The article discusses the surprising emergence of Eli White as an impactful hitter for the Atlanta Braves despite his previously underwhelming career statistics. With a batting average of .317 and a wRC+ of 174 over a small sample size, the writer acknowledges that these numbers may not be sustainable, especially with a high BABIP of .367. Nevertheless, Whiteâs increased exit velocities suggest a significant change in performance, which raises questions about whether this might indicate a breakthrough in his hitting ability.
His BABIP is .367, so he's not going to have a wRC+ of 174 all season. Not surprising.
Eli White is tearing the cover off the ball for the Atlanta Braves - to the tune of .317/.378/.634 and a wRC+ of 174. Phew.
When he first got a shot in the lineup, we all probably didn't even notice. Worse, we probably spit on the ground, blamed Jurickson Profar, and dreamed of Ronnie.
His exit velocities have mostly been in the mid-to-upper 80s, but this season, it's at 90.1.
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