Matchup Machine

      Manny Machado

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      matchup for Seth Lugo

      330th out of 436 (Worst 25%)

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      Seth Lugo

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      matchup for Manny Machado

      213th out of 564 (Best 39%)

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      Model Prediction

      Manny Machado has a 32.6% chance of reaching base vs Seth Lugo, which is 1.6% higher than Machado's typical expectations, and 0.2% higher than batters facing Lugo.

      Handedness and Release Point

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      Manny Machado is about the same vs right-handed pitching as he is against left. Seth Lugo is right handed with an over-the-top delivery. Machado has an A+ grade vs this particular release point.

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      On the Way to the Plate

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      Seth Lugo throws a 4-seam fastball 29% of the time. Manny Machado has a B grade against right-handed 4-seamers

      Pitch Type % of Arsenal    4-Seam (R)
      29%
         Curve (R)
      28%
         Sinker (R)
      17%
         Slider (R)
      13%
         Changeup (R)
      6%

      Contact and Outcomes

      11.3% of Manny Machado's plate appearances result in a strikeout, which is 5.5% lower than the league average. Seth Lugo strikes out 16.6% of the batters he faces, which is 0.9% higher than the typical MLB rate.

      MLB Typical BP Label 16%         Strikeout -5.5% +0.9% 5%         Walk -2.5% -2.3% 36%         In Play +8.1% +1.4% 39%         On Base +5.1% -0.3% 31%         Hit +7.6% +2.0% 14%         Single +2.9% +0.8% 13%         2B / 3B +2.9% +1.2% 3%         Home Run +1.8% +0.0%

      History

      Manny Machado has 3 plate appearances against Seth Lugo in the last 3 years. He is 1 for 2 with a double and a walk

      PA AB H HR 2/3B 1B K BB Avg
      Actual321010010.500
      Expected From Contact →0.250.000.090.160.123
      Expected From Contact
      Date Outcome HR 2/3B 1B Out
      2022-10-09Double9%7%85%
      2022-07-24Forceout9%91%
      2022-07-22Walk

      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.