Highlighting the most impactful stats from the Brewers first half
The All-Star break is finally here.
With the MLB season reaching its unofficial midway point, there’s plenty to know from the Crew’s eventful first half – including a pair of impactful rookies, a resurgent Christian Yelich and some of the game’s most dominant relievers.
Here are 10 stats to know before the season’s second half gets underway.
Willy’s Power Stroke
After setting a Brewers franchise record for home runs by a shortstop last season, Willy has found the power stroke once again. Adames’ 16 home runs rank second among all MLB shortstops heading into the All-Star break.
Devin Slamming the Door
The All-Star Airbender can’t be touched once again this season. Devin’s 20 saves are already a career-high and a top-5 number in the National League.
Cannons in the Outfield
Don’t test the arms of these Brewers outfielders. The outfield has collected 16 assists already, with Joey Wiemer leading the club with five. Collectively, the Brewers are tied for fifth-most outfield assists as a team in MLB.
Payamps’ Locking it Down
Joel Payamps has been as reliable as they come out of the ‘pen. The righty notched 16 holds in the first half, tying him for seventh-most in the league.
Yelich Sets the Table
Yelich ignited the offense through the season’s midway point. As of late, he’s been on another level while recording a .405 OBP along with a 148 OPS+ since the calendar turned to May.
Rooks taking Round Trips
The “Freshmen” have brought excitement – and power – to the lineup this season. With Joey Wiemer at the forefront, the rookies – Wiemer, Brice Turang, Garrett Mitchell, Blake Perkins and Andrew Monasterio -- have belted 21 homers through the midway point, the fourth highest rookie total among MLB teams.
Peguero Mitigating Power
Elvis Peguero has been another huge piece of the Brewers bullpen. Elvis has been a master at neutralizing opponent’s power. He’s surrendered just 0.26 home runs per nine innings and sits in the 98th percentile of barrel rate allowed.
Anderson’s Arm Strength
No one throws the baseball harder from the hot corner than Brian Anderson. With a 102.9 mph missile of a throw this season, Anderson recorded the hardest thrown ball among all MLB third basemen up to this point.
Wiemer’s Range
The rookie has shown off some of the best range in all of Baseball. On June 13, Wiemer covered 138 feet to track down a fly ball in Minnesota – the second–highest distance any outfielder has covered on putout this season. Plays like this have helped the rookie accumulate six outs above average, which ranks in the 96th percentile among outfielders.
Divisional Dominance
With crucial NL Central matchups coming up, including another tilt with Cincinnati right out of the break, the Brewers have cruised to a 17-9 record against divisional foes this season. More divisional success will be critical as the postseason race looms.