Mithrandir Metrics
Hitter projection 2026 Refreshed Jun 2 06:00 AM ET
Hitter projection / LAD · 2026

Thomas, Alek

Everyday offensive profile with usable floor

Primary
0.302 xwOBA
Range
0.274 to 0.347
Live Δ
yes
Team LAD Archetype Balanced regular Age 26 Status Out / inactive
Rolling projection

Preseason / current pace / Bayesian update

Rolling bands shrink current-season signal toward the preseason prior until the sample earns more weight.

2026-06-02
xwOBA preseason0.309
xwOBA current pace0.292
xwOBA rolling p500.303
Observed weight35%
xwOBA
0.273 0.287 0.303 0.319 0.333
wOBA
0.282 0.309 0.338 0.368 0.394
ISO
0.130 0.149 0.171 0.192 0.211
K%
19.4% 20.9% 22.7% 24.4% 26.0%
Current percentile strip

Actual percentile with projection tick

100th = best in MLB.

2026-06-02
Hitting · percentile strip
BB%3.4%
5
Barrel%6.8%
72 +19 vs proj
Bat speed66.5
17
Exit velocity88.7
53
Hard-hit%44.4%
69 +17 vs proj
K%22.9%
44
xBA0.314
39
xSLG0.530
56
xwOBA0.292
34
Defense · percentile strip
Arm Runs0.0 · CF
56
Arm Strength86.9 · CF
12
Outs Above Avg2.0 · CF
90
Range Runs1.5 · CF
71
Baserunning · percentile strip
Base Running Runs0.6 · CF
66
Sprint Speed27.8 · CF
65
SB Success Rate100.0% · CF
Limited
Mithrandir+

SEAGER+ and decision components

SEAGER+ is the promoted plate-discipline index; component rows marked rebadged research are visible diagnostic context, not standalone promoted metrics.

2026-06-02
Avoids Bad ChasesST 51.9% · rebadged research
6
Avoids Bad TakesHPT 26.7% · rebadged research
35
Correct Decisions59.7% · rebadged research
8
Resists Breaking - horizontalwOBA 0.286 · borderline
46
Resists Breaking - verticalwOBA 0.246 · insufficient sample
99
Resists ChangeupwOBA 0.294 · validated thin sample
13
Resists Cutters + splitterswOBA 0.324 · insufficient sample
78
Resists FastballwOBA 0.323 · validated
80
Resists SinkerwOBA 0.362 · validated
37
SEAGER+ Plate Discipline89
8
Rolling form chart

xwOBA snapshot line

Live snapshot series; true 50/100 PA windows require PA-level logs

12 snapshots
Mithrandir Metrics ROLLING XWOBA LINE Parameterized Mithrandir chart rendered as SVG for templates and exports. season=2026 Rolling xwOBA Thomas, Alek · Live snapshot series; true 50/100 PA windows require PA-level logs LG AVG 0.313 2026-05-19: 0.2922026-05-21: 0.2922026-05-23: 0.2922026-05-24: 0.2922026-05-25: 0.2922026-05-26: 0.2922026-05-28: 0.2922026-05-29: 0.2922026-05-30: 0.2922026-05-31: 0.2922026-06-01: 0.2922026-06-02: 0.292 2026-05-19 2026-06-02 xwOBA MITHRANDIR · CHARTS
Spray profile

Field-coordinate spray profile

83 Statcast batted-ball coordinates from the pitch-event feed (2026). Direction profile remains as the v1 context layer when coordinate density is limited.

