Matchup Machine

      Jeimer Candelario

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      matchup for Reese Olson

      302nd out of 436 (Worst 31%)

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      Reese Olson

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      matchup for J. Candelario

      308th out of 564 (Worst 46%)

      Leans in favor of Candelario
      2

      Model Prediction

      Jeimer Candelario has a 31.4% chance of reaching base vs Reese Olson, which is 0.0% higher than Candelario's typical expectations, and 0.3% higher than batters facing Olson.

      Handedness and Release Point

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      Jeimer Candelario is about the same vs right-handed pitching as he is against left. Reese Olson is right handed with an extreme release toward the third base side. Candelario has a C grade vs this particular release point.

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      On the Way to the Plate

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      Reese Olson throws a Slider 29% of the time. Jeimer Candelario has a D grade against right-handed Sliders

      Pitch Type % of Arsenal    Slider (R)
      29%
         4-Seam (R)
      27%
         Sinker (R)
      19%
         Changeup (R)
      19%
         Curve (R)
      6%

      Contact and Outcomes

      14.8% of Jeimer Candelario's plate appearances result in a strikeout, which is 0.4% higher than the league average. Reese Olson strikes out 14.8% of the batters he faces, which is 0.3% lower than the typical MLB rate.

      MLB Typical BP Label 14%         Strikeout +0.4% -0.3% 5%         Walk -1.8% -2.0% 39%         In Play +1.4% +2.3% 39%         On Base -4.2% -0.5% 31%         Hit -2.4% +1.5% 14%         Single -2.0% +0.9% 13%         2B / 3B -1.8% +1.1% 3%         Home Run +1.4% -0.5%

      History

      Jeimer Candelario has 5 plate appearances against Reese Olson in the last 3 years. He is 2 for 5 with a home run and

      PA AB H HR 2/3B 1B K BB Avg
      Actual552101100.400
      Expected From Contact →1.600.950.040.610.320
      Expected From Contact
      Date Outcome HR 2/3B 1B Out
      2024-07-05Strikeout
      2024-07-05Single36%64%
      2024-07-05GIDP2%26%72%
      2023-08-22Field Error
      2023-08-22Home Run95%1%4%

      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.