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What are StatLine IQ Scores?
StatLine IQ is a proprietary composite rating modeled on the intelligence IQ scale. Rather than relying on a single stat like ERA or batting average, each score synthesizes multiple performance dimensions into one number — making it easy to compare players across different strengths. A score of 100 represents the league average; every 15 points is one standard deviation above or below.
StatLine Pitching-IQ weighs ERA, WHIP, strikeout rate, command (K:BB),
and innings durability — a dominant ace with elite control scores far higher than ERA alone would suggest.
StatLine Hitting-IQ combines OPS, contact quality, plate discipline,
and speed — rewarding complete hitters who get on base, drive the ball, and create pressure on the bases.
StatLine Pitching-IQ
Powered by StatLine AnalyticsTeam ERA of 5.42 is needs work (College benchmark: 2.80). WHIP 1.83 is elevated (benchmark: 1.20). Team K/BB of 0.92 is below the 3.5 standard. Top pitcher handles 41% of innings—manageable but monitor as season progresses. Limited depth with 1 pitcher(s) ready for game action—prioritize developing additional arms. 3 pitcher(s) still working on fundamentals—give them low-pressure innings to build confidence.
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#88 Lauren Schurman Situational
Strengths
Strike thrower with low walk rate (0.46 BB/IP)—attacks the zone confidently
High innings (144.2 IP) shows coach's trust—reliability makes them a go-to pitcher
Areas to Watch
High WHIP of 1.72—too many baserunners create constant pressure
Recommendations
First-pitch strike emphasis: aim for 65%+ first-pitch-strike rate through better early-count aggression
Contact quality work: add movement/deception to induce weaker contact—change speeds more frequently
Throwing 41% of team innings—monitor workload to prevent fatigue in postseason
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#45 Jaiden Ralston No.3 / Spot Starter
Strengths
Strike thrower with low walk rate (0.46 BB/IP)—attacks the zone confidently
High innings (76.2 IP) shows coach's trust—reliability makes them a go-to pitcher
Recommendations
First-pitch strike emphasis: aim for 65%+ first-pitch-strike rate through better early-count aggression
86
#10 Hailey Holtz Developmental
Strengths
Strike thrower with low walk rate (0.25 BB/IP)—attacks the zone confidently
Areas to Watch
High WHIP of 1.89—too many baserunners create constant pressure
ERA looks good but WHIP of 1.89 suggests possible regression—stranding runners at high rate
Very poor K/BB ratio of 0.4—walks more than they strike out
Allows 1.68 hits per inning—hitters are squaring them up frequently
Recommendations
Develop putaway pitch through bullpen sequencing—practice getting ahead 0-1, then finishing with secondary pitch
Contact quality work: add movement/deception to induce weaker contact—change speeds more frequently
Strikeout development: add velocity work, develop sharper breaking pitch, practice two-strike putaway approach
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#1 Liv Palumbo Developmental
Strengths
Developing pitcher with room for growth
Areas to Watch
High WHIP of 2.23—too many baserunners create constant pressure
Very poor K/BB ratio of 0.8—walks more than they strike out
Allows 1.60 hits per inning—hitters are squaring them up frequently
ERA of 6.85 indicates significant struggles—focus on fundamentals
Recommendations
Develop putaway pitch through bullpen sequencing—practice getting ahead 0-1, then finishing with secondary pitch
Contact quality work: add movement/deception to induce weaker contact—change speeds more frequently
72
#4 Ava Mullen Developmental
Strengths
Developing pitcher with room for growth
Areas to Watch
High WHIP of 2.13—too many baserunners create constant pressure
Very poor K/BB ratio of 0.4—walks more than they strike out
ERA of 6.77 indicates significant struggles—focus on fundamentals
Recommendations
Develop putaway pitch through bullpen sequencing—practice getting ahead 0-1, then finishing with secondary pitch
Contact quality work: add movement/deception to induce weaker contact—change speeds more frequently
Team Action Items
- Team WHIP of 1.83 is well above the 1.20 benchmark. Focus on command refinement and pitch location awareness.