All BIP Singles Doubles Triples HR vs LHP vs RHP Home / Away
Mithrandir Metrics SPRAY CHART Parameterized Mithrandir chart rendered as SVG for templates and exports. season=2026 Spray Chart Thomas, Alek · Statcast batted-ball landing coordinates Left field third: 16% of plotted batted ballsPull 16%Center field third: 67% of plotted batted ballsCenter 67%Right field third: 17% of plotted batted ballsOppo 17% LF 330 CF 400 RF 330 2026-03-15 · double · FF · fly_ball · EV 71.9 / LA 55.02026-03-15 · field out · CU · fly_ball · EV 90.1 / LA 36.02026-03-18 · home run · CH · fly_ball · EV 103.7 / LA 28.02026-03-18 · field out · FF · fly_ball · EV 102.0 / LA 55.02026-03-20 · force out · SL · ground_ball · EV 90.2 / LA -19.02026-03-20 · field out · SL · ground_ball · EV 69.4 / LA -25.02026-03-20 · single · SI · ground_ball · EV 64.4 / LA -58.02026-03-21 · home run · FF · fly_ball · EV 109.2 / LA 24.02026-03-23 · field out · CU · fly_ball · EV 100.1 / LA 34.02026-03-23 · field out · FF · line_drive · EV 107.3 / LA 15.02026-03-24 · field out · SL · ground_ball · EV 92.8 / LA -22.02026-03-26 · field out · FF · fly_ball · EV 98.8 / LA 24.02026-03-26 · field out · CU · fly_ball · EV 84.5 / LA 59.02026-03-27 · double · SL · line_drive · EV 96.3 / LA 10.02026-03-27 · double · CH · line_drive · EV 97.3 / LA 17.02026-03-28 · field out · KC · line_drive · EV 101.4 / LA 22.02026-03-28 · field out · KC · line_drive · EV 106.0 / LA 16.02026-03-28 · field out · FF · fly_ball · EV 85.4 / LA 50.02026-03-28 · field out · FF · fly_ball · EV 99.2 / LA 23.02026-03-30 · field out · CH · fly_ball · EV 94.8 / LA 41.02026-03-30 · double · FC · fly_ball · EV 104.5 / LA 22.02026-03-30 · field out · ST · ground_ball · EV 76.8 / LA -2.02026-03-31 · force out · FF · ground_ball · EV 69.4 / LA -32.02026-03-31 · field out · FF · ground_ball · EV 108.0 / LA -11.02026-04-02 · field out · FF · popup · EV 85.8 / LA 85.02026-04-02 · force out · CU · ground_ball2026-04-02 · field out · FF · line_drive · EV 106.7 / LA 15.02026-04-03 · single · SL · ground_ball · EV 99.0 / LA -7.02026-04-03 · field out · CU · ground_ball · EV 77.4 / LA -45.02026-04-03 · field out · FF · fly_ball · EV 102.8 / LA 29.02026-04-04 · field out · FC · ground_ball · EV 94.7 / LA -20.02026-04-04 · field out · SL · popup · EV 76.4 / LA 61.02026-04-07 · field out · CU · popup · EV 72.5 / LA 72.02026-04-07 · field out · SI · fly_ball · EV 94.7 / LA 28.02026-04-09 · field out · CU · ground_ball · EV 80.7 / LA -17.02026-04-09 · fielders choice · FF · ground_ball · EV 90.6 / LA -7.02026-04-09 · field out · ST · ground_ball · EV 100.8 / LA 0.02026-04-10 · field out · SI · ground_ball · EV 82.8 / LA -39.02026-04-10 · single · SI · ground_ball · EV 35.9 / LA -62.02026-04-10 · field out · FF · fly_ball · EV 68.4 / LA 48.02026-04-10 · field out · SI · line_drive · EV 93.5 / LA 23.02026-04-11 · double · FS · line_drive · EV 104.2 / LA 17.02026-04-11 · field out · FS · ground_ball · EV 97.3 / LA -37.02026-04-12 · field out · SI · ground_ball · EV 102.8 / LA -6.02026-04-12 · sac bunt · SL · ground_ball · EV 31.3 / LA -49.02026-04-13 · field out · FF · line_drive · EV 95.3 / LA 20.02026-04-15 · force out · CU · ground_ball · EV 102.4 / LA 5.02026-04-15 · field out · CH · ground_ball · EV 91.9 / LA -8.02026-04-15 · field out · CU · ground_ball · EV 56.2 / LA -39.02026-04-15 · double · FF · line_drive · EV 99.4 / LA 13.02026-04-15 · force out · FF · ground_ball2026-04-18 · single · FF · ground_ball · EV 87.9 / LA 8.02026-04-18 · double · CH · ground_ball · EV 90.6 / LA -11.02026-04-18 · field out · CU · ground_ball · EV 97.1 / LA 0.02026-04-19 · field out · FF · fly_ball · EV 83.9 / LA 51.02026-04-19 · field out · ST · fly_ball · EV 87.9 / LA 33.02026-04-19 · double · FS · line_drive · EV 103.8 / LA 11.02026-04-19 · grounded into double play · FS · ground_ball · EV 100.6 / LA -31.02026-04-21 · field out · ST · fly_ball · EV 77.3 / LA 32.02026-04-21 · home run · SI · fly_ball · EV 101.0 / LA 26.02026-04-21 · single · KC · line_drive · EV 100.6 / LA 9.02026-04-21 · field out · SL · ground_ball · EV 63.9 / LA -39.02026-04-23 · field out · FC · ground_ball · EV 60.6 / LA -58.02026-04-23 · double · FF · fly_ball · EV 100.9 / LA 23.02026-04-25 · home run · SL · fly_ball · EV 105.1 / LA 32.02026-04-25 · field out · FF · line_drive · EV 101.1 / LA 18.02026-04-25 · field out · SI · ground_ball · EV 97.2 / LA -17.02026-04-25 · field out · SL · fly_ball · EV 87.1 / LA 43.02026-04-26 · single · FF · ground_ball · EV 60.1 / LA -73.02026-04-26 · single · FF · line_drive · EV 90.6 / LA 9.02026-04-26 · field out · CH · popup · EV 78.3 / LA 77.02026-04-28 · field out · FC · popup · EV 56.6 / LA 51.02026-04-28 · field out · FF · line_drive · EV 97.6 / LA 12.02026-04-28 · field out · FC · line_drive · EV 67.3 / LA 17.02026-04-29 · field out · CU · fly_ball · EV 93.1 / LA 35.02026-04-29 · field out · FC · fly_ball · EV 90.6 / LA 32.02026-04-29 · field out · ST · popup · EV 63.4 / LA 83.02026-04-30 · field out · KC · ground_ball · EV 88.7 / LA -8.02026-05-05 · double · CH · line_drive · EV 101.4 / LA 12.02026-05-05 · grounded into double play · FF · ground_ball · EV 85.8 / LA -17.02026-05-06 · field out · CH · ground_ball · EV 98.5 / LA -3.02026-05-07 · field out · SL · line_drive · EV 104.6 / LA 20.02026-05-07 · grounded into double play · CU · ground_ball · EV 91.9 / LA -8.0 1B2B3BHROut Zone shading = batted-ball density by field third · hover dots for date, pitch, EV, and LA. MITHRANDIR · CHARTS
Bat tracking

