Matchup Machine

Josh Bell

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matchup for Logan Webb

170th out of 436 (Best 40%)

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Logan Webb

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matchup for Josh Bell

453rd out of 567 (Worst 20%)

Leans in favor of Bell
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Model Prediction

Josh Bell has a 31.3% chance of reaching base vs Logan Webb, which is 2.1% lower than Bell's typical expectations, and 0.9% lower than batters facing Webb.

Reach Hit HR 2B / 3B 1B BB K
Prediction31.3%23.6%2.1%4.5%16.9%7.7%23.2%
Bell-2.1-0.1-0.9-0.2+1.0-2.0+0.4
Webb-0.9-1.2-0.3-0.7-0.2+0.3+1.2

Handedness and Release Point

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Josh Bell is about the same vs right-handed pitching as he is against left. Logan Webb is right handed with an over-the-top delivery. Bell has an A grade vs this particular release point.

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On the Way to the Plate

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Logan Webb throws a Sinker 36% of the time. Josh Bell has a B+ grade against right-handed Sinkers

Pitch Type % of Arsenal    Sinker (R)
36%
   Changeup (R)
34%
   Slider (R)
25%

Contact and Outcomes

12.8% of Josh Bell's plate appearances result in a strikeout, which is 3.0% lower than the league average. Logan Webb strikes out 15.0% of the batters he faces, which is 0.8% lower than the typical MLB rate.

MLB Typical BP Label 15%         Strikeout -3.0% -0.8% 4%         Walk +0.5% -2.4% 39%         In Play +2.5% +3.2% 39%         On Base +2.4% +1.6% 31%         Hit +1.9% +4.0% 14%         Single +0.2% +2.5% 13%         2B / 3B +0.4% +2.8% 3%         Home Run +1.2% -1.3%

History

Josh Bell has 6 plate appearances against Logan Webb in the last 3 years. He is 3 for 6 with a double and

PA AB H HR 2/3B 1B K BB Avg
Actual663012100.500
Expected From Contact →1.140.230.300.620.190
Expected From Contact
Date Outcome HR 2/3B 1B Out
2022-08-30Single11%26%63%
2022-08-30Strikeout
2022-08-30Catcher Interference
2022-04-30Double23%13%64%
2022-04-30Groundout6%3%91%
2022-04-30Single32%68%

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.