
The Braves have had a successful start to the season, remaining the only team without a series loss and holding the second-best record in baseball. They excel in various metrics, including fWAR for both position players and pitching. However, they struggle with the ABS challenge system, despite not having issues with swinging strikeouts or walks. Their challenges are often wasted early in games, limiting their opportunities to capitalize on leverage situations. Overall, the team's offensive power overshadows their defensive shortcomings.
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