The MLB has a stat known as wOBA (Weighted On Base Average) which is used to measure a player’s offensive contributions. It takes into account a player’s production on a number of different offensive categories, including singles, doubles, triples, home runs, walks, and hit by pitches. This stat is a great way to measure a player’s overall offensive contributions, and to compare them to their peers.
What is wOBA?
wOBA is a statistic that has been used in Major League Baseball since 2002. It is an advanced offensive statistic that measures a player’s ability to reach base and create runs. It’s calculated by assigning specific weights to different offensive outcomes (such as singles, doubles, home runs, etc.) and then adding them up. The resulting number is then divided by the total number of plate appearances to give the player’s wOBA.
wOBA is a great stat to use when comparing players, as it takes into account a variety of offensive contributions and weighs them all equally. It also accounts for a player’s ability to draw walks, something that other stats (such as batting average) do not take into consideration.
Who is Currently Leading the MLB in wOBA?
At the time of writing (August 2020), the player currently leading the MLB in wOBA is Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts. Betts is having a remarkable season, and his .432 wOBA is far and away the best in the league. His wOBA is nearly 30 points higher than the second-place finisher, the New York Mets’ Pete Alonso.
Betts is having a great season, and his wOBA is reflective of his impressive offensive contributions. He leads the league in runs scored (77), total bases (256), and walks (59). He also ranks third in hits (109), fourth in batting average (.296), and sixth in on-base percentage (.385).
The Other wOBA Leaders
While Betts is leading the league in wOBA, there are many other players who are having great offensive seasons as well. Below is a list of the top 10 players in the MLB in wOBA (as of August 2020):
1. Mookie Betts (.432)
2. Pete Alonso (.402)
3. Mike Trout (.400)
4. Freddie Freeman (.397)
5. Rafael Devers (.395)
6. Juan Soto (.393)
7. Xander Bogaerts (.392)
8. Anthony Rendon (.391)
9. Manny Machado (.390)
10. DJ LeMahieu (.388)
Conclusion
3. Mike Trout (.400)
4. Freddie Freeman (.397)
5. Rafael Devers (.395)
6. Juan Soto (.393)
7. Xander Bogaerts (.392)
8. Anthony Rendon (.391)
9. Manny Machado (.390)
10. DJ LeMahieu (.388)
Conclusion
4. Freddie Freeman (.397)
5. Rafael Devers (.395)
6. Juan Soto (.393)
7. Xander Bogaerts (.392)
8. Anthony Rendon (.391)
9. Manny Machado (.390)
10. DJ LeMahieu (.388)
Conclusion
5. Rafael Devers (.395)
6. Juan Soto (.393)
7. Xander Bogaerts (.392)
8. Anthony Rendon (.391)
9. Manny Machado (.390)
10. DJ LeMahieu (.388)
Conclusion
6. Juan Soto (.393)
7. Xander Bogaerts (.392)
8. Anthony Rendon (.391)
9. Manny Machado (.390)
10. DJ LeMahieu (.388)
Conclusion
7. Xander Bogaerts (.392)
8. Anthony Rendon (.391)
9. Manny Machado (.390)
10. DJ LeMahieu (.388)
Conclusion
8. Anthony Rendon (.391)
9. Manny Machado (.390)
10. DJ LeMahieu (.388)
Conclusion
9. Manny Machado (.390)
10. DJ LeMahieu (.388)
Conclusion
10. DJ LeMahieu (.388)
Conclusion
Conclusion
The MLB has a stat known as wOBA which is used to measure a player’s overall offensive contributions. It takes into account a variety of offensive categories and gives them equal weight. At the time of writing, the player leading the league in wOBA is Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts, with a wOBA of .432. There are many other players who are having great offensive seasons as well, and they all make up the top 10 list of MLB players in wOBA.