- Strikeout rate of 0.48 K/IP is low (5 pitchers under 0.7). Develop putaway pitches and work on two-strike approach.
StatLine Hitting-IQ
Powered by StatLine AnalyticsTeam OPS of 0.974 is excellent (College benchmark: 0.750). Team batting 325 with 0.409 OBP and 0.564 SLG. Strikeout rate of 14% is excellent (benchmark: 20%). 79 HR with team ISO of 0.239—legitimate power throughout the lineup. 38 team SB—speed is a weapon this lineup uses well.Deep lineup with 11 hitters at or above OPS benchmark—no easy outs.
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#24 Reagan Bartholomew ●●●
Strengths
Dominant hitter with 1.286 OPS and 415 AVG—one of the best bats at the College level
Elite wOBA of 0.531—outcome-weighted offense far exceeds the 0.340 benchmark
Exceptional contact ability—11% K rate is well below average with a strong 415 AVG
Plus power with 0.369 ISO—generates extra-base hits at an elite rate
Areas to Watch
Elite performance across metrics—focus on pitch selection refinement and preparing for adjusted approaches from opposing pitchers
Recommendations
Elite level reached—focus on maintaining mechanics, adjusting to pitcher adjustments, and driving the ball in key situations
Continue driving the ball—look for pitches in the zone to elevate and maintain aggressive approach in hitter's counts
114
#22 Tatum Johnson ●●●
Strengths
Dominant hitter with 1.177 OPS and 388 AVG—one of the best bats at the College level
Elite wOBA of 0.491—outcome-weighted offense far exceeds the 0.340 benchmark
Low strikeout rate of 13%—puts the ball in play consistently
Plus power with 0.325 ISO—generates extra-base hits at an elite rate
Areas to Watch
Elite performance across metrics—focus on pitch selection refinement and preparing for adjusted approaches from opposing pitchers
Recommendations
Elite level reached—focus on maintaining mechanics, adjusting to pitcher adjustments, and driving the ball in key situations
Continue driving the ball—look for pitches in the zone to elevate and maintain aggressive approach in hitter's counts
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#25 Sydney Malott ●●●
Strengths
Dominant hitter with 1.038 OPS and 315 AVG—one of the best bats at the College level
Excellent wOBA of 0.436—well above College average
Plus power with 0.301 ISO—generates extra-base hits at an elite rate
Excellent plate selectivity—0.107 OBP premium over AVG shows a disciplined, selective approach
Areas to Watch
Elite performance across metrics—focus on pitch selection refinement and preparing for adjusted approaches from opposing pitchers
Recommendations
Elite level reached—focus on maintaining mechanics, adjusting to pitcher adjustments, and driving the ball in key situations
Continue driving the ball—look for pitches in the zone to elevate and maintain aggressive approach in hitter's counts
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#28 Kasey Kane ●●○
Strengths
Solid wOBA of 0.383—at or above benchmark
Low strikeout rate of 15%—puts the ball in play consistently
Plus power with 0.192 ISO—generates extra-base hits at an elite rate
Excellent plate selectivity—0.116 OBP premium over AVG shows a disciplined, selective approach
Recommendations
Continue current development—work on consistency, situational hitting, and advancing runners
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#9 Karlee Ford ●●●
Strengths
Dominant hitter with 1.027 OPS and 345 AVG—one of the best bats at the College level
Excellent wOBA of 0.428—well above College average
Exceptional contact ability—10% K rate is well below average with a strong 345 AVG
Plus power with 0.281 ISO—generates extra-base hits at an elite rate
Areas to Watch
Elite performance across metrics—focus on pitch selection refinement and preparing for adjusted approaches from opposing pitchers
Recommendations
Elite level reached—focus on maintaining mechanics, adjusting to pitcher adjustments, and driving the ball in key situations
Continue driving the ball—look for pitches in the zone to elevate and maintain aggressive approach in hitter's counts
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#17 Ava Wilmes ○○○
Strengths
Excellent wOBA of 0.414—well above College average
