Major League Baseball released bat-tracking data on May 13, 2024, providing new insights into players' hitting abilities.

Luis Arráez leads in squaring up the ball despite having the league's slowest bat speed, contributing to his two-time National League batting title.

Giancarlo Stanton, with the fastest bat speed, has faced difficulties with a low batting average and making square contact with the ball.

Mookie Betts demonstrates elite barrel control and pitch recognition, achieving a high rate of squaring up swings with below-average bat speed.

The data underscores the importance of swing length, with shorter swings leading to more contact and faster swings correlating with increased power.

Managers can utilize bat-tracking data to make strategic decisions during games, such as choosing the right player to pinch-hit based on swing metrics.