Matchup Machine

Cody Bellinger

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matchup for Garrett Crochet

385th out of 436 (Worst 12%)

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Garrett Crochet

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matchup for Cody Bellinger

465th out of 567 (Worst 18%)

Leans in favor of Crochet
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Model Prediction

Cody Bellinger has a 29.3% chance of reaching base vs Garrett Crochet, which is 1.7% lower than Bellinger's typical expectations, and 1.9% higher than batters facing Crochet.

Reach Hit HR 2B / 3B 1B BB K
Prediction29.3%22.4%2.5%5.9%13.9%7.0%25.5%
Bellinger-1.7-0.1-0.2+0.6-0.5-1.6+8.4
Crochet+1.9+1.4+0.1+0.8+0.5+0.5-9.8

Handedness and Release Point

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Cody Bellinger is about the same vs left-handed pitching as he is against right. Garrett Crochet is left handed with an extreme release toward the first base side. Bellinger has an A- grade vs this particular release point.

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On the Way to the Plate

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Garrett Crochet throws a 4-seam fastball 58% of the time. Cody Bellinger has a B grade against left-handed 4-seamers

Pitch Type % of Arsenal    4-Seam (L)
58%
   Cutter (L)
18%
   Slider (L)
16%
   Changeup (L)
6%

Contact and Outcomes

9.0% of Cody Bellinger's plate appearances result in a strikeout, which is 9.3% lower than the league average. Garrett Crochet strikes out 21.3% of the batters he faces, which is 9.4% higher than the typical MLB rate.

MLB Typical BP Label 18%         Strikeout -9.3% +9.4% 5%         Walk -1.1% -1.3% 35%         In Play +10.4% -8.1% 39%         On Base +0.8% -3.9% 31%         Hit +1.9% -2.5% 14%         Single +0.3% -1.4% 13%         2B / 3B +0.8% -1.1% 3%         Home Run +0.8% +0.1%

History

Cody Bellinger has 2 plate appearances against Garrett Crochet in the last 3 years. He is 2 for 2 with a home run and

PA AB H HR 2/3B 1B K BB Avg
Actual222101001.000
Expected From Contact →1.860.930.050.880.931
Expected From Contact
Date Outcome HR 2/3B 1B Out
2024-08-09Single88%11%
2024-08-09Home Run93%5%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.