Matchup Machine

Marcell Ozuna

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matchup for Tyler Mahle

347th out of 436 (Worst 21%)

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Tyler Mahle

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matchup for Marcell Ozuna

out of 567 (Worst %)

Moderate advantage for Ozuna
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Model Prediction

Marcell Ozuna has a 34.1% chance of reaching base vs Tyler Mahle, which is 1.7% lower than Ozuna's typical expectations, and 3.7% higher than batters facing Mahle.

Reach Hit HR 2B / 3B 1B BB K
Prediction34.1%19.8%3.8%4.0%12.0%14.2%29.9%
Ozuna-1.7-2.1+0.4-1.0-1.6+0.4+2.7
Mahle+3.7-1.2+0.4-0.2-1.4+4.9+4.7

Handedness and Release Point

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Marcell Ozuna is better vs right-handed pitching. Tyler Mahle is right handed with a moderate release toward the third base side. Ozuna has an A- grade vs this particular release point.

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On the Way to the Plate

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Tyler Mahle throws a 4-seam fastball 55% of the time. Marcell Ozuna has an A grade against right-handed 4-seamers

Pitch Type % of Arsenal    4-Seam (R)
55%
   Slider (R)
19%
   Splitter (R)
16%
   Curve (R)
5%

Contact and Outcomes

16.0% of Marcell Ozuna's plate appearances result in a strikeout, which is 2.3% higher than the league average. Tyler Mahle strikes out 23.6% of the batters he faces, which is 10.2% higher than the typical MLB rate.

MLB Typical BP Label 13%         Strikeout +2.3% +10.2% 3%         Walk +3.9% -1.2% 42%         In Play -6.2% -9.0% 39%         On Base +4.8% -5.6% 31%         Hit +0.9% -4.3% 14%         Single -0.9% -1.6% 13%         2B / 3B -0.6% -1.4% 3%         Home Run +2.4% -1.4%

History

Marcell Ozuna has 5 plate appearances against Tyler Mahle in the last 3 years. He is 1 for 5.

PA AB H HR 2/3B 1B K BB Avg
Actual551001000.200
Expected From Contact →1.570.110.111.350.313
Expected From Contact
Date Outcome HR 2/3B 1B Out
2022-07-02Single87%12%
2022-07-02Flyout2%3%96%
2022-07-02Flyout100%
2022-04-07Lineout2%48%50%
2022-04-07Flyout9%5%86%

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.