"First, the overall batting stats: a batting average of .368, an on-base percentage of .390, and a slugging percentage of .645. Among all teams competing at Koshien, our slugging percentage is considered very strong. But factoring in our overall batting average and on-base percentage, our batting strength only ranks slightly above the middle."
This matched everyone's usual understanding. Seido's runs mainly came from a few spots in the order hitting extra-base hits, while the other spots advanced the runners. But what if those batters were off their game and could not hit extra-base hits?
"Our on-base percentage ranks in the bottom third. The team as a whole lacks pitch selection ability..."
Everyone secretly glanced at Kominato Ryosuke. Probably only his pitch selection could be considered impressive. Isashiki, meanwhile, felt a chill run down his back. He snorted, wanting to argue, but Chris had not singled him out by name, so he could only listen on in torment.
"Sacrifice bunts for runs have a success rate of around 66%. Compared to certain especially outstanding schools, we are slightly lacking in this area."
Chris looked over the group and noticed that some players' expressions had stiffened. He sighed. "Still, we scored thirty-nine runs across five games, averaging 7.8 runs per game. That is already very impressive."
Everyone's expressions eased. Just as they thought that topic was about to pass and Chris would begin analyzing the Kyoma University Lineup, he dropped another heavy statement. "Next, we will examine the biggest issue I just mentioned in detail. Our lineup is extremely polarized. The third through sixth batters have a slugging percentage close to 1.000, but the rest of the order has a slugging percentage below .400. And that includes the extra-base hit contributions from Furuya and Kōshū."
Earlier, everyone had still been exchanging looks.