Exceptional contact ability—0% K rate is well below average with a strong 375 AVG
Excellent plate selectivity—0.125 OBP premium over AVG shows a disciplined, selective approach
Areas to Watch
Small sample size of 8 AB—trends may change with more plate appearances
Recommendations
Good contact base—develop power by working on bat speed, launch angle, and driving through the ball
Continue building at-bats—more data will allow better analysis and more targeted recommendations
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#3 Ireland Buss ○○○
Strengths
Developing hitter with room for growth
Areas to Watch
Elevated strikeout rate at 100%—working on two-strike approach would help
Free swinger profile: high K rate with low walk rate—chasing pitches outside the zone
Very limited sample (1 AB)—too early to draw reliable conclusions
Recommendations
Priority: Two-strike approach work—shorten swing, expand zone awareness, and focus on putting the ball in play
Improve plate selectivity: work counts, take more pitches early, and improve strike zone recognition to widen the OBP-AVG gap
Continue building at-bats—more data will allow better analysis and more targeted recommendations
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#20 Kadence Shepherd ●●●
Strengths
Solid wOBA of 0.387—at or above benchmark
Plus power with 0.269 ISO—generates extra-base hits at an elite rate
Recommendations
Continue current development—work on consistency, situational hitting, and advancing runners
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#18 Kylee Espinoza ○○○
Strengths
Developing hitter with room for growth
Areas to Watch
Very limited sample (2 AB)—too early to draw reliable conclusions
Recommendations
Continue building at-bats—more data will allow better analysis and more targeted recommendations
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#14 Hayleigh Oliver ●●○
Strengths
Solid wOBA of 0.384—at or above benchmark
Low strikeout rate of 13%—puts the ball in play consistently
Plus power with 0.218 ISO—generates extra-base hits at an elite rate
Recommendations
Continue current development—work on consistency, situational hitting, and advancing runners
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#50 Ashley Minor ●○○
Strengths
Solid wOBA of 0.362—at or above benchmark
Excellent plate selectivity—0.132 OBP premium over AVG shows a disciplined, selective approach
Areas to Watch
Elevated strikeout rate at 26%—working on two-strike approach would help
Recommendations
Reduce strikeouts through improved pitch recognition—practice identifying off-speed pitches earlier in the count
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#45 Jaiden Ralston ○○○
Strengths
Developing hitter with room for growth
Areas to Watch
Small sample size of 5 AB—trends may change with more plate appearances
Recommendations
Continue building at-bats—more data will allow better analysis and more targeted recommendations
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#6 Mckenna Andrews ●●●
Strengths
Solid wOBA of 0.357—at or above benchmark
Low strikeout rate of 11%—puts the ball in play consistently
Good power showing with 5 HR and 0.140 ISO
Excellent plate selectivity—0.113 OBP premium over AVG shows a disciplined, selective approach
Recommendations
Continue current development—work on consistency, situational hitting, and advancing runners
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#12 Jessie Clemons ●●●
Strengths
Excellent wOBA of 0.404—well above College average
Exceptional contact ability—7% K rate is well below average with a strong 358 AVG
Plus power with 0.165 ISO—generates extra-base hits at an elite rate
Recommendations
Continue current development—work on consistency, situational hitting, and advancing runners
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#88 Lauren Schurman ○○○
Strengths
Developing hitter with room for growth
Areas to Watch
Small sample size of 6 AB—trends may change with more plate appearances
Recommendations
Continue building at-bats—more data will allow better analysis and more targeted recommendations
Team Action Items
- Team is performing above benchmark—maintain current training, focus on consistency, and prepare for pitching adjustments from opponents.
