This chart examines the relationship between walk rate (BB%) and isolated power (ISO) for the 2024 Cardinals hitters, offering insight into both plate discipline and slugging ability. ISO captures how often a player hits for extra bases, while BB% reflects how frequently they draw walks. The color of each circle represents on-base percentage (OBP) highlighting overall offensive value. Green indicates a stronger OBP, while red indicates weaker performances. Circle size corresponds to plate appearances, allowing viewers to weigh performance against opportunity.
The graph is divided into four quadrants to help interpret different offensive profiles. Players in the top right quadrant , such as Luken Baker and Lars Nootbaar, demonstrate both power and discipline, marking them as high-impact hitters. Those in the top left, like Nolan Gorman, show strong power but less patience at the plate. Hitters in the bottom right, such as Brendan Donovan, display discipline without much power, while those in the bottom left, like Michael Siani or Jose Fermin, have struggled in both categories. This quadrant-based view helps reveal which hitters are thriving, which are underperforming, and which offer specific skill sets that contribute in unique ways.
To further tailor the analysis, a slider in the top-right corner allows you to filter players based on their total plate appearances. This gives you control over how much playing time you want to factor in whether you’re focusing on everyday contributors or looking for trends among bench players and call-ups.
