Matchup Machine

      Michael Conforto

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      matchup for Patrick Corbin

      269th out of 436 (Worst 39%)

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      Patrick Corbin

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      matchup for M. Conforto

      228th out of 564 (Best 41%)

      Strong advantage for Conforto
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      Model Prediction

      Michael Conforto has a 33.9% chance of reaching base vs Patrick Corbin, which is 1.5% higher than Conforto's typical expectations, and 0.9% higher than batters facing Corbin.

      Handedness and Release Point

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      Michael Conforto is about the same vs left-handed pitching as he is against right. Patrick Corbin is left handed with a horizontal release toward the first base side. Conforto has a B grade vs this particular release point.

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      On the Way to the Plate

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      Patrick Corbin throws a Sinker 38% of the time. Michael Conforto has an A grade against left-handed Sinkers

      Pitch Type % of Arsenal    Sinker (L)
      38%
         Slider (L)
      34%
         4-Seam (L)
      16%
         Changeup (L)
      5%
         Cutter (L)
      5%

      Contact and Outcomes

      15.0% of Michael Conforto's plate appearances result in a strikeout, which is 0.7% higher than the league average. Patrick Corbin strikes out 17.4% of the batters he faces, which is 2.1% higher than the typical MLB rate.

      MLB Typical BP Label 14%         Strikeout +0.7% +2.1% 4%         Walk +0.7% -2.4% 40%         In Play -1.4% +0.3% 39%         On Base +0.4% -0.8% 31%         Hit -0.3% +1.7% 14%         Single -1.8% +1.2% 13%         2B / 3B -1.7% +1.1% 3%         Home Run +3.1% -0.7%

      History

      Michael Conforto has 6 plate appearances against Patrick Corbin in the last 3 years. He is 2 for 5 with a walk

      PA AB H HR 2/3B 1B K BB Avg
      Actual652002110.400
      Expected From Contact →1.640.000.201.440.327
      Expected From Contact
      Date Outcome HR 2/3B 1B Out
      2024-08-05Walk
      2024-08-05GIDP46%54%
      2024-08-05Strikeout
      2024-04-10Groundout6%94%
      2024-04-10Single14%86%
      2024-04-10Single19%78%3%

      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.