StatLine Lineup-IQ
v4 Engine 1 Modern Leadoff
#12 Jessie Clemons
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0.358 AVG 0.415 OBP 0.523 SLG 0.938 OPS
Fit: 108/100
Modern Leadoff: OBP-first with speed upside
2 Best Available Hitter
#22 Tatum Johnson
114
0.388 AVG 0.464 OBP 0.713 SLG 1.177 OPS
Fit: 106/100
Best Available Hitter: Top offensive weapon — OPS and OBP
3 Situational Clutch
#17 Ava Wilmes
104
0.375 AVG 0.500 OBP 0.375 SLG 0.875 OPS
Fit: 104/100
Situational Clutch: Clutch run-producer — drives in runners
4 Run Producer
#24 Reagan Bartholomew
121
0.415 AVG 0.502 OBP 0.784 SLG 1.286 OPS
Fit: 103/100
Run Producer: Power + RBI capitalising on base-traffic
5 Secondary Producer
#9 Karlee Ford
106
0.345 AVG 0.401 OBP 0.626 SLG 1.027 OPS
Fit: 97/100
Secondary Producer: Solid all-around bat behind cleanup
6 Quality Contact
#28 Kasey Kane
107
0.279 AVG 0.395 OBP 0.471 SLG 0.866 OPS
Fit: 86/100
Quality Contact: Productive outs, disciplined approach
7 Table-Setter Lite
#25 Sydney Malott
112
0.315 AVG 0.422 OBP 0.616 SLG 1.038 OPS
Fit: 62/100
Table-Setter Lite: OBP/speed option before top of order
8 Developmental / Utility
#14 Hayleigh Oliver
101
0.309 AVG 0.371 OBP 0.527 SLG 0.898 OPS
Fit: 85/100
Developmental / Utility: Offensive floor — best available
9 Speed or Depth
#6 Mckenna Andrews
99
0.271 AVG 0.384 OBP 0.411 SLG 0.795 OPS
Fit: 85/100
Speed or Depth: Dynamic — speed leadoff or offensive depth
Balanced strategy: your best overall hitter is promoted to the 2-hole per modern run-expectancy research.
5 platoon opportunity(ies) identified — see platoons for details.
Platoon Opportunities
Mckenna Andrews is close to Jessie Clemons for #1 — consider platoon
Jessie Clemons is close to Jessie Clemons for #1 — consider platoon
Mckenna Andrews is close to Tatum Johnson for #2 — consider platoon
Karlee Ford is close to Tatum Johnson for #2 — consider platoon
Jessie Clemons is close to Tatum Johnson for #2 — consider platoon
1 Speed/OBP Hybrid
#12 Jessie Clemons
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0.358 AVG 0.415 OBP 0.523 SLG 0.938 OPS
Fit: 107/100
Speed/OBP Hybrid: Gets on base and sets the table
2 Contact & Advancement
#6 Mckenna Andrews
99
0.271 AVG 0.384 OBP 0.411 SLG 0.795 OPS
Fit: 90/100
Contact & Advancement: Moves runners, makes contact
3 Best Hitter
#24 Reagan Bartholomew
121
0.415 AVG 0.502 OBP 0.784 SLG 1.286 OPS
Fit: 104/100
Best Hitter: Most complete offensive player
4 Power / RBI
#22 Tatum Johnson
114
0.388 AVG 0.464 OBP 0.713 SLG 1.177 OPS
Fit: 103/100
Power / RBI: Drives in runs with extra-base power
5 Secondary Power
#25 Sydney Malott
112
0.315 AVG 0.422 OBP 0.616 SLG 1.038 OPS
Fit: 101/100
Secondary Power: Run producer behind cleanup
6 Steady Contact
#17 Ava Wilmes
104
0.375 AVG 0.500 OBP 0.375 SLG 0.875 OPS
Fit: 98/100
Steady Contact: Keeps innings alive, advances runners
7 Opportunistic
#9 Karlee Ford
106
0.345 AVG 0.401 OBP 0.626 SLG 1.027 OPS
Fit: 79/100
Opportunistic: Contributes at-bats, opportunistic swings
8 Bottom Bat
#14 Hayleigh Oliver
101
0.309 AVG 0.371 OBP 0.527 SLG 0.898 OPS
Fit: 85/100
Bottom Bat: Best available offensive output
9 Second Leadoff / Depth
#28 Kasey Kane
107
0.279 AVG 0.395 OBP 0.471 SLG 0.866 OPS
Fit: 79/100
Second Leadoff / Depth: Sets up top of order or developmental spot
5 platoon opportunity(ies) identified — see platoons for details.
