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What are StatLine IQ Scores?
StatLine IQ is a proprietary composite rating modeled on the intelligence IQ scale. Rather than relying on a single stat like ERA or batting average, each score synthesizes multiple performance dimensions into one number — making it easy to compare players across different strengths. A score of 100 represents the league average; every 15 points is one standard deviation above or below.
StatLine Pitching-IQ weighs ERA, WHIP, strikeout rate, command (K:BB),
and innings durability — a dominant ace with elite control scores far higher than ERA alone would suggest.
StatLine Hitting-IQ combines OPS, contact quality, plate discipline,
and speed — rewarding complete hitters who get on base, drive the ball, and create pressure on the bases.
StatLine Pitching-IQ
Powered by StatLine AnalyticsTeam ERA of 4.98 is needs work (College benchmark: 2.80). WHIP 1.82 is elevated (benchmark: 1.20). Team K/BB of 1.06 is below the 3.5 standard. Top pitcher handles 35% of innings—manageable but monitor as season progresses. Limited depth with 0 pitcher(s) ready for game action—prioritize developing additional arms. 4 pitcher(s) still working on fundamentals—give them low-pressure innings to build confidence.
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#20 Bk Lanier Developmental
Strengths
Developing pitcher with room for growth
Areas to Watch
High WHIP of 3.00—too many baserunners create constant pressure
Walk rate of 1.82 BB/IP is concerning—struggles with command lead to self-inflicted damage
Free passes (BB + HBP) rate of 1.50/IP—giving away too many bases without contact
Very poor K/BB ratio of 0.0—walks more than they strike out
Recommendations
Priority: Command work—focus on repeatable mechanics, tempo control, and simplified pitch selection until strike rate improves
Command-first approach: simplify to one primary pitch, work on hitting spots, then gradually add secondary offerings
Strikeout development: add velocity work, develop sharper breaking pitch, practice two-strike putaway approach
93
#1 Kirsten Fleet Situational
Strengths
Strike thrower with low walk rate (0.40 BB/IP)—attacks the zone confidently
High innings (79.1 IP) shows coach's trust—reliability makes them a go-to pitcher
Areas to Watch
High WHIP of 1.65—too many baserunners create constant pressure
ERA of 5.03 doesn't reflect solid WHIP of 1.65—may be stranding fewer runners than expected
Recommendations
First-pitch strike emphasis: aim for 65%+ first-pitch-strike rate through better early-count aggression
Contact quality work: add movement/deception to induce weaker contact—change speeds more frequently
Focus on keeping innings clean: practice pitching with runners on, emphasize composure and strand rate
89
#3 Payton List Developmental
Strengths
High innings (92.1 IP) shows coach's trust—reliability makes them a go-to pitcher
Areas to Watch
High WHIP of 1.88—too many baserunners create constant pressure
Low K/BB ratio of 1.1—needs to develop better putaway ability
Recommendations
First-pitch strike emphasis: aim for 65%+ first-pitch-strike rate through better early-count aggression
Command-first approach: simplify to one primary pitch, work on hitting spots, then gradually add secondary offerings
Throwing 36% of team innings—monitor workload to prevent fatigue in postseason
90
#14 Taylor Johnson Developmental
Strengths
Solid ERA of 3.93—reliable run prevention for the team
Areas to Watch
High WHIP of 1.81—too many baserunners create constant pressure
Very poor K/BB ratio of 0.6—walks more than they strike out
Recommendations
Develop putaway pitch through bullpen sequencing—practice getting ahead 0-1, then finishing with secondary pitch
Contact quality work: add movement/deception to induce weaker contact—change speeds more frequently
86
#32 Allie Braly Developmental
Strengths
Strike thrower with low walk rate (0.26 BB/IP)—attacks the zone confidently
Areas to Watch
High WHIP of 2.17—too many baserunners create constant pressure
Allows 1.97 hits per inning—hitters are squaring them up frequently
ERA of 7.15 indicates significant struggles—focus on fundamentals
Recommendations
First-pitch strike emphasis: aim for 65%+ first-pitch-strike rate through better early-count aggression
Contact quality work: add movement/deception to induce weaker contact—change speeds more frequently
Strikeout development: add velocity work, develop sharper breaking pitch, practice two-strike putaway approach
Team Action Items
- Team WHIP of 1.82 is well above the 1.20 benchmark. Focus on command refinement and pitch location awareness.
