Matchup Machine

Francisco Lindor

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matchup for Garrett Crochet

424th out of 436 (Worst 3%)

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Garrett Crochet

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matchup for F. Lindor

457th out of 567 (Worst 20%)

Moderate advantage for Lindor
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Model Prediction

Francisco Lindor has a 32.0% chance of reaching base vs Garrett Crochet, which is 2.5% lower than Lindor's typical expectations, and 4.5% higher than batters facing Crochet.

Reach Hit HR 2B / 3B 1B BB K
Prediction32.0%24.7%3.6%7.3%13.7%7.3%31.1%
Lindor-2.5+1.0-0.5+1.7-0.2-3.5+8.6
Crochet+4.5+3.7+1.2+2.2+0.3+0.8-4.2

Handedness and Release Point

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Francisco Lindor is about the same vs left-handed pitching as he is against right. Garrett Crochet is left handed with an extreme release toward the first base side. Lindor has an A- grade vs this particular release point.

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On the Way to the Plate

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Garrett Crochet throws a 4-seam fastball 58% of the time. Francisco Lindor has an A+ grade against left-handed 4-seamers

Pitch Type % of Arsenal    4-Seam (L)
58%
   Cutter (L)
18%
   Slider (L)
16%
   Changeup (L)
6%

Contact and Outcomes

12.2% of Francisco Lindor's plate appearances result in a strikeout, which is 4.0% lower than the league average. Garrett Crochet strikes out 21.3% of the batters he faces, which is 9.4% higher than the typical MLB rate.

MLB Typical BP Label 16%         Strikeout -4.0% +9.4% 4%         Walk +1.5% -1.3% 39%         In Play +2.5% -8.1% 39%         On Base +3.2% -3.9% 31%         Hit +1.7% -2.5% 14%         Single -1.0% -1.4% 13%         2B / 3B -0.5% -1.1% 3%         Home Run +3.2% +0.1%

History

Francisco Lindor has 2 plate appearances against Garrett Crochet in the last 3 years. He is 1 for 2 with a home run and

PA AB H HR 2/3B 1B K BB Avg
Actual221100100.500
Expected From Contact →0.910.880.020.000.453
Expected From Contact
Date Outcome HR 2/3B 1B Out
2024-09-01Home Run88%2%9%
2024-09-01Strikeout

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.