Matchup Machine

Xander Bogaerts

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matchup for Martin Perez

293rd out of 436 (Worst 33%)

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Martin Perez

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matchup for Xander Bogaerts

114th out of 567 (Best 21%)

Strong advantage for Bogaerts
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Model Prediction

Xander Bogaerts has a 35.0% chance of reaching base vs Martin Perez, which is 1.7% higher than Bogaerts's typical expectations, and 0.4% higher than batters facing Perez.

Reach Hit HR 2B / 3B 1B BB K
Prediction35.0%27.9%2.9%5.2%19.7%7.2%16.7%
Bogaerts+1.7+2.9+0.6+0.7+1.6-1.2-2.5
Perez+0.4+2.6-0.1-0.1+2.8-2.2-1.7

Handedness and Release Point

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Xander Bogaerts is a bit worse vs left-handed pitching. Martin Perez is left handed with an over-the-top delivery. Bogaerts 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. Xander Bogaerts has a B 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

10.5% of Xander Bogaerts's plate appearances result in a strikeout, which is 6.9% lower 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 17%         Strikeout -6.9% -6.1% 5%         Walk -1.8% -0.3% 36%         In Play +8.7% +6.4% 39%         On Base +5.2% +5.9% 31%         Hit +7.0% +6.3% 14%         Single +3.5% +3.5% 13%         2B / 3B +3.6% +3.3% 3%         Home Run -0.2% -0.6%

History

Xander Bogaerts has 6 plate appearances against Martin Perez in the last 3 years. He is 1 for 5 with a walk

PA AB H HR 2/3B 1B K BB Avg
Actual651001110.200
Expected From Contact →1.170.360.220.580.234
Expected From Contact
Date Outcome HR 2/3B 1B Out
2023-07-29Flyout36%21%42%
2023-07-29Single43%57%
2023-07-29Flyout99%
2022-05-15Strikeout
2022-05-15Walk
2022-05-15Groundout15%85%

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.