- Strikeout rate of 0.68 K/IP is low (4 pitchers under 0.7). Develop putaway pitches and work on two-strike approach.
StatLine Hitting-IQ
Powered by StatLine AnalyticsTeam OPS of 0.869 is solid (College benchmark: 0.750). Team batting 303 with 0.368 OBP and 0.500 SLG. Strikeout rate of 13% is excellent (benchmark: 20%). 49 HR with team ISO of 0.197—legitimate power throughout the lineup. 36 team SB—speed is a weapon this lineup uses well.Deep lineup with 10 hitters at or above OPS benchmark—no easy outs.
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#17 Kendra Lewis ●●○
Strengths
Dominant hitter with 1.480 OPS and 448 AVG—one of the best bats at the College level
Elite wOBA of 0.600—outcome-weighted offense far exceeds the 0.340 benchmark
Plus power with 0.472 ISO—generates extra-base hits at an elite rate
Excellent plate selectivity—0.112 OBP premium over AVG shows a disciplined, selective approach
Areas to Watch
Elite performance across metrics—focus on pitch selection refinement and preparing for adjusted approaches from opposing pitchers
Recommendations
Elite level reached—focus on maintaining mechanics, adjusting to pitcher adjustments, and driving the ball in key situations
Continue driving the ball—look for pitches in the zone to elevate and maintain aggressive approach in hitter's counts
105
#16 Emily Legrand ●●●
Strengths
Dominant hitter with 0.989 OPS and 321 AVG—one of the best bats at the College level
Excellent wOBA of 0.421—well above College average
Low strikeout rate of 13%—puts the ball in play consistently
Plus power with 0.275 ISO—generates extra-base hits at an elite rate
Areas to Watch
Elite performance across metrics—focus on pitch selection refinement and preparing for adjusted approaches from opposing pitchers
Recommendations
Elite level reached—focus on maintaining mechanics, adjusting to pitcher adjustments, and driving the ball in key situations
Continue driving the ball—look for pitches in the zone to elevate and maintain aggressive approach in hitter's counts
104
#3 Payton List ●●○
Strengths
Solid wOBA of 0.368—at or above benchmark
Low strikeout rate of 10%—puts the ball in play consistently
Plus power with 0.239 ISO—generates extra-base hits at an elite rate
Recommendations
Continue current development—work on consistency, situational hitting, and advancing runners
101
#21 Cali Legzdin ●●○
Strengths
Dominant hitter with 0.990 OPS and 314 AVG—one of the best bats at the College level
Excellent wOBA of 0.414—well above College average
Low strikeout rate of 13%—puts the ball in play consistently
Plus power with 0.305 ISO—generates extra-base hits at an elite rate
Areas to Watch
Elite performance across metrics—focus on pitch selection refinement and preparing for adjusted approaches from opposing pitchers
Recommendations
Elite level reached—focus on maintaining mechanics, adjusting to pitcher adjustments, and driving the ball in key situations
Continue driving the ball—look for pitches in the zone to elevate and maintain aggressive approach in hitter's counts
96
#18 Morgan Mesaros ○○○
Strengths
Solid wOBA of 0.360—at or above benchmark
Excellent plate selectivity—0.500 OBP premium over AVG shows a disciplined, selective approach
Areas to Watch
Very limited sample (1 AB)—too early to draw reliable conclusions
Recommendations
Continue building at-bats—more data will allow better analysis and more targeted recommendations
96
#6 Lili Smith ●○○
Strengths
Plus power with 0.273 ISO—generates extra-base hits at an elite rate
Excellent plate selectivity—0.123 OBP premium over AVG shows a disciplined, selective approach
BABIP of 0.000 suggests bad luck—likely to see AVG rise with more at-bats
Areas to Watch
On-base percentage of 0.214 limits offensive value—not getting on base enough
Recommendations
Focus on fundamentals: tee work, soft toss, and timing drills to improve barrel-to-ball consistency
Low BABIP suggests bad luck—maintain current approach, results should improve with more plate appearances
95
#7 Lucy Bertram ○○○
