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Fastest MLB Players 2026: Sprint Speed Leaders

Cam Cauley of the Texas Rangers and Henry Bolte of the Athletics tied for the top Statcast sprint speed of the 2026 regular season at 30.5 ft/sec, among players with at least 10 competitive runs. Carlos Jorge (30.4), Eli White (30.3) and Jorge Mateo (30.2) followed. Here is the final top 10 and how sprint speed is measured.

Legends Deck Team · Oct 10, 2026 · 2 min read · Data thru Oct 10

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Oct 16Game guide

How Legends Deck Card Ratings Work

Learn how Statcast inputs translate into contact, power, velocity, spin, and fielding attributes, how normalizedRating and rarity tiers are calculated, and how to build a lineup around rating efficiency.

4 min Oct 11Week in review

MLB Week in Review (October 5–11, 2026): Rosters Reshuffle After Final Out

The MLB week of October 5–11, 2026 was defined by roster churn, as the Dodgers recalled Emmet Sheehan and Kyle Hurt, the Yankees brought back Luis Gil, and the Braves designated Luke Williams for assignment while signing Danny Young.

5 min Oct 10Comparison · Statcast

Aaron Judge vs Juan Soto 2026: Statcast Comparison

Aaron Judge vs Juan Soto, 2026 regular season: .871 OPS and 18 HR against .908 OPS and 27 HR, plus exit velocity, barrel rate, hard-hit rate and Statcast xwOBA side by side.

2 min Oct 10Comparison · Statcast

Aaron Judge vs Shohei Ohtani 2026: Statcast Comparison

Aaron Judge vs Shohei Ohtani, 2026 regular season: .871 OPS and 18 HR against .889 OPS and 30 HR, plus exit velocity, barrel rate, hard-hit rate and Statcast xwOBA side by side.

2 min Oct 10Comparison · Statcast

Bobby Witt Jr. vs Elly De La Cruz 2026: Statcast Comparison

Bobby Witt Jr. vs Elly De La Cruz, 2026 regular season: .800 OPS and 18 HR against .880 OPS and 30 HR, plus exit velocity, barrel rate, hard-hit rate and Statcast xwOBA side by side.

2 min Oct 10Stat leaders · Statcast

Fastest MLB Players 2026: Sprint Speed Leaders

2 min Oct 10Stat leaders · Statcast

Hardest Hit Balls in MLB 2026: Exit Velocity Leaders

James Wood of the Washington Nationals had the highest average exit velocity of the 2026 regular season among qualified hitters at 95.4 mph, ahead of Elly De La Cruz (94.7) and Yordan Alvarez (94.4). Oneil Cruz hit the hardest single batted ball of the year at 119.0 mph. Here are the final leaders and what the numbers measure.

3 min Oct 10Stat leaders · Statcast

Hardest Throwers in MLB 2026: Fastball Velocity Leaders

Mason Miller of the San Diego Padres had the fastest average four-seam fastball of the 2026 regular season at 101.4 mph among pitchers with at least 100 four-seamers, followed by Ben Joyce (101.0), Edgardo Henriquez (100.7), Jacob Misiorowski (100.6) and Jhoan Duran (100.5). Here is the final top 10.

2 min Oct 10Comparison

Mason Miller vs Edwin Díaz 2026: Best Closer Comparison

Mason Miller vs Edwin Díaz, 2026 regular season: 1.67 ERA and 129 K against 8.68 ERA and 28 K, with xERA, fastball velocity and whiff rate side by side.

1 min Oct 10Stat leaders

Most Strikeouts in MLB 2026: Final Regular-Season Leaders

Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers had the most strikeouts in the 2026 MLB regular season with 252 in 174.2 innings, ahead of Gavin Williams (248) and a tie between Dylan Cease and Cam Schlittler (239). Here is the final top 10, plus the pitchers who miss the most bats per swing.

3 min Oct 10Comparison

Paul Skenes vs Tarik Skubal 2026: Cy Young Comparison

Paul Skenes vs Tarik Skubal, 2026 regular season: 3.82 ERA and 200 K against 2.72 ERA and 186 K, with xERA, fastball velocity and whiff rate side by side.

1 min Oct 10Comparison · Statcast

Yordan Alvarez vs Kyle Schwarber 2026: Best Power Hitter Comparison

Yordan Alvarez vs Kyle Schwarber, 2026 regular season: 1.033 OPS and 42 HR against .857 OPS and 45 HR, plus exit velocity, barrel rate, hard-hit rate and Statcast xwOBA side by side.

