Feature Request: Baseball Savant Stats in Franchise Mode

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Feature Request: Baseball Savant Stats in Franchise Mode

Post:
I’d love to see MLB The Show bring Baseball Savant-style stats into Franchise mode. Advanced analytics have completely changed how MLB teams evaluate players, and adding them to Franchise would make the mode feel much more realistic and strategic.

Stats that could be included:
• Hitters: Exit velocity, launch angle, barrel %, hard-hit %, expected batting average (xBA), expected slugging (xSLG)
• Pitchers: Velocity, spin rate, whiff %, pitch type breakdown
• Defense: Outs Above Average (OAA) and other advanced fielding metrics

Why this would be awesome:
• Helps make roster management, trades, and free agency decisions more strategic.
• Brings a realistic MLB front-office experience to Franchise mode.
• Adds a layer of depth for analytics-focused players without removing traditional stats for casual players.
• Makes scouting and player development feel more authentic.

How it could work:
• Advanced stats appear on a separate “Analytics” or “Advanced Stats” tab in player cards.
• Traditional stats (AVG, HR, RBI, ERA) remain for players who prefer classic stats.
• Stats could be updated from in-game performance each season, rather than relying solely on fixed ratings.

Franchise mode would feel much closer to real MLB decision-making if these stats were available