Strengths
Developing hitter with room for growth
Areas to Watch
Very limited sample (1 AB)—too early to draw reliable conclusions
Recommendations
Continue building at-bats—more data will allow better analysis and more targeted recommendations
95
#19 Emma Jo Evans ●●○
Strengths
Excellent wOBA of 0.393—well above College average
Plus power with 0.202 ISO—generates extra-base hits at an elite rate
Areas to Watch
BABIP of 0.384 is elevated—batting average may regress as luck normalizes
Recommendations
BABIP suggests some luck in current average—focus on hitting line drives and hard contact to sustain performance
95
#2 Reaghan Warner ○○○
Strengths
Dynamic speed threat with 3 SB—forces defenses to account for the running game
Areas to Watch
Elevated strikeout rate at 100%—working on two-strike approach would help
Free swinger profile: high K rate with low walk rate—chasing pitches outside the zone
Very limited sample (1 AB)—too early to draw reliable conclusions
Recommendations
Priority: Two-strike approach work—shorten swing, expand zone awareness, and focus on putting the ball in play
Improve plate selectivity: work counts, take more pitches early, and improve strike zone recognition to widen the OBP-AVG gap
Continue building at-bats—more data will allow better analysis and more targeted recommendations
93
#10 Carsen Sanders ○○○
Strengths
Excellent plate selectivity—0.286 OBP premium over AVG shows a disciplined, selective approach
Areas to Watch
Elevated strikeout rate at 40%—working on two-strike approach would help
Small sample size of 5 AB—trends may change with more plate appearances
Recommendations
Priority: Two-strike approach work—shorten swing, expand zone awareness, and focus on putting the ball in play
Continue building at-bats—more data will allow better analysis and more targeted recommendations
92
#25 Pk Arredondo ●○○
Strengths
Low strikeout rate of 11%—puts the ball in play consistently
Excellent plate selectivity—0.227 OBP premium over AVG shows a disciplined, selective approach
BABIP of 0.176 suggests bad luck—likely to see AVG rise with more at-bats
Areas to Watch
Limited power with 0.053 ISO—needs to drive the ball with more authority
Recommendations
Focus on fundamentals: tee work, soft toss, and timing drills to improve barrel-to-ball consistency
Low BABIP suggests bad luck—maintain current approach, results should improve with more plate appearances
91
#12 Mia Tribul ●○○
Strengths
Plus power with 0.188 ISO—generates extra-base hits at an elite rate
Areas to Watch
On-base percentage of 0.321 limits offensive value—not getting on base enough
Recommendations
Continue current development—work on consistency, situational hitting, and advancing runners
90
#5 Madison Edwards ●●●
Strengths
Solid wOBA of 0.367—at or above benchmark
Exceptional contact ability—8% K rate is well below average with a strong 319 AVG
Recommendations
Continue current development—work on consistency, situational hitting, and advancing runners
89
#23 Aynalem Zoet ●○○
Strengths
Low strikeout rate of 13%—puts the ball in play consistently
Areas to Watch
On-base percentage of 0.313 limits offensive value—not getting on base enough
Recommendations
Continue current development—work on consistency, situational hitting, and advancing runners
88
#26 Kate Carrier ●○○
Strengths
Low strikeout rate of 9%—puts the ball in play consistently
BABIP of 0.200 suggests bad luck—likely to see AVG rise with more at-bats
Areas to Watch
wOBA of 0.195 is well below the 0.340 benchmark—overall offensive production needs improvement
On-base percentage of 0.182 limits offensive value—not getting on base enough
Recommendations
Focus on fundamentals: tee work, soft toss, and timing drills to improve barrel-to-ball consistency
Low BABIP suggests bad luck—maintain current approach, results should improve with more plate appearances
Team Action Items
- Team is performing above benchmark—maintain current training, focus on consistency, and prepare for pitching adjustments from opponents.