2 min Oct 9Game guide

How to Play Legends Deck

Learn how to sign up for Legends Deck, earn your first cards, build a competitive roster, and win your first simulated game using real MLB Statcast data.

4 min Oct 9Stat leaders · Statcast

Stat Leader Focus: Hard-Hit Rate — Francisco Alvarez Tops a Loaded Field

Francisco Alvarez of the New York Mets leads all hitters with 30+ batted balls in rolling hard-hit rate at 65.6%, just ahead of Elly De La Cruz at 65.0%.

4 min Oct 8Spotlight · Statcast

Player Spotlight: Paul Skenes — 200 Strikeouts, 3.30 xERA Under the Hood

Paul Skenes finished 2026 with 200 strikeouts in 174.1 innings, a 3.82 ERA and a 3.30 xERA that says the results undersold the stuff.

2 min Oct 7Comparison · Statcast

Michael Harris II vs Pete Crow-Armstrong: Power Beats Contact at CF

Pete Crow-Armstrong's 45 home runs and .942 OPS edge out Michael Harris II's .294 average in the closest center field debate in baseball.

3 min Oct 6Stat leaders · Statcast

Stat Leader Focus: Average Exit Velocity — Elly De La Cruz Crushes the Field

Elly De La Cruz leads all hitters with 30+ batted balls in average exit velocity over the last 30 days at 98.8 mph, a full 1.8 mph ahead of second-place James Wood.

3 min Oct 2Game guide

Inside the Legends Deck Sim Engine

Learn how the Legends Deck simulation engine converts Statcast-derived card ratings into game outcomes, and how to use that pipeline to build fair, winning lineups.

4 min Sep 30Comparison · Statcast

Aaron Judge vs Juan Soto: Power Ceiling vs Complete Hitter

Aaron Judge edges Juan Soto as the top RF card in Legends Deck, 95 to 94, thanks to a perfect 100 power score and a 20.9% barrel rate.

3 min Sep 29Stat leaders · Statcast

Stat Leader Focus: Barrel Rate — Elly De La Cruz Crushes the Field

Elly De La Cruz leads all hitters with 30+ batted balls with a 29.0% barrel rate over the last 30 days, 2.7 percentage points clear of the field.

3 min Sep 16Comparison · Statcast

Giancarlo Stanton vs Samad Taylor: Power Ceiling vs Contact Floor

Giancarlo Stanton's 100 power score and 18% barrel rate edge Samad Taylor's .311 average in the tightest DH debate on Legends Deck, decided by just four rating points.

3 min Sep 15Stat leaders · Statcast

Stat Leader Focus: Average Exit Velocity — Elly De La Cruz Crushes the Field

Elly De La Cruz leads all hitters with 30+ batted balls with a 97.3 mph average exit velocity over the last 30 days, 2.1 mph clear of the next-closest hitter.

4 min Sep 6Week in review

MLB Week in Review (August 31–September 6, 2026): Devers' 6-Homer Week Headlines September Push

Rafael Devers crushed 6 home runs with a 1.669 OPS in the week of August 31–September 6, 2026, while the Brewers (88-56) held MLB's best record and eight pitchers threw scoreless starts as the playoff races tightened across both leagues.

6 min Aug 27Spotlight · Statcast

Player Spotlight: Pete Alonso — Six Homers and a 1.234 OPS in 13 Games

Pete Alonso hit 6 home runs with a .404 average and a 1.234 OPS in his last 13 games, driving in 14 runs for Baltimore.

2 min Aug 23Week in review

MLB Week in Review (August 17–23, 2026): Crow-Armstrong's 5-HR Week, Tight Races Everywhere

Pete Crow-Armstrong homered 5 times with a 1.566 OPS as the Phillies pushed their win streak to 9, the Dodgers extended to 6 straight, and the AL West ended the week with the Astros and Rangers deadlocked at 65-66 atop the division.

8 min Aug 20Spotlight · Statcast

Player Spotlight: Rafael Flores Jr. — 1.416 OPS and 5 Home Runs in 9 Games

Pittsburgh catcher Rafael Flores Jr. hit 5 home runs with a .393 average and a 1.416 OPS in his last 9 games.