Platoon Opportunities
Mckenna Andrews is close to Jessie Clemons for #1 — consider platoon
Jessie Clemons is close to Jessie Clemons for #1 — consider platoon
Mckenna Andrews is close to Mckenna Andrews for #2 — consider platoon
Karlee Ford is close to Mckenna Andrews for #2 — consider platoon
Jessie Clemons is close to Mckenna Andrews for #2 — consider platoon
1 Pure Table-Setter
#22 Tatum Johnson
114
0.388 AVG 0.464 OBP 0.713 SLG 1.177 OPS 0.491 wOBA
Fit: 87/100
Pure Table-Setter: Highest OBP among top 3 wOBA hitters
2 Best Hitter
#24 Reagan Bartholomew
121
0.415 AVG 0.502 OBP 0.784 SLG 1.286 OPS 0.531 wOBA
Fit: 106/100
Best Hitter: Highest wOBA — best hitter gets most productive spot
3 Supporting Quality
#17 Ava Wilmes
104
0.375 AVG 0.500 OBP 0.375 SLG 0.875 OPS 0.414 wOBA
Fit: 104/100
Supporting Quality: Surprisingly unimportant per The Book — 5th-best wOBA
4 Power / RBI Context
#25 Sydney Malott
112
0.315 AVG 0.422 OBP 0.616 SLG 1.038 OPS 0.436 wOBA
Fit: 103/100
Power / RBI Context: Remaining Tier 1 hitter — power pref for runners-on situations
5 Secondary RBI
#9 Karlee Ford
106
0.345 AVG 0.401 OBP 0.626 SLG 1.027 OPS 0.428 wOBA
Fit: 101/100
Secondary RBI: 4th-best wOBA — secondary RBI position
6 Tier 3 — Steady
#12 Jessie Clemons
99
0.358 AVG 0.415 OBP 0.523 SLG 0.938 OPS 0.404 wOBA
Fit: 97/100
Tier 3 — Steady: Best remaining wOBA — keep innings alive
7 Tier 3 — Catalyst
#29 Tiana Poole
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0.287 AVG 0.431 OBP 0.437 SLG 0.868 OPS 0.394 wOBA
Fit: 54/100
Tier 3 — Catalyst: Secondary leadoff potential before top of order
8 Tier 3 — Production
#20 Kadence Shepherd
103
0.281 AVG 0.361 OBP 0.550 SLG 0.911 OPS 0.387 wOBA
Fit: 89/100
Tier 3 — Production: Best remaining offensive output
9 Tier 3 — Bottom
#14 Hayleigh Oliver
101
0.309 AVG 0.371 OBP 0.527 SLG 0.898 OPS 0.384 wOBA
Fit: 81/100
Tier 3 — Bottom: Lowest wOBA — minimal damage position
wOBA Optimized: Players placed by tier using estimated softball linear weights. Tier 1 (slots 1,2,4) are your 3 best run-producers.
5 platoon opportunity(ies) identified — see platoons for details.
Platoon Opportunities
Mckenna Andrews is close to Tatum Johnson for #1 — consider platoon
Karlee Ford is close to Tatum Johnson for #1 — consider platoon
Jessie Clemons is close to Tatum Johnson for #1 — consider platoon
Ava Wilmes is close to Tatum Johnson for #1 — consider platoon
Tatum Johnson is close to Tatum Johnson for #1 — consider platoon
1 Speed Demon
#6 Mckenna Andrews
99
0.271 AVG 0.384 OBP 0.411 SLG 0.795 OPS
Fit: 100/100
Speed Demon: Pure speed gets on base and creates pressure
2 Slap / Contact Specialist
#12 Jessie Clemons
99
0.358 AVG 0.415 OBP 0.523 SLG 0.938 OPS
Fit: 98/100
Slap / Contact Specialist: Bat control, bunting ability, advancing runners
3 Hit-and-Run Hitter
#9 Karlee Ford
106
0.345 AVG 0.401 OBP 0.626 SLG 1.027 OPS
Fit: 96/100
Hit-and-Run Hitter: Contact with gap power for situational hitting
4 Best RBI Option
#24 Reagan Bartholomew
121
0.415 AVG 0.502 OBP 0.784 SLG 1.286 OPS
Fit: 99/100
Best RBI Option: Drives in runs — contact over raw power
5 Secondary Run Producer
#17 Ava Wilmes
104
0.375 AVG 0.500 OBP 0.375 SLG 0.875 OPS
Fit: 101/100
Secondary Run Producer: Contact-first RBI bat
6 Contact / Speed Balance
#22 Tatum Johnson
114
0.388 AVG 0.464 OBP 0.713 SLG 1.177 OPS
Fit: 65/100
Contact / Speed Balance: Keeps pressure on defense with contact and legs
7 Table-Setter 2.0
#25 Sydney Malott
112
0.315 AVG 0.422 OBP 0.616 SLG 1.038 OPS
Fit: 58/100
Table-Setter 2.0: Sets up top of order — OBP and legs
8 Situational Hitter
#28 Kasey Kane
107
0.279 AVG 0.395 OBP 0.471 SLG 0.866 OPS
Fit: 70/100
Situational Hitter: Puts ball in play, advances runners
9 Speed / OBP Option
#20 Kadence Shepherd
103
0.281 AVG 0.361 OBP 0.550 SLG 0.911 OPS
Fit: 53/100
Speed / OBP Option: Second leadoff or speed reserve
5 platoon opportunity(ies) identified — see platoons for details.
