Matchup Machine

      David Hamilton

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      matchup for Jon Gray

      129th out of 436 (Best 30%)

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      Jon Gray

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      matchup for David Hamilton

      157th out of 564 (Best 29%)

      Moderate advantage for Hamilton
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      Model Prediction

      David Hamilton has a 31.5% chance of reaching base vs Jon Gray, which is 0.8% higher than Hamilton's typical expectations, and 1.6% lower than batters facing Gray.

      Handedness and Release Point

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      David Hamilton hasn't faced much right-handed pitching. Jon Gray is right handed with a moderate release toward the third base side. Hamilton has a C grade vs this particular release point.

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      On the Way to the Plate

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      Jon Gray throws a 4-seam fastball 47% of the time. David Hamilton has an A grade against right-handed 4-seamers

      Pitch Type % of Arsenal    4-Seam (R)
      47%
         Slider (R)
      38%
         Changeup (R)
      9%
         Curve (R)
      6%

      Contact and Outcomes

      17.1% of David Hamilton's plate appearances result in a strikeout, which is 0.9% higher than the league average. Jon Gray strikes out 17.9% of the batters he faces, which is 3.8% higher than the typical MLB rate.

      MLB Typical BP Label 16%         Strikeout +0.9% +3.8% 5%         Walk -0.4% -1.2% 45%         In Play -0.4% -2.6% 39%         On Base -3.2% -0.6% 31%         Hit -2.8% +0.6% 14%         Single -1.1% +0.8% 13%         2B / 3B -0.7% +0.4% 3%         Home Run -0.9% -0.6%

      History

      David Hamilton has 3 plate appearances against Jon Gray in the last 3 years. He is 1 for 2 with a double and a walk

      PA AB H HR 2/3B 1B K BB Avg
      Actual321010010.500
      Expected From Contact →0.400.000.040.360.201
      Expected From Contact
      Date Outcome HR 2/3B 1B Out
      2023-07-05Double4%29%67%
      2023-07-05Groundout8%92%
      2023-07-05Walk

      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.