We all know that the Astros are usually one of the teams on the forefront of the analytic movement today. So, when the news of a four-man outfield was first reported (subscription required) by Jake Kaplan of The Athletic, it felt like a matter of short time before we would see it in game action.
Of course, the Astros started their 2018 season in Arlington to take on the Rangers. Texas has a particular power hitter that such a strategy may benefit Houston.
The Rangers have the left-handed hitter Joey Gallo, one of the notable players regarding pull rate.