StatLine Lineup-IQ
v4 Engine 1 Modern Leadoff
#5 Madison Edwards
90
0.319 AVG 0.399 OBP 0.420 SLG 0.819 OPS
Fit: 104/100
Modern Leadoff: OBP-first with speed upside
2 Best Available Hitter
#17 Kendra Lewis
128
0.448 AVG 0.560 OBP 0.920 SLG 1.480 OPS
Fit: 106/100
Best Available Hitter: Top offensive weapon — OPS and OBP
3 Situational Clutch
#9 Kylee Gleason
85
0.338 AVG 0.384 OBP 0.456 SLG 0.840 OPS
Fit: 101/100
Situational Clutch: Clutch run-producer — drives in runners
4 Run Producer
#16 Emily Legrand
105
0.321 AVG 0.393 OBP 0.596 SLG 0.989 OPS
Fit: 103/100
Run Producer: Power + RBI capitalising on base-traffic
5 Secondary Producer
#4 Kira Ortega
83
0.286 AVG 0.326 OBP 0.429 SLG 0.755 OPS
Fit: 95/100
Secondary Producer: Solid all-around bat behind cleanup
6 Quality Contact
#3 Payton List
104
0.261 AVG 0.352 OBP 0.500 SLG 0.852 OPS
Fit: 88/100
Quality Contact: Productive outs, disciplined approach
7 Table-Setter Lite
#21 Cali Legzdin
101
0.314 AVG 0.371 OBP 0.619 SLG 0.990 OPS
Fit: 80/100
Table-Setter Lite: OBP/speed option before top of order
8 Developmental / Utility
#23 Aynalem Zoet
89
0.313 AVG 0.313 OBP 0.438 SLG 0.751 OPS
Fit: 85/100
Developmental / Utility: Offensive floor — best available
9 Speed or Depth
#18 Morgan Mesaros
96
0.000 AVG 0.500 OBP 0.000 SLG 0.500 OPS
Fit: 84/100
Speed or Depth: Dynamic — speed leadoff or offensive depth
Balanced strategy: your best overall hitter is promoted to the 2-hole per modern run-expectancy research.
5 platoon opportunity(ies) identified — see platoons for details.
Platoon Opportunities
Madison Edwards is close to Madison Edwards for #1 — consider platoon
Morgan Mesaros is close to Madison Edwards for #1 — consider platoon
Emma Jo Evans is close to Madison Edwards for #1 — consider platoon
Payton List is close to Kendra Lewis for #2 — consider platoon
Kira Ortega is close to Kendra Lewis for #2 — consider platoon
1 Speed/OBP Hybrid
#5 Madison Edwards
90
0.319 AVG 0.399 OBP 0.420 SLG 0.819 OPS
Fit: 104/100
Speed/OBP Hybrid: Gets on base and sets the table
2 Contact & Advancement
#9 Kylee Gleason
85
0.338 AVG 0.384 OBP 0.456 SLG 0.840 OPS
Fit: 88/100
Contact & Advancement: Moves runners, makes contact
3 Best Hitter
#17 Kendra Lewis
128
0.448 AVG 0.560 OBP 0.920 SLG 1.480 OPS
Fit: 104/100
Best Hitter: Most complete offensive player
4 Power / RBI
#16 Emily Legrand
105
0.321 AVG 0.393 OBP 0.596 SLG 0.989 OPS
Fit: 103/100
Power / RBI: Drives in runs with extra-base power
5 Secondary Power
#3 Payton List
104
0.261 AVG 0.352 OBP 0.500 SLG 0.852 OPS
Fit: 101/100
Secondary Power: Run producer behind cleanup
6 Steady Contact
#18 Morgan Mesaros
96
0.000 AVG 0.500 OBP 0.000 SLG 0.500 OPS
Fit: 74/100
Steady Contact: Keeps innings alive, advances runners
7 Opportunistic
#21 Cali Legzdin
101
0.314 AVG 0.371 OBP 0.619 SLG 0.990 OPS
Fit: 83/100
Opportunistic: Contributes at-bats, opportunistic swings
8 Bottom Bat
#4 Kira Ortega
83
0.286 AVG 0.326 OBP 0.429 SLG 0.755 OPS
Fit: 86/100
Bottom Bat: Best available offensive output
9 Second Leadoff / Depth
#19 Emma Jo Evans
95
0.323 AVG 0.387 OBP 0.525 SLG 0.912 OPS
Fit: 84/100
Second Leadoff / Depth: Sets up top of order or developmental spot
5 platoon opportunity(ies) identified — see platoons for details.
