The Braves have played 34 games so far (nearly 21 percent of the season), and the 2019 season has been, well, a season. The starting pitching has had its ups and downs. The bullpen has had mostly downs, but some ups. The defense has perhaps had more downs than expected. The tactical management has been frustrating at times, and gladdening at others. But, amidst all of those, there’s been the one key aspect pushing this team forward: this has been an astoundingly good, outstandingly excellent hitting team (so far).
All Statcast (xwOBA/etc.) stats below are through Saturday’s games; all other stats are through Sunday’s games.