The Los Angeles Dodgers' offense ranks fourth in runs per game and excels in various offensive metrics. Despite this, recent performance has shown signs of struggle, raising concerns about their offensive consistency.
Key points
Dodgers rank No. 4 in runs per game
Offense excels in multiple offensive metrics
Recent performance shows signs of struggle
Dodgers compared to Atlanta Braves
Concerns about offensive consistency
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Apr 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) leans on the dugout railing during the game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) leans on the dugout railing during the game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
The Los Angeles Dodgersâ offense, entering Thursdayâs slate of games, ranks No. 4 in runs per game, along with sitting near the top of all other offensive categories.
In both advanced and counting statistics, the Dodgersâ offense ranks among the true powerhouses in baseball, along with the Atlanta Braves.
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Apr 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) leans on the dugout railing during the game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) leans on the dugout railing during the game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Removing the big games
Some context is needed for the Dodgersâ great season-long numbers. There have been five games thus far when the Dodgers piled it on, scoring double-digit runs.
These games have contributed to raising their run totals. When removing their three highest scoring games from their runs per game average â the 14 runs they scored in Toronto, the 13 that they scored in Washington, and the 12 they scored in Colorado â the Dodgersâ runs per game average drops from 5.39 down to 4.57, right around league average.
When removing all of their five double-digit games, their average drops down to 4.07, which is the bottom 10th of the league in terms of ranking.
The Dodgersâ ugly last two weeks
Dating back to April 14, the Dodgers are 14th in wRC+, with a 108 figure, according to FanGraphs. This metric measures a teamâs ability to create runs.
Their offensive rating is 13th overall, 15th in weighted on-base average, and 16th in ISO â isolated power. The Dodgers have gone 8-7 during this span despite having three legitimate Cy Young candidates pitching well and Justin Wrobleski limiting runs at an elite level.
While the Dodgers have indeed been a rough watch for long stints offensively, it is important to note that it is only April, with just one full month of baseball.
âWeâve kind of been going through it, I would say, as a group,â first baseman Freddie Freeman said. âLuckily, we have really, really good pitching. Thatâs why weâre kind of where weâre at right now.â
The bottom of the order has been the real spark whenever things have clicked, though it is only a matter of time until the stars take off.
Things will balance out to the point where the offense ends up carrying the team for stretches as the pitching staff struggles.
However, for fans expecting total dominance all year long, they are getting a reality check and should expect a ton of variance over 162 games.
