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The Rays have mastered the hitter’s platoon

The Tampa Bay Rays have long used platoons to get more out of every roster spot than most teams around the league. In 2021 the Rays took this to another level and have the second highest scoring team in the league.

Platoon Rates

% of PA with the Platoon Advantage

Diamondbacks 67.7%
Tigers 66.8%
Rays 62.1%
Pirates 61.2%
Mets 60.3%
Giants 58.