When you're diving into player stats on Outlier, you may notice that some numbers are highlighted in green or red.
This color-coding is designed to help you quickly identify whether a player is overperforming or underperforming in specific splits compared to their overall season averages.
What do the colors mean?
✅ Green: The stat is higher than the player’s season average. This means the player is performing better in this specific split.
❌ Red: The stat is lower than the player’s season average. This indicates the player is performing worse in this specific split.
Example: vs. Right-Handed Pitching (RHP)
In the image below, you're looking at Cleveland hitters’ performance against right-handed pitchers in 2025:
Take José Ramírez for example:
His batting average vs. RHP is .299 — this number appears in red.
That’s because his overall average this season is .350, meaning he’s underperforming in this split compared to his norm.
Now look at Steven Kwan:
His .319 average vs. RHP is shown in green.
Why? Because it's higher than his overall season average, so he’s thriving against righties.
Why this matters
These color cues are super useful for spotting trends and mismatches. If you’re trying to evaluate a prop or lineup spot, seeing a red stat might indicate caution, while a green one could signal a hot hand in a favorable matchup