Matchup Machine

      Xander Bogaerts

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      matchup for Mitch Keller

      402nd out of 436 (Worst 8%)

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      Mitch Keller

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      matchup for Xander Bogaerts

      170th out of 564 (Best 31%)

      Strong advantage for Bogaerts
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      Model Prediction

      Xander Bogaerts has a 36.1% chance of reaching base vs Mitch Keller, which is 2.3% higher than Bogaerts's typical expectations, and 4.1% higher than batters facing Keller.

      Handedness and Release Point

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      Xander Bogaerts is slightly better vs right-handed pitching. Mitch Keller is right handed with a moderate release toward the third base side. Bogaerts has a B grade vs this particular release point.

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      On the Way to the Plate

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      Mitch Keller throws a 4-seam fastball 34% of the time. Xander Bogaerts has a B grade against right-handed 4-seamers

      Pitch Type % of Arsenal    4-Seam (R)
      34%
         Slider (R)
      21%
         Sinker (R)
      19%
         Cutter (R)
      12%
         Curve (R)
      11%

      Contact and Outcomes

      10.5% of Xander Bogaerts's plate appearances result in a strikeout, which is 6.8% lower than the league average. Mitch Keller strikes out 16.1% of the batters he faces, which is 1.1% higher than the typical MLB rate.

      MLB Typical BP Label 17%         Strikeout -6.8% +1.1% 5%         Walk -1.5% -1.9% 36%         In Play +8.3% +0.8% 39%         On Base +5.1% +0.9% 31%         Hit +6.6% +2.8% 14%         Single +3.3% +1.2% 13%         2B / 3B +3.4% +1.6% 3%         Home Run -0.2% +0.0%

      History

      Xander Bogaerts has 6 plate appearances against Mitch Keller in the last 3 years. He is 1 for 6.

      PA AB H HR 2/3B 1B K BB Avg
      Actual661001000.167
      Expected From Contact →1.040.000.031.000.173
      Expected From Contact
      Date Outcome HR 2/3B 1B Out
      2024-08-14Flyout1%16%82%
      2024-08-14Lineout99%
      2024-08-14Groundout2%97%
      2023-06-28Single1%62%37%
      2023-06-28Forceout5%94%
      2023-06-28Groundout14%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.