2 min Aug 16Week in review

MLB Week in Review (August 10–16, 2026): Brewers, Braves, Rays Hold Tight

The Brewers (77-48), Braves (74-50), and Rays (74-49) all held division leads in a week defined by zero earned runs from six starting pitchers, four-homer weeks from Alex Bregman and Lawrence Butler, and a 13-inning scoreless gem from Eury Pérez.

8 min Aug 9Week in review

MLB Week in Review (August 3–9, 2026): Brewers, Braves, Rays Hold Leads

The Brewers (74-44), Braves (71-47), and Rays (71-46) all held division leads entering mid-August, while the Astros (60-59) and White Sox (61-56) clung to narrow AL leads despite negative or modest run differentials.

6 min Aug 4Week in review

2026 MLB Trade Deadline Recap: Skubal to the Dodgers, Rutschman to Boston, and the Deals That Reshaped October

The 2026 MLB trade deadline landed Monday August 3 at 6pm ET, and it was a blockbuster: Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers, Adley Rutschman to the Red Sox, Marcelo Mayer to the Giants, and a league-wide prospect selloff that reloaded contenders and sent rebuilders into a multi-year rebuild.

9 min Aug 1Week in review

July 2026 MLB Recap: Standings, Statcast Leaders, and Trade Deadline Fallout

The Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers dominated July 2026 with 68-41 and 69-41 records respectively, while hitters like CJ Abrams and Yordan Alvarez powered the month's offensive surge.

10 min Jul 30Spotlight · Statcast

Player Spotlight: CJ Abrams — Statcast Breakout Meets Power Surge

CJ Abrams has hit 7 HRs with a .408 AVG and 1.381 OPS over his last 14 games, pairing elite contact with a massive barrel-rate spike.

3 min Jul 29Week in review

April 2026 MLB Recap: Dodgers and Brewers Pace the Leagues

The Dodgers and Brewers each posted 67-40 records to pace MLB in April 2026, while Aaron Judge and Ben Rice tied for the monthly home run lead with 10.

9 min Jul 29Week in review

June 2026 MLB Recap: Brewers and Dodgers Dominate the Standings

The Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers share MLB's best record at 67-40, while rookie Jackson Chourio and breakout hitter Hunter Goodman headline a June defined by elite offense and dominant starting pitching.

10 min Jul 26Week in review

MLB Week in Review (July 20–26, 2026): CJ Abrams Hits 6 HR, Marlins Lose 12 Straight

The MLB week of July 20–26, 2026, was defined by CJ Abrams hitting 6 home runs with a 1.939 OPS, Jacob Misiorowski striking out 18 batters in 9.0 innings, and the Miami Marlins struggling through a 12-game losing streak.

7 min Jul 23Spotlight · Statcast

Player Spotlight: Esmerlyn Valdez — Power Surge Ignites The Lineup

Esmerlyn Valdez has unleashed 7 home runs and driven in 17 runs over his last 14 games, posting a massive 1.375 OPS.

3 min Jul 19Week in review

MLB Week in Review (July 13–19, 2026): Red Sox 13-Game Win Streak Shakes Up AL East

The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 13 games to close the MLB week of July 13–19, 2026, closing within 6.0 games of the AL East lead while the Brewers and Dodgers maintained dominant divisional advantages.

7 min Jul 16Spotlight · Statcast

Player Spotlight: Ben Rice — Yankees Slugger Igniting

Ben Rice has hit 6 HRs with a 1.382 OPS over his last 14 days, anchoring the Yankees' lineup with elite contact quality.

2 min Jul 12Week in review

MLB Week in Review (July 6–12, 2026): League Leaders Hold Serve While Power Bats Dominate

In the MLB week of July 6–12, 2026, Ben Rice and James Wood each launched 5 home runs, Zack Wheeler struck out 24 batters over 13 innings with a 0.69 ERA, and the Dodgers and Brewers maintained their league-leading division leads.

7 min Jul 5Week in review

MLB Week in Review (June 29–July 5, 2026): Yordan Alvarez and Riley Greene Slug 4 HR Each

The 2026 MLB week of June 29 through July 5 featured dominant pitching performances headlined by Joe Ryan's 11.0 shutout innings and a massive power surge from Dansby Swanson, Yordan Alvarez, and Riley Greene, who each mashed 4-plus home runs.

6 min Jul 2Spotlight · Statcast

Player Spotlight: Dansby Swanson — 9 HRs and 29 RBIs in 13 Games

Dansby Swanson has hit 9 home runs and driven in 29 runs over 13 games (.365/.393/.981), breaking the Cubs' 24-year-old 10-game RBI franchise record and joining five all-time names with 26+ RBI in a 10-game window.

