Matchup Machine

J.D. Martinez

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matchup for Martin Perez

339th out of 436 (Worst 22%)

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Martin Perez

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matchup for J.D. Martinez

50th out of 567 (Best 10%)

Extreme advantage for Martinez
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Model Prediction

J.D. Martinez has a 37.9% chance of reaching base vs Martin Perez, which is 5.2% higher than Martinez's typical expectations, and 3.2% higher than batters facing Perez.

Reach Hit HR 2B / 3B 1B BB K
Prediction37.9%24.7%3.3%5.0%16.5%13.1%24.0%
Martinez+5.2+3.6+0.6+0.3+2.7+1.6-7.8
Perez+3.2-0.6+0.2-0.3-0.4+3.8+5.6

Handedness and Release Point

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J.D. Martinez is about the same vs left-handed pitching as he is against right. Martin Perez is left handed with an over-the-top delivery. Martinez has an A grade vs this particular release point.

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On the Way to the Plate

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Martin Perez throws a Sinker 34% of the time. J.D. Martinez has an A+ grade against left-handed Sinkers

Pitch Type % of Arsenal    Sinker (L)
34%
   Changeup (L)
25%
   Cutter (L)
25%
   4-Seam (L)
8%
   Curve (L)
7%

Contact and Outcomes

17.6% of J.D. Martinez's plate appearances result in a strikeout, which is 5.0% higher than the league average. Martin Perez strikes out 11.9% of the batters he faces, which is 6.1% lower than the typical MLB rate.

MLB Typical BP Label 12%         Strikeout +5.0% -6.1% 3%         Walk +3.5% -0.3% 43%         In Play -8.4% +6.4% 39%         On Base +2.9% +5.9% 31%         Hit -0.6% +6.3% 14%         Single -0.7% +3.5% 13%         2B / 3B -0.4% +3.3% 3%         Home Run +0.6% -0.6%

History

J.D. Martinez has 5 plate appearances against Martin Perez in the last 3 years. He is 3 for 5 with a home run and

PA AB H HR 2/3B 1B K BB Avg
Actual553102000.600
Expected From Contact →3.030.910.102.030.607
Expected From Contact
Date Outcome HR 2/3B 1B Out
2024-08-25Home Run91%6%3%
2024-08-25Single2%45%54%
2022-05-15Single92%7%
2022-05-15Groundout1%10%89%
2022-05-15Groundout56%44%

Expected From Contact: A model predicts the outcome of every ball hit in play based on how it leaves the bat (exit velocity, launch angle, direction, and batter handedness). This helps control for luck, weather, and the park the hitter was in.