Platoon Opportunities
Mckenna Andrews is close to Mckenna Andrews for #1 — consider platoon
Jessie Clemons is close to Mckenna Andrews for #1 — consider platoon
Jessie Clemons is close to Jessie Clemons for #2 — consider platoon
Mckenna Andrews is close to Karlee Ford for #3 — consider platoon
Karlee Ford is close to Karlee Ford for #3 — consider platoon
1 Power / OBP Hybrid
#6 Mckenna Andrews
99
0.271 AVG 0.384 OBP 0.411 SLG 0.795 OPS
Fit: 105/100
Power / OBP Hybrid: Gets on base with pop — not a slapper
2 Best Power Hitter
#25 Sydney Malott
112
0.315 AVG 0.422 OBP 0.616 SLG 1.038 OPS
Fit: 106/100
Best Power Hitter: Biggest bat in the lineup — maximise PA
3 Second-Best Power
#22 Tatum Johnson
114
0.388 AVG 0.464 OBP 0.713 SLG 1.177 OPS
Fit: 104/100
Second-Best Power: Elite slugging, secondary to #2
4 Third-Best Power
#24 Reagan Bartholomew
121
0.415 AVG 0.502 OBP 0.784 SLG 1.286 OPS
Fit: 103/100
Third-Best Power: Power bat — capitalises on base-runners
5 Gap Power / Contact
#12 Jessie Clemons
99
0.358 AVG 0.415 OBP 0.523 SLG 0.938 OPS
Fit: 100/100
Gap Power / Contact: Drives the ball into gaps — doubles threat
6 Supporting Power
#9 Karlee Ford
106
0.345 AVG 0.401 OBP 0.626 SLG 1.027 OPS
Fit: 96/100
Supporting Power: Adds pop depth behind the core
7 Contact / Situational
#17 Ava Wilmes
104
0.375 AVG 0.500 OBP 0.375 SLG 0.875 OPS
Fit: 96/100
Contact / Situational: Keeps rallies going in power-heavy order
8 Best Remaining Bat
#28 Kasey Kane
107
0.279 AVG 0.395 OBP 0.471 SLG 0.866 OPS
Fit: 95/100
Best Remaining Bat: Pure offensive output from depth
9 Wildcard
#29 Tiana Poole
96
0.287 AVG 0.431 OBP 0.437 SLG 0.868 OPS
Fit: 93/100
Wildcard: Speed option or extra power — dynamic assignment
5 platoon opportunity(ies) identified — see platoons for details.
Platoon Opportunities
Mckenna Andrews is close to Mckenna Andrews for #1 — consider platoon
Karlee Ford is close to Mckenna Andrews for #1 — consider platoon
Jessie Clemons is close to Mckenna Andrews for #1 — consider platoon
Tatum Johnson is close to Mckenna Andrews for #1 — consider platoon
Reagan Bartholomew is close to Mckenna Andrews for #1 — consider platoon