4 min Jun 28Week in review

MLB Week in Review (June 22–28, 2026): Red Sox Sweep Sinks Yankees, Rays Seize the East

Boston swept four straight from the Yankees and Tampa Bay won five in a row to grab first place in the AL East, while the 54-30 Dodgers stayed baseball's best team in the week of June 22–28, 2026.

7 min Jun 21Week in review

MLB Week in Review (June 15–21, 2026): Dodgers and Brewers Pace the Leagues

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers maintained their league-leading grips at 67-40, while Kyle Schwarber launched 5 home runs and four MLB pitchers threw 7.0 scoreless innings during the week of June 15-21, 2026.

7 min Jun 14Week in review

MLB Week in Review (June 8–14, 2026): Burleson, Chourio Power Up

The 2026 MLB week of June 8–14 was defined by Jackson Chourio and Alec Burleson each smashing 5 home runs, Jacob Misiorowski's 15-strikeout masterpiece, and the Dodgers and Brewers maintaining their league-leading 67-40 dominance.

7 min Jun 13Stat leaders · Statcast

2026 MLB Statcast Leaders: Barrel Rate, Hard-Hit Rate, and Exit Velocity

Barrel rate, hard-hit rate, and average exit velocity are MLB's three contact-quality leaderboards — and each one crowns a different kind of hitter. Here's what each metric measures, why a hitter can lead one while lagging another, and where to find the current 2026 leaders, refreshed nightly.

6 min Jun 11Rankings

Best Designated Hitters in MLB 2026: Shohei Ohtani Leads the Top 9

Shohei Ohtani is the best designated hitter in MLB in 2026, ahead of Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Schwarber, and Rafael Devers. See the full top 9 by Statcast-derived card rating, and why DH is the one lineup spot where rankings work differently from every fielding position.

5 min Jun 7Week in review

MLB Week in Review (June 1–7, 2026): Dodgers and Brewers Pull Away

The Dodgers reached MLB's best record at 42-23 and Milwaukee surged to 40-23 atop the NL Central, Aaron Judge became the first player to 20 home runs while slashing .322/.434/.681, and the Angels' Zach Neto hit a two-run walk-off homer one inning after being no-hit by the Athletics.

7 min Jun 1Week in review

May 2026 MLB Recap: Brewers Surge, Tigers Crater

The Milwaukee Brewers ran off an MLB-best 19-7 May behind rookie flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski's 0.23 ERA, while the Atlanta Braves (40-20) and Los Angeles Dodgers (38-21) pulled away atop the National League and the Detroit Tigers cratered to a 6-22 collapse.

10 min May 28Spotlight · Statcast

Player Spotlight: Ketel Marte — 452 Feet and a 10-Game Tear

Ketel Marte just clubbed Oracle Park's longest home run since Shohei Ohtani — 452 feet — capping a .536, 1.563 OPS Player of the Week stretch and a 10-game hitting streak.

3 min May 25Stat leaders · Statcast

What's the Average Exit Velocity in MLB? 2026

The MLB league-average exit velocity in 2026 is roughly 88-89 mph across all qualified hitters, while the hardest hitters in baseball average above 95 mph. Here's what counts as a good average exit velocity, the league baseline, how 'exit velo' is measured, and who's at the top right now.

4 min May 25Stat leaders · Statcast

What's a Good Whiff Rate in MLB? 2026

The MLB league-average whiff rate in 2026 is roughly 25%, an elite pitcher clears 30%, and the best swing-and-miss arms in baseball top 40%. Here's what counts as a good whiff rate, the league baseline, how whiff rate differs from swinging-strike rate, and who leads MLB right now.

4 min May 21Rankings

Best Catchers in MLB 2026: Drake Baldwin Leads the Top 12

Drake Baldwin is the best catcher in MLB in 2026, ahead of Will Smith and Iván Herrera. See the full ranked top 12, refreshed nightly by Statcast framing, pop time, and hitting data.

5 min May 21Rankings

Best Center Fielders in MLB 2026: Statcast-Ranked Leaders

Michael Harris II leads MLB center fielders in 2026, narrowly ahead of Byron Buxton, Trent Grisham, Oneil Cruz, and Brandon Marsh. Here's the ranked best center fielders in baseball this year, how Statcast measures the position's unique blend of sprint speed and outfield range, and which players pair elite contact with the coverage range that defines a true center fielder.

