Matchup Machine

Gary Sanchez

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matchup for Tyler Anderson

295th out of 436 (Worst 33%)

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Tyler Anderson

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matchup for Gary Sanchez

127th out of 567 (Best 23%)

Strong advantage for Sanchez
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Model Prediction

Gary Sanchez has a 35.0% chance of reaching base vs Tyler Anderson, which is 3.3% higher than Sanchez's typical expectations, and 1.3% higher than batters facing Anderson.

Reach Hit HR 2B / 3B 1B BB K
Prediction35.0%19.3%4.1%4.6%10.6%15.7%26.6%
Sanchez+3.3-0.5+0.5+0.4-1.5+3.8-3.3
Anderson+1.3-2.9+1.2-0.6-3.5+4.3+5.0

Handedness and Release Point

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Gary Sanchez is better vs left-handed pitching. Tyler Anderson is left handed with an over-the-top delivery. Sanchez has a D+ grade vs this particular release point.

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On the Way to the Plate

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Tyler Anderson throws a 4-seam fastball 38% of the time. Gary Sanchez has an A grade against left-handed 4-seamers

Pitch Type % of Arsenal    4-Seam (L)
38%
   Changeup (L)
32%
   Cutter (L)
22%
   Sinker (L)
7%

Contact and Outcomes

16.6% of Gary Sanchez's plate appearances result in a strikeout, which is 3.4% higher than the league average. Tyler Anderson strikes out 14.6% of the batters he faces, which is 1.9% lower than the typical MLB rate.

MLB Typical BP Label 13%         Strikeout +3.4% -1.9% 4%         Walk +1.2% -1.0% 41%         In Play -4.6% +2.9% 39%         On Base -4.1% -0.1% 31%         Hit -5.3% +0.9% 14%         Single -4.0% +0.5% 13%         2B / 3B -3.4% +0.6% 3%         Home Run +2.0% -0.2%

History

Gary Sanchez has 3 plate appearances against Tyler Anderson in the last 3 years. He is 1 for 3 with a strikeout.

PA AB H HR 2/3B 1B K BB Avg
Actual331001100.333
Expected From Contact →0.920.000.040.880.306
Expected From Contact
Date Outcome HR 2/3B 1B Out
2024-06-19Single4%88%9%
2024-06-19Flyout100%
2024-06-19Strikeout

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.