Matchup Machine

Matt Olson

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matchup for Logan Webb

285th out of 436 (Worst 35%)

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Logan Webb

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matchup for Matt Olson

323rd out of 567 (Worst 43%)

Moderate advantage for Olson
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Model Prediction

Matt Olson has a 31.9% chance of reaching base vs Logan Webb, which is 0.1% higher than Olson's typical expectations, and 0.2% higher than batters facing Webb.

Reach Hit HR 2B / 3B 1B BB K
Prediction31.9%23.3%3.0%5.7%14.6%8.6%22.3%
Olson-0.1+2.9-0.8+0.7+3.1-3.0-1.3
Webb-0.2-1.4+0.6+0.5-2.5+1.2+0.3

Handedness and Release Point

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Matt Olson is about the same vs right-handed pitching as he is against left. Logan Webb is right handed with an over-the-top delivery. Olson 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. Matt Olson has an A grade against right-handed Sinkers

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

Contact and Outcomes

13.1% of Matt Olson's plate appearances result in a strikeout, which is 2.5% 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 -2.5% -0.8% 3%         Walk +3.1% -2.4% 40%         In Play -0.6% +3.2% 39%         On Base +1.3% +1.6% 31%         Hit -1.8% +4.0% 14%         Single -2.2% +2.5% 13%         2B / 3B -1.7% +2.8% 3%         Home Run +2.2% -1.3%

History

Matt Olson has 14 plate appearances against Logan Webb in the last 3 years. He is 3 for 13 with a double and a walk

PA AB H HR 2/3B 1B K BB Avg
Actual14133012210.231
Expected From Contact →3.070.051.151.870.236
Expected From Contact
Date Outcome HR 2/3B 1B Out
2024-08-15Strikeout
2024-08-15Double Play
2024-08-15Flyout100%
2024-07-04Groundout23%77%
2024-07-04Single1%89%10%
2024-07-04Walk
2023-08-25Groundout4%96%
2023-08-25Double60%24%16%
2023-08-19Strikeout
2023-08-19Groundout99%
2023-08-19Single2%41%57%
2022-06-20Groundout3%96%
2022-06-20Flyout4%50%2%44%
2022-06-20Flyout100%

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.