4 min May 21Rankings

Best Closers in MLB 2026: Save Rate and Whiff Leaders

Mason Miller led MLB's closer corps in the 2026 regular season — paired triple-digit velocity, a 45.3% whiff rate, and the cleanest swing-and-miss stuff in the league. Edwin Díaz, Josh Hader, Cade Smith, and Aroldis Chapman round out the elite tier. Here are the best closers in baseball this year, how Statcast measures relief dominance beyond saves, and why the modern closer is graded on stuff, not finishing speeches.

4 min May 21Rankings

Best First Basemen in MLB 2026: Statcast-Ranked Leaders

Ben Rice leads MLB first basemen in 2026 by Statcast-derived overall rating, narrowly ahead of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bryce Harper, Matt Olson, and Willson Contreras. Here's the ranked best first basemen in baseball this year, how Statcast measures the position's power-first profile, and which corner-infielders pair the loudest contact with the discipline to sustain it across a 162-game season.

4 min May 21Rankings

Best Left Fielders in MLB 2026: Statcast-Ranked Leaders

Yordan Alvarez leads MLB left fielders in 2026 — top-tier exit velocity, elite barrel rate, and the cleanest power-first profile at the position. Kyle Schwarber, James Wood, Cody Bellinger, and Riley Greene round out the top five. Here are the ranked best left fielders in baseball this year, how Statcast measures the corner-outfield power-first profile, and which sluggers project to sustain elite production.

4 min May 21Rankings

Best Right Fielders in MLB 2026: Statcast-Ranked Leaders

Aaron Judge leads MLB right fielders in 2026 — the consensus best position-player in baseball, top-tier across every Statcast input. Juan Soto, Mike Trout (now right field), Corbin Carroll, Ronald Acuña Jr., and Fernando Tatis Jr. round out the top six. Here are the ranked best right fielders in baseball this year, how Statcast measures the position's unique demand for arm strength alongside power and the modern bar for elite right field production.

4 min May 21Rankings

Best Second Basemen in MLB 2026: Statcast-Ranked Leaders

Ketel Marte leads MLB second basemen in 2026 by Statcast-derived overall rating, followed by Otto Lopez, Brice Turang, Jazz Chisholm Jr., and Brendan Donovan. Here's the ranked best second basemen in baseball this year, how Statcast measures the position's modern dual demand on offense and range, and which keystoners pair the best contact quality with elite defensive coverage.

4 min May 21Rankings

Best Shortstops in MLB 2026: Statcast-Ranked Leaders

Bobby Witt Jr. leads the 2026 MLB shortstop class — elite sprint speed, top-tier exit velocity, and Gold Glove–caliber range. Kevin McGonigle, Elly De La Cruz, Corey Seager, and Gunnar Henderson round out the early top-five by Statcast-derived overall rating. Here's the ranked best shortstops in baseball this year, how they stack up across hitting and defense, and what makes the modern shortstop a different player than the position ever was.

4 min May 21Rankings

Best Starting Pitchers in MLB 2026: Statcast-Ranked Leaders

Shohei Ohtani, Paul Skenes, and Tarik Skubal lead MLB starting pitchers in 2026 by Statcast-derived overall rating, with Drew Rasmussen, Cole Ragans, Tyler Glasnow, Garrett Crochet, and Hunter Brown rounding out the elite tier. Here are the best starting pitchers in baseball this year, how Statcast measures starter dominance beyond ERA, and which arms pair the rare combination of stuff and stamina that defines a true ace.

5 min May 21Rankings

Best Third Basemen in MLB 2026: Statcast-Ranked Leaders

Munetaka Murakami leads MLB third basemen in 2026 by Statcast-derived overall rating, ahead of Sal Stewart and José Ramírez. Here's the ranked best third basemen in baseball this year, how Statcast measures the hot corner's unique blend of power, reaction time, and arm strength, and which corner-infielders best pair elite contact with cross-diamond throwing accuracy.

4 min May 21Spotlight · Statcast

Player Spotlight: Jackson Chourio — Brewers Sophomore Is Slugging .811 in May

Jackson Chourio has launched 6 HRs in his last 10 games with a 94.1 mph average exit velocity and a .811 slugging — the loudest stretch of his young career.

