Matchup Machine

      Edward Olivares

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      matchup for Pablo Lopez

      192nd out of 436 (Best 45%)

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      Pablo Lopez

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      matchup for Edward Olivares

      448th out of 564 (Worst 21%)

      Leans in favor of Lopez
      2

      Model Prediction

      Edward Olivares has a 30.6% chance of reaching base vs Pablo Lopez, which is 1.5% lower than Olivares's typical expectations, and 0.0% higher than batters facing Lopez.

      Handedness and Release Point

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      Edward Olivares is about the same vs right-handed pitching as he is against left. Pablo Lopez is right handed with a moderate release toward the third base side. Olivares has an A+ grade vs this particular release point.

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      On the Way to the Plate

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      Pablo Lopez throws a 4-seam fastball 37% of the time. Edward Olivares has a C+ grade against right-handed 4-seamers

      Pitch Type % of Arsenal    4-Seam (R)
      37%
         Changeup (R)
      25%
         Slider (R)
      13%
         Curve (R)
      10%
         Sinker (R)
      9%

      Contact and Outcomes

      10.6% of Edward Olivares's plate appearances result in a strikeout, which is 6.8% lower than the league average. Pablo Lopez strikes out 18.6% of the batters he faces, which is 4.2% higher than the typical MLB rate.

      MLB Typical BP Label 17%         Strikeout -6.8% +4.2% 4%         Walk -0.5% -2.5% 37%         In Play +7.3% -1.7% 39%         On Base +5.5% -1.9% 31%         Hit +6.1% +0.6% 14%         Single +2.6% +0.3% 13%         2B / 3B +3.0% +0.7% 3%         Home Run +0.5% -0.4%

      History

      Edward Olivares has 5 plate appearances against Pablo Lopez in the last 3 years. He is 2 for 5 with 2 doubles and

      PA AB H HR 2/3B 1B K BB Avg
      Actual552020100.400
      Expected From Contact →1.390.000.540.850.277
      Expected From Contact
      Date Outcome HR 2/3B 1B Out
      2023-04-28Double7%42%50%
      2023-04-28Strikeout
      2023-04-28Triple46%32%22%
      2023-03-30Groundout10%89%
      2023-03-30Hit By Pitch

      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.