Matchup Machine

      Bryce Harper

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      matchup for Ryan Weathers

      382nd out of 436 (Worst 13%)

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      Ryan Weathers

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      matchup for Bryce Harper

      380th out of 564 (Worst 33%)

      Moderate advantage for Harper
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      Model Prediction

      Bryce Harper has a 32.3% chance of reaching base vs Ryan Weathers, which is 1.5% lower than Harper's typical expectations, and 2.3% higher than batters facing Weathers.

      Handedness and Release Point

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      Bryce Harper is about the same vs left-handed pitching as he is against right. Ryan Weathers is left handed with an extreme release toward the first base side. Harper has a C- grade vs this particular release point.

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      On the Way to the Plate

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      Ryan Weathers throws a 4-seam fastball 44% of the time. Bryce Harper has a B grade against left-handed 4-seamers

      Pitch Type % of Arsenal    4-Seam (L)
      44%
         Slider (L)
      25%
         Changeup (L)
      18%
         Sinker (L)
      13%

      Contact and Outcomes

      13.7% of Bryce Harper's plate appearances result in a strikeout, which is 1.5% lower than the league average. Ryan Weathers strikes out 14.3% of the batters he faces, which is 2.0% lower than the typical MLB rate.

      MLB Typical BP Label 15%         Strikeout -1.5% -2.0% 3%         Walk +2.0% -0.6% 40%         In Play -0.5% +2.6% 39%         On Base +2.6% +1.0% 31%         Hit +0.6% +1.6% 14%         Single -0.5% +0.9% 13%         2B / 3B -0.7% +1.2% 3%         Home Run +1.8% -0.5%

      History

      Bryce Harper has 3 plate appearances against Ryan Weathers in the last 3 years. He is 2 for 2 with a home run, a double and a walk

      PA AB H HR 2/3B 1B K BB Avg
      Actual322110011.000
      Expected From Contact →1.830.450.650.720.913
      Expected From Contact
      Date Outcome HR 2/3B 1B Out
      2023-07-15Walk
      2023-07-15Double17%71%12%
      2023-07-15Home Run45%48%6%

      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.