2025 MLB Playoffs: Postseason WPA Leaderboard
The 2025 MLB playoffs have begun, and we're examining the numbers to determine which players are making the greatest impact on their teams' success.
One player stands out: Roki Sasaki, a Japanese-born star on the Los Angeles Dodgers, known for his impressive splitter.
Who is this year's Mr. October?
Although Shohei Ohtani may come to mind, Roki Sasaki leads in Win Probability Added (WPA), a metric that quantifies a player's contribution to their team's wins.
Author's summary: Roki Sasaki leads 2025 MLB playoffs in WPA.