Braves’ power solution may lie in doubles, triples
By now it’s established that only days before spring training begins, the Braves lack home-run hitters in their lineup.
But another way to examine “power” is looking at who on the team can provide doubles and triples. After all, those are also components of a player’s slugging percentage. The stats are little more favorable for the Braves when looking at doubles and triples as well as homers. Extra-base hits can produce runs and keep a rally going.
Look at the video above to see the top five players in extra-base hits next season. After viewing it, keep in mind players who were outside the top five but offer promise for 2018. For example, Ozzie Albies combined for 20 extra-base hits in 217 at-bats. Also, despite serious hitting woes for most last season, Dansby Swanson produced 31 extra-base hits (23 doubles) in 488 at-bats. Johan Camargo hit 27 extra-base hits in 241 at-bats.
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David Wellham has worked as an editor and content producer at the AJC since 2006, but his knowledge of sports in metro Atlanta and Georgia dates to much earlier. He uses his institutional knowledge to help the AJC provide in-depth coverage of area sports and sports teams. David can be reached at 404-526-5424 and dwellham@ajc.com.
