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The Marlins collectively hit 226 two-baggers and 158 home runs. Miami had a.372 slugging percentage and struck out 1,553 times while walking 450. The Miami Marlins averaged 3.9 runs per game, good for 29th in MLB. They had 594 RBIs, 1244 hits, and a batting average of.233 last year. They scored 623 runs and hit.298.
Last season, the Marlins’ team ERA was 3.96, and their pitching staff struck out 1,381 batters. Their pitching staff walked 529 batters last season, and their FIP was 4.01. Their K/BB ratio was 2.61 and their pitching staff had a 1.28 WHIP. The Marlins pitchers allowed 162 home runs and 701 runs (13th in the league).
Last year, the Marlins used 596 relievers. During the 2016 season, bullpen pitchers inherited 201 base runners, with 36.3% reaching base. They made 33 saves last year and missed 25 of 58 chances. The Marlins’ relievers had a save percentage of 56.9% in 133 chances. Relief pitchers had 75 holds last season (19th in MLB). Ahead of them came 132 batters on base and 185 games in high-risk situations.
The Angels had a.407 SLG and averaged 4.46 runs per game (17th in baseball). They had 265 doubles, 464 walks, and 723 runs. Los Angeles hit 190 home runs and scored 691 runs last season. They had 1,331 hits but 1,394 strikeouts (16th in the league). The Angels had a.310 on-base percentage and a.245 batting average last season.
The Angels’ pitching staff had a WHIP of 1.383 and a FIP of 4.25 last season. They were ranked 21st in baseball with 1,373 hits allowed. Los Angeles pitchers allowed 804 runs last year, an ERA of 4.69. (741 earned runs allowed). Strikeouts to walks ratio was 2.45. (1,453 strikeouts vs 592 free passes). 188 home runs and 5.09 runs per nine innings (22nd in baseball).
The Angels had 73 holds and 26 failed saves with 140 chances. Los Angeles relied on relievers to convert 39 of 65 save chances. With runners on base, they used relievers 173 times and in high-leverage situations 242. Los Angeles bullpen pitchers inherited 37% of inherited base runners. They were 19th in the league in save percentage (60.0%) and used 562 relievers last year.
Pick: Take Miami (+130)
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