As the MLB season progresses, an analysis of offensive performance shows stark differences between home and road games. Utilizing a combined metric of xwOBA and OPS, teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees excel on the road, while some typically lower-ranked teams, like the Angels and Indians, show surprising road success. This analysis stresses the importance of not solely identifying teams based on home performance, encouraging a broader understanding of team dynamics over the course of the season.
The combination of xwOBA and OPS suggests that while some teams excel at home, others like LAA and CLE thrive on the road, defying typical expectations.
With a correlation of r=.823 between xwOBA and OPS, the data indicates that while both metrics are valuable, they should not be the only factors considered.
By blending the xwOBA and OPS metrics, I was able to categorize the best offense teams on the road, providing insights into their performance patterns.
Despite the Yankees topping the list, teams known to underperform at home, such as LAA and CLE, show promise for road games.
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