MLB Batter xwOBA Analysis: Underperformers and Overperformers (June 2026)
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by Mike Podhorzer
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
This article analyzes MLB batters who are overperforming or underperforming relative to their expected weighted on-base average (xwOBA) as of June 2, 2026. It examines hitters with at least 150 plate appearances, comparing their actual wOBA to their xwOBA to identify which players are due for regression or improvement. The piece covers both underperformers (like Victor Caratini) and overperformers, discussing whether the trends are consistent and whether players are likely to perform closer to their xwOBA going forward.
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Let's revisit the hitters who have underperformed and overperformed the most, determine whether it's been a consistent trend, and decide if the hitter is due to perform closer to his xwOBA the rest of the way.
I chose a 150 PA minimum for the lists.
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