The article introduces the 'Drag Factor,' a metric created to evaluate how underperforming players hinder a baseball team’s offensive performance. This metric calculates the extent to which poor batting (measured by wRC+) among everyday lineup players contributes to overall team inefficiency. A higher Drag Factor indicates greater negative impact. The 2025 Red Sox’s total Drag Factor score of 14.20 is noted as worse than the 2015 Rockies, highlighting concerns about their offensive roster composition.
The Drag Factor is designed to highlight how much poor offensive production from certain players is limiting a team's overall scoring potential.
Calculating Drag Factor involves a complex formula that assesses individual players' performance impact on the overall team offense generated by their plate appearances.
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