Swing path, attack angle, bat speed

Aggregate Savant bat-tracking metrics; not per-swing motion capture.

2026
Mithrandir Metrics SWING PATH Parameterized Mithrandir chart rendered as SVG for templates and exports. Swing Path Thomas, Alek · aggregate bat-tracking arc Swing tilt 27.8° Length 6.9 ft Ideal path 59% MITHRANDIR · CHARTS
Mithrandir Metrics ATTACK ANGLE Parameterized Mithrandir chart rendered as SVG for templates and exports. Attack Angle Thomas, Alek · aggregate attack vector Attack angle 8.7° Direction +1.6° MITHRANDIR · CHARTS
Mithrandir Metrics BAT SPEED DISTRIBUTION Parameterized Mithrandir chart rendered as SVG for templates and exports. Bat Speed Thomas, Alek · aggregate bat speed marker 60 mph 85 mph Avg bat speed 69.4 mph Hard swing rate 6% Whiff / swing 24% MITHRANDIR · CHARTS
Zone profile

Aggregate zone heatmap

Aggregate zone metrics from seasonal Statcast leaderboards.

Mithrandir Metrics ZONE HEATMAP Parameterized Mithrandir chart rendered as SVG for templates and exports. season=2026 Swing Zone Profile Thomas, Alek · Aggregate zone metrics; not pitch-by-pitch locations Zone: 47%47%Chase: 42%42%Whiff: 23%23%Zone contact: 87%87%Contact: 77%77%Hard hit: 44%44% Dashed border = aggregate mixed-batter zone proxy MITHRANDIR · CHARTS
Model read

Projection notes

1
templated note
Profile still plays best against righties (0.242 vs 0.212 xwOBA split).
2
templated note
Home park adds a small power tailwind to the HR projection.
Live context

Current-season signal

xwOBA Δ-0.010
wOBA Δ+0.036
Sample118 PA

negative regression

Projection table

Point projection and range

MetricPointRangeHalf-width
Plate Appearances459----
Home Runs12----
Stolen Bases0----
xwOBA0.3020.274 to 0.347+/- 0.036
ISO0.1390.100 to 0.214+/- 0.057
Barrel%5.3%3.2% to 7.5%+/- 2.2%
Hard-Hit%40.7%37.4% to 49.1%+/- 5.9%
K%22.1%19.6% to 28.4%+/- 4.4%
BB%5.6%4.2% to 8.8%+/- 2.3%
BABIP0.2790.245 to 0.331+/- 0.043
Platoon / Shape
vs LHP

325 career PA

xwOBA0.212
K%18.2%
BB%3.6%
Barrel3.0%
vs RHP

1213 career PA

xwOBA0.242
K%18.2%
BB%4.5%
Barrel4.4%