3 min May 17Week in review

MLB Week in Review (May 11–17, 2026): Braves and Rays Pull Away

Atlanta extended its NL East lead to 8 games at 31-15, Tampa Bay opened a 2-game cushion in the AL East at 29-15, the Astros sank to 19-28 in the AL West cellar, and Spencer Arrighetti carried a no-hit bid into the eighth in a 2-0 Houston win over Texas on May 16.

7 min May 14Spotlight · Statcast

Player Spotlight: Jacob Misiorowski — 22 Pitches at 102+ mph in One Start

Jacob Misiorowski threw 22 pitches at 102+ mph against the Yankees on May 8 — two more than any starter in the pitch-tracking era — and now leads MLB with a 14.0 K/9 on the back of a 101.1 mph fastball that has no historical precedent.

4 min May 10Week in review

MLB Week in Review (May 4–10, 2026): Cubs, Rays, and a 103.6 mph Statcast Shock

The Cubs ripped off a second 10-game winning streak (their first such double since 1935), the Rays pushed to 26-13 atop the AL East, and Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski set seven Statcast velocity records by topping out at 103.6 mph in a 6-0 shutout of the Yankees.

7 min May 7Spotlight · Statcast

Player Spotlight: Munetaka Murakami — All 14 Extra-Base Hits Are Home Runs

Munetaka Murakami has homered in five straight games and 14 of his first 14 MLB extra-base hits have left the yard — the longest such streak to start a career since at least 1900, backed by a 96.4 mph average exit velocity and a 22.1% barrel rate.

3 min Apr 30Spotlight · Statcast

Player Spotlight: James Wood — Six Homers, 116 MPH Peak, Power Awakens

James Wood has launched 6 home runs in his last 14 games with a 95.4 mph average exit velocity and a 116.1 mph peak — the loudest two weeks of any hitter in baseball.

3 min Apr 26Week in review

MLB Week in Review (April 20–26, 2026): Cubs Win 10 Straight, Dodgers Halt the Streak

The Cubs ripped off a 10-game winning streak before the Dodgers ended it 12-4 on April 26, the Yankees lost an 8-game streak to Houston the same day, Mason Miller pushed his scoreless run to 34 2/3 innings, and Boston fired manager Alex Cora at 10-17 in MLB's wildest week of April 2026.

8 min Apr 23Spotlight · Statcast

Player Spotlight: Junior Caminero — The Rays' 22-Year-Old Is Punishing Baseballs

Junior Caminero has hit 8 HRs in his last 14 games with a 95.8 mph average exit velocity and a .521 xwOBA — every contact metric now sits in the 97th percentile or better.

3 min Apr 19Week in review

MLB Week in Review (April 13–19, 2026): Dodgers, Braves, and Reds Set the Pace

The Dodgers (15-6), Braves (15-7), and Reds (14-8) pulled away from their divisions the week of April 13–19, 2026, while Yordan Álvarez's 8-homer line, Elly De La Cruz's 442-foot bomb, and Masataka Yoshida's pinch-hit walk-off over Detroit headlined the action.

6 min Apr 15Game guide · Statcast

How Legends Deck Card Ratings Work — The Full Math

Every Legends Deck card rating starts from real Statcast data — no scout opinions, no narrative, no hot-streak halo. This is the full breakdown of how hitter and pitcher ratings are calculated, why they sometimes surprise you, and how to read a card to know whether it's a buy or a sell.

4 min Apr 10Game guide · Statcast

What is Statcast? How Real MLB Data Powers Legends Deck

Statcast is MLB's radar-and-camera tracking system that measures every pitch, swing, and sprint at the major-league level. Legends Deck turns that data — exit velocity, barrel rate, xwOBA, sprint speed — directly into card ratings, so every card reflects how a real player is actually performing right now.

3 min Apr 8Game guide

Best Budget Cards in Legends Deck — 2026 Season

You do not need a maxed-out wallet to compete in Legends Deck. This guide covers the cheapest high-impact cards in the 2026 marketplace — overlooked contact hitters, high-spin relievers, and value shortstops — along with a crafting path that upgrades them to elite tier.

2 min Apr 5Game guide

Franchise Mode Guide — Full Season Management in Legends Deck

Franchise Mode is Legends Deck's full-season, front-office simulation: 162 games, farm system development, trades, the amateur draft, arbitration, playoffs, and the Hall of Fame. This guide walks through every system and the non-obvious strategies that separate dynasty rosters from also-rans.

3 min

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