Small sample size notes for April 7, 2025
For the most part 10 games or less
Check out the Dodgers pitching in the first 11 games of 2024 and 2025. Items of interest: While they basically have the same record as last season, the drop in ERA, BA, and OPS is significant. The only other number of note is the increase in walks. Just something to pay attention to.
In the first 10 games of 2024, the Red Sox were 7-3; they are 6-4 in the first 10 games this season. You can’t blame the Sox bats for any negatives thus far. They are going in the right direction in every category.
And, you can’t blame Rafael Devers for his odd start either. Rafael Devers in the Red Sox first 10 games of 2024 and 2025. On the other hand, Devers’ strikeout totals are pretty scary.
Here’s the Dodgers batting in the first 11 games of 2024 and 2025. Don’t forget the missed time from Betts and Freeman. However, the drop in BA is pretty interesting, yes? The boost in homers is pretty interesting as well.
Last season, the Yankees got off to a 7-2 start with Soto and Stanton in their lineup. This season, they are 6-3, but you can’t blame the Yankee bats.
Last season, Wilyer Abreu got into seven of Boston’s first 10 games. He wasn’t great. This season, he’s played all 10 and been outstanding.