Platoon Opportunities
Madison Edwards is close to Madison Edwards for #1 — consider platoon
Morgan Mesaros is close to Madison Edwards for #1 — consider platoon
Madison Edwards is close to Kylee Gleason for #2 — consider platoon
Kylee Gleason is close to Kylee Gleason for #2 — consider platoon
Kendra Lewis is close to Kylee Gleason for #2 — consider platoon
1 Pure Table-Setter
#16 Emily Legrand
105
0.321 AVG 0.393 OBP 0.596 SLG 0.989 OPS 0.421 wOBA
Fit: 80/100
Pure Table-Setter: Highest OBP among top 3 wOBA hitters
2 Best Hitter
#17 Kendra Lewis
128
0.448 AVG 0.560 OBP 0.920 SLG 1.480 OPS 0.600 wOBA
Fit: 106/100
Best Hitter: Highest wOBA — best hitter gets most productive spot
3 Supporting Quality
#3 Payton List
104
0.261 AVG 0.352 OBP 0.500 SLG 0.852 OPS 0.368 wOBA
Fit: 93/100
Supporting Quality: Surprisingly unimportant per The Book — 5th-best wOBA
4 Power / RBI Context
#21 Cali Legzdin
101
0.314 AVG 0.371 OBP 0.619 SLG 0.990 OPS 0.414 wOBA
Fit: 103/100
Power / RBI Context: Remaining Tier 1 hitter — power pref for runners-on situations
5 Secondary RBI
#19 Emma Jo Evans
95
0.323 AVG 0.387 OBP 0.525 SLG 0.912 OPS 0.393 wOBA
Fit: 101/100
Secondary RBI: 4th-best wOBA — secondary RBI position
6 Tier 3 — Steady
#9 Kylee Gleason
85
0.338 AVG 0.384 OBP 0.456 SLG 0.840 OPS 0.368 wOBA
Fit: 91/100
Tier 3 — Steady: Best remaining wOBA — keep innings alive
7 Tier 3 — Catalyst
#5 Madison Edwards
90
0.319 AVG 0.399 OBP 0.420 SLG 0.819 OPS 0.367 wOBA
Fit: 92/100
Tier 3 — Catalyst: Secondary leadoff potential before top of order
8 Tier 3 — Production
#18 Morgan Mesaros
96
0.000 AVG 0.500 OBP 0.000 SLG 0.500 OPS 0.360 wOBA
Fit: 45/100
Tier 3 — Production: Best remaining offensive output
9 Tier 3 — Bottom
#12 Mia Tribul
91
0.250 AVG 0.321 OBP 0.438 SLG 0.759 OPS 0.332 wOBA
Fit: 68/100
Tier 3 — Bottom: Lowest wOBA — minimal damage position
wOBA Optimized: Players placed by tier using estimated softball linear weights. Tier 1 (slots 1,2,4) are your 3 best run-producers.
5 platoon opportunity(ies) identified — see platoons for details.
