SportsAugust 24, 2026

xiso

eks-EYE-es-oh

Definition

An advanced baseball statistic that measures an individual hitter's expected isolated power, isolating power based on the quality of contact rather than raw hit outcomes.

Etymology

This is a specialized acronym combining 'x' (denoting 'expected') and 'ISO' (isolated power, a sabermetric statistic calculating power by subtracting batting average from slugging percentage).

In the news

The article uses the xISO field within hitter breakdown tables to help DFS players assess the power potential of batters against specific opposing pitchers.

MLB DFS First Look: Baseball Odds, Salaries, & Stats for Monday, August 24th

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