2023 MLB season in review: Key stats, numbers
The 2023 season has officially wrapped up. What will we remember best from the campaign? We go through the most notable numbers.OCTOBER 2, 2023
Matt Olson - Caps historic season with 139 RBIOlson went 1-for-1 with a two-RBI single in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Nationals.
ImpactOlson drove in Atlanta's first two runs of the game with a two-run single in the first and then was replaced by Nicky Lopez. His base knock extended the modern franchise record to 139 RBI to lead all of baseball along with his league-leading 54 home runs. The 29-year-old concludes the 2023 regular season slashing .283/.389/.604 and posted his third straight campaign with at least 100 RBI.
OCTOBER 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Ozzie Albies - On base four timesAlbies went 2-for-3 with two walks and three runs scored in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Nationals.
ImpactAlbies finished off his strong second half with his 14th multi-hit game of the month. Since the return from the All-Star Break, Albies is slashing .304/.363/.518 with 11 homers, 46 RBI, 47 runs and a 20:50 BB:K. Among all second basemen he finished in the top five in home runs, RBI, slugging percentage, OPS, total bases, runs, hits, doubles and batting average. Albies strong campaign concludes with a slash line of .280/.336/.513 with 33 homers, 109 RBI, 96 runs, 13 steals and a 46:107 BB:K in 658 plate appearances.
OCTOBER 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Marcell Ozuna - Hits two more home runsOzuna went 2-for-3 with two homers, a walk and four RBI in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Nationals.
ImpactOzuna got his day going with a three-run blast in the third before sending out his 40th home run of the season in the ninth. Ozuna finished with seven RBI over the final two games of the year and ends the regular season with 100 RBI for the first time since 2017. Ozuna also reached 40 homers for the first time in his career and has had a tremendous bounce back campaign. The 32-year-old heads into the playoffs slashing .274/.346/.558. His .904 OPS and .284 ISO were both his highest marks since the shortened 2020 season.
OCTOBER 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Dylan Dodd - Hit hard in finaleDodd (2-2) allowed five runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out one over six innings Sunday against the Nationals. He did not factor into the decision.
ImpactDodd gave up a four-spot to the Nationals in the first inning and then allowed another run to score in the second. He was able to settle in the rest of the way, allowing three hits over the next four innings and exited with the game tied at five. The 25-year-old finishes the year with a 7.60 ERA, 1.89 WHIP and 15:12 K:BB over 34.1 innings (seven starts) and should be expected to start next season at Triple-A Gwinnett.
OCTOBER 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
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