Platoon Opportunities
Payton List is close to Emily Legrand for #1 — consider platoon
Madison Edwards is close to Emily Legrand for #1 — consider platoon
Kylee Gleason is close to Emily Legrand for #1 — consider platoon
Emily Legrand is close to Emily Legrand for #1 — consider platoon
Kendra Lewis is close to Emily Legrand for #1 — consider platoon
1 Speed Demon
#18 Morgan Mesaros
96
0.000 AVG 0.500 OBP 0.000 SLG 0.500 OPS
Fit: 101/100
Speed Demon: Pure speed gets on base and creates pressure
2 Slap / Contact Specialist
#5 Madison Edwards
90
0.319 AVG 0.399 OBP 0.420 SLG 0.819 OPS
Fit: 95/100
Slap / Contact Specialist: Bat control, bunting ability, advancing runners
3 Hit-and-Run Hitter
#17 Kendra Lewis
128
0.448 AVG 0.560 OBP 0.920 SLG 1.480 OPS
Fit: 96/100
Hit-and-Run Hitter: Contact with gap power for situational hitting
4 Best RBI Option
#9 Kylee Gleason
85
0.338 AVG 0.384 OBP 0.456 SLG 0.840 OPS
Fit: 96/100
Best RBI Option: Drives in runs — contact over raw power
5 Secondary Run Producer
#4 Kira Ortega
83
0.286 AVG 0.326 OBP 0.429 SLG 0.755 OPS
Fit: 90/100
Secondary Run Producer: Contact-first RBI bat
6 Contact / Speed Balance
#21 Cali Legzdin
101
0.314 AVG 0.371 OBP 0.619 SLG 0.990 OPS
Fit: 75/100
Contact / Speed Balance: Keeps pressure on defense with contact and legs
7 Table-Setter 2.0
#25 Pk Arredondo
92
0.158 AVG 0.385 OBP 0.211 SLG 0.596 OPS
Fit: 78/100
Table-Setter 2.0: Sets up top of order — OBP and legs
8 Situational Hitter
#3 Payton List
104
0.261 AVG 0.352 OBP 0.500 SLG 0.852 OPS
Fit: 75/100
Situational Hitter: Puts ball in play, advances runners
9 Speed / OBP Option
#19 Emma Jo Evans
95
0.323 AVG 0.387 OBP 0.525 SLG 0.912 OPS
Fit: 79/100
Speed / OBP Option: Second leadoff or speed reserve
5 platoon opportunity(ies) identified — see platoons for details.
Platoon Opportunities
Madison Edwards is close to Morgan Mesaros for #1 — consider platoon
Morgan Mesaros is close to Morgan Mesaros for #1 — consider platoon
Emma Jo Evans is close to Morgan Mesaros for #1 — consider platoon
Pk Arredondo is close to Morgan Mesaros for #1 — consider platoon
Madison Edwards is close to Madison Edwards for #2 — consider platoon
1 Power / OBP Hybrid
#19 Emma Jo Evans
95
0.323 AVG 0.387 OBP 0.525 SLG 0.912 OPS
Fit: 105/100
Power / OBP Hybrid: Gets on base with pop — not a slapper
2 Best Power Hitter
#17 Kendra Lewis
128
0.448 AVG 0.560 OBP 0.920 SLG 1.480 OPS
Fit: 106/100
Best Power Hitter: Biggest bat in the lineup — maximise PA
3 Second-Best Power
#16 Emily Legrand
105
0.321 AVG 0.393 OBP 0.596 SLG 0.989 OPS
Fit: 104/100
Second-Best Power: Elite slugging, secondary to #2
4 Third-Best Power
#3 Payton List
104
0.261 AVG 0.352 OBP 0.500 SLG 0.852 OPS
Fit: 103/100
Third-Best Power: Power bat — capitalises on base-runners
5 Gap Power / Contact
#9 Kylee Gleason
85
0.338 AVG 0.384 OBP 0.456 SLG 0.840 OPS
Fit: 95/100
Gap Power / Contact: Drives the ball into gaps — doubles threat
6 Supporting Power
#4 Kira Ortega
83
0.286 AVG 0.326 OBP 0.429 SLG 0.755 OPS
Fit: 94/100
Supporting Power: Adds pop depth behind the core
7 Contact / Situational
#5 Madison Edwards
90
0.319 AVG 0.399 OBP 0.420 SLG 0.819 OPS
Fit: 89/100
Contact / Situational: Keeps rallies going in power-heavy order
8 Best Remaining Bat
#21 Cali Legzdin
101
0.314 AVG 0.371 OBP 0.619 SLG 0.990 OPS
Fit: 95/100
Best Remaining Bat: Pure offensive output from depth
9 Wildcard
#12 Mia Tribul
91
0.250 AVG 0.321 OBP 0.438 SLG 0.759 OPS
Fit: 93/100
Wildcard: Speed option or extra power — dynamic assignment
5 platoon opportunity(ies) identified — see platoons for details.
Platoon Opportunities
Madison Edwards is close to Emma Jo Evans for #1 — consider platoon
Kylee Gleason is close to Emma Jo Evans for #1 — consider platoon
Kendra Lewis is close to Emma Jo Evans for #1 — consider platoon
Emma Jo Evans is close to Emma Jo Evans for #1 — consider platoon
Cali Legzdin is close to Emma Jo Evans for #1 — consider platoon