Slugging it Out

Not all hits are created equal so MLB uses the slugging percentage stat to track which batters crush the ball the hardest. The live chart below compares the top five twilight season sluggers over the age of 35. Ortiz finished his final season second only to fellow Red Sox legend Ted Williams. You can hover over the chart to track Big Papi's standing throughout the season and select players on the legend to toggle their lines on and off for more direct comparisons.

SLUGGING PERCENTAGE